Top 5 ‘Rust’ Food & Drink: A Survivor’s Guide

If you want to stay alive in the rather cruel wilderness of ‘Rust,’ well, then you’ll soon notice that keeping your stomach full and your thirst quenched, is, basically, something you must absolutely make a priority. You just can’t run around hitting rocks and building bases on an empty belly! Getting to know which food and drink sources are really worth your precious time, yet it’s almost a skill that will up your game massively. We’ve assembled a sort of list, actually, of the top five sustenance options in ‘Rust,’ along with a handful of super useful pointers to assist in your virtual survival. So, let’s begin, okay?

1. Cooked Bear Meat

Oh, you better believe it! Bear meat is totally the king when it comes to foods to snag in ‘Rust’. First, you gotta find yourself a bear, and they aren’t always that keen, actually, on being found, so a tip might be, look around areas near monuments, or in snowy locations – that seems to be their vibe. If you want to make this tasty grub, cook up some bear because uncooked bear meat, in some respects, is a health hazard waiting to bite you in the posterior (gives ya radiation, and nobody wants that). When cooked properly, that is to say, without getting it charred, it dishes out a lot of hydration and calories – it really does give you great stats and heals a bunch. Is that bear chasing you? If you see a bear, start firing shots – using any weapon to fell the giant beasts!

2. Small Water Bottle

It could be argued that water is very essential to surviving in ‘Rust’ since you tend to lose hydration surprisingly quickly. Of course, there are, in some respects, water sources spread out over the island. The thing about water, really, is that you really gotta manage it carefully so it lasts, in a way, until you’re near, say, a lake, or perhaps a river. Typically, these Small Water Bottles don’t hold a heap of water, it should be noted, but in an emergency, you know, that little swig might just save your bacon from a dusty, unceremonious death. To get a good, steady water supply flowing, well then be sure to place Water Catchers on the top of your abode.

3. Cactus Flesh

So, ever been stuck out in the desert areas of ‘Rust’ parched and unable to locate H2O? Then it is very good if there are some cactus nearby. Cactus Flesh really isn’t, admittedly, all that filling, or even amazing at hydration. But honestly, it’s there when things are just about as awful as they get, in some respects, a genuinely life-saver. And honestly, who doesn’t appreciate a bit of free water? Just wander round and grab a cactus piece — not an excellent snack but a really worthy boost to hydration while in dire straits. Bonus tip: Desert Cloth is rather essential for desert exploration because, well then, you get extra defense against sun damage, in fact.

4. Chocolate Bar

Who’d imagine, actually, a sweet treat would provide such vital survival benefit in ‘Rust’? But there you have it! Typically, a Chocolate Bar gives a great boost to your calorie intake, in addition to a little HP recovery and helps when trying to patch yourself up while moving, actually. So, it might be better to locate the Chocolate Bar as a source for short calorie boosts, basically, like your very-own pick-me-up when out gathering bits. Remember to hoard up if you should discover the sweet goodies during raids or looting since their value really jumps up whenever you most need it.

5. Cooked Chicken Breast

Are you looking for a food item which is rather easy to get, yet still gives reasonable satiety? Then look no further than the chicken! In most spots in ‘Rust’, it should be noted, you could readily encounter these birds, yet sometimes those roosters can flee just as fast as they arrive; Hunt for your poultry meat to make your Cooked Chicken Breast! Though cooked meat is less rewarding in terms of calories and health replenishment compared to something like the bear, they remain simple enough that fresh players could hunt for resources whenever needing a fill of sustenance. Is that food good? As sustenance goes, expect chickens to offer more calories that could help.