Single-shot rocket launcher. The standard raid weapon. Fires Rockets, HV Rockets, Incendiary.
By Frozen · checked in-game on the live patch · Updated 3 July 2026
Single-shot rocket launcher. The standard raid weapon. Fires Rockets, HV Rockets, Incendiary.
| Tier | T2 workbench |
|---|---|
| Ammo | Rocket / HV Rocket / Incendiary Rocket |
| Magazine | 1 (single-shot, manual reload) |
| Reload | ~3.5s |
| Damage | Variable by target — see raid calculator |
| Range | Medium (~50-100m, drop varies by ammo) |
| Recoil | Heavy — reposition required between shots |
| Acquisition | Craft at T2 workbench. Default-known after research. |
The Rocket Launcher is Rust's primary raid weapon. Single-shot, manual reload, fires Rockets that demolish bases at the appropriate cost (see the Raid Calculator for sulfur math). The standard 'we're raiding tonight' weapon — a 4-rocket loadout will crack most stone walls.
Don't fire rockets at a single wall like C4 — the splash is the point. Aim at corners so you damage two or three walls at once, it works out much cheaper. Also the best tool for taking out turrets. Reload is slow, so use cover between shots.
— Frozen · playing on the live patch
1,400 sulfur per Rocket (rolled-up ingredient cost). HV Rocket is ~200 sulfur. See the Raid Calculator for full breakdown by target.
4 rockets at ~5,600 sulfur. Cheaper option: 2 C4 at 4,400 sulfur. See the Raid Calculator for every wall and door tier.