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Timed Explosive Charge
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Timed Explosive Charge

The Timed Explosive Charge, mostly knowns as C4, is an item often used when raiding other players. Once thrown, the charge will stick to walls, floors, doors and deployable items. Once attached to a target, the timed explosives will automatically detonate in a dependable and quick manner (in comparison to it's unreliable counterpart, the Satchel Charge). However, it does damage only to the structure it's attached to. If attached to a door, for example, it would destroy it without damaging the door frame or nearby walls. This item deals the most damage out of all explosive devices, and is the most ideal/useful for evicting your neighbors. It's important to protect this item from your enemies, as it can prove fatal once it's in the wrong hands.

Tip ·Crafted C4. Two-shots a sheet door, four-shots an armored door. Standard online-raid tool.

Item ID
1248356124
Shortname
explosive.timed
Workbench
Level 3
Craft Time
30s

Crafting

Crafting Timed Explosive Charge

Output
×1
Time
30s
Workbench
Level 3

Recycling

Rust has two recycler types. Monument recyclers are faster and yield 60%, but you can be attacked. Safe-zone recyclers in Outpost and Bandit yield 40% and take longer, but turrets protect you.

60%

Monument Recycler

Higher yield, faster cycles, no PvP protection.

5s per item 19 monuments
Where to find one
  • Power Plant ×3
  • Airfield ×2
  • Sewer Branch ×2
  • Launch Site ×1
  • Train Yard ×1
  • Water Treatment Plant ×1
  • Military Tunnels ×1
  • Junkyard ×1
  • Satellite Dish ×1
  • Radtown ×1
  • Arctic Research Base ×1
  • Giant Excavator ×1
  • Large Harbor ×1
  • Small Harbor ×1
  • Ferry Terminal ×1
  • Lighthouse ×1
  • Mining Outpost ×1
  • Oxum's Gas Station ×1
  • Abandoned Supermarket ×1
40%

Safe Zone Recycler

Lower yield, slower cycles, protected from PvP.

8s per item 2 monuments
Where to find one
  • Outpost ×3
  • Bandit Camp ×2

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