In Rust, base building is everything. And if you’re just starting out, wood walls are probably your first line of defense. They’re easy to place, cheap to craft, but also—let’s be real—they won’t hold forever. I’ve learned that the hard way.
So, let’s go over how durable wood walls actually are, how they break, and what you need to take them down (or defend against someone trying to).
Wood Wall Durability – How Much Can It Take?
Wood walls in Rust have 250 HP. That might sound like a lot early game, but compared to stone (500 HP) and metal (1,000 HP), it’s not much.
Here’s the thing though: it matters which side you’re hitting.
- Soft Side (the inside, smooth-looking surface) takes 1.5x more damage from melee and tools.
- Hard Side (the rough, plank-heavy outside) is way tougher and barely takes damage from hand tools.
This means if you’re placing wood walls, always make sure the hard side faces out. If you don’t, someone with just a rock could get inside.
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How to Break a Wood Wall in Rust
If you’re raiding—or just need to remove a misplaced wall—you’ve got a few options.
1. Tools & Melee Weapons (Best for Soft Side)
If you’re up close, the best melee tool to break a wood wall is:
- Salvaged Axe – 20-30 hits on the soft side will take it down.
Other options:
- Stone Hatchet – Slow but works if that’s all you have.
- Metal Pickaxe – Better than nothing, but not the best for walls.
Melee works only if you hit the soft side. Hitting the hard side is basically useless unless you have hours to waste.
2. Fire (Best Early-Game Raiding Method)
Fire absolutely melts wood walls. A single Molotov deals 180 damage, meaning two of them will break a wood wall completely.
Other fire methods:
- Flame Thrower – Around 30 fuel will burn it down.
- Fire Arrows – Not as efficient, but decent if you’re desperate.
Fire is cheap, quiet, and effective for early-game raids. If you’re on defense, a wood base is a fire magnet, so upgrade as soon as possible.
3. Explosives (If You Just Want It Gone)
If you’re stacked and just need a wood wall gone immediately, C4, satchels, or rockets work—but let’s be honest, they’re a waste on wood.
You should save those for stone or metal.
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How to Create a Wood Wall in Rust
Building a wood wall in Rust is simple and one of the first steps to securing your base. Here’s how to craft and place one correctly.
1. Gather the Materials
To build a wood wall, you’ll need:
- 1,000 Wood – Can be collected using a hatchet or chainsaw.
- Building Plan – Crafted with 20 Wood at a workbench or from inventory.
- Hammer – Crafted with 100 Wood (used to upgrade and rotate walls).
2. Place the Wall Correctly
Once you have the materials:
- Equip the Building Plan and select “Wall” from the menu.
- Aim at the foundation and left-click to place it.
- Rotate the Wall before it hardens (using the Hammer) to ensure the rough, hard side faces outward.
- Use a Tool Cupboard (TC) to prevent others from modifying or building near your walls.
3. Upgrade the Wall
Wood walls are temporary, so upgrading them is crucial. Use the Hammer to upgrade:
- Stone Wall (Upgrade Cost: 300 Stone) – Fire-resistant, harder to raid.
- Sheet Metal Wall (150 Metal Fragments) – Stronger but weak to explosives.
- Armored Wall (25 High-Quality Metal) – The most durable but expensive.
Tip: If you’re in an active raid area, consider skipping wood and building straight to stone. Wood bases are a fire hazard and attract raiders early on.
The Wood Wall Durability Chart
| Tool | Damage | Quantity | Time | Fuel | HQM | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw | 2.4 | 3 | 23 sec | ×5 | ×15 | – |
| Propane Explosive Bomb (Planting) | 135.15 | 2 | 6 sec | ×36 | – | ×1,920 |
| Catapult (Propane Explosive Bomb) | 225.15 | ×2 | 6 sec | ×36 | – | ×1,920 |
| Firebomb (Planting) | ~ 345.606 | ~ 1 | 57 sec | ×50 | – | ×300 |
| Chainsaw | 0.24 | 35 | 4 min 2 sec | ×52 | ×175 | – |
| Timed Explosive Charge | 495 | 1 | 10 sec | ×60 | – | ×2,200 |
| Rocket | 247.65 | 2 | 6 sec | ×60 | – | ×2,800 |
| Incendiary Rocket | 856.515 | 1 | 20 sec | ×75 | – | ×300 |
| Torch | 0.1 | 97 | 55 min 46 sec | ×97 | – | – |
| Torch (Lit) | ~ 0.2 | ~ 179 | 30 min 3 sec | ×179 | – | – |
| Mounted Ballista (Incendiary Bolt) | ~ 26.9375 | ~ ×10 | 1 min 1 sec | ×200 | – | – |
| Ballista (Incendiary Bolt) | ~ 26.9375 | ~ ×10 | 1 min 1 sec | ×200 | – | – |
| Molotov Cocktail | ~ 73.5 | ~ 4 | 21 sec | ×200 | – | – |
| Flame Thrower | ~ 12.15 | ~ ×206 | 44 sec | ×206 | – | – |
| Military Flame Thrower | ~ 14.75 | ~ ×255 | 46 sec | ×255 | – | – |
| Torch (Lit) | ~ 0.11 | ~ 325 | 54 min 38 sec | ×325 | – | – |
| Fire Arrow (Hunting Bow) | 2 | 125 | 2 min 4 sec | ×625 | – | – |
| Hunting Bow (Fire Arrow) | 2 | ×125 | 2 min 4 sec | ×625 | – | – |
| Compound Bow (Fire Arrow) | 2 | ×125 | 8 min 19 sec | ×625 | – | – |
| Crossbow (Fire Arrow) | 2 | ×125 | 7 min 26 sec | ×625 | – | – |
| Mini Crossbow (Fire Arrow) | 2 | ×125 | 2 min 55 sec | ×625 | – | – |
| Torch | 0.01 | 962 | 9 hours 17 min 41 sec | ×962 | – | – |
| Catapult (Firebomb) | 5 | ×50 | 4 min 54 sec | ×2,500 | – | ×15,000 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 5.4 | ×47 | 2 min 18 sec | – | – | ×235 |
| Eoka Pistol (Handmade Shell) | 5.4 | ×47 | 2 min 3 sec | – | – | ×235 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 5.4 | ×47 | 3 min 27 sec | – | – | ×235 |
| Pump Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 5.4 | ×47 | 1 min 21 sec | – | – | ×235 |
| Torpedo | 10.8 | 24 | 2 min 22 sec | – | – | ×288 |
| M4 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 4.32 | ×58 | 1 min 6 sec | – | – | ×290 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 4.05 | ×62 | 1 min 10 sec | – | – | ×310 |
| Bolt Action Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.4 | ×105 | 4 min 22 sec | – | – | ×350 |
| L96 Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.4 | ×105 | 4 min 38 sec | – | – | ×350 |
| Python Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 1.65 | ×152 | 1 min 52 sec | – | – | ×380 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 1 min 54 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Eoka Pistol (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 1 min 45 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 2 min 55 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 1 min 9 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Torpedo | 10.8 | 24 | 2 min 22 sec | – | – | ×288 |
| M4 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 4.32 | ×58 | 1 min 6 sec | – | – | ×290 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 4.05 | ×62 | 1 min 10 sec | – | – | ×310 |
| Bolt Action Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.4 | ×105 | 4 min 22 sec | – | – | ×350 |
| L96 Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.4 | ×105 | 4 min 38 sec | – | – | ×350 |
| Python Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 1.65 | ×152 | 1 min 52 sec | – | – | ×380 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 1 min 54 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Eoka Pistol (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 1 min 45 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 2 min 55 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 6.3 | ×40 | 1 min 9 sec | – | – | ×400 |
| High Caliber Revolver (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.95 | ×129 | 2 min 28 sec | – | – | ×430 |
| M249 (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.95 | ×129 | 22 sec | – | – | ×430 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.7 | ×93 | 4 min 36 sec | – | – | ×465 |
| Eoka Pistol (Handmade Shell) | 2.7 | ×93 | 4 min 7 sec | – | – | ×465 |
| M92 Pistol (Pistol Bullet) | 1.35 | ×186 | 54 sec | – | – | ×465 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.7 | ×93 | 6 min 54 sec | – | – | ×465 |
| Pump Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.7 | ×93 | 2 min 47 sec | – | – | ×465 |
| HMLMG (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.725 | ×145 | 30 sec | – | – | ×483 |
| M4 Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 5.04 | ×50 | 58 sec | – | – | ×500 |
| Prototype 17 (Pistol Bullet) | 1.2 | ×209 | 54 sec | – | – | ×523 |
| Semi-Automatic Pistol (Pistol Bullet) | 1.2 | ×209 | 1 min 26 sec | – | – | ×523 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 4.725 | ×53 | 57 sec | – | – | ×530 |
| Assault Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.5 | ×167 | 43 sec | – | – | ×556 |
| M39 Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.5 | ×167 | 53 sec | – | – | ×556 |
| MP5A4 (Pistol Bullet) | 1.125 | ×223 | 49 sec | – | – | ×558 |
| Thompson (Pistol Bullet) | 1.125 | ×223 | 1 min 11 sec | – | – | ×558 |
| M4 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.16 | ×116 | 2 min 19 sec | – | – | ×580 |
| Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 1.05 | ×239 | 2 min 15 sec | – | – | ×598 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.025 | ×124 | 2 min 21 sec | – | – | ×620 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 8 | ×32 | 1 min 30 sec | – | – | ×640 |
| Eoka Pistol (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 8 | ×32 | 1 min 23 sec | – | – | ×640 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 8 | ×32 | 2 min 19 sec | – | – | ×640 |
| Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 8 | ×32 | 56 sec | – | – | ×640 |
| SKS (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.275 | ×197 | 1 min 24 sec | – | – | ×656 |
| Custom SMG (Pistol Bullet) | 0.9 | ×278 | 1 min 2 sec | – | – | ×695 |
| Bolt Action Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.2 | ×209 | 8 min 45 sec | – | – | ×696 |
| L96 Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.2 | ×209 | 9 min 17 sec | – | – | ×696 |
| LR-300 Assault Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.2 | ×209 | 48 sec | – | – | ×696 |
| Semi-Automatic Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.2 | ×209 | 1 min 31 sec | – | – | ×696 |
| Minigun (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.125 | ×223 | 22 sec | – | – | ×743 |
| Python Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 0.825 | ×304 | 3 min 45 sec | – | – | ×760 |
| Python Revolver (HV Pistol Ammo) | 1.65 | ×152 | 1 min 52 sec | – | – | ×760 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.5 | ×39 | 1 min 54 sec | – | – | ×780 |
| Eoka Pistol (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.5 | ×39 | 1 min 42 sec | – | – | ×780 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.5 | ×39 | 2 min 51 sec | – | – | ×780 |
| Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.5 | ×39 | 1 min 8 sec | – | – | ×780 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 3.15 | ×80 | 3 min 54 sec | – | – | ×800 |
| Eoka Pistol (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 3.15 | ×80 | 3 min 32 sec | – | – | ×800 |
| M4 Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.4 | ×40 | 44 sec | – | – | ×800 |
| Waterpipe Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 3.15 | ×80 | 5 min 55 sec | – | – | ×800 |
| Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 3.15 | ×80 | 2 min 24 sec | – | – | ×800 |
| M92 Pistol (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.515 | ~ ×100 | 53 sec | – | – | ×833 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6 | ×42 | 43 sec | – | – | ×840 |
| High Caliber Revolver (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.975 | ×257 | 4 min 56 sec | – | – | ×856 |
| M249 (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.975 | ×257 | 45 sec | – | – | ×856 |
| High Caliber Revolver (HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.95 | ×129 | 2 min 28 sec | – | – | ×860 |
| M249 (HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.95 | ×129 | 22 sec | – | – | ×860 |
| Prototype 17 (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.305 | ~ ×109 | 53 sec | – | – | ×908 |
| Semi-Automatic Pistol (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.305 | ~ ×109 | 1 min 8 sec | – | – | ×908 |
| Bolt Action Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 6.9144 | ×37 | 1 min 30 sec | – | – | ×925 |
| L96 Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 6.9144 | ×37 | 1 min 36 sec | – | – | ×925 |
| M92 Pistol (Pistol Bullet) | 0.675 | ×371 | 1 min 49 sec | – | – | ×928 |
| M92 Pistol (HV Pistol Ammo) | 1.35 | ×186 | 54 sec | – | – | ×930 |
| Bolt Action Rifle (Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 3.36 | ×75 | 3 min 5 sec | – | – | ×938 |
| L96 Rifle (Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 3.36 | ×75 | 3 min 18 sec | – | – | ×938 |
| MP5A4 (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.2 | ~ ×114 | 48 sec | – | – | ×950 |
| Thompson (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.2 | ~ ×114 | 59 sec | – | – | ×950 |
| HMLMG (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.8625 | ×290 | 1 min 1 sec | – | – | ×966 |
| HMLMG (HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.725 | ×145 | 30 sec | – | – | ×967 |
| High Caliber Revolver (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 6.4617 | ×39 | 43 sec | – | – | ×975 |
| M249 (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 6.4617 | ×39 | 4 sec | – | – | ×975 |
| M4 Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 5.2 | ×49 | 58 sec | – | – | ×980 |
| Python Revolver (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.11 | ~ ×119 | 1 min 51 sec | – | – | ×991 |
| Revolver (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 2.095 | ~ ×120 | 1 min 30 sec | – | – | ×1,000 |
| M4 Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 2.52 | ×100 | 1 min 57 sec | – | – | ×1,000 |
| HMLMG (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 6.23535 | ×41 | 5 sec | – | – | ×1,025 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 4.875 | ×52 | 57 sec | – | – | ×1,040 |
| Prototype 17 (Pistol Bullet) | 0.6 | ×417 | 1 min 50 sec | – | – | ×1,043 |
| Semi-Automatic Pistol (Pistol Bullet) | 0.6 | ×417 | 2 min 55 sec | – | – | ×1,043 |
| Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 1.05 | ×239 | 2 min 15 sec | – | – | ×598 |
| M4 Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 5.04 | ×50 | 58 sec | – | – | ×500 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.025 | ×124 | 2 min 21 sec | – | – | ×620 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (12 Gauge Buckshot) | 3.15 | ×80 | 3 min 54 sec | – | – | ×800 |
| M92 Pistol (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | 1.84 | ~ ×136 | 1 min 5 sec | – | – | ×1,133 |
| High Caliber Revolver (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.4867 | ×46 | 51 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| High Caliber Revolver (Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.73 | ×92 | 1 min 45 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| M249 (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.4867 | ×46 | 5 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| M249 (Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.73 | ×92 | 10 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| HMLMG (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.37285 | ×47 | 5 sec | – | – | ×1,175 |
| Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 0.525 | ×477 | 4 min 33 sec | – | – | ×1,193 |
| Pickaxe (Explosive 5.56) [**Not in original**? Skipped if mismatch] | ||||||
| Assault Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.259 | ×48 | 10 sec | – | – | ×1,200 |
| M39 Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.259 | ×48 | 14 sec | – | – | ×1,200 |
| Prototype 17 (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 1.705 | ~ ×147 | 1 min 3 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Semi-Automatic Pistol (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 1.705 | ~ ×147 | 1 min 25 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| LR-300 Assault Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.1072 | ×49 | 9 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo (Semi-Automatic Rifle) | 5.1072 | 49 | 21 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Semi-Automatic Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.1072 | ×49 | 21 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| SKS (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.14515 | ×49 | 19 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Custom SMG (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 1.885 | ~ ×133 | 53 sec | – | – | ×1,108 |
| Assault Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.75 | ×334 | 1 min 31 sec | – | – | ×1,112 |
| M39 Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.75 | ×334 | 1 min 47 sec | – | – | ×1,112 |
| MP5A4 (Pistol Bullet) | 0.5625 | ×445 | 1 min 39 sec | – | – | ×1,113 |
| Thompson (Pistol Bullet) | 0.5625 | ×445 | 2 min 22 sec | – | – | ×1,113 |
| Assault Rifle (HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.5 | ×167 | 43 sec | – | – | ×1,114 |
| M39 Rifle (HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 1.5 | ×167 | 53 sec | – | – | ×1,114 |
| MP5A4 (HV Pistol Ammo) | 1.125 | ×223 | 49 sec | – | – | ×1,115 |
| Thompson (HV Pistol Ammo) | 1.125 | ×223 | 1 min 11 sec | – | – | ×1,115 |
| M92 Pistol (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | 1.84 | ~ ×136 | 1 min 5 sec | – | – | ×1,133 |
| High Caliber Revolver (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.4867 | ×46 | 51 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| High Caliber Revolver (Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.73 | ×92 | 1 min 45 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| M249 (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.4867 | ×46 | 5 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| M249 (Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 2.73 | ×92 | 10 sec | – | – | ×1,150 |
| HMLMG (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.37285 | ×47 | 5 sec | – | – | ×1,175 |
| Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 0.525 | ×477 | 4 min 33 sec | – | – | ×1,193 |
| Assault Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.259 | ×48 | 10 sec | – | – | ×1,200 |
| M39 Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.259 | ×48 | 14 sec | – | – | ×1,200 |
| Prototype 17 (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 1.705 | ~ ×147 | 1 min 3 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Semi-Automatic Pistol (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | ~ 1.705 | ~ ×147 | 1 min 25 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| LR-300 Assault Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.1072 | ×49 | 9 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo (Semi-Automatic Rifle) | 5.1072 | 49 | 21 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| Semi-Automatic Rifle (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.1072 | ×49 | 21 sec | – | – | ×1,225 |
| SKS (Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 5.78265 | ×44 | 14 sec | – | – | ×1,100 |
| Custom SMG (Incendiary Pistol Bullet) | 1.885 | ~ ×133 | 53 sec | – | – | ×1,108 |
| Assault Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.75 | ×334 | 1 min 31 sec | – | – | ×1,112 |
| M39 Rifle (5.56 Rifle Ammo) | 0.75 | ×334 | 1 min 47 sec | – | – | ×1,112 |
| MP5A4 (Pistol Bullet) | 0.5625 | ×445 | 1 min 39 sec | – | – | ×1,113 |
| Thompson (Pistol Bullet) | 0.5625 | ×445 | 2 min 22 sec | – | – | ×1,113 |
| M4 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.16 | ×116 | 2 min 19 sec | – | – | ×580 |
| Revolver (Pistol Bullet) | 1.05 | ×239 | 2 min 15 sec | – | – | ×598 |
| Spas-12 Shotgun (Handmade Shell) | 2.025 | ×124 | 2 min 21 sec | – | – | ×620 |
| Double Barrel Shotgun (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.5 | ×39 | 1 min 54 sec | – | – | ×780 |
| Eoka Pistol (12 Gauge Incendiary Shell) | 6.5 | ×39 | 1 min 42 sec | – | – | ×780 |
| Beancan Grenade (Stuck) | 19.5 | 13 | 51 sec | – | – | ×1,560 |
| Satchel Charge | 91.5 | 3 | 12 sec | – | – | ×1,440 |
| F1 Grenade (Stuck) | 4.25 | 59 | 2 min 29 sec | – | – | ×3,540 |
| MLRS Rocket | 315.15 | 1 | 0 sec | – | – | – |
| Battering Ram | 90.1 | 3 | 13 sec | – | ×19 | – |
| Catapult (Scattershot) | 0.16 | ×1,563 | 2 hours 36 min 12 sec | – | – | – |
| 40mm HE Grenade | 31.61 | 8 | 8 sec | – | – | – |
| Skinning Knife | 0.4 | 30 | 7 min 46 sec | – | – | – |
| Skinning Knife (Throw) | 0.2 | 50 | 31 min 15 sec | – | – | – |
| Candy Cane Club | 0.036 | 316 | 2 hours 1 min | – | – | – |
| Candy Cane Club (Throw) | 0.024 | 417 | 4 hours 20 min 25 sec | – | – | – |
| Snowball (Throw) | 0.05 | 5,000 | 2 hours 5 min | – | – | – |
| Snowball Gun (Snowball) | 0.016 | ×313 | 43 min 28 sec | – | – | – |
| Flashlight | 0.03 | 642 | 2 hours 29 min 35 sec | – | – | – |
| Jackhammer | 0.15 | 22 | 4 min 31 sec | – | – | – |
| Jackhammer (Workbench Refill) | ~ 0.15 | ~ 2 | 6 min 35 sec | – | – | – |
| Shovel | 0.01 | 491 | 3 hours 36 min 30 sec | – | – | – |
| Shovel (Throw) | 0.301 | 34 | 20 min 46 sec | – | – | – |
| Bone Club | 0.024 | 435 | 2 hours 8 min 45 sec | – | – | – |
| Bone Club (Throw) | 0.024 | 521 | 4 hours 20 min 25 sec | – | – | – |
| Bone Knife | 0.24 | 42 | 12 min 50 sec | – | – | – |
| Bone Knife (Throw) | 0.2 | 50 | 31 min 15 sec | – | – | – |
| Birthday Cake | 0.03 | 2,778 | 3 hours 46 min 51 sec | – | – | – |
| Birthday Cake (Throw) | 0.06 | 1 | 1 hour 44 min 10 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Cleaver | 1.2 | 11 | 7 min 8 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Cleaver (Throw) | 0.6 | 7 | 10 min 25 sec | – | – | – |
| Multiple Grenade Launcher (40mm Shotgun Round) | 4.05 | ×62 | 1 min 20 sec | – | – | – |
| Butcher Knife | 0.4 | 30 | 7 min 46 sec | – | – | – |
| Butcher Knife (Throw) | 0.2 | 50 | 31 min 15 sec | – | – | – |
| Pitchfork | 0.4 | 53 | 16 min 29 sec | – | – | – |
| Sickle | 0.6 | 8 | 6 min 22 sec | – | – | – |
| Sickle (Throw) | 0.3 | 9 | 20 min 51 sec | – | – | – |
| Vampire Stake | 0.601 | 416 | 17 min 19 sec | – | – | – |
| Vampire Stake (Throw) | 0.301 | 831 | 20 min 46 sec | – | – | – |
| Hatchet | 0.32 | 12 | 11 min 54 sec | – | – | – |
| Hatchet (Throw) | 0.3 | 9 | 20 min 51 sec | – | – | – |
| Combat Knife | 0.525 | 37 | 6 min 9 sec | – | ×37 (HQM if relevant) | – |
| Combat Knife (Throw) | 1 | 10 | 6 min 15 sec | – | ×10 (HQM if relevant) | – |
| Mace | 0.12 | 131 | 1 hour 11 min 38 sec | – | – | – |
| Mace (Throw) | 0.06 | 84 | 1 hour 44 min 10 sec | – | – | – |
| Machete | 0.7 | 14 | 6 min 11 sec | – | – | – |
| Machete (Throw) | 0.4 | 13 | 15 min 37 sec | – | – | – |
| Paddle | 0.06 | 97 | 1 hour 28 min 24 sec | – | – | – |
| Pickaxe | 0.4 | 11 | 15 min 47 sec | – | – | – |
| Pickaxe (Throw) | 0.2 | 13 | 31 min 15 sec | – | – | – |
| Rock | 0.02 | 368 | 4 hours 36 min 57 sec | – | – | – |
| Rock (Throw) | 0.02 | 500 | 5 hours 12 min 30 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Axe | 0.75 | 6 | 7 min 2 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Axe (Throw) | 0.5 | 4 | 12 min 30 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Hammer | 0.08 | 56 | 53 min | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Hammer (Throw) | 0.04 | 50 | 2 hours 36 min 15 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Icepick | 0.6 | 8 | 8 min 48 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Icepick (Throw) | 0.15 | 14 | 41 min 40 sec | – | – | – |
| Stone Hatchet | 0.21 | 46 | 18 min 36 sec | – | – | – |
| Stone Hatchet (Throw) | 0.2 | 50 | 31 min 15 sec | – | – | – |
| Stone Pickaxe | 0.114 | 96 | 34 min 28 sec | – | – | – |
| Stone Pickaxe (Throw) | 0.1 | 100 | 1 hour 2 min 30 sec | – | – | – |
| Stone Spear | 0.35 | 65 | 18 min 56 sec | – | – | – |
| Longsword | 1.5 | 11 | 5 min 44 sec | – | – | – |
| Longsword (Throw) | 0.6 | 7 | 10 min 25 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Sword | 1 | 8 | 5 min 19 sec | – | – | – |
| Salvaged Sword (Throw) | 0.4 | 8 | 15 min 37 sec | – | – | – |
| Wooden Spear | 0.25 | 59 | 25 min 58 sec | – | – | – |
How to Defend Your Wood Walls
If you’re stuck with a wood base, here’s how to make it last longer:
- Upgrade ASAP – Even just switching to stone makes raiding way harder for early-game players.
- Honeycomb – Adding extra layers forces raiders to spend more resources.
- Metal Doors – Most raiders don’t go through walls first—they go for doors. A metal door on a wood base is still better than an all-wood structure.
Also Check: How to Make a Satchel Charge in Rust?
Final Thoughts
Wood walls are great for early game, but they don’t last. If you don’t upgrade them fast, they’ll burn down faster than you can say “who’s throwing Molotovs at my base?”
If you’re raiding, fire is your best bet—cheap, quiet, and effective. If you’re defending, upgrade to stone before someone makes your base their next target.
Rust is brutal. But hey, that’s what makes it fun.
FAQs
How to break a wooden wall in Rust?
Wooden walls can be destroyed using melee weapons, tools, or explosives. Fire damage from Molotovs or flamethrowers is highly effective, while spears and satchels also work. Attacking the soft side of the wall (inside) deals much more damage than the hard side.
How many spears to break a wood wall in Rust?
It takes around 200 wooden spears or 50 stone spears to break a wooden wall. This makes it an extremely slow and inefficient method unless done in a group. Attacking the soft side reduces the number needed.
How many Eoka shots for a wooden wall?
The Eoka Pistol is not effective against wooden walls, but with handmade shells, it can slowly deal damage. It would take over 100 shots, making it an impractical method for breaking walls.
How many Molotovs to break a wood wall in Rust?
It takes 2 Molotov cocktails to destroy a wooden wall, making it one of the fastest and cheapest methods. Fire spreads and deals continuous damage, making it more efficient than spears or low-tier explosives.
