Rusting Away Guides
All our PvE guides in one place — start from zero, learn how our PvE works, survive the undead, and run Raidable Bases without the PvP drama.
Featured Guides
The four guides most players want first.
Start
Starter Guide
Your first 30 minutes: what to do, what to craft, where to go, and how to settle in fast.
PvE
PvE Explained
How protection works here, what’s allowed, and how PvE events are handled — no surprises.
Zombies
Surviving the Undead
What to expect from zombies, why nights are scarier, and how to prep for hordes and hotspots.
PvE Raiding
Raidable Bases
Find bases, understand tiers, learn the do’s & don’ts, and farm loot the fair way.
More Guides
Useful references once you’re settled in.
Commands
Useful Commands
The commands players actually use: teleport basics, UI helpers, kits, and common quality-of-life shortcuts.
Avoid
Common Mistakes
The “why did I lose my stuff?” list — protection misunderstandings, event gotchas, and easy fixes.
QoL
Quality of Life
Small upgrades that make Rust PvE smoother: sorting, storage flow, farming tricks, and convenience features.
Events
Events Guide
What events can spawn, how they work on our server, and what to bring so you don’t waste a run.
Economy
Economy & Money
How to earn, spend, and stack currency without grinding yourself into dust — plus smart early priorities.
Building
Base Building Tips
Practical layouts, smart upgrade order, and common building traps — optimized for PvE and events.
Suggested Path
New here? Follow this order for the smoothest start.
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1
Starter Guide
Get established, grab essentials, and learn the “first session” flow.
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2
PvE Explained
Understand protection, safe gameplay, and event expectations.
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3
Surviving the Undead
Prep for nights, hotspots, hordes, and undead loot runs.
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4
Raidable Bases
When you’re ready for action: tiers, strategy, and etiquette.