The RUST Kayak, introduced in September 2020 as part of the Boat Vendor Update, was and remains the first non-motorized vehicle aside from horses in the game.\u00a0It utilizes coordinated paddling in order to achieve forward thrust.<\/p>\n
Kayaks, RHIBs, Solo, and Duo Submarines can be purchased by players for Scrap at both Small and Large Fishing Village monuments.\u00a0Of the four vessels, Kayaks come with some assembly required, but costs the most to learn outright, and by far is the most efficient water vessel.\u00a0So much assembly that instead of getting one immediately, you learn the blueprint instead.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to learn and craft a Paddle while you\u2019re at it, or you\u2019ll be up a proverbial creek.<\/p>\n
How to Acquire a Kayak<\/p>\n
The Kayak Blueprint can be purchased for 50 Scrap at the Boat Vendor inside the Small or Large Fishing Village monument. In lieu of requiring Low Grade Fuel, players will instead also need to buy, learn, and craft a Paddle from the same vendor or find one while scavenging the road and monuments.\u00a0Players may also directly learn the Kayak and Paddle via the tier 1 tech tree at a combined cost of 115 Scrap from the default vanilla blueprint scenario.<\/p>\n
The Kayak can hold two players, with neither seat taking precedence over the other with regard to function. Players in either seat can wield weapons, eat, or do any other hotbar-related activity.\u00a0They may also equip and use the Paddle to gain momentum.<\/p>\n
Like other floating vehicles in RUST, a player can push the boat when it is beached, floating, or stuck. Be warned, when pushing it, you will quickly exhaust a considerable amount of calories.\u00a0Bring extra food if you plan on pushing it for whatever reason. It might be just as simple to pick up the Kayak instead of pushing it using a Hammer.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, you can acquire one by \u201cborrowing\u201d from any water-front property that might have neglected to put it behind a door. The Kayak has no locking feature but is quite a rare sight being used in RUST due to the ready availability of Rowboats as an alternative.<\/p>\n
Anatomy of a Kayak
\nLike any other vehicle type, there are specific names for the individual pieces that make up a whole vehicle.\u00a0While some of these aren\u2019t absolutely pertinent to the game or operation of the Kayak, they might be referenced at some point in this guide.<\/p>\n
Bow \u2013 the front-most portion
\nBack Seat \u2013 seat towards the back
\nFront Seat \u2013 seat towards the front
\nPort \u2013 left side
\nStarboard \u2013 right side
\nStern \u2013 the back-most portion<\/p>\n
Kayak Fuel System
\nOkay, so maybe the Kayak doesn\u2019t use traditional fuel. Instead, it uses player-initiated, repetitive paddle strokes to achieve movement.\u00a0So why mention Fuel at all? Well, unlike pushing any vehicle, no additional calories are burned by a player using a Paddle to move about.\u00a0They are 100% free to move from place to place without consuming fuel or other resources.<\/p>\n
Kayak Controls
\nThe Kayak is its own sort of animal with regard to movement. While placement is pretty straightforward and mounting is the same as any other vehicle, there is no motor interface. Instead, observe the following controls.<\/p>\n
Skipper Controls:<\/p>\n
In either seat, mount the Kayak
\nPlace a Paddle on your hotbar and select it to equip
\nHold A to bear directionally left while rowing on your right side
\nHold D to bear directionally right while rowing on your left side
\nAlternate between A and D every one to two paddles in order to achieve forward, relatively straight momentum
\nHolding either A or D exclusively will cause you to paddle in a perfect circle but arrive nowhere in particular except back where you started
\nAll Seats<\/p>\n
Hold Left Alt + Mouse to look around
\nSPACEBAR to leave the vehicle
\nX to swap seats
\nKayak Repair, Decay & Durability
\nRepair
\nThe RUST Kayak can be repaired 30 seconds after it last took damage. This requires using a Hammer and having Clothc, Wood, and Metal Fragments in your inventory. Each repair swing will repair up to 54 damage. Any passenger can repair it while moving.<\/p>\n
When a Kayak is completely destroyed, you have to craft and place another one. Once it reaches 0 health, it will sink through the world and disappear.<\/p>\n
Decay Rates
\nThe Kayak starts out with 200 health and will slowly decay over 180 minutes while outside, with a 45 delay from when they are purchased or spawned before this 180-minute window begins.<\/p>\n
If left in deep water, full decay will occur after 120 minutes.\u00a0If sheltered (roof overhead), it will last indefinitely or until the base is raided and the roof is long since destroyed. It\u2019s much easier to just pick up a Kayak than attempting to house it.<\/p>\n
Durability Damage Chart
\nThe RUST Kayak has 200 Hit Points; all calculations were based on this number. While fire-based ballistics are included, their damage is impact-based only, as this vehicle is immune to fire damage over time. All calculations used an LR-300 Assault Rifle, MP5A4, and Pump Shotgun for the assorted ammo types at point-blank range, where applicable.Frequently Asked Questions
\nWhat happens if the Cargo Ship hits my Kayak?While the Cargo Ship will not directly destroy your Kayak, it can get caught in its immediate wake and\/or gravity, and players onboard can be damaged and even immediately killed as a result.\u00a0 Approach cautiously.
\nCan a Kayak traverse the death drop in caves safely?We tested this. If you could somehow place the Kayak in the water and then push it from the shore into a cave, down to the single bucket drop, mount it, and have someone push it from behind. You can 100% drop down the bucket at a very slow rate of speed and reach the bottom without taking damage.
\nAdmin Commands & Convars
\nConvar
\nDefault Value
\nDescription
\nspawn kayak
\n\u2014
\nAdmin command to spawn a Kayak
\nFinal Thoughts
\nUltimately, the RUST Kayak serves as a unique alternative to motorized vehicles in the game, relying on Paddle power over using a fuel source. It\u2019s incredibly affordable and even expendable in most cases. It offers efficient water transportation for up to two players, especially useful in the early wipe. Be sure to use this resource-friendly boat to explore the waterways and sneak up on your enemies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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