Rockets are one of the most powerful raiding tools in Rust, capable of dealing massive splash damage to bases and armored targets. However, they’re also extremely expensive.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how much sulfur and gunpowder one rocket costs, how the crafting chain works, and how to plan your farm efficiently.
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Rocket Basics in Rust
Rockets are explosive ammunition used with the Rocket Launcher. They are primarily used for raiding due to their high structural damage and splash radius.
What Rockets Are Used For
Effectively raid stone, metal, and armored bases using high-damage splash explosives.
Take out auto turrets, shotgun traps, and other defensive structures safely.
Deal heavy splash damage to multiple building pieces when structures are tightly packed.
Because of their cost, rockets are usually reserved for late-game raids.
Rocket Crafting Recipe
To craft 1 Rocket, you need:
Base Materials
The real cost lies in the Explosives, which require large amounts of sulfur and gunpowder.
Sulfur and Gunpowder Cost Per Rocket
Let’s break it down step by step.
Explosives Recipe (x10 per Rocket)
Each Explosive requires:
Each explosive consumes 50 Gunpowder for its destructive power.
Requires 3 Low Grade Fuel to bind and stabilize the explosive.
Uses 10 Sulfur directly in each crafted explosive.
Consumes 10 Metal Fragments for the explosive casing.
For 10 Explosives, that equals:
Crafting ten explosives requires 500 Gunpowder in total.
A total of 30 Low Grade Fuel is needed for explosive assembly.
Uses 100 Sulfur directly across all ten explosives.
Consumes 100 Metal Fragments for explosive casings.
Gunpowder Breakdown
Gunpowder is crafted using:
Each unit of gunpowder requires 2 Sulfur as its core ingredient.
Uses 1 Charcoal to complete the gunpowder crafting recipe.
So 500 Gunpowder requires:
Producing 500 Gunpowder requires a total of 1,000 Sulfur.
Requires 500 Charcoal to complete the gunpowder crafting process.
Total Cost Per Rocket
Per 1 Rocket, you need:
Total of 1,100 Sulfur required to craft one rocket.
Requires 500 Charcoal for gunpowder production.
Consumes 30 Low Grade Fuel during crafting.
Needs 250 Metal Fragments for explosives and rocket casing.
Requires 2 Pipes to finish rocket assembly.
This makes rockets one of the most sulfur-intensive items in the game.
How Many Nodes Per Rocket?
On average, one sulfur node gives about 300 sulfur.
1 Rocket requires approximately 4 sulfur nodes worth of farming.
10 Rockets require roughly 40 sulfur nodes in total.
This estimate can vary based on tools, teas, and server rates.
Tips to Farm Rockets Faster
Use Sulfur Ore Teas to increase yield while mining.
Run snow biome routes for higher node density and faster farming.
Use electric furnaces to speed up smelting of sulfur and metal fragments.
Stockpile charcoal early using large furnaces to ensure steady gunpowder production.
Efficient farming is essential if you plan on mass-producing rockets.
Conclusion
Crafting rockets in Rust requires serious preparation, especially when it comes to sulfur and gunpowder.
With 1,100 sulfur per rocket, every launch is a major investment. Planning your farming routes and smelting setup ahead of time can make the difference between a successful raid and wasted resources.
FAQs
1. How much sulfur does one rocket cost in Rust?
One rocket costs 1,100 sulfur total, including gunpowder and direct sulfur.
2. How much gunpowder is needed per rocket?
Each rocket requires 500 gunpowder.
3. Are rockets more efficient than C4?
Rockets offer better splash damage, while C4 is more precise. Efficiency depends on the raid.
4. Can rockets damage armored walls?
Yes, but they require multiple rockets due to high durability.
5. How many rockets does it take to raid a stone wall?
A stone wall typically requires 4 rockets to destroy.
