Raw Big Cat Meat
Raw Big Cat Meat is an edible item in RUST obtained through the skinning of Panthers’ and Tigers’ carcasses with a tool. This meat is the less palatable version of Cooked Big Cat Meat and may be improved by applying heat (such as a Campfire or Barbecue) to it and heating it until done.
When consumed, Raw Big Cat Meat restores 10 calories and three hydration but induces vomiting and hurts the player slightly, applying five poison status.
Preserving & Storing Raw Big Cat Meat
To combat spoilage, Fridges (receiving at least five power units) may be used to keep raw or cooked meat fresh. Any food inside a powered Fridge is safe from spoilage and will remain so until removed or the Fridge is otherwise destroyed. There is no countdown in the Fridge, but timers do not start over if inserted or removed.
Any raw or cooked meat type left in the open without refrigeration will eventually turn into its spoiled counterpart:
- Spoiled Bear Meat
- Spoiled Chicken
- Spoiled Deer Meat
- Spoiled Fish Meat
- Spoiled Horse Meat
- Spoiled Human Meat
- Spoiled Pork Meat
- Spoiled Wolf Meat
- Spoiled Big Cat Meat
- Spoiled Crocodile Meat
- Spoiled Snake Meat
Players cannot salvage spoiled food after it turns. It will still provide a fraction of the calories it once did, but now with added poison that will damage or kill a player over time. Most meats can still be used as fish bait, though.
Spoilage Timer
Every listed meat type is created with a spoilage timer that starts immediately upon entering a box, player inventory, or other lootable container. By default, this timer starts at six hours. Cooked food begins with a default timer of 24 hours. These timers are visible by clicking and viewing items in a player’s inventory. Once either cooked or raw reaches zero, it immediately spoils.
Those with access to a Cooking Workbench may also craft their pies, utilizing all of the various meats listed above. Check out our Advanced Cooking Guide for more information on Pies and Bread Loaves. For more information on how to get food in RUST, check out our Food Guide!
