Root Combiner
This object combines two root electrical sources into a single signal. Helpful for stringing together low energy batteries or solar panels to produce higher power output. Can be wired in series, can not be used with any non energy producing electrical components.
Electrical & stations
Electrical
All electricalPower calculator- Inputs
- Root Power 1, Root Power 2
- Outputs
- Combined Power Out
Power is measured in rW (Rust Watts). Wire ports in the order shown to drive or chain this component.
Wearing it
Survival
Farming & fishing
Repair
Vehicles & mounts
Details
- Decay
- Has no decay timer of its own: it does not decay by itself.
- Grade timers
- Twig 1h, Wood 3h, Stone 5h, Sheet Metal 8h, Armored 12h
Crafting
| Blueprint | What it takes | Scrap |
|---|---|---|
| 30 |
Recycling
| Recycler | Always | Chance of one more |
|---|---|---|
 Power Plant75% | ||
 Monument (powered)60% | None | |
| Monument50% | ||
 Safe zone40% | None |
One item at full condition. Scrap is an average: the part after the point carries over to the next item.
Craft
| Workbench | Craft time | Blueprint |
|---|---|---|
 Level 1 | 15s | 30 scrap to research |
Ingredients and the blueprint steps are on the Craft tab.
Looted from
| Container | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1% | 1 | |
| 0.7% | 1-2 | |
| 0.7% | 1-2 | |
Deep Sea ScientistSame loot in: Oil Rig Scientist | 0.2% | 1 |
| 0.2% | 1 | |
| 0.2% | 1 | |
ScientistSame loot in: Bradley Scientist | 0.2% | 1 |
Tunnel DwellerSame loot in: Underwater Dweller | 0.2% | 1 |
| Monument | Per full clear | Crates |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 17 Crate | |
| 0.2 | 16 Crate | |
| 0.2 | 16 Crate | |
| 0.2 | 14 Crate | |
| 0.2 | 13 Crate |
What opening every crate and barrel there once gives, on average.
Methodology
Best places to find it. Worked out from loot tables tested in game. A crate that has not been tested yet is left out, so a monument can give more than shown.
Raid cost
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Skins
Apply with the Repair Bench or Spray Can. Prices are Steam Market USD.
Loading skinsRoot Combiner: common questions
- Where do you find Root Combiner?
- Craft it at workbench level 1. It drops from Underwater Crate (Advanced) (1.1%), Crate (0.7%) and Wagon Crate (0.7%), plus 3 more. The most from one full clear: Airfield (0.3), Launch Site (0.2) and Missile Silo (0.2).
- How much HP does Root Combiner have?
- Root Combiner has 200 HP.
- How many rockets, C4 or satchels destroy Root Combiner?
- Root Combiner takes 1 rocket, 1 C4 or 1 satchel charge.
- What does Root Combiner cost to craft?
- Root Combiner crafts for 75 Metal Fragments.