Dome Loot Guide: Complete Monument Strategy
Monument Overview
Key Features
- • Radiation: Low-level radiation (10-15 rads)
- • Difficulty: Medium (parkour required)
- • Players: High traffic, especially at wipe
- • Best Time: Early morning or late night
- • Required Gear: Basic clothes (10+ rad protection)
The Dome is one of Rust's most iconic monuments, featuring a massive spherical structure that contains some of the best loot in the game. Its unique parkour challenges and exposed nature make it both rewarding and dangerous.
Complete Loot Table
Military Crates (Top of Dome)
Weapons (15% chance each)
- • AK-47 Assault Rifle
- • Bolt Action Rifle
- • LR-300 Assault Rifle
- • M249 (rare)
- • MP5A4
Attachments (25% chance)
- • 4x Zoom Scope
- • Weapon Lasersight
- • Weapon Flashlight
- • Silencer
- • Extended Magazine
Regular Crates (Ground Level)
Components (40% chance)
- • Rifle Body (10%)
- • SMG Body (15%)
- • Tech Trash (20%)
- • Springs (25%)
- • Gears (30%)
Resources
- • High Quality Metal (50-100)
- • Metal Fragments (200-400)
- • Scrap (25-50)
- • Crude Oil (15-30)
- • Low Grade Fuel (50-100)
Food Crates
- • Chocolate Bar (3-5)
- • Granola Bar (3-5)
- • Can of Beans (2-4)
- • Water Jug (1-2)
- • Pickles (2-3)
All Crate Locations
Ground Level (6 crates)
- 1. Entrance Shed: 1 regular crate inside the small building
- 2. Tank Side: 1 crate behind the fuel tanks
- 3. Pipe Junction: 1 crate near the pipe intersection
- 4. Back Stairs: 1 crate under the back staircase
- 5. Side Building: 1-2 crates in the side structures
Climbing Route (3 crates)
- 1. First Platform: 1 crate on the initial jumping platform
- 2. Mid-Level: 1 crate halfway up the climb
- 3. Pre-Dome: 1 crate before the final dome jump
Top of Dome (4 military crates)
- • Center Platform: 4 military crates in the center
- • Respawn Time: 30 minutes after all looted
- • Best Loot: Highest tier weapons and components
- • Danger: Fully exposed to snipers
Optimal Loot Route
Fastest Route (3-4 minutes)
- 1. Start: Enter from the road side, loot entrance shed
- 2. Ground Level: Quick sweep of ground crates (skip if contested)
- 3. Climb Start: Jump onto the pipes from the yellow crane
- 4. Platform Jumps: Follow the walkway, don't miss side crates
- 5. Dome Jump: Critical jump - aim for the lip, not center
- 6. Top Loot: Grab all 4 military crates quickly
- 7. Descent: Slide down the dome side to escape
Pro Tip: Alternative Routes
- • Ladder Route: Slower but safer for new players
- • Speed Run: Skip ground crates, straight to top (2 minutes)
- • Stealth Route: Approach from back, avoid main entrance
Respawn Timers
Crate Respawn Times
Military Crates (Top)30 minutes
Regular Crates10 minutes
Food Crates10 minutes
Barrels5 minutes
Farming Strategy
For efficient farming, follow this rotation:
- 1. Loot Dome completely (4 mins)
- 2. Run to nearby monuments (Gas Station/Supermarket)
- 3. Return after 25-30 minutes for respawned military crates
- 4. Ground crates respawn during your trip
Pro Tips & Strategies
Climbing Tips
- • Always crouch when landing to avoid fall damage
- • The dome jump is easier if you walk (don't run)
- • Practice the route on a build server first
- • Bring bandages - falling is common
Loot Efficiency
- • Bring a friend - one loots, one watches
- • Drop low-value items immediately
- • Prioritize: Weapons > Components > Resources
- • Check recycler room for forgotten loot
Best Times to Loot
- • Off-peak hours: 3-7 AM server time
- • During raids: When server is distracted
- • After server restart: Fresh loot spawns
- • Mid-wipe: Less competition than early wipe
PvP Considerations
Combat Zones
- • Dome Top: Completely exposed, no cover
- • Climbing Route: Vulnerable during jumps
- • Ground Level: Multiple angles, use buildings
- • Approach Roads: Common camping spots
Defense Strategies
- • Scout from distance before approaching
- • Listen for footsteps on metal surfaces
- • Check common sniper positions (hills, towers)
- • Have an escape route planned
- • Consider bringing low-tier gear if solo
Counter-Camping
- • Common camp spot: Behind entrance rocks
- • Sniper hill: Northwest side overlooks dome
- • Exit campers: Watch recycler building
- • Bait strategy: Drop low-value items visibly