Servers
Same hardcore rules on both. Pick the wipe that fits how you play.
| Setting | Hardcore | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Who can join | Everyone | $15+ spent on Rust DLC or skins |
| Wipe | 1st, 3rd & 5th Thu, 3pm CT | 1st Thu monthly, 3pm CT |
| Purge | Wed 6pm CT, full PvP & raiding | None |
| Players | No cap | No cap |
| Teams | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Gather | 0.5–2x by skill level | 0.5–2x by skill level |
| Bags | 5, 15 min timer | 5, 15 min timer |
| Next wipe | Purge starts in --d--h--m--s Next wipe | Purge starts in --d--h--m--s Next wipe |
All times are Central (Chicago). Countdown dates show in your own time zone.
TLOR Premium Hardcore
Your Steam account needs at least $15 spent on Rust DLC or skins to connect.
Shared hardcore rules
Fog of war map
Your map starts dark and fills in as you explore. You only see where you are if you’re carrying a compass.
No tech tree
Blueprints can’t be bought with scrap. Find the item out in the world, then research it at a research table.
Five bags, fifteen minutes
You can place up to five sleeping bags, and each one takes fifteen minutes to recharge. Every death costs something.
Skills you earn
Earn XP by looting crates, farming and killing NPCs, Bradley and Patrol Heli. Skills raise your gather rate (0.5x up to 2x) and max health (up to 125). Military crates and keycard swipes stay locked until you earn them.