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 Ammo370need
Sulfur9.3k
Charcoal14k
Metal1.9k
Timed Explosive Charge8need
Sulfur18k
Charcoal24k
Metal1.6k
Rocket15need
Sulfur21k
Charcoal29k
Metal2.2k
Satchel Charge46need
Sulfur22k
Charcoal30k
Metal3.7k
Full Comparison
| Raid Method | Qty | Sulfur | Charcoal | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive 5.56 Ammo | 370 | 9,250 | 14,060 | 1:51 |
| Timed Explosive Charge | 8 | 17,600 | 24,000 | 1:20 |
| Rocket | 15 | 21,000 | 28,500 | 1:15 |
| Satchel Charge | 46 | 22,080 | 30,360 | 6:08 |
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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