Reforged Guides & Information

PVP Zones & Events

Some areas of the world are combat-enabled. When you cross into these zones, full PVP rules apply until you leave and the short buffer expires.

PVP Zones

• PVP zones are indicated with a subtle grey “bubble” boundary.
• On entry, your HUD icon near the toolbar switches to a PVP indicator.
• On exit, there’s a brief grace period where you can still be attacked before PVE protection returns.

Temporary PVP Events (≈10 minutes)

These events create short-term PVP bubbles around the objective:

• Attack Helicopter crash sites
• Cargo Plane crash events
• Daily server-spawned supply drops

Always-On PVP Monuments

The following locations are permanently PVP. Enter prepared:

• Airfield
• Cargo Ship
• Giant Excavator
• HQM Quarry
• Large Oil Rig
• Launch Site
• Sulfur Quarry
• Water Treatment Plant

The Purge

On the last Wednesday before the monthly wipe, Reforged switches to full PVP until wipe. Read this carefully so you’re ready.

Global Rules During Purge

• All bases are raidable and players can be killed anywhere except safe zones and the main Town TP building.
• Backpacks drop on death. No items are blacklisted from backpacks.
• Traps and turrets may be exposed starting the day before Purge (announced by the server above the toolbar).
• Plugins that affect PVP fairness are disabled (e.g., /remove, bulk base upgrading, skipnight, etc.).

Raiding Etiquette & Limits

• Raids should be one clan vs. the compound.
• Other players/clans may counter-raid, but multiple clans should not raid a base together unless the base owner approves.
• Offlining is allowed during Purge.
• Foundation wiping is allowed during Purge.

Wipe-Day Extras

• On wipe-day morning, combat minis and rocket MP5s are enabled. Goal: leave no sleepers or bases!

If You Log In Late

• If you arrive after Purge starts and find your base raided, hang tight — use the SAR Purge Kit available every 15 minutes.

Tips

• Have fun — this is the time to test your PVP and raid skills.
• Don’t stress about losses; treat Purge as a learning run.
• Note weaknesses in your base (or clever turret placements in others) to improve your next build.

Server Wipe

Reforged follows the official Facepunch forced wipe schedule — the first Thursday of every month around 2 PM EST. This keeps the world fresh and performance balanced.

What Resets Each Wipe

• RP (Reward Points) reset and do not carry over.
• Skill Tree levels and XP reset with every wipe.
• Blueprints are wiped monthly.

What Persists Between Wipes

• VIP status is permanent and does not reset.
• Name colors purchased via /s remain active.
• Custom titles earned through playtime milestones remain unlocked.

Pre-Wipe Purge

Every month, on the Wednesday before wipe day, the server enters Purge mode — full PVP, no base protection. This event runs until wipe time.

48-Hour Raid Protection

Reforged provides a 48-hour raid protection window to give active players time to build and maintain their bases safely. This system encourages consistent play while keeping the world dynamic.

Protection Rules

• All player bases are protected from damage for 48 hours after the player (or any clan member) last logs in.
• Twig structures are never protected and can be destroyed at any time. Upgrade your twig immediately after building.
• Clanmates can refresh the 48-hour timer for all shared bases by logging in.
• Once a player (and all clanmates) have been offline for 48 hours, the base becomes unprotected and raidable.
• If you can’t play regularly, consider joining a clan with active players or trying our dedicated PVE server for extended safety.

Status Messages

• Protected bases show a “Protected” message when taking damage.
• Unprotected bases show a “Unprotected” message and can be freely raided.
• While a base is being raided, if a clan member logs in, protection resets for another 48 hours.

Additional Notes

• Sleeping players can always be killed by anyone within TC authorization range.
• Don’t leave items in abandoned bases. Remove the TC and clear sleepers properly — don’t leave doors or loot behind.
• Do not build onto abandoned bases or attempt to live out of them.

Raidable NPC Bases

Raidable NPC Bases offer a safe and structured way to practice raiding while earning valuable resources. Each base presents a unique challenge with increasing difficulty, risk, and reward.

Difficulty Levels

• Primitive — Only melee weapons, basic tools, and primitive arrows allowed. No explosives or fire damage.
• Easy
• Medium
• Hard
• Expert

How to Access NPC Raids

• Travel to /town and use the portals to access raid islands.
• Use the public respawn bed in town called Compound for fast access back to the islands.
• Each raid island includes a recycler and repair bench for public use.
• Free raids are located on the southwest and southeast islands.
• Purchased raids are available on the northeast island.
• Use /buyraid to purchase Primitive or Easy raids.

Rules & Restrictions

• You cannot build or deploy items on the raid islands.
• Do not remain inside the raid area while a new base is spawning — you will be kicked into the water.
• All raids are profitable if you follow efficient door paths.

Loot System

• A loot indicator UI tracks your progress — the raid is complete once all loot items are collected.
• The Tool Cupboard does not count as part of the loot table.

Cooldowns & Achievements

• After completing a raid, you and any assisting clan members must wait 15 minutes before starting another NPC raid.
• Achievements are awarded for raiding NPC bases. Only Medium and Hard raids count toward achievement progress.

VIP Perks

After playing 20 total hours on Reforged (including AFK time), you automatically receive VIP status for free. VIPs gain exclusive quality-of-life features and utilities that make gameplay smoother and more rewarding.

VIP Benefits

• +3 Backpack Rows — expand your storage space for longer adventures.
• Enchanting Mode unlocked on the Research Table.
• Loot All button for faster looting.
• Faster recycling speeds.
• No-fail satchels and beancan grenades.
• More teleports with shorter cooldowns.
• Use /buy to purchase personal vehicles.
• Use /sil to import custom images to signs.
• Upgrade and skin your base directly from the Tool Cupboard.

The /buy Command

• Purchase vehicles using RP (Reward Points).
• Available vehicles include horses, minicopters, and boats.
• Only clan members can operate your purchased vehicles.
• Free horse for every VIP — spawn and recall with /horse.
• Minicopter: costs 30 RP — spawn and recall with /mini.

The /sil Command

1. Find a direct image link ending in .jpg or .png. (Avoid Google image results — use the actual file URL.)
2. While looking at a sign, type /sil followed by the URL, then press Enter to apply the image.
3. For animated neon signs, use /sil # (1-5) to set the image for a specific animation frame.

Image Rules

• ✘ No pornographic or explicit images.
• ✘ No political or divisive content.
• ⚠️ Violations may result in the image being cleared and possible admin action.

Earning & Spending RP (Reward Points)

Reward Points (RP) are Reforged’s in-game currency, earned through gameplay and community participation. RP can be spent on powerful upgrades, cosmetic items, and special features.

How to Earn RP

• +1 RP for every hour of gameplay — even while AFK.
• Complete quests in the /q menu.
• +5 RP for each achievement in /ach.
  Check progress with /checkach.
• Daily voting — earn 3 RP per site by voting and claiming rewards with /claim.
• +1 RP for each Boss Zombie kill.
• Participate in automated giveaways in chat.
• Chance to gain +5 RP when opening an Epic Mystery Loot Bag.
• Log in daily for /daily rewards.

How to Spend RP

• Purchase items in the store using /s.
  Items include Quarries, Recyclers, Perfect Planters, name colors, and more.
• Once you’ve earned VIP (20 hours), access the /buy menu to purchase vehicles such as minicopters, cars, and boats.
• Spawn Raidable NPC Bases using /buyraid.

Voting for RP

Support the Reforged community by voting daily and earning RP and rewards.

• Vote at BestServers.com — sign in with Steam and confirm your vote.
• Vote at Rust-Servers.net — sign in with Steam and complete your vote.
• After voting, type /claim in chat to receive your rewards.
• Supply drops are awarded after your first vote and then every 5 votes.
• You can vote and claim rewards once per day. Claims expire after 24 hours.

Virtual Quarries & Pumpjacks

The Reforged server uses virtual quarries and pumpjacks to passively gather resources using Low Grade Fuel. These systems allow players to earn materials over time without the need for physical structures or constant defense.

System Overview

• Players are limited to 2 quarries and 1 pumpjack at a time.
• Quarries and pumpjacks can only be shared with clanmates.
• Purchase options:
  • /s store — 30 RP
  • Town vendors — 15 Blood
  • Occasionally available from other players

How to Use

• Access the virtual system menus using /qr or /vq.
• You’ll need survey charges and a quarry or pumpjack in your inventory to perform a search.
• Not every search will yield results — it may take several attempts to find optimal output rates.
• Survey charges are a default blueprint and can be crafted near a T2 workbench.

Auto-Door Settings

By default, all player doors have auto-close disabled. You can enable and customize automatic door-closing behavior with simple commands for added convenience and base security.

Enable or Disable Auto-Close

• /ad — Toggle auto-close on all doors.
• /ad s — Toggle auto-close on the specific door you’re looking at.
• /ad t — Toggle auto-close on all doors of the same type as the one you’re looking at.

Adjust Door Closing Delay

Set a custom delay time between 5 and 10 seconds before doors automatically close.

• /ad a # — Set all doors to close after # seconds.
  Example: /ad a 10 sets all doors to close after 10 seconds.
• /ad s # — Set the delay for the specific door you’re looking at.
• /ad t # — Set the delay for all doors of the same type as the one you’re looking at.
• /ad # — Set the delay for all remaining doors (except those already customized).

Default Behavior

When enabled, the default auto-close delay is 5 seconds. Adjust it to suit your playstyle and base layout.

Sending Items to Nearby Containers

Reforged includes an auto-sorting system that lets you quickly send items to nearby containers using the Nearby button from your inventory. This system helps keep your base organized and your inventory clean.

Setting Up Auto-Sorting

1. Place items in a container that’s within Tool Cupboard (TC) range.
2. Click the Set Box Items button to mark those items as accepted for that container.
   Tip: You can also look at the container and type /ass to set it up.
3. Once setup is complete, open your backpack or any container and click the Nearby button to send matching items to their assigned boxes.
   Note: The Nearby button will not move items from your toolbar or backpack.

Removing Items from Nearby Sorting

• Remove one item: Hold the item, open the container, then click Reset Held Item, or type /oops while holding the item.
• Remove all items: Open the container and click Reset Box to clear its sorting setup.
• Reset on pickup: Picking up a container using /remove or a hammer will automatically reset all its Nearby sorting data.

Once configured, this system makes storing resources effortless — perfect for large bases and farming operations.

Enchanted Items

Once you achieve VIP status, you unlock the ability to use the Research Table to enchant items. Enchantments add unique performance bonuses to your tools and weapons, offering a powerful edge in both PVE and PVP gameplay.

General Rules

• Almost all tools — including jackhammers, chainsaws, and combat knives — can be enchanted.
• Enchantments are random and do not stack. Re-roll to get the stats you want.
• Items must be skinned before enchanting.
• SkinBox, Arena, and /backpack may break enchantments.
• Some enchantments have up to 3 levels, others only 1.
• Level 3 is the highest possible stat tier; order of stats does not matter.

How to Enchant

1. Open a Research Table and click Enchanting Mode in the bottom-left corner.
2. Place the item you wish to enchant in the table and add scrap as the enchanting material.
3. Click Enchant. The item’s new stats will appear in the enchanting window.
4. Each item can be enchanted up to 100 times.

Enchantment Types & Effects

• Auto-Looting — Loot from barrels goes directly to your inventory. (Max level: 1)
• Efficiency — Reduces the number of hits required. (Max level: 1)
• Fortune — Increases resource yield from the final hit. (Max level: 3)
• Unbreaking — Reduces durability loss per use. (Max level: 3)
• Smelting — Automatically smelts ore, cooks meat, and produces charcoal from trees. (Max level: 1)

Example Build

The best possible jackhammer has the following stats:

• Efficiency 1
• Fortune 3
• Smelting 1
• Unbreaking 3

Mystery Loot Bags

Mystery Loot Bags are randomized reward drops found through gameplay activities such as crates, fishing, and metal detecting. Each tier of loot bag contains progressively better rewards.

How It Works

• Mystery Loot Bags drop naturally during various activities.
• Combine 10 of the same tier to upgrade to the next higher tier.

Loot Bag Tiers & Rewards

Each higher tier dramatically increases value — collect, combine, and climb the ranks for the best loot in Reforged.

Access Your /Backpack Faster with a Keybind

Save time by creating a simple keybind to instantly open your backpack without typing a command. This setup only takes a few seconds and makes inventory management much smoother.

How to Set Up the Keybind

1. Press F1 to open the in-game console.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

This binds the B key to open your backpack. You can replace b with any other key you prefer.

Example

After binding, press B at any time to instantly open your backpack — no typing required.

Changing Keybinds Later

To review or update your keybinds, press Escape → Options → Controls and adjust your bindings as desired.

Outside Traps

To ensure fair and safe gameplay across Reforged, traps and turrets must follow strict placement rules. These guidelines prevent abuse while keeping base defenses strategic and balanced.

Trap Rules

• No outside traps allowed. All traps must be fully enclosed within your base — not on rooftops or in open compounds.
  Exception: SAM sites are allowed outside.
• Traps and turrets are never protected. They can be damaged or destroyed by anyone at any time.
• Trap bases are allowed, but:
  • All traps must be completely enclosed.
  • No luring players into trap bases.
  • Trap bases are not permitted near safe zones or the Town zone.

Skill Tree

The Skill Tree system rewards you for nearly every action you take on Reforged — from gathering and fighting to exploring and raiding. Level up, spend points, and customize your playstyle to match your strengths.

How to Earn XP

Players gain Skill Tree XP by performing everyday tasks, including:

• Mining and woodcutting
• Killing NPCs
• Skinning animals
• Breaking barrels
• Fishing
• Raiding NPC bases
• And many other activities

Spending Skill Points

• Each Skill Tree level grants 3 Skill Points to spend via /st or /xp.
• There are multiple Skill Trees — click the category tabs at the top to browse and specialize.
• Each skill costs 1 Skill Point per level.
• Some skills can only be leveled once, while others can go up to level 5.

Unlocking Higher Tiers

• Higher-tier skills require you to spend a certain number of points in that tree before unlocking them.
• Ultimate skills (at the bottom of each tree) can be toggled directly within the Skill Tree menu or via chat commands.

Customization & Options

• Players can toggle XP indicators, the XP bar, and more under Player Options within /st.
• Check your progress and compare with others on the Skill Tree leaderboard using /score.