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Waterpipe Shotgun
Weapons

Waterpipe Shotgun

The Waterpipe Shotgun is a low-tier gun that deals a decent amount of damage from close range. Can be loaded with the 12 Gauge Slug to deal less damage but shoot further. It is an early game weapon of choice for many and is often paired with a bow.

Item ID
-1367281941
Shortname
shotgun.waterpipe
Workbench
Level 1
Craft Time
30s

Crafting

Crafting Waterpipe Shotgun

Output
×1
Time
30s
Workbench
Level 1

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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