Animals & Wildlife
Every animal in Rust: behavior, health, loot drops, and how to handle them.
01Hostile Animals
Some animals in Rust will attack players on sight. They can kill fresh spawns quickly.
| Animal | HP | Damage | Speed | Loot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | 400 | 30/hit | Fast | Bear Meat x10, Bone x20, Fat x15, Cloth x10, Leather x10 |
| Wolf | 150 | 20/hit | Fast | Wolf Meat x4, Bone x12, Fat x4, Cloth x3, Leather x3, Wolf Skull |
| Boar | 150 | 20/hit | Medium | Pork x5, Bone x10, Fat x5, Cloth x5, Leather x5 |
| Polar Bear | 600 | 40/hit | Fast | Bear Meat x15, Bone x30, Fat x20, Cloth x15, Leather x15 |
Pro Tips
- •Bears are extremely dangerous to fresh spawns — run uphill, they slow on inclines
- •Wolves attack in packs — kill them quickly or they'll overwhelm you
- •Boars charge in a straight line — sidestep and hit them
- •Jump on a rock or foundation to avoid all animal attacks
02Passive Animals
Passive animals flee when attacked. They're a primary food and resource source early game.
| Animal | HP | Speed | Loot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | 100 | Fast (flees) | Deer Meat x6, Bone x10, Fat x3, Cloth x3, Leather x3 |
| Horse | 400 | Fast (flees) | Horse Meat x5, Bone x15, Fat x5, Cloth x5, Leather x5 |
| Chicken | 25 | Medium (flees) | Chicken x2, Bone x5, Fat x2 |
| Stag | 100 | Fast (flees) | Deer Meat x6, Bone x10, Fat x3, Leather x3 |
Pro Tips
- •Deer are the best early food source — chase them into water where they slow down
- •Horses can be ridden instead of killed — they're worth more alive
- •Use a bone knife or combat knife on corpses for maximum resource yield
- •The chainsaw harvests animal corpses fastest for large quantities
03Underwater Creatures
The ocean has its own wildlife that players may encounter while diving or boating.
| Creature | HP | Danger | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shark | 150 | High | Attacks divers. Found near underwater labs and deep water. |
| Fish (various) | Low | None | Caught with fishing rods. Various species with different value. |