5 best early-game weapons for beginners in Rust

Beginning a force wipe in Rust is often accompanied by hundreds of hungry players trying to secure their best start. Oftentimes than not, populated groups find themselves being more successful over solos and duos, be it veterans or newbies, dominating them with sheer numbers. It is imperative to understand the means and ways for players to overcome such issues.

A great way to progress in early wipe stages is to grind for better tier-1 weapons. This article will help you get hold of some of the best early-game weapons for beginners to progress with their wipes without much hindrance from enemy players.

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Revolver, double-barrel shotgun, and other early-game weapons for beginners in Rust

Having the right weapons will certainly help players during early-game progression. While numbers might be overwhelming in certain situations, being equipped with the right weapons and some positional knowledge can help beginners have the edge over enemy players and groups.

Here is a list of the best early-game weapons players can use to boost their progression:

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1) Revolver

Arguably the best and only pistol available in the tier-1 workbench in Rust, the Revolver is perfect to take down multiple enemies in primitive and early-game fights. More often than not, players would lack such a weapon, and the individual wielding the Revolver can win numerous fights because of its firepower advantage. It is intrinsic to grind for a weapon off of a fresh wipe to garner such an advantage.

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2) Double-Barrel Shotgun

One of the most fearsome and formidable early-wipe weapons, the Double-Barrel Shotgun can one-shot even fully HQM-kitted enemies from its effective range. The weapon can be considered a trustee to help carry fights throughout the wipe.

The key to winning close-range fights with the Double-Barrel Shotgun is the element of surprise. Equipped with it, players can easily obliterate the best-kitted players and earn a gear set.

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3) Waterpipe Shotgun

Often overlooked because of its more powerful counterpart, the double-barrel shotgun, the Waterpipe Shotgun is still one of the best early-game weapons. With early-game kits providing little projectile protection, the weapon excels at taking enemies down with a single shot.

It can be loaded with buckshot, slugs, handmade, and incendiary ammo, catering to the player's playstyle. Positioning its effective range can earn players some easy kits and wins over others.

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4) Crossbow

The Crossbow is an accurate, ranged primitive weapon in Rust. Despite its slower rate of fire than the hunting bow, the crossbow offers much higher damage at a longer range. It is a great early-game weapon to complement other weapons such as nailgun, shotguns, and revolvers.

The crossbow is a silent and deadly weapon. Its effectiveness comes in clutch when players have a secondary to deal finishing damage to wounded enemies. Players should prioritize crafting a Crossbow in Outpost early to aid them in force-wipe fights.

Overall, it is effective and perfect for fast-paced primitive combat. Its utility is far higher than any other primitive weapon.

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5) Nailgun

A great weapon to pair with a crossbow or a bow, the Nailgun provides a great advantage in primitive fights in Rust. It has an extremely high bullet drop and is only good for close-range encounters against lightly armed opponents.

In the game's early stages, chances of meeting heavily kitted enemies are often close to zero. This makes the Nailgun a great weapon against players kitted with merely a bow, spear, or crossbow. Its high fire rate drops enemies in a jiffy after inflicting initial damage with a different weapon.

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With practice, players using these weapons in early-game fights will have an edge over others. Beginners can also try out different weapon combinations to see if they find better utility in other load-outs in contrast to these. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more beginner-friendly guides to Rust.