Rust
Rust

Your First Spawn: The Naked Grind

Survive your first spawn in Rust. Learn how to gather resources and dodge The Rust King's Armament Barrage and other dangerous attacks.

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You'll spawn naked on a beach with only a rock and a torch. This is the 'naked grind' and it's where everyone starts. Your immediate priorities are:

  1. Gather Wood: Hit trees with your rock. You'll need at least 200 wood.
  2. Gather Stone: Hit large rocks with your rock. Aim for 100-150 stone.
  3. Craft a Stone Pickaxe: Open your inventory (Tab), go to the crafting menu, and craft a Stone Pickaxe. This will significantly speed up stone gathering.
  4. Craft a Stone Hatchet: Similarly, craft a Stone Hatchet for faster wood gathering.
  5. Gather Hemp: Look for green leafy plants. These give you Cloth, essential for a sleeping bag.
  6. Craft a Sleeping Bag: With 30 Cloth, craft a Sleeping Bag. Place this in a relatively safe, hidden spot. This is your respawn point.
  7. Gather Food: Look for pumpkins, corn, or kill animals (chickens, boars, deer) for meat. Cook meat over a campfire (crafted with 10 wood).

The goal is to get basic tools, a respawn point, and some food before nightfall. Stay away from other players if possible, as most will be hostile.