Sources
Last updated: May 18, 2026
URLs cited or used to verify numbers in this library. Listed by topic. When numbers in a file came from a specific source, the source is listed in that file's relevant section; this is the master index.
Official Facepunch / Rust
- Rust news (devblog feed): https://rust.facepunch.com/news
- Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder (April 30 2026 patch): https://rust.facepunch.com/news/upgrade-hard-raid-harder
- Facepunch changes page (live): https://rust.facepunch.com/changes
- Facepunch wiki (canonical mechanics reference): https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust
- Rust Fandom Wiki (community): https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Rust_Wiki
Mechanics references (always-up-to-date)
- Rustlabs (community mechanics database): https://rustlabs.com
- Rustrician (free circuit simulator): https://rustrician.io
- RustBreeder (genetics calculator): https://rustbreeder.com
Building / base design
- Rustafied — Raiding in Rust overview: https://www.rustafied.com/raiding-in-rust
- Switchblade Gaming — Best Base Designs 2026: https://www.switchbladegaming.com/rust/best-base-designs/
- Shockbyte — Base Building Guide May 2026: https://www.shockbyte.com (search base design guide)
- BisectHosting — Rust Base Building Guide: https://www.bisecthosting.com/blog/rust-base-building-guide-best-design-overview-basics-plans-solo-duo-clan
- RustBaseLab — Trio Bases: https://www.rustbaselab.com/bases/trio
- RustBaseLab — Solo Bases: https://www.rustbaselab.com/bases/solo
- RustBaseLab — Main Bases: https://www.rustbaselab.com/bases/main
- RustBases.gg — Duo/Trio Bases 2026: https://www.rustbases.gg/blog/best-duo-trio-bases-2026
- Skycoach — Best Solo Bases 2026: https://skycoach.gg/blog/rust/articles/best-solo-bases
- The Artemis base tutorial (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr9Dsj7bWY0
- The Beast base design (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auhPevJ6cRk
Raid costs and explosives
- XGamingServer Raid Calculator (2026): https://xgamingserver.com/tools/rust/raid-calculator
- Steam Community Raid Cost Quick Sheet (May 2026): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2402073095
- RustRaidCost.com cost chart: https://rustraidcost.com/cost-chart
- RustMods Raiding Guide: https://rustmods.com/rust-raiding-guide/
- NameHero Raid Chart: https://www.namehero.com/gaming-blog/rust-raid-chart-everything-you-need-to-know/
- Rust Explore raid calculator: https://rustexplore.com/tools/raid-calculator
- 32blog Raid Cost Calculator: https://32blog.com/en/gaming/rust-raid-cost-calculator
- HubPages — Rust Raid Cost Guide: https://discover.hubpages.com/games-hobbies/Rust-Raid-Cost-Guide
- Gameplay.tips — Most Efficient Raid Guide: https://gameplay.tips/guides/11744-rust.html
Electricity
- Rustafied — Electricity in Rust comprehensive guide: https://www.rustafied.com/electricity-in-rust (or current updated URL)
- FalconRust — Beginner Electricity Guide: https://falconrust.com/electricity
- RustMods — Electricity Guide 2026: https://rustmods.com/rust-electricity-guide/
- Scalacube — Electricity Guide: https://scalacube.com/blog/rust-electricity-guide
- Tradeit.gg — Electricity FAQ: https://tradeit.gg/blog/rust-electricity-faq
- Rust Fandom — Electrical category: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Electrical
- Rustrician circuit simulator: https://rustrician.io
Industrial system
- CorrosionHour — Industrial System Guide: https://www.corrosionhour.com/rust-industrial-system-guide/
- FalconRust — Industrial System Guide: https://falconrust.com/industrial-system
- Facepunch devblog — Industrial Update announcement: https://rust.facepunch.com/news (search "Industrial")
- Rust Fandom — Industrial Conveyor: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Industrial_Conveyor
Horticulture / genetics
- CorrosionHour — Farming 2.0 Guide: https://www.corrosionhour.com/rust-farming-2-0-guide/
- RustMods — Farming Guide 2026: https://rustmods.com/rust-farming-guide-2026/
- Facepunch Wiki — Farming reference: https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust/farming
- Scalacube — Farming Genetics: https://scalacube.com/blog/rust-farming-genetics
- Player.me — Farming and Genetics Guide: https://player.me/rust-farming-genetics
- Cobalt Lab — Plant Growth Stages: https://cobaltlab.tech/rust-plant-growth-stages
- Steam Community — GGGYYY Farming Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles (search GGGYYY)
- Steam Community — Complete Farming Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles (search rust farming)
- RustBreeder: https://rustbreeder.com
Scrap farming
- CorrosionHour — Ultimate Scrap Guide: https://www.corrosionhour.com/the-ultimate-rust-scrap-guide/
- RustMods — Scrap Guide 2026: https://rustmods.com/how-to-get-scrap-in-rust/
- RustMods — Recycler Guide 2026: https://rustmods.com/rust-recycler-guide/
- Tradeit.gg — Rust Recycle Chart 2026: https://tradeit.gg/blog/rust-recycle-chart/
- XGamingServer — Recycler Calculator: https://xgamingserver.com/tools/rust/recycler-calculator
- BisectHosting — Scrap Guide: https://www.bisecthosting.com/blog/rust-scrap-values-yields-farming-recycle-component-crafting-recipes
- Calculator City — Rust Scrap Calculator: https://cal2.calculator.city/rust-scrap-calculator/
- Rust Fandom — Scrap: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Scrap
- Rust Fandom — Tech Trash: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Tech_Trash
- Atomic Networks — Tech Trash guide: https://blog.atomicnetworks.co/rust/how-to-get-tech-trash-in-rust
- Sportskeeda — Scrap methods 2026: https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/rust-scrap-farming-2026
Recycler / monument bonuses
- RustMods Recycler Guide (as above)
- CorrosionHour Scrap Guide (as above)
- Tradeit.gg recycle chart (as above)
- CobaltLab — Recycling tier list: https://cobaltlab.tech/rust-recycling
Monuments
- RustMods — Monuments Guide: https://rustmods.com/rust-monuments-guide/
- CorrosionHour — Monument guides (one per monument): https://www.corrosionhour.com/?s=monument
- Rust Fandom — Monument category: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Monuments
- Facepunch Wiki — Monuments: https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust/monuments
Mortar / April 2026 patch
- Rustafied — Mortar Update Article: https://www.rustafied.com/updates/2026/4/30/incoming-mortars-workbench-upgrades-and-more
- Facepunch news (Upgrade Hard Raid Harder): https://rust.facepunch.com/news/upgrade-hard-raid-harder
- PC Gamer — Mortars no aiming guide: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/rusts-latest-update-adds-mortars-but-no-visual-guide-to-help-you-land-shells-so-get-ready-for-some-chaos/
- Games.gg — Rust adds mortars: https://games.gg/news/rust-update-mortars-no-aiming-guide/
- SkinLords — Upgrade Hard Raid Harder summary: https://skinlords.com/blog/rust-upgrade-hard-raid-harder-update/
- YouTube preview of April 17 update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXO6d2RmHSM
- CorrosionHour May 2026 Update Preview: https://www.corrosionhour.com/rust-may-2026-update-preview/
Wipe day / strategy
- BisectHosting — Base Building Guide (wipe day context): https://www.bisecthosting.com/blog/rust-base-building-guide-best-design-overview-basics-plans-solo-duo-clan
- Sportskeeda — Rust beginner tips and progression: https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/rust-beginner-guide
General community wikis and ref
- Rust Fandom Wiki (community): https://rust.fandom.com
- Facepunch Wiki (official): https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust
Cargo / Heli / Bradley
- CorrosionHour Cargo Ship guide: https://www.corrosionhour.com/rust-cargo-ship-guide/
- RustMods Patrol Heli guide: https://rustmods.com/rust-patrol-helicopter-guide/
- BisectHosting Bradley APC guide: https://www.bisecthosting.com/blog/rust-bradley-apc-guide
Where numbers conflict in 2026
Where two sources gave different numbers for the same item, both were noted in the relevant file. The most common conflicts in 2026 reporting:
- Rifle Body scrap value: most sources say 25; one or two older guides say 30. In-game current (verified May 2026) = 25.
- Wind turbine max output: most say 150 rW; a few say 140 rW. Facepunch wiki says 150; using 150.
- Conveyor frequency default: most say 5 sec; some say 10 sec on older guides. Current default is 5; this is server-configurable.
- Tech Trash scrap value: universally 5 scrap. No conflict.
- Scope arbitrage profit per cycle: various from +30 to +50 scrap; current value of ~42 scrap is the consensus mid.
- Auto-turret minimum power: 10 rW always, with 11+ unlocking logic outputs. Universal.
When in doubt, verify in-game by hovering over the item or running through the crafting menu. The game is the canonical source.
Final note
This list is fluid. Patches change numbers; URLs sometimes move. If a link breaks, search for the article title — it usually still exists at a slightly different URL. For specifically the April 30 2026 patch, the rustafied.com article and the rust.facepunch.com/news Upgrade Hard Raid Harder post are the two primary sources.