How Many Molotovs for a Wooden Wall?
4 molotovs
That's 40 Cloth + 200 Low Grade Fuel to craft, and about 1 min of burn on wooden wall (250HP). Fire only works because it's wood.
Fire methods vs a Wooden Wall
| Method | Needed | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Molotov Cocktailthis page | 4 | 40 Cloth + 200 Low Grade Fuel |
| Fire Arrow | 125 | 1,250 Wood + 125 Cloth + 625 Low Grade Fuel |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many molotovs for a Wooden Wall in Rust?expand_more
4 molotovs — that's 40 Cloth + 200 Low Grade Fuel to craft them. Fire only works because wooden wall is wood; stone and above won't burn.
Does fire work on stone or metal in Rust?expand_more
No. Molotovs and fire arrows only damage wood — wooden walls, doors and floors, plus a few deployables. Anything stone-tier or higher takes essentially nothing from fire, so you're back to explosives or melee.
Why use molotovs instead of explosives?expand_more
Cost and noise. On a wood base molotovs are far cheaper than C4 or rockets, need no gunpowder chain, and you throw them from a safe distance. The trade-off is time — fire ticks over 1 minute for this — so it's a raiding tool for wood, not for a real base.
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