The pinnacle of Rust weaponry, available with a Workbench Level 3. These are essential for late-game PvP and raiding.
High-Tier Firearms:
- Assault Rifle (AK): The most iconic and versatile weapon in Rust. High damage, good fire rate, but challenging recoil. Uses 5.56 Rifle Ammo.
- LR-300 Assault Rifle: Similar to the AK but with less recoil, making it easier to control. Uses 5.56 Rifle Ammo. Only found in elite crates or from helicopter/APC.
- MP5A4: A high fire rate SMG. Excellent for close-to-mid range. Uses Pistol Bullets.
- Bolt Action Rifle: A powerful sniper rifle. One-shot headshots on unarmored players. Slow fire rate. Uses 5.56 Rifle Ammo.
- M249: A heavy machine gun with a massive magazine and high fire rate. Extremely rare, dropped by the Patrol Helicopter. Uses 5.56 Rifle Ammo.
Explosives:
- F1 Grenade: Basic throwable explosive.
- Satchel Charge: Used for raiding. Sticks to surfaces and explodes after a fuse. Can be duds.
- Timed Explosive Charge (C4): The most powerful raiding explosive. Instant detonation.
- Rocket Launcher: Fires Rockets. Devastating for raiding bases and destroying vehicles.
- Rockets (High Velocity, Incendiary, Standard): Various types for different purposes.
- Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo: Used in rifles for damaging structures.
Mastering the AK and Bolt Action Rifle is key to late-game PvP. Explosives are your primary tool for breaching enemy bases.