Rust · Settings guide

Best Rust Settings

Pick your PC and get settings for more FPS and a clear view of every player.

Start here, then raise one setting at a time while your FPS stays high.

Graphics

  • Graphics Quality0
  • Draw Distance1500
  • Shadow Quality0
  • Shadow Distance0
  • Water Quality0
  • Water Reflections0
  • Ambient Occlusion
  • Grass Displacement
  • Depth of Field
  • Motion Blur
  • Field of View90
  • graphics.quality 0
  • graphics.drawdistance 1500
  • graphics.shadowdistance 0
  • gfx.ssao false
  • grass.displacement false
  • effects.dof false
  • effects.motionblur false
  • graphics.fov 90
  • gc.buffer 2048

OnOffPress F1 in game, paste one line, press Enter.

How to get more FPS in Rust

The biggest gains first.

  1. 1

    Lower Graphics Quality

    The biggest FPS boost. Set it low, then raise single settings you miss.

  2. 2

    Cut the shadows

    Shadow Quality and Shadow Distance cost a lot of frames for little help in a fight.

  3. 3

    Turn off the effects

    Motion Blur and Depth of Field only blur the screen. Ambient Occlusion costs frames.

  4. 4

    Keep water simple

    Water Quality and Water Reflections at 0 help most near the coast.

  5. 5

    Stop the stutters

    The F1 command gc.buffer 2048 can smooth out stutters on PCs with 16 GB of RAM or more.

  6. 6

    Update and close

    Update your graphics driver and close apps in the background before you play.

Best Rust settings for PvP

What helps you see and hit players first.

90

Field of View at 90

The widest view, so players at the side of the screen show up sooner.

2000+

Draw Distance high enough

Lower draw distance can hide far players. Keep it high if your PC allows it.

1

One sensitivity

Pick a sensitivity and keep it, so your spray control stays the same every day.

0

No blur

Motion Blur and Depth of Field off keep moving players sharp.

Useful Rust console commands

Press F1, paste a command and press Enter.

perf 1

Shows your FPS in the corner. perf 0 hides it.

fps.limit 144

Caps your FPS for smoother frame times. -1 removes the cap.

graphics.fov 90

Sets the field of view. 90 is the most.

gc.buffer 2048

A bigger memory buffer that can reduce stutters.

combatlog

Lists your last hits: damage, distance and who hit whom.

graphics.vm_horizontal_flip true

Moves your weapon to the left side of the screen.

Best Rust binds

A bind runs a command when you press a key.

Qbind q forward;sprint

Auto run

Runs forward until you press a move key.

Fbind f lighttoggle

Light on and off

Switches your torch or weapon light.

Pbind p combatlog

Combat log

Opens your last hits with one key.

Tbind t +voice

Push to talk

Talks while you hold the key.

Type writecfg after your binds to keep them. unbind q removes one.

Best settings for Rust Console

PS5, PS4 and Xbox.

Rust settings FAQ

What are the best settings for Rust?

Low Graphics Quality and shadows, Motion Blur and Depth of Field off, Field of View at 90 and Draw Distance high enough to see far players. Pick your PC at the top of this page for the full list.

How do I get more FPS in Rust?

Lower Graphics Quality first, then shadows and water. Turn off Motion Blur, Depth of Field and Ambient Occlusion, update your graphics driver and close apps in the background.

What is the best FOV in Rust?

90, the highest. Most PvP players use it because you see more at the sides of the screen. The F1 command is graphics.fov 90.

How do I show my FPS in Rust?

Press F1 and type perf 1. Your FPS shows in the corner of the screen. Type perf 0 to hide it again.

What does gc.buffer do in Rust?

It gives the game a bigger memory buffer, so it cleans up memory less often. On PCs with 16 GB of RAM or more, gc.buffer 2048 can reduce stutters.

How do I make binds in Rust?

Press F1 and type bind, the key and the command, like bind q forward;sprint for auto run. Type writecfg to save your binds.

What are the best graphics settings for PvP in Rust?

Keep Draw Distance high, Field of View at 90 and every blur off. Lower shadows and water for FPS; they help little in a fight.

What are the best settings for Rust console?

Field of View as high as it goes, Motion Blur and Depth of Field off, a low deadzone without drift and an aim sensitivity a little lower than your look sensitivity.

Do launch options give more FPS in Rust?

Rarely. Most old launch options do nothing in today's Rust. The settings in the game menu make a much bigger difference.

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