Launch Site Complete Guide
Launch Site is one of Rust's most challenging and rewarding monuments. Home to the Bradley APC tank, multiple elite crates, and extensive radiation zones, it requires careful preparation and strategy. This guide covers everything from Bradley tactics to puzzle solutions.
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Requirements & Preparation
Essential Requirements
- Radiation Protection:
- • Hazmat suit (required)
- • 25-40 rads throughout
- • Pills for emergencies
- Puzzle Access:
- • 1 Red Keycard
- • 2 Electric Fuses
- • Green card (optional)
Bradley Requirements
- Option 1: 2 C4 charges
- Option 2: 7 HV rockets
- Option 3: 3 regular rockets
- Option 4: 40+ explosive ammo
Critical Warnings
- • Launch Site is heavily contested - expect PvP
- • Bradley respawns every 1 hour after destruction
- • Radiation is lethal without proper protection
- • Multiple groups often compete for Bradley
- • Roof campers are extremely common
Monument Layout & Routes
Key Areas
Ground Level
- • Main entrance (high traffic)
- • Industrial building (recycler)
- • Office buildings (crates)
- • Bradley patrol area
- • Side entrance (sneaky route)
Main Building
- • Factory floor (radiation)
- • Elevator shaft
- • Multiple floor levels
- • Red card room (top)
- • Rocket platform (exit)
Important Locations
- • Recycler #1: Industrial building (safer)
- • Recycler #2: Main building level 2
- • Green Card Door: Office building desk
- • Elite Crates: Red room (4 crates)
- • Bradley Crates: Tank destruction site
Bradley APC Strategy
Bradley Combat Guide
Bradley Stats
- • Health: 1000 HP
- • Main cannon damage: 25-40
- • Machine gun damage: 7-9
- • Detection range: ~30 meters
- • Patrol speed: Slow but steady
Destruction Methods
C4 Method (Fastest)
- • 2 C4 charges required
- • Stick to rear/sides
- • 10 second timer
- • High sulfur cost
HV Rocket Method
- • 7 HV rockets needed
- • Shoot from cover
- • Cheaper than C4
- • Takes longer
Safe Spots
- 1. Recycler Building Roof: Complete safety, long angles
- 2. Main Building Windows: Good cover, multiple angles
- 3. Rock Formation: Natural cover near entrance
- 4. Container Stack: Height advantage
Pro Tip: Bradley takes 5 minutes to respawn its crates after being looted. The tank itself respawns 1 hour after destruction at a random Launch Site on the map.
Bradley Loot Table
Bradley drops 3 locked crates (5-minute timer) containing:
Common Drops
- • Assault Rifle (AK-47)
- • Bolt Action Rifle
- • Metal Facemask
- • High Quality Metal (20-50)
- • Tech Trash (1-3)
Rare Drops
- • M249 (5% chance)
- • L96 Rifle (10% chance)
- • M39 Rifle (15% chance)
- • Armored Door (20% chance)
- • Supply Signal (rare)
Red Card Puzzle Walkthrough
Main Building Route
- 1
Enter Main Building
Enter through the main entrance. You'll immediately encounter radiation (25+ rads). The factory floor has multiple crate spawns.
Warning: Clear the building of enemies before starting the puzzle. - 2
Take Elevator Up
Use the elevator to go up. You can stop at each floor for loot, but the puzzle starts on the upper levels.
Tip: Check each floor for military crates and regular boxes. - 3
First Fuse Placement
On level 3, find the first fuse box. Insert your electric fuse and flip the switch. This powers the upper levels.
- 4
Continue to Top Floors
Take the elevator to the highest accessible floor. You'll find the second fuse box here.
- 5
Red Card Room Access
Insert the second fuse and flip the switch. The red card reader is now powered. Swipe your red card to enter.
Elite Loot: 4 elite crates with 30-minute respawn timer. - 6
Exit via Rocket
After looting, exit through the rocket platform for a quick escape, or backtrack through the building.
Speed Run Note: Experienced players can complete the puzzle in 3-4 minutes using the parkour route.
Loot Locations & Spawns
Elite Tier Loot
- Red Card Room: 4 elite crates
- Bradley APC: 3 locked crates
- Roof Access: 1-2 military crates
Regular Loot Spawns
- Office Buildings: 4-6 regular crates
- Industrial Area: Barrels, components
- Main Building: 10+ crates total
Respawn Timers
Elite Crates
30 min
Red room only
Bradley Tank
60 min
After destruction
Regular Crates
20 min
All other crates
Parkour & Alternative Routes
Outside Parkour Route
Skip radiation and most of the building by using the external parkour route:
- 1.Start at the back of the main building
- 2.Jump onto the pipes running up the building
- 3.Follow pipes to the ladder system
- 4.Climb to roof access (no cards needed)
- 5.Access upper floors from outside
Advantages: No radiation damage, faster access to roof, avoid most PvP, great for counter-raiding.
Emergency Exits
- Rocket Jump: Fastest exit from top floor
- Side Windows: Jump to lower roofs
- Elevator Shaft: Drop down with meds
- Parkour Route: Reverse the climbing path
PvP Strategies & Defense
Common PvP Scenarios
Roof Campers
The most common threat at Launch Site. Counter strategies:
- • Check all roof positions before entering
- • Use smoke grenades for cover
- • Have teammates provide overwatch
- • Use parkour route to flank them
Bradley Competition
Multiple groups often fight over Bradley:
- • Let others damage Bradley first
- • Position for the finishing blow
- • Control recycler building roof
- • Watch for third parties
Red Room Camping
Players wait inside or outside red room:
- • Clear room before looting
- • Block door while looting
- • Have escape route planned
- • Use rocket exit if contested
High-Risk Zones
- 1. Main entrance: Funnel of death
- 2. Recycler buildings: Popular camping spots
- 3. Elevator shaft: Vertical audio gives you away
- 4. Red room exit: Prime ambush location
- 5. Bradley area: Open ground, no cover
Pro Tips & Advanced Strategies
Efficiency Tips
- Build a base nearby for respawns and gear storage
- Time runs when server pop is low
- Bring a jackhammer for faster Bradley looting
- Stash extra cards in hidden spots
Group Strategies
- Assign roles: looter, defender, overwatch
- Control multiple entrance points
- Use team codes for quick coordination
- Establish rally points for regrouping
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