Rust Revolver
Cheapest reliable kill weapon in the game. 8-round cylinder, decent damage, accepts incendiary.
Fast facts
| Tier | T1 workbench |
|---|---|
| Ammo | Pistol Bullet / Incendiary Pistol Bullet / HV Pistol Ammo |
| Magazine | 8 rounds (cylinder) |
| RPM | ~360 (community-consensus) |
| Damage | ~35 body / ~70 headshot (community-consensus) |
| Range | Short-to-medium (~30-50m effective) |
| Recoil | Low-to-moderate, predictable |
| Acquisition | Craft at T1 workbench. 75 metal frags + 1 metal pipe. |
The Revolver is the first 'real' weapon most Rust players craft. Cheap, reliable, 8-round capacity, fires pistol ammo (which you can craft into incendiary or HV variants). Roams for hours with experienced solos who never feel the need to upgrade — a competent Revolver player drops most newer T2 wielders.
Pro tips
- Carry a Revolver as sidearm even in late wipe — cheap, reliable, plus incendiary pistol ammo for fire utility.
- Practice the recoil pattern — predictable upward pull, easy to control with practice.
- Incendiary rounds set targets and structures on fire — useful for raid utility too.
- HV Pistol Ammo for distance — flatter trajectory, slightly less damage.
Frequently asked questions
How do I craft a Revolver in Rust?
T1 workbench. 75 metal frags + 1 metal pipe. Default-known blueprint — no research required. ~10 second craft time.
What's the Revolver's mag size?
8 rounds in the cylinder. Reload is one cylinder swap (~3.5 seconds), not individual round insertion.
Is the Revolver good in Rust?
Yes — for its tier and cost. Reliable damage, decent range, 8 rounds is enough for most early-wipe fights. Many experienced players carry one as a sidearm even after they have an AK or LR-300.
What's better — Revolver or Semi-Auto Pistol?
Semi-Auto Pistol (SAP) is T2 with a 10-round mag and faster fire rate. Better in raw stats but more expensive to craft. Revolver is better cost-per-kill in early wipe; SAP becomes the choice at T2 onwards.