Metal Fragments
Metal Fragments are a crucial building and crafting item in Rust, acquired through many in-game means. They are considered a core resource due to player reliance on using them for endgame progression and base security.
The primary purpose of metal fragments is their utility for providing the second-highest protection structures available to be built in the game. It takes roughly twice the amount of explosives to blow through a metal wall as a stone wall. It is also a primary component in the early game best doors, the Sheet Metal Double Door, Single Door, and Garage Doors.
Alternatively, metal fragments are absolutely essential for anyone wanting to craft weapons instead of scavenging or PVPing for them. Everything from the popular low-tier Revolver to the must-have middle-tier Semi-Automatic Rifle requires substantial amounts of metal fragments to craft.
Couple this weapon dependency with metal frags being a primary component in the creation of Medical Syringes, too, and it’s no wonder they’re a mainstay in bases of all stages of progression.
One of the more overlooked aspects of metal fragments is how much is required to make ammunition. Pistol and 5.56 rounds of all types rely heavily on metal fragments to craft.
How do teams supplement all of these needs when there is such high demand? In addition to farming and smelting it from Metal Ore gathered through mining metal nodes in the wild, it can also be acquired by mining the defeated remains of the Patrol Helicopter and Bradley APC or Scrap Transport Helicopters.
The most lucrative way to acquire metal fragments is through recycling components farmed through barrels and crates. If you find yourself with a surplus, it is worth mentioning that Bandit Camp will buy it at a rate of 1 Scrap per 20 metal. Outpost also sells them for 250 metal fragments per 25 scrap.
Craftable items that require Metal Fragments
Fogger-3000
Strobe Light
Kayak
High Velocity Arrow
Nailgun Nails
Pistol Bullet
Incendiary Pistol Bullet
HV Pistol Ammo
5.56 Rifle Ammo
Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo
Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo
HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo
12 Gauge Buckshot
12 Gauge Incendiary Shell
12 Gauge Slug
Speargun Spear
Sheet Metal Double Door
Sheet Metal Door
Floor grill
Ladder Hatch
Floor triangle grill
Triangle Ladder Hatch
Prison Cell Gate
Prison Cell Wall
Chainlink Fence Gate
Chainlink Fence
Garage Door
Metal Shop Front
Metal Window Bars
Metal horizontal embrasure
Metal Vertical embrasure
Strengthened Glass Window
Bucket Helmet
Clatter Helmet
Coffee Can Helmet
Miners Hat
Riot Helmet
Boots
Low Quality Carburetor
Medium Quality Carburetor
High Quality Carburetor
Low Quality Crankshaft
Medium Quality Crankshaft
High Quality Crankshaft
Low Quality Pistons
Medium Quality Pistons
High Quality Pistons
Low Quality Spark Plugs
Medium Quality Spark Plugs
High Quality Spark Plugs
Low Quality Valves
Medium Quality Valves
High Quality Valves
Gears
Metal Blade
Empty Propane Tank
Metal Barricade
Barbed Wooden Barricade
Barbeque
Snap Trap
Bed
Ceiling Light
Chair
Drone
Drop Box
Elevator
Blue Boomer
Champagne Boomer
Green Boomer
Orange Boomer
Pattern Boomer
Red Boomer
Violet Boomer
Blue Roman Candle
Green Roman Candle
Red Roman Candle
Violet Roman Candle
White Volcano Firework
Red Volcano Firework
Violet Volcano Firework
Fridge
Hot Air Balloon Armor
Homemade Landmine
Lantern
Large Wood Box
Locker
Mail Box
Mixing Table
Modular Car Lift
Small Oil Refinery
Audio Alarm
Button
Counter
HBHF Sensor
Laser Detector
Door Controller
Electric Furnace
Electric Heater
Fluid Combiner
Fluid Splitter
Fluid Switch & Pump
AND Switch
Blocker
Electrical Branch
Root Combiner
Memory Cell
OR Switch
RAND Switch
RF Broadcaster
RF Receiver
XOR Switch
Igniter
Storage Adaptor
Industrial Combiner
Industrial Conveyor
Industrial Splitter
Flasher Light
Siren Light
Powered Water Purifier
Switch
Splitter
Sprinkler
Timer
Water Pump
PTZ CCTV Camera
Reactive Target
Repair Bench
Research Table
Search Light
Secret Lab Chair
Salvaged Shelves
Large Banner Hanging
Two Sided Hanging Sign
Two Sided Ornate Hanging Sign
Large Banner on pole
Two Sided Town Sign Post
Shotgun Trap
Spinning wheel
Workbench Level 1
Workbench Level 2
Workbench Level 3
Large Water Catcher
Small Water Catcher
Water Purifier
Horizontal Weapon Rack
Frontier Bolts Single Item Rack
Frontier Horseshoe Single Item Rack
Weapon Rack Stand
Tall Weapon Rack
Wide Weapon Rack
Shovel Bass
Cowbell
Junkyard Drum Kit
Pan Flute
Jerry Can Guitar
Wheelbarrow Piano
Canbourine
Plumber's Trumpet
Sousaphone
Code Lock
Dragon Door Knocker
New Year Gong
Bath Tub Planter
Minecart Planter
Skinning Knife
Storage Barrel Vertical
Storage Barrel Horizontal
Torch Holder
Graveyard Fence
Skull Door Knocker
Spooky Speaker
Skull Trophy
Green Industrial Wall Light
Industrial Wall Light
Red Industrial Wall Light
Above Ground Pool
Beach Chair
Beach Parasol
Boogie Board
Inner Tube
Instant Camera
Sunglasses
Water Gun
Water Pistol
Twitch Rivals Trophy
Purple Sunglasses
Christmas Lights
Small Neon Sign
Medium Animated Neon Sign
Medium Neon Sign
Large Animated Neon Sign
Large Neon Sign
Deluxe Christmas Lights
Snow Machine
Snowman
Flame Turret
Explosives
Binoculars
Flare
Flashlight
Medical Syringe
RF Pager
Smoke Grenade
Spray Can
Survey Charge
Cockpit Vehicle Module
Armored Cockpit Vehicle Module
Cockpit With Engine Vehicle Module
Engine Vehicle Module
Flatbed Vehicle Module
Armored Passenger Vehicle Module
Rear Seats Vehicle Module
Storage Vehicle Module
Taxi Vehicle Module
Camper Vehicle Module
Large Flatbed Vehicle Module
Fuel Tank Vehicle Module
Passenger Vehicle Module
Boom Box
Portable Boom Box
Cassette - Long
Cassette - Medium
Cassette - Short
Cassette Recorder
Disco Ball
Disco Floor
Connected Speaker
Laser Light
Megaphone
Microphone Stand
Mobile Phone
Sound Light
Telephone
Beancan Grenade
Salvaged Cleaver
Compound Bow
Crossbow
Double Barrel Shotgun
Eoka Pistol
F1 Grenade
Flashbang
Hatchet
Combat Knife
Mace
Machete
Nailgun
Paddle
Pickaxe
Waterpipe Shotgun
Revolver
Salvaged Hammer
Semi-Automatic Rifle
Speargun
Longsword
Salvaged Sword
Garry's Mod Tool Gun
Water Bucket
