How to Get Red Card in Rust

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Rust features three tiers of keycards that grant access to increasingly valuable loot:

Why Red Keycards Matter

Red Keycards unlock the most valuable loot rooms in Rust’s monuments. These elite-tier items include:

• Top-tier weapons (LR-300, M249)
• Military-grade armor
• Rare components
• Large scrap quantities

Red Keycard Locations (2025)

1. Water Treatment Plant Puzzle

Requirements:

• Blue Keycard
• Electrical Fuse

Step-by-Step:

1. Start at the train station area
2. Navigate to the central red building
3. Activate the door and enter quickly
4. Ascend the staircase to the fuse room
5. Install fuse and start timer
6. Using the water tower as reference:
   • Sprint to the large red structure
   • Swipe blue card at entrance
   • Climb stairs to find red card in back room

Pro Tip: This is often the fastest red card run once you learn the route.

2. Airfield Puzzle

Requirements:

• Green Keycard
• Blue Keycard
• 2 Electrical Fuses

Puzzle Sequence:

1. Locate the large structure opposite the hangars
2. Enter through front left entrance
3. Make two left turns to reach fuse box
4. Install first fuse to activate timer
5. Move to between Hangars 2 & 3
6. Descend through the opening
7. Use green card at access point
8. Follow path left of the ladder
9. Install second fuse
10. Use blue card to unlock final door
11. Red card is on the desk

3. Power Plant Puzzle

Requirements:

• Green Keycard
• Blue Keycard
• 1 Electrical Fuse

Execution Guide:

1. Approach corner building, ascend stairs
2. Activate switch (wait for all green indicators)
3. Sprint to opposite corner’s small structure
4. Engage switch before timer expires
5. Use green card at central building
6. Circle room perimeter to find switch
7. Return through entry, take left
8. Climb both staircases
9. Install fuse right of blue door
10. Swipe blue card
11. Red card is upstairs on desk

4. Train Yard Puzzle

Requirements:

• Blue Keycard
• 1 Electrical Fuse

Optimal Route:

1. Enter from train station side
2. Locate small red building
3. Climb stairs, activate switch
4. Sprint to monument structure
5. Ascend all stairways to summit
6. Activate switch and descend
7. Enter central building’s first door
8. Install fuse, activate switch
9. Exit and climb to blue door
10. Red card awaits on desk

Keycard Mechanics Explained

Monument Puzzle Basics

• All puzzles operate on electrical systems
• Doors require power (illuminated keypad = powered)
• Fuses degrade whether used or not
• Most switches are near fuse boxes

Door Lock Hierarchy

1. Green Doors: Basic access (Gas Station, Supermarket)
2. Blue Doors: Mid-tier (requires green access first)
3. Red Doors: Elite loot (requires blue access first)

Usage Limits

• Each keycard has limited uses (typically 5-10)
• Failed attempts don’t count against limit
• Swiping at open doors DOES consume use

Advanced Strategies

Loot Refresh Rates

• All monuments reset loot every 30 minutes
• Server wipes don’t affect individual monument timers

Optimal Farming Route

1. Start with easiest green cards
2. Progress to blue cards
3. Save red card runs for when fully prepared

Security Tips

• Always bring backup weapons
• Clear area before starting puzzles
• Have an escape route planned
• Consider team roles (puzzle solver/security)

Final Recommendations

For players serious about red keycard farming:

1. Memorize at least two monument routes
2. Stockpile extra fuses and backup keycards
3. Time your runs just after loot refreshes
4. Scout monuments before approaching
5. Prioritize Water Treatment for fastest runs

Remember: The best loot requires preparation and game knowledge. Use this guide as your roadmap to Rust’s most valuable treasures!