Rust Minigun
Drop-only rotary chain gun. 100-round mag, slowest reload in the game.
Fast facts
| Tier | Drop only — cannot be crafted |
|---|---|
| Ammo | 5.56 Rifle / HV / Explosive / Incendiary |
| Magazine | 100 rounds |
| RPM | ~600 sustained (after spin-up) |
| Damage | ~50 body per round (community-consensus) |
| Range | Short-medium |
| Recoil | Spin-up delay, then sustained fire |
| Acquisition | Drop only — Bradley APC, Patrol Helicopter, very rare elite crate roll |
The Minigun is Rust's heaviest weapon — 100-round mag of 5.56 with a rotary spin-up before firing and a 5-second reload window after. High DPS once spinning, but the spin-up delay (~1.5s) and reload time (~5s) make it impractical for most combat scenarios. Best for static base defence positions or specific raid scenarios.
Pro tips
- 1.5-second spin-up before firing — start spinning before you commit.
- 5+ second total reload — the slowest weapon in Rust. Stay in cover.
- Static defence is the use case — not a roaming weapon.
- Drops only — Bradley, Heli, very rare elite crate.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reload the Minigun in Rust?
Press R to reload. Total reload window is ~5 seconds (1.5s spin-down + 3.5s reload animation). Slowest reload of any Rust weapon. See our how-to-reload-minigun page for the detailed mechanic.
Where do you get the Minigun?
Drop only — Bradley APC, Patrol Helicopter, very rarely from elite crates. Cannot be crafted.
Is the Minigun worth using?
Situational. High DPS once firing but the spin-up + reload windows are punishing. Best for static defence at chokepoints or as a heli-suppression weapon. Not for roaming.