Rust HMLMG
T2 light machine gun. High capacity, heavy fire rate, hard recoil.
Fast facts
| Tier | T2 workbench / drop |
|---|---|
| Ammo | 5.56 Rifle / HV / Explosive / Incendiary |
| Magazine | 50 rounds |
| RPM | ~500 (community-consensus) |
| Damage | ~40 body / ~80 headshot (community-consensus) |
| Range | Short-medium |
| Recoil | Heavy vertical + lateral, hardest non-Minigun pattern |
| Acquisition | T2 workbench / drop loot |
The HMLMG (Heavy M-LMG) is the T2 light machine gun — 50-round mag, fast fire rate, but punishing recoil. Best for spray-and-pray suppression at close range or static defence. Most players consider the recoil too hard to use as a primary; it sees use mostly as a base-defence weapon where you don't need to track moving targets at distance.
Pro tips
- 50-round mag is the headline feature — sustained fire potential.
- Recoil is harder than M249 — keep bursts short.
- Best as a base-defence weapon — static positions where recoil matters less.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HMLMG good in Rust?
Niche. 50-round mag is great; recoil is harsh. Best for static defence positions or spray-and-pray engagements. Most players prefer Custom SMG or Thompson at the same tier.
HMLMG vs M249?
M249 is T3 / drop-only with 100-round mag and faster fire. HMLMG is T2 with 50-round mag. M249 wins on raw stats; HMLMG is more accessible (craftable).