

Tesla Coil
An electrical trap that zaps nearby players when powered. More power supplied will result in higher damage. Loses durability with use.
Electrical & stations
- Arcs to players within
- 3 m
- Shock damage
- up to 35/s (8.75 every 0.25 s) at 25 power
Electrical
All electricalPower calculator- Power draw
- 25
- rW
- Inputs
- Power In
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
| Bench | Max repair cost | Condition loss | Blueprint needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | Yes |
A half-worn item costs about half and loses no max condition.
Vehicles & mounts
Details
- Decay
- Decay starts 5 hours after it is last touched, then it takes 8 hours to reach 0 HP without a stocked Tool Cupboard.
- Grade timers
- Twig 1h, Wood 3h, Stone 5h, Sheet Metal 8h, Armored 12h
Crafting
| Blueprint | What it takes | Scrap |
|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Recycling
one item at full condition| Recycler | Always | Chance of one more |
|---|---|---|
Craft
| Workbench | Craft time | Blueprint |
|---|---|---|
| 25s | 15 scrap to research |
Ingredients and the blueprint steps are on the Craft tab.
Buy
1 shop| Shop | Price |
|---|---|
Outpost: BuildingOutpostBase price150 right after a wipe38 to 150 with demand |
Looted from
| Container | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 1-2 | |
| 0.8% | 1-3 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.3% | 1 | |
| 0.1% | 1 | |
| 0.1% | 1 |
| Monument | Per full clear | Crates |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 19 Military Crate4 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate2 Elite Crate1 Locked Crate (Oil Rig) | |
| under 0.1 | 7 Military Crate2 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 5 Military Crate1 Locked Crate (Oil Rig)1 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate1 Elite Crate |
What opening every crate and barrel there once gives, on average.
Missions
1 mission| Mission | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 1-2 |
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
Loading raid costs
Plan a raid on several targets →How it works
- Shock range
- 3 m
- Damage per power
- 1.4×
- Max damage per second
- 35
Damage resistance
| Damage type | Damage taken % |
|---|---|
| Bullet | 10 |
| Fire | 50 |
| Melee | 50 |
| Arrow | Immune |
Skins
Apply with the Repair Bench or Spray Can.
Loading skinsTesla Coil: common questions
- Where do you find Tesla Coil?
- Craft it at workbench level 2. Buy it at Outpost: Building (base price 75 Scrap). It drops from Locked Crate (1.3%), Elite Crate (0.8%) and Military Crate (0.4%), plus 8 more. The most from one full clear: Missile Silo (0.1), Large Oil Rig (under 0.1) and Underwater Lab (under 0.1). Mission box: Treasure box (1.6%).
- How much HP does Tesla Coil have?
- Tesla Coil has 250 HP.
- How many rockets, C4 or satchels destroy Tesla Coil?
- Tesla Coil takes 1 rocket, 1 C4 or 1 satchel charge.
- What does Tesla Coil cost to craft?
- Tesla Coil crafts for 3 High Quality Metal, 1 Tech Trash.