Rust Map, Hiding Spots, and Strategies

Rust is a 6v6 multiplayer map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3). Read on to see the full interactive map, map layout, spawn points, Hardpoint rotations, sites for Domination, and tips and strategies for winning in Rust.

Rust Interactive Map

Rust Map Layout

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Team Spawn Points Search and Destroy Spawn Points Hardpoint Rotations Domination Sites Search and Destroy Sites Locations (Toggle Name ON to see all names)

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Rust Tips and Strategies

Camp Behind Obstacles

Rust is a relatively small map filled with numerous obstacles that you can use for cover. Take advantage of this by camping behind one of them and begin picking off opponents running around one-by-one.

With the amount of chaos going on in the map, most enemies won't bother double checking corners for any potential threats.

Set Up a Sniping Position at the Tower

The highest point of the Tower located at the middle of Rust is a great place to set up a sniping position as you'll have full vision of the whole map, as well as decent cover to protect you while you're shooting at enemy operators below you.

This position is particularly useful for game modes like Domination where you can watch over and defend the capture points that your team currently controls.

Use Vents or Ladder to Climb Tower

Climbing up the ladder on the side of the tower makes you vulnerable to enemy fire but at least it blocks enemy view.

For more courageous players, scaling over the ventilation system that leads to the top of the tower is a good alternative for people who are certain they can fire back at enemies or jump back down to cover

Equip and Use an SMG

Consider using SMGs such as the Striker and Rival-9 to maximize the high rate of fire and mobility these guns have as you'll often bump into enemies due to the map's small-scaled size.

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Rust Hiding Spots

Old Pipe Hiding Spot Was Removed

In the original version of Rust, players were able to glitch into a pipe where they remained hidden and were capable of camping and sniping unsuspecting players. This pipe hiding spot has been removed in MW3.

Crawl Space Under the Tower

There is a crawl space under the tower at the ground floor, where you can hide for a bit. This central crawling space gives you easy access to all sections of the map. You're practically a sitting duck here though, since you're crawling with little mobility, but at least the darkness gives you a bit of cover.

Middle Section of the Tower

The 2nd floor of the tower is a good spot for sniping, as you can move around and get a good vantage point of the whole map.

Top of the Tower

The top of the tower is an ideal sniping spot as you have a clear view of the entire area. Getting up here is the hardest part though, since it takes a while and you will be open to fire from enemies who spot you. Make sure you have a UAV Jammer to lessen chances of you getting spotted.

Rust Best Loadout

Rust Striker Loadout

Rust Map Info

Rust Available Game Modes

Rust
No. of Players	Game Modes
6v6	・Team Deathmatch ・Domination ・Search and Destroy ・Kill Confirmed ・Free-for-All ・Hardpoint ・Control ・Cutthroat ・Gun Game

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