Rust is a survival game that requires players to build and maintain strong bases to protect their loot and resources. Doors play a crucial role in base security, preventing unwanted intrusions and controlling access points.
However, there are times when you may need to remove or replace a door in Rust, whether upgrading to a stronger material, repositioning an entrance, or reorganizing your base layout.
This guide will walk you through the steps to remove and replace a door in Rust efficiently.
Door Durability in Rust
Here’s how durable Rust doors are, based on their material:
| Door Type | Material | Health | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Door | Wood | 200 | Weak, easy to break with basic tools or fire. |
| Sheet Metal Door | Metal | 250 | Stronger; resists melee and fire better. |
| Garage Door | Metal | 600 | Tough sliding door, commonly used in bases. |
| Armored Door | Armored Metal | 800 | Extremely durable, best for high-value bases. |
| Double Wooden Door | Wood | 200 | Same health as a single wooden door, double width. |
| Double Sheet Metal Door | Metal | 250 | Same health as single metal door, wider coverage. |
Why Remove or Replace a Door in Rust?
Before diving into the process, let’s look at some common reasons why you might need to remove or replace a door in Rust:
- Upgrading Security: You may want to upgrade from a wooden door to a metal or armored door for better protection.
- Changing Door Direction: If your door swings in the wrong direction, it can be inefficient or obstruct movement inside your base.
- Rearranging Base Layout: As your base evolves, you may need to move doors to optimize your design.
- Replacing a Damaged Door: Doors can take damage from raids or environmental factors, making replacement necessary.
Since the June 2024 update, armored doors take 15% less explosive damage.
How to Remove a Door in Rust
Here are 3 methods for removing a door in Rust:
Method 1: Using a Hammer (Authorized Players Only)
If you placed the door and have access to the Tool Cupboard (TC), you can easily remove it using a hammer. Follow these steps:
- Ensure You Have Building Privileges: Stand near the Tool Cupboard (TC) in your base to confirm you have building rights.
- Equip a Hammer: Open your inventory and equip a hammer (crafted with 100 wood).
- Unlock the Door: If the door has a lock, make sure to remove or unlock it first.
- Hold the Hammer and Look at the Door: Aim at the door and hold the right mouse button (RMB) to open the upgrade/removal menu.
- Select “Pickup” or “Remove”: If the option is available, click to remove the door.
- Store or Replace the Door: Once removed, the door will go into your inventory, allowing you to reposition or replace it.
Method 2: Destroying the Door (If You Lack Privileges)
If you are unable to remove the door using the hammer (for example, if another player placed it), you may need to destroy it manually. Here’s how:
Using Melee Weapons
- Wooden Door: Can be destroyed with a hatchet or salvaged sword (slow but possible).
- Sheet Metal Door: Takes significant damage from tools like the salvaged axe but is better removed with explosives.
- Armored Door: Extremely resistant to melee damage; explosives are required.
Using Explosives
- Satchel Charges: Takes 2 Satchel Charges to destroy a wooden door and 4 Satchel Charges for a sheet metal door.
- Timed Explosive Charges (C4): One C4 is enough to remove any door instantly.
- Beancan Grenades: Effective for wooden doors but unreliable.
Method 3: Soft-Siding the Door Frame
If destroying the door directly is inefficient, you can break the door frame itself:
- Use Melee or Explosives: Attack the soft side of the door frame (wooden or stone walls have a soft side that takes more damage).
- Once Broken, Replace the Frame: Once the frame collapses, you can place a new one and install a different door.
How to Replace a Door in Rust
Once you’ve removed a door, follow these steps to install a new one:
- Select the Door Type: Choose a wooden, sheet metal, or armored door from your inventory.
- Position the Door Frame: Ensure you have a stable wall or doorway to attach the door.
- Place the Door: Align the door correctly before placing it to avoid facing the wrong direction.
- Add a Lock:
- Key Lock: Best for solo players, crafted with 75 wood.
- Code Lock: Best for groups, requires 100 metal fragments.
- Test the Door: Open and close the door to ensure it functions as intended.
Summary
Doors are essential for maintaining base security in Rust, and knowing how to remove or replace them efficiently can help you adapt to different situations. Whether you’re upgrading, repositioning, or replacing a damaged door, understanding these methods will help you manage your base more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can only remove a door in Rust if you have tool cupboard access and there aren’t any locks on it.
Yes, you can demolish a door in Rust. To do this, you need to use explosives like rockets, grenades, or C4. Alternatively, a melee weapon like a hammer can be used to break weaker wooden doors, though it takes significantly longer than using explosives.
It takes 3 satchel charges to destroy an armored door in Rust. Each satchel charge deals 275 explosive damage, and the armored door has a total of 550 health. Using three satchels will ensure the door is destroyed, but there is a chance of slight variability in damage.
No, you cannot pick up locked doors in Rust. Once a door is locked, it becomes a permanent fixture in its location. To remove it, you must use explosives, such as a satchel charge or a C4, to destroy it, or simply replace it with a new door.
The best door placement for an airlock in Rust is to place two doors with a small gap in between. Ensure that one door opens inward and the other outward, creating a secure barrier. This prevents potential attackers from exploiting the space between doors and gaining easy access.
