Rust Raid Calculator
Pick a wall, door or deployable to see the cheapest way to raid it — the exact number of explosives and the total sulfur cost, ranked by value.
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Cheapest Methods
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Explosive 5.56 Ammo185need
Sulfur4.6k
Charcoal7.0k
Metal925
Timed Explosive Charge4need
Sulfur8.8k
Charcoal12k
Metal800
Satchel Charge20need
Sulfur9.6k
Charcoal13k
Metal1.6k
Rocket8need
Sulfur11k
Charcoal15k
Metal1.2k
Full Comparison
| Raid Method | Qty | Sulfur | Charcoal | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive 5.56 Ammo | 185 | 4,625 | 7,030 | 0:56 |
| Timed Explosive Charge | 4 | 8,800 | 12,000 | 0:40 |
| Satchel Charge | 20 | 9,600 | 13,200 | 2:40 |
| Rocket | 8 | 11,200 | 15,200 | 0:40 |
Amounts are hard-side, current-patch values. Sulfur/charcoal include the full gunpowder chain; time-to-raid is an approximate deploy estimate. Cheapest: Explosive 5.56 Ammo details →
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