Rust Upkeep Calculator
Calculate exact upkeep costs for your base. Supports mixed materials and honeycomb!
Base Configuration
Quick Templates
Materials Used
Total: 9 foundations, 12 walls

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Upkeep Requirements
Upkeep Strategies
Honeycomb Design
Honeycomb is an extra layer of walls around your base that raiders must break through.
- • Single layer: +50% raid cost
- • Double layer: +100% raid cost
- • Use cheaper materials for honeycomb
Material Mixing
Smart material use can optimize protection vs cost.
- • Armored core rooms (loot/TC)
- • Metal inner walls
- • Stone outer walls/honeycomb
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