Rust Tier 2 (Workbench Level 2) Tech Tree

Key items you can unlock at Workbench Level 2 via the tech tree, with scrap costs. Research the essentials first, then branch out.

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3

Item	Research (Scrap)	Tech Tree (Scrap)
AND SwitchElectrical	15	15
Concrete BarricadeBuilding	15	15
Medium Quality CarburetorComponents	15	15
Medium Quality CrankshaftComponents	15	15
Medium Quality PistonsComponents	15	15
Medium Quality Spark PlugsComponents	15	15
Medium Quality ValvesComponents	15	15
Metal horizontal embrasureBuilding	15	15
Metal Vertical embrasureBuilding	15	15
Oil Filter SilencerComponents	15	15
RAND SwitchElectrical	15	15
RF BroadcasterElectrical	15	15
RF PagerElectrical	15	15
RF ReceiverElectrical	15	15
RF TransmitterTools	15	15
Road Sign GlovesClothing	15	15
Small Boat EngineMisc	15	15
Smart SwitchElectrical	15	15
Tesla CoilElectrical	15	15
12 Gauge BuckshotAmmunition	30	30
12 Gauge Incendiary ShellAmmunition	30	30
12 Gauge SlugAmmunition	30	30
BallistaWeapons	30	30
Battering RamWeapons	30	30
Bee Catapult BombAmmunition	30	30
BootsClothing	30	30
Coffee Can HelmetClothing	30	30
Computer StationElectrical	30	30
Cooking WorkbenchMisc	30	30
CounterElectrical	30	30
Digital ClockElectrical	30	30
Diver propulsion vehicleMisc	30	30
Electric FurnaceElectrical	30	30
F1 GrenadeWeapons	30	30
FirebombAmmunition	30	30
FlashbangWeapons	30	30
Fragmentation Mortar ShellAmmunition	30	30
Garage DoorBuilding	30	30
Hammerhead BoltAmmunition	30	30
HandcuffsTools	30	30
HBHF SensorElectrical	30	30
High Quality Horse ShoesClothing	30	30
HoodieClothing	30	30
Incendiary BoltAmmunition	30	30
Industrial CrafterElectrical	30	30
Large MedkitMedical	30	30
Large Rechargeable BatteryElectrical	30	30
Large Water CatcherBuilding	30	30
Laser DetectorElectrical	30	30
LockerBuilding	30	30
LongswordWeapons	30	30
Medical SyringeMedical	30	30
Medium Rechargeable BatteryElectrical	30	30
Memory CellElectrical	30	30
Molotov CocktailWeapons	30	30
Mortar ShellAmmunition	30	30
Mounted BallistaWeapons	30	30
Piercer BoltAmmunition	30	30
Pitchfork BoltAmmunition	30	30
Powered Water PurifierElectrical	30	30
Prison Cell GateBuilding	30	30
Prison Cell WallBuilding	30	30
Propane Explosive BombAmmunition	30	30
PTZ CCTV CameraElectrical	30	30
Road Sign JacketClothing	30	30
Road Sign KiltClothing	30	30
SAM AmmoAmmunition	30	30
ScattershotAmmunition	30	30
Search LightElectrical	30	30
Seismic SensorElectrical	30	30
Small Oil RefineryBuilding	30	30
Smart AlarmElectrical	30	30
Smoke GrenadeTools	30	30
Storage MonitorElectrical	30	30
TorpedoAmmunition	30	30
5.56 Rifle AmmoAmmunition	60	60
Asbestos Armor InsertMisc	60	60
Camper Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
CatapultWeapons	60	60
ChainsawTools	60	60
Cockpit Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Cockpit With Engine Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Custom SMGWeapons	60	60
DroneMisc	60	60
ElevatorElectrical	60	60
Engine Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Extended MagazineComponents	60	60
Flame ThrowerWeapons	60	60
Fuel Tank Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Gas Compression OverdriveComponents	60	60
Hazmat SuitClothing	60	60
Heavy Plate JacketClothing	60	60
Heavy Plate PantsClothing	60	60
High Caliber RevolverWeapons	60	60
High Velocity RocketAmmunition	60	60
Homemade LandmineTraps	60	60
Homing Missile LauncherWeapons	60	60
HV Pistol AmmoAmmunition	60	60
Incendiary Pistol BulletAmmunition	60	60
Incendiary RocketAmmunition	60	60
Ladder HatchBuilding	60	60
Large Flatbed Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Large FurnaceBuilding	60	60
Lead Armor InsertMisc	60	60
Metal BarricadeBuilding	60	60
Metal ShieldClothing	60	60
Modular Car LiftElectrical	60	60
MortarBuilding	60	60
Muzzle BoostComponents	60	60
Muzzle BrakeComponents	60	60
Night Vision GogglesClothing	60	60
ParachuteClothing	60	60
Passenger Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Pump ShotgunWeapons	60	60
Python RevolverWeapons	60	60
Rear Seats Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Roadsign Horse ArmorClothing	60	60
Salvaged AxeTools	60	60
Semi-Automatic PistolWeapons	60	60
Semi-Automatic RifleWeapons	60	60
Storage Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
Targeting AttachmentComponents	60	60
Taxi Vehicle ModuleComponents	60	60
ThompsonWeapons	60	60
Triangle Ladder HatchBuilding	60	60
Wind TurbineElectrical	60	60
Semi-Automatic RifleWeapons	75	75
Auto TurretElectrical	120	120
High External Stone GateBuilding	120	120
High External Stone WallBuilding	120	120
Rocket LauncherWeapons	120	120
Empty Propane TankComponents	30	—
Metal BladeComponents	30	—
Survey ChargeTools	120	—

Costs are from the current-build item data. Research at a Research Table with a found item, or unlock directly through the workbench tech tree with scrap.

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