All Rust Monuments
Master all 15 monuments in Rust with our comprehensive guides and strategies.
Elite Tier
(3)Large Oil Rig
The most challenging monument with the best loot. Requires team coordination and heavy firepower.
Small Oil Rig
Offshore monument with excellent loot. More manageable than Large Oil but still dangerous.
Cargo Ship
Mobile monument that circles the map. High-tier loot with intense PvP battles.
High Tier
(2)Launch Site
Massive monument with Bradley APC. Contains elite crates and military loot.
Military Tunnels
Underground network with scientists and elite crates. High risk, high reward.
Mid Tier
(5)Airfield
Large monument with hangars and underground tunnels. Good for components and weapons.
Train Yard
Industrial complex with train cars and warehouses. Excellent for components.
Water Treatment
Sprawling facility with multiple buildings. Great for mid-game progression.
Power Plant
Industrial monument with cooling towers. Good loot and recycler access.
Dome
Iconic spherical monument. No puzzles but requires climbing skills.
Low Tier
(5)Satellite Dish
Small monument perfect for green card runs. Good for early game.
Sewer Branch
Underground monument with simple puzzle. Great for beginners.
Gas Station
Small roadside monument. Quick loot runs with minimal risk.
Supermarket
Food and component source. Popular early game spot.
Lighthouse
Coastal monument with basic loot. Often has a recycler.
Understanding Rust Monuments
Monuments are key locations in Rust that offer valuable loot, components, and resources. Each monument has unique characteristics, difficulty levels, and loot tables that make them suitable for different stages of progression.
Monument Tiers Explained
- Elite Tier: Oil Rigs and Cargo Ship - Highest risk and reward, best loot in the game
- High Tier: Launch Site and Military Tunnels - Red card monuments with elite crates
- Mid Tier: Airfield, Train Yard, etc. - Blue card monuments for mid-game progression
- Low Tier: Gas Station, Supermarket, etc. - Safe monuments for beginners
Keycard Progression
Many monuments require keycards to access their best loot:
- Start with Green Card monuments (Satellite, Sewer)
- Progress to Blue Card monuments (Airfield, Water Treatment)
- Finally tackle Red Card monuments (Launch Site, Military Tunnels)
Always bring radiation protection, medical supplies, and enough ammunition when running monuments. Competition is fierce, and proper preparation can mean the difference between profit and loss.