Rust Raid Calculator
Every raid tool in Rust has a different sulfur cost per target — C4 runs 2,200 sulfur each, Rockets 1,400, Satchels 480, and Explosive Ammo 25 per round. Pick your target below, choose your tool, and get the exact raw material totals so you farm the right amount before heading out.
Frequently Asked Questions
C4 vs Rockets — which costs less sulfur?
It depends on the target. For a stone wall (strong side), C4 takes 2 charges at 4,400 sulfur total, while Rockets take 4 at 5,600 sulfur. C4 wins by 1,200 sulfur on a single wall. But Rockets deal splash damage — if you line up the shot right, one Rocket can damage multiple building parts at once. The general rule: C4 for doors you're punching through one by one, Rockets for honeycomb walls you want to blow open in bulk.
What's the best raid tool for solo players?
If sulfur is tight, Explosive 5.56 Ammo and Satchel Charges are your best friends. Raiding a Sheet Metal Door with Explo Ammo costs 63 rounds × 25 sulfur = 1,575 sulfur, compared to 2,200 for a single C4. Satchels have a dud chance, but at 480 sulfur each they're cheap to craft and only need a Level 1 Workbench. Bonus: if you run Auto Turrets, Explo Ammo doubles as turret feed, so nothing goes to waste.
Should I raid from the soft side of walls?
For sheet metal and above, explosives deal the same damage regardless of which side you hit. Wood walls can be melee'd down from the soft side with a Salvaged Sword or hatchet. Stone walls can also be pickaxed from the soft side if you have time. Always check for soft-side access before burning your boom. You'd be surprised how often players place walls backwards, giving you a free entry.
Is the data up to date with the latest patch?
This tool is based on the official Rust destruction data cross-referenced with the Rust fandom wiki. Facepunch may adjust balance in patches — the October 2025 update tweaked siege weapon costs but left C4, Rockets, and Satchel costs unchanged. Always double-check in-game before committing to a large raid.
How much sulfur do I need for a full sheet metal base raid?
A typical 2×2 sheet metal base has 1 Garage Door + 3 Sheet Metal Doors. That's 1 Garage Door (3 C4 = 6,600 sulfur) + 3 Sheet Metal Doors (1 C4 each = 6,600 sulfur) = 13,200 sulfur total with C4. Switch to Explosive Ammo for doors and you drop the cost significantly — 150 rounds for the Garage Door + 63×3 for Sheet Metal Doors = 339 rounds = 8,475 sulfur. Use the calculator above to plan your exact route.
What's the cheapest way to raid a stone wall?
Two C4 charges cost 4,400 sulfur. Four Rockets cost 5,600 sulfur. But if you have patience, 10 Satchel Charges at 4,800 sulfur is only 400 more than C4, and Satchels only need a Level 1 Workbench to craft. The real budget option: soft-side pickaxe raiding costs zero sulfur — just 12 minutes and a few Salvaged Pickaxes. Check the target from all angles before spending boom.
Can I combine raid tools to save sulfur?
Absolutely. A common combo is shooting Explosive Ammo into a wall to soften it, then finishing with a Rocket or C4. For example, you can weaken a stone wall with ~98 Explo rounds (2,450 sulfur), then finish it with 1 C4 (2,200 sulfur) = 4,650 total, which is only slightly more than 2× C4 but lets you stay at range. The tradeoff: it takes longer and reveals your position. This calculator shows costs per tool, so plan your combo accordingly.
Wrapping Up
Wasting sulfur is wasting your wipe. Run the numbers here before you farm, bring exactly what you need, and leave nothing on the table. If you're planning raid defense instead, knowing these costs helps you decide where to upgrade — a stone wall that takes 4,400 sulfur to break is a bigger deterrent than a wood wall that falls to a hatchet.
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