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Rust monuments.
Plan before you enter.

Compare keycard routes, on-site utilities, vehicle spawns, camera access, blueprint fragments, and guide availability.

38Total locations
24Tiered monuments
10With CCTV codes
26Video guides
KEYCARD ROUTES

See the required card order and any cards available on-site.

UTILITIES & VEHICLES

Check recyclers, workstations, services, and transport spawns.

REMOTE INTELLIGENCE

Jump directly to camera identifiers where CCTV feeds are available.

GUIDE COVERAGE

Open an external walkthrough when a video guide is available.

MONUMENT INTELLIGENCE

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Filter by route tier or search for a monument by name.

38 locations
Rust monument requirements, facilities, vehicle spawns, and guide links
MonumentTierCards neededCards foundUtilitiesVehiclesCCTVBP fragsAdvanced BPGuide
01
Abandoned Supermarket
T1N/Agreen keycardRecyclerBikeN/AN/AN/AN/A
02
Airfield
T2green keycard→blue keycardred keycardRecyclerx2Research TableRepair BenchOil RefineryDiesel Barrelx3BikeCodes Blueprint fragmentx2N/AWatch
03
Giant Excavator Pit
ResourcesN/AN/ARecyclerN/AN/AN/AN/AWatch
04
Launch Site
T3green keycard→red keycardN/ARecyclerResearch TableRepair BenchOil RefineryBradley APCN/AN/AAdvanced blueprint fragmentx2Watch
05
Military Tunnel
T3blue keycard→red keycardgreen keycardRecyclerDiesel Barrelx3N/AN/AN/AAdvanced blueprint fragmentx2Watch
06
Power Plant
T2green keycard→blue keycardgreen keycard+red keycardRecyclerx3Research TableRepair BenchOil Refineryx2Pump JackDiesel Barrelx3N/AN/ABlueprint fragmentx3N/AWatch
07
Train Yard
T2green keycard→blue keycardred keycardRecyclerRepair BenchOil Refineryx2Pump JackDiesel Barrelx3BikeN/ABlueprint fragmentx3N/AWatch
08
Water Treatment Plant
T2green keycard→blue keycardred keycardRecyclerRepair BenchOil Refineryx2Pump JackDiesel Barrelx3BikeN/ABlueprint fragmentx3N/AWatch
09
Abandoned Military Base
T2N/AN/AN/AMLRSN/AN/AN/AWatch
10
Arctic Research Base
T3blue keycardred keycardRecyclerSnowmobileN/ABlueprint fragmentx2N/AWatch
11
Missile Silo
T3red keycardN/ADiesel Barrelx2N/ACodes N/AAdvanced blueprint fragmentx2Watch
12
Sewer Branch
T2green keycardblue keycardRecyclerx2Oil Refineryx2N/AN/ABlueprint fragmentx2N/AWatch
13
The Dome
T2green keycardblue keycardRecyclerOil Refineryx2Diesel Barrelx2BikeCodes Blueprint fragmentN/AWatch
14
Jungle Ruins
T1N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
15
Quarries
ResourcesN/AN/AMining QuarryN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
16
Water Wells
VendorN/AN/AVending MachineN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
17
Abandoned Cabins
T1N/Agreen keycardResearch TableN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
18
Jungle Ziggurat
T1N/AN/ARecyclerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
19
Junkyard
T1N/Agreen keycardRecyclerModular Car LiftBikeN/AN/AN/AWatch
20
Satellite Dish
T2green keycardblue keycardRecyclerResearch TableBikeN/ABlueprint fragmentN/AWatch
21
Bandit Camp
Safe ZoneN/AN/ARecyclerVending MachineResearch TableRepair BenchWorkbench Level 1Attack HelicopterScrap Transport HelicopterMinicopterHot Air BalloonCodes N/AN/AWatch
22
Outpost
Safe ZoneN/AN/ARecyclerVending MachineOil RefineryResearch TableRepair BenchBarbecueWorkbench Level 1N/ACodes N/AN/AWatch
23
Apartment ComplexRent rooms and shops
Safe ZoneN/AN/AWorkbench Level 1BarbecueVending MachineN/AN/AN/AN/AWatch
24
Fishing Villages
Safe ZoneN/AN/AVending MachineMotor RowboatRHIBSolo SubmarineDuo SubmarineN/AN/AN/AWatch
25
Stables
Safe ZoneN/AN/AVending MachineRidable HorseN/AN/AN/AWatch
26
Ferry Terminal
T1green keycardgreen keycard+blue keycardRecyclerResearch TableRepair BenchModular Car LiftN/ACodes Blueprint fragmentN/AWatch
27
Harbor Large
T1green keycardblue keycardRecyclerOil RefineryN/AN/ABlueprint fragmentN/AWatch
28
Harbor Small
T1green keycardblue keycardRecyclerOil RefineryN/AN/ABlueprint fragmentN/AWatch
29
Lighthouse
T1N/Agreen keycardRecyclerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
30
Large Oil Rig
Oceangreen keycard→blue keycard→red keycardgreen keycardResearch TableBarbecueComputer StationDiesel Barrelx3N/ACodes N/AAdvanced blueprint fragmentx2Watch
31
Oil Rig
Oceangreen keycard→blue keycard→red keycardN/AComputer StationDiesel Barrelx3N/ACodes N/AAdvanced blueprint fragmentx2Watch
32
Mining Outpost
T1N/AN/ARecyclerRepair BenchBikeN/AN/AN/AN/A
33
Oxum's Gas Station
T1N/Agreen keycardRecyclerBikeN/AN/AN/AN/A
34
Underwater Lab
Oceangreen keycard→blue keycard→red keycardgreen keycardComputer StationN/ACodes Blueprint fragmentx2Advanced blueprint fragmentx2Watch
35
Rad Town
T1green keycardblue keycardRecyclerDiesel Barrelx2N/ACodes Blueprint fragmentN/AWatch
36
Floating Cities
Safe ZoneN/AN/ARecyclerVending MachineOil RefineryResearch TableWorkbench Level 1N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
37
Ghost Ships
Deep SeaN/AN/AVending MachinePatrol BoatN/AN/AN/AN/A
38
Islands
Deep SeaN/AN/AVending MachinePatrol BoatN/AN/AN/AN/A
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Rust map reference

Compare Rust monuments

Rust monuments range from small roadside locations to large, highly contested areas containing puzzles, valuable loot, scientists, utilities, vehicles, and environmental hazards. Use the monument directory above to compare locations before planning your next run.

Monument availability and placement depend on the current map. Procedural seeds, map size, custom maps, plugins, and server settings can change which locations appear and what features are available at them.

Puzzle requirements

See which keycards, fuses, switches, timers, or special access methods may be needed before entering restricted areas.

Radiation and danger

Compare environmental hazards, hostile NPCs, defensive systems, and likely player traffic before choosing your equipment.

Loot and progression

Review the available loot tier, crate opportunities, blueprint fragments, and other progression-related rewards.

Utilities and services

Find monuments with recyclers, repair benches, refineries, shops, work areas, or other useful facilities.

Vehicles and transport

Check for roads, rail access, boats, aircraft, vehicle spawns, vendors, and other ways to reach or leave the area.

CCTV and surveillance

Identify monuments with available camera feeds that can be checked through a Computer Station before traveling.

Choosing a destination

How to compare Rust monuments

Start with your current progression

Early in a wipe, prioritize locations whose danger and equipment requirements match what you can afford to lose. More demanding monuments become practical as your weapons, protection, healing, transportation, and map knowledge improve.

Compare preparation with potential reward

A monument that requires keycards, fuses, radiation protection, fuel, or specialized equipment should offer enough value to justify the preparation and travel risk.

Consider player traffic

Valuable loot, recyclers, shops, vehicle vendors, and progression resources can make a monument busy even when its environmental danger is low.

Plan around the surrounding terrain

Nearby roads, cliffs, forests, railways, coastlines, and player bases can make the approach or escape more dangerous than the monument itself.

Directory filters

Monument features to check

Puzzle tier
Indicates the general level of preparation, access, and progression associated with a monument puzzle.
Keycards and fuses
Shows whether restricted loot areas may require green, blue, or red keycards and electrical fuses.
Radiation
Helps determine whether basic clothing, stronger radiation protection, or specialized equipment may be needed.
Utilities
Identifies useful facilities such as recyclers, repair benches, refineries, shops, and other services.
Vehicle access
Highlights vehicle spawns, transport vendors, railway access, boat access, and nearby travel routes.
CCTV availability
Shows whether a monument has a known camera feed that can be added to a Computer Station.

Run preparation

How to prepare for a monument run

Preparation should match the specific monument and the amount of equipment you are willing to risk. Use the directory details as a starting point, then account for the current server population, nearby bases, and recent player activity.

  1. 1

    Check the server map

    Confirm that the monument appears on the current map and identify nearby roads, railways, coastlines, safe zones, and possible escape routes.

  2. 2

    Review the monument requirements

    Check whether the location requires keycards, electrical fuses, radiation protection, diving equipment, fuel, or another preparation item.

  3. 3

    Compare the expected threats

    Consider scientists, wildlife, turrets, environmental hazards, puzzle risks, and the amount of player activity commonly found at the monument.

  4. 4

    Plan around useful facilities

    Identify available recyclers, repair benches, refineries, shops, CCTV feeds, transport options, and other utilities before starting the run.

  5. 5

    Prepare an exit route

    Choose a route back to your base or another safe location and avoid carrying more equipment than the potential reward justifies.

Current progression

Blueprint fragments and monument progression

Blueprint fragments are part of Rust's current progression system and can make certain loot sources more valuable when working toward advanced workbenches. The monument directory can help you compare locations that provide better opportunities for progression-focused loot.

Progression systems and monument loot can change in monthly updates. Treat exact fragment availability and quantities as update-sensitive information, especially on modified servers.

Common questions

Rust monument FAQ

What is a monument in Rust?

A Rust monument is a named location that can contain loot, puzzles, utilities, NPCs, shops, vehicle access, or other points of interest. Monument size, difficulty, and available features vary considerably.

Are the same monuments on every Rust map?

No. Procedural map size and seed affect which monuments appear and where they are placed. Custom and modded maps can also add, remove, or change monuments.

How do Rust monument keycard puzzles work?

Many monument puzzles require a combination of electrical fuses, switches, timers, and green, blue, or red keycards. The exact preparation and route depend on the monument.

How should I choose which Rust monument to visit?

Compare the monument's expected danger, radiation, puzzle requirements, loot, utilities, travel distance, and likely player activity. Choose a location that matches your equipment and current progression.

Why does a monument differ from the guide?

Rust updates, procedural generation, custom maps, server plugins, and administrator settings can change monument layouts, available utilities, loot, cameras, and vehicle spawns.

What are blueprint fragments used for in Rust?

Blueprint fragments are progression items connected to advanced workbench crafting. Different fragment types and quantities may be needed as you move into higher workbench tiers.

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