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HOME / RUST / MONUMENTS / SMALL OIL RIG
Small Oil Rig monument in Rust -- Tier 3 Elite difficulty
Tier 3 — Elite

Small Oil Rig

A smaller offshore oil platform. Still dangerous with scientist NPCs but less loot than the large variant. Good entry point to oil rig gameplay.

At a Glance

RecyclerNone
Scientists~10
RadiationNone
PuzzleNone
DifficultyTier 3 (Elite)
Loot Crates5

Required Gear

Make sure you have these items before attempting Small Oil Rig:

Boat (RHIB or Motorboat)Weapons (semi-auto rifle or better)50+ ammoMedical Syringes (5+)Bandages

Loot Table

5 TOTAL CRATE SPAWNS
Locked Crate (Hackable)Legendary
×1120m respawn
Assault RifleLR-300ExplosivesC4Rocket Launcher
Elite CrateLegendary
×130m respawn
Bolt Action RifleMetal FacemaskMetal Chestplate
Military CrateRare
×325m respawn
ThompsonCustom SMGPython RevolverComponents

Scientist NPCs

~10
Total Count
normal
Type
150
Hit Points
Loot on Kill
Medical SyringePistol AmmoRifle AmmoScrap

Tips & Strategies

6 TIPS
1Good practice for Large Oil Rig — the layout is simpler with fewer scientists.
2Clear from bottom to top, same strategy as large oil.
3Hacking the locked crate still triggers a Chinook counter-attack.
4Fewer scientists (8-12) but still bring enough meds.
5You can solo this with a semi-auto rifle and basic meds.
6Watch for other players approaching by boat while hacking the crate.

Features & Highlights

▸Hackable Locked Crate
▸Scientists
▸Offshore location
▸Moderate loot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Small Oil Rig worth visiting in Rust?

Small Oil Rig is a Tier 3 (hard) monument. A smaller offshore oil platform. Still dangerous with scientist NPCs but less loot than the large variant. Good entry point to oil rig gameplay.

Does Small Oil Rig have a recycler?

No, Small Oil Rig does not have a recycler. The nearest recycler locations are typically at Gas Station, Supermarket, or Mining Outpost.

Are there scientists at Small Oil Rig?

Yes, Small Oil Rig has approximately 10 normal scientist NPCs with 150 HP each. They deal significant damage -- bring weapons and healing items.

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