Rust, the post-apocalyptic survival sim has lasted over a decade and it’s still going strong. Just this month we saw the Road Renegades update that added motorbikes and cycles to the game that’s greatly changed the way we play the game, at least.
And in those 10 years, they’ve amassed a sizable collection of skins, from RUST weapon skins, tool skins, decorations, building skins, outfits, and much more. So today, we’re checking out the best RUST skins you can collect in the game.
Whether the skins give you an advantage, or whether it’s purely for style points, we’ve gathered the upper echelons of Rust’s offerings for you to purchase or keep an eye out for on the market.
That said, if you’re looking to get into Rust for the first time and don’t want to play catch up for the next year or two, you can find Rust accounts for sale on U7BUY with extensive collections of skins, higher levels, or rare items!
The ‘Camo’ Raider Collection in RUST
Probably the most notorious skin sets in Rust have to be the three ‘camo’ sets. This includes the Forest Raider set, the Desert Raider set, and the Arctic Protection set. Among these, the Forest and Desert Raider skins in Rust are notorious for being ‘P2W’.
But that’s for good reason because these two sets are ‘premium’ and pricey camo RUST skins you can find for the forest and desert biomes. Both raider sets come complete with boots, helmets, chest plates, pants, hoodies, gloves, and the works.
While they don’t do anything special in terms of providing extra stats or special effects for wearing them, the reason they’re so effective is for the ‘camo’. Wearing either of the two sets makes it incredibly difficult for other players to keep track of you.
Since it’s hard to distinguish you from your surroundings, it gives you a clear advantage of being able to quickly disguise yourself in your environment and ambush the enemy. Similarly, the Artic Protection set is cheaper compared to the Forest/Desert Raider sets in Rust, but is just as effective in snowy areas.
The good news is there are more affordable skins in Rust that can achieve the same effect but you’re essentially mashing a few styles together so it’s not as cohesive and aesthetically pleasing as the dedicated raider RUST skins.
The Arctic RUST Skin Set
Next up we have the Arctic Suit, a Hazmat RUST skin set that is one of the only skins in the entire game to feature a cosmetic change to the Hazmat Suit, but also has an additional effect that makes it worth the price.
The Arctic RUST skin set comes bundled with the official Arctic Pack from the RUST dev team which also includes a frozen assault rifle skin and Snowmobile. But the reason the Arctic Suit stands out from other skins is that it also boosts your resistance to cold weather.
But this comes at the cost of reduced radiation protection.
However, considering that exploring colder regions is one of the more difficult biomes, the Arctic RUST skin set is a game-changer since it keeps you warm and toasty while looking like a badass adventurer scouring through harsh & unforgiving mountain peaks.
There was a slight debacle when the skin was originally released since ‘skins’ typically shouldn’t affect your stats, considering that it’s a non-combat stat, it’s not ‘game-breaking’ or ‘P2W’ in the slightest.
The RUST Nomad Suit
Next up we have another ‘official’ skin from the Facepunch dev team, the ‘Nomad’ skin for the Hazmat Suit. Similar to the Arctic Suit, it replaces the drab and dreary Hazmat Suit in bright yellow with a theme that fits the game’s atmosphere; a wasteland.
The RUST Nomad Suit features an old-school gas mask wrapped around a T-shirt and what looks to be makeshift clothing like a patched-up jacket and bandage-wrapped pants that fit extremely well with the post-apocalyptic wanderer theme.
It’s also a great combination of colors that can serve as camo in forests or desert areas, and even in dimly lit urban zones.
Container Building RUST Skin
Currently, there aren’t too many building skins in the game and of the ones that are available, we think the Container building RUST skin is the best in terms of atmosphere and authenticity to a wasteland.
Realistically speaking, if we were to somehow end up in a post-apocalyptic scenario, we’d probably see a lot more makeshift shanties using crates and containers like this RUST skin.
Besides the aesthetics, the Container building skin doesn’t do much else but it’s great if you’re looking for something to spruce up your humble abode.
The Rarest RUST Skin
There are a couple of extremely rare RUST skins for some clothing items, furniture, and accessories in Rust that are extremely well-known and highly coveted.
These RUST skins can range in the $1000s so while it’s not feasible for every player to attain, it’s good to know what exactly are some of the rarest skins in Rust in case you ever spot a player with one.
Big Grin Face Mask: Big Grin was one of the first masks to be introduced to Rust and initially released for $10 on the marketplace. But nowadays, a Big Grin mask skin can range in the $1000s and is in extremely low circulation. It’s rare for the sake of being rare and one of the OGs of the Rust universe, plus, the menacing grin is sure to strike fear in unsuspecting victims in the wasteland.
Punishment Mask: In a similar vein to the Big Grin mask, the Punishment Mask is actually based on the Marvel Hero, the Punisher. While the mask itself is pretty sick, eventually Marvel caught wind and took it down with a DMCA strike. This makes it rare since not many players managed to get a copy before the takedown, and it’s rumored that only around 100 copies of the masks exist.
Alien Relic SMG: The Alien Relic SMG is a RUST skin for the Custom SMG and features an alien ray gun-type vibe and features blue glow-in-the-dark accents that theoretically, make it easier to spot you at night. Still, it’s an extremely rare RUST skin and currently has a listing for $1900+.
