To loot efficiently in Rust, focus on strategic resource gathering and monument exploration. Here's how to maximize your looting speed and effectiveness:

Fast Farming Basics

• Craft essential tools (hatchet and pickaxe) immediately
• Gather basic resources: stone, metal fragments, wood, and metal ore
• Stay equipped to defend yourself while farming
• Focus on high-yield areas for faster resource collection

Efficient Monument Looting

• Scout monuments at night when fewer players are active
• Use outpost monuments for trading resources
• Balance risk vs. reward when choosing locations
• Start with barrel farming for consistent early-game resources
• Target Dome monument for high-quality loot (especially using minicopter)

Small Monuments (Safer Options):

• Warehouses
• Water pumps
• Abandoned cabins
• Supermarkets
• Gas stations

Major Monuments (High Risk, High Reward):

• Military Tunnels
• Launch Sites
• Power Plant
• Airfield
• Dome

Important Loot Containers:

• Elite Crates
• Food Crates
• Junk Piles
• Tool Boxes
• Basic Crates
• Gun Crate
• Military Crates

Pro Tips:

• Use hover loot function for faster inventory management
• Check radiation levels before entering certain monuments
• Look for blue doors, tunnel entrances, and bandit camps
• Scout train cars and sheet metal sheds
• Always consider the time investment versus potential rewards
• Start selective looting after gaining experience
• Farm barrels early game for consistent resources

Safety Considerations:

• Avoid high-traffic areas during peak hours
• Carry protective gear for radioactive zones
• Be prepared for player encounters
• Have an escape route planned

Remember: Efficient looting comes with experience. Start with safer locations and gradually progress to more challenging monuments as you improve.

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