Converts kinetic energy harvested from flowing water into electricity.
Stack 1ID -379403794generator.water
Condition100 max durability— wears down with use; the condition bar empties as it takes damage
Electrical
Generates up to 30 rW · from flowing water (×1.2 in ocean), or up to 60 rW pedaled by hand
OutputsPower Out
Power is measured in rW (Rust Watts). Wire ports in the order shown to drive or chain this component. See all electrical →
Damage resistance
Bullet10% dmgFire50% dmgMelee50% dmgArrowimmune
Share of each damage type this deployable actually takes — lower is tougher. immune = that damage does nothing; over 100% means it takes extra (e.g. wood burns).
Crafting Recipe
Raw materials to farm
Research: 60 scrap at a Research Table
Recycling
| Recycler | Guaranteed Output | Extra Output | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycler |  Gears20% Sheet Metal60% | 60 % | |
| Safe Zone Recycler |  Wood×200 | Gears80%Sheet Metal40% | 40 % |
Cost Flowbuild · break down · destroy
Qty
Build
30sWB 1
×500
GearscraftMetal Fragments
×25Scrap
×100Sheet MetalcraftMetal Fragments
×200High Quality Metal
×2Scrap
×30 Raw to farm
Recycle
Recycler60%
Safe Zone40%
Faded bars are chance-based extra output.
Destroyed By
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Destroyed by — explosives
 Rocket | ×2 | 2,800 sulfur |
 C4 | ×1 | 2,200 sulfur |
 Explosive Ammo | ×80 | 2,000 sulfur |
Whole amounts to destroy one (400 HP). All raid costs →
Relationship Map
Every way Water Wheel connects to the rest of the game.
Water WheelCrafts from3
Recycles to3