Rust Component System Guide: Principles for Effective Design

Components play a crucial role in many systems, particularly in game development and simulation. In environments like Blueprints 3.0, these components are integral to gameplay, influencing how items are crafted and used throughout the game world. The presence of components can enhance functionality, offering players diverse options for crafting and strategy.

While not every item requires these components, understanding which ones are necessary can significantly impact gameplay and item creation. Each component varies in rarity and has specific locations for discovery, adding layers to how players interact with the game’s systems. By grasping the importance of these components, game developers can optimize performance and design a more engaging experience.

Scrap

Scrap is an essential resource in many crafting processes. It is mainly used in research tables to obtain blueprints, although this action destroys the item being researched. Players also use scrap to create workbenches and research tables. Additionally, scrap can be spent at workbenches to try and gain blueprints of different tiers.

Gears

Gears are critical components for building secure bases and gates. These items are commonly found in various containers.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 13 metal fragments
• 10 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Binoculars (1)
• Armored Door (5)
• Armored Double Door (5)
• Ladder Hatch (3)
• Garage Door (2)
• External Wooden Gate (5)
• External Stone Gate (10)
• Flame Turret (3)
• Reactive Target (1)
• Snap Trap (1)
• Vending Machine (3)
• Shotgun Trap (2)
• Chainsaw (2)

Metal Blade

Metal blades are primarily used to create melee weapons and some salvaged tools. They are readily available in containers.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 15 metal fragments
• 2 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Metal Barricade (2)
• Salvaged Axe (5)
• Salvaged Icepick (5)
• Salvaged Sword (1)
• Long Sword (3)
• Chainsaw (6)

Metal Pipe

Metal pipes are necessary for building firearms and other powerful weapons. Significant quantities are needed to fully equip a player.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, CH47 locked crates, elite tier crates, military crates, and sunken chests.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 1 high-quality metal
• 5 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Double Barrel Shotgun (1)
• Salvaged Tools (1)
• Revolver (1)
• Pump Shotgun (2)
• Bolt (3)
• Semi Auto Pistol (1)
• Rocket Launcher (6)
• Rockets (2)
• Flame Thrower (6)
• Python (3)
• High Velocity Rocket (1)
• Incendiary Rocket (2)
• Flame Turret (2)

Metal Spring

Metal springs are essential parts for high-tier weapons and are highly sought after.

Rarity: Uncommon
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, and sunken chests.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 1 high-quality metal
• 10 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• AK (4)
• Bolt (1)
• MP5 (2)
• Custom SMG (1)
• Thompson (1)
• Semi Auto Rifle (1)
• Pump Shotgun (1)
• Python (1)

Rope

Rope is a versatile item used in many recipes, from armor to ladders. It is a common resource in the game.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 50

Recycler return:

• 15 cloth

Crafting Uses:

• Crossbow (2)
• Wood Armor (1)
• Ladder (3)
• Wooden Barricades (1)
• Netting (1)
• Shotgun Trap (2)

Sewing Kit

Sewing kits are crucial for creating high-tier clothing and armor, along with beds. Players need several of these kits for snow expeditions.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 10 cloth
• 2 rope

Crafting Uses:

• Bed (2)
• Leather Gloves (1)
• Jackets (2)
• Boots (1)
• Coffee Can Helmet (1)
• Road Sign Armor (2)
• Metal Armor (6-8)
• Snow Jacket (1)
• Hazmat Suit (2)

Road Signs

Road signs are not as commonly used but have specific applications for crafting.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, and sunken chests.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 1 high-quality metal
• 5 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Road Sign Armor (1)
• Salvaged Cleaver (1)

Rifle Body

Rifle bodies are key components for various firearms, though they are less frequently found.

Rarity: Rare
Locations: Found in CH47 locked crates, elite tier crates, military crates, and military tunnel scientists.
Stacks to: 10

Recycler return:

• 2 high-quality metal
• 25 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Used in crafting multiple rifles.

SMG Body

Similar to rifle bodies, SMG bodies are important for crafting submachine guns and are also rarely located.

Rarity: Rare
Locations: Found in CH47 locked crates, elite tier crates, military crates, military tunnel scientists, and roaming scientists.
Stacks to: 10

Recycler return:

• 2 high-quality metal
• 15 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Custom SMG
• Thompson
• MP5A4

Semi Auto Body

The semi-auto body serves to create P250s and semi-automatic rifles.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, military tunnel scientists, roaming scientists, outpost scientists, and sunken chests.
Stacks to: 10

Recycler return:

• 2 high-quality metal
• 75 metal fragments
• 15 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• P250
• Semi Auto Rifle
• Semi Auto Pistol (P250)

Tarp

Tarps are effective for crafting various objects like water catchers and planters. They can also be recycled for cloth.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 50 cloth

Crafting Uses:

• Water Catchers (1-2)
• Water Barrel (1)
• Large Planter (2)
• Small Planter (1)
• Frog Boots (1)
• Hazmat Suit (5)

Tech Trash

Tech trash is important for crafting tools and attachments, making it a valuable resource that is often hard to find.

Rarity: Rare
Locations: Found in CH47 locked crates, elite tier crates, military crates, military tunnel scientists, APC crates, and roaming scientists.
Stacks to: 50

Recycler return:

• 1 high-quality metal
• 20 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• C4 (2)
• Holosight (1)
• Laser sight (1)

Empty Propane Tank

These tanks are used for flamethrowers and water purification. They are commonly found around the environment.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 5

Recycler return:

• 50 metal fragments
• 1 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Water Purifier (1)
• Flamethrower (2)
• Flame Turret (5)

Sheet Metal

Sheet metal is mainly used for crafting heavy armor. It is also useful when recycled for metal returns.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, and sunken chests.
Stacks to: 20

Recycler return:

• 100 metal fragments
• 1 high-quality metal
• 8 scrap

Crafting Uses:

• Heavy Plate Helmet (1)
• Heavy Plate Jacket (2)
• Heavy Plate Pants (1)

Electric Fuse

Electric fuses provide temporary electrical passthrough, though they are considered unreliable.

Rarity: Common
Locations: Found in barrels, crates, sunken chests, and sunken crates.
Stacks to: 1

Recycler return:

• 20 scrap

The Recycler

The recycler can break down items and components, returning a percentage of materials. These machines are valuable but cannot be crafted and must be found in various locations on the map.

Recycler Locations

The recyclers are positioned in various locations that are easy to find. Below is a list of these places:

• Satellites: Inside one of the standing dishes.
• Lighthouse: On the platform at the shorter side of the structure.
• Train Yard: Located on the second floor, accessible via stairs in a small building.
• Water Treatment: Found on the second floor after ascending two flights of stairs in a long building.
• Nuclear Plant: Positioned inside the garage door on the right side of the small building near the conveyor.
• Warehouses: Recyclers can also be located in multiple warehouses spread across the area.
• Harbors: Each harbor has a recycler. In the first harbor, it is directly behind the first building on the left, while in others, it is found between the cranes.
• Launch Site: Enter from the launch pad side; the recycler is under the awning at the second building on the left.
• Supermarket: Located in the fenced area behind the building.
• Gas Station: The recycler is housed in the garage.
• Junkyard: Climb to the raised shipping container next to the crane to find the recycler.
• Military Tunnels: Located in a metal shack at the outskirts of the tunnel entrance.
• The Outpost: After entering from the side with the rusty watchtower, look for the recycler in a collapsed building marked with a "repairs" sign on the right.