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RustMonumentsSmall 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

Recycler
None
Scientists
~10
Radiation
None
Puzzle
None
Difficulty
Tier 3 (Elite)
Loot Crates
5

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
x1120m respawn
Assault RifleLR-300ExplosivesC4Rocket Launcher
Elite CrateLegendary
x130m respawn
Bolt Action RifleMetal FacemaskMetal Chestplate
Military CrateRare
x325m 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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A massive offshore oil platform with the best loot in the game. Requires a boat to access. Guarded by heavy scientists and features a hackable locked crate.

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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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