Sell Skins
  1. Skins.Cash Blog
How to Remove a Door in Rust

How to Remove a Door in Rust

Table of Contents

In Rust, doors are the core of base defense, preventing unauthorized entry and securing valuable loot. While scouting with drones or building layered walls adds depth to your survival strategy, door placement and upgrades remain essential for long-term security.

This guide covers how to remove a door in Rust, different methods depending on your situation, and how to replace or upgrade effectively.

Door Durability in Rust

door durability in rust
Door Type Material Health Notes
Wooden Door Wood 200 Weak, breakable with basic tools or fire.
Sheet Metal Door Metal 250 Resists melee and fire better.
Garage Door Metal 600 Strong sliding door, widely used in bases.
Armored Door Armored Metal 800 Highest durability, best for high-value bases.
Double Wooden Door Wood 200 Same health as single wooden, wider entry.
Double Sheet Metal Door Metal 250 Same health as single sheet metal, double width.

After the June 2024 update, armored doors gained +15% resistance to explosive damage.

Why Remove or Replace a Door?

removing door in rust

Common reasons to replace doors in Rust:

  • Security Upgrade: Move from wooden to sheet metal or armored for better defense.
  • Fixing Door Direction: Wrong swing direction can block movement.
  • Rearranging Base Layout: Optimizing choke points and corridors.
  • Replacing Damaged Doors: After raids or long-term wear.

Methods to Remove a Door in Rust

1. Hammer Removal (With Building Privileges)

If you’re the door owner and have Tool Cupboard (TC) access:

  1. Confirm TC privileges.
  2. Equip a Hammer (costs 100 wood to craft).
  3. Unlock or remove the door’s lock.
  4. Aim at the door → hold Right Mouse Button (RMB).
  5. Select “Pickup” or “Remove”.
  6. The door goes into your inventory for reuse.

2. Destruction (Without Building Rights)

For enemy doors or lost TC access, force removal is necessary.

Melee Options:

  • Wooden: breakable with hatchets or salvaged swords.
  • Sheet Metal: resistant to melee, explosives are better.
  • Armored: explosives required.

Explosives:

  • Satchels: 2 for wooden, 4 for sheet metal.
  • C4: Instantly destroys any door type.
  • Beancan Grenades: Work on wood, but unreliable.

3. Frame Destruction Method

If the door itself is too strong:

  1. Destroy the door frame (weaker than the door).
  2. Replace the frame with new building material.
  3. Install your new door.

Installing a New Door

replace door in rust

After removal, follow these steps:

  1. Choose Material: Wooden (basic), Sheet Metal (standard), Armored (high-tier).
  2. Check Frame Stability: Ensure proper building support.
  3. Install Door: Align for correct swing direction.
  4. Add Lock:
    • Key Lock: Cheap, solo-friendly (75 wood).
    • Code Lock: Best for groups (100 metal fragments).
  5. Test Functionality: Open/close cycle to verify placement.

Summary

Mastering how to remove a door in Rust is crucial for base upgrades, layout optimization, and recovering from raids. Whether you’re swapping out a weak wooden door for an armored one or fixing poor placement, knowing these removal methods ensures your base remains secure and adaptable.