Learning how to play guitar in Rust can add a unique element to your gameplay, allowing you to serenade friends or distract enemies with your musical skills. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about obtaining and playing the guitar in Rust. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the Rust guitar, you'll find useful tips and instructions here.

The Rust guitar has no durability, this means that it can be played forever. If you know musical notes, the guitar in Rust starts on D2 and ends on F3.

Main Takeaways

  • How to Obtain a Guitar: Learn the methods to acquire a guitar in Rust, including crafting and finding it in the game.
  • Keyboard Controls: Understand the keyboard controls for playing the guitar and how to use them effectively.
  • Practical Tips: Discover tips and tricks to enhance your guitar playing experience in Rust.

How to Get a Guitar in Rust

To learn how to play guitar in Rust, the first step is to get your hands on a guitar. There are a few ways to do this:

Crafting

Crafting a guitar in Rust requires the following materials:

  • 50 Wood
  • 10 Cloth

Once you have these materials, open your crafting menu and select the guitar from the list of craftable items. Click on the guitar and wait for it to be crafted. Note that you will need to find at least one guitar out in the wild to get the blueprint to craft one.

Finding a Guitar

In Rust, finding a guitar can be a bit of a challenge as it requires some exploration and luck. Here's how you can find a guitar in Rust:

Looting Crates and Barrels

Guitars can sometimes be found in crates and barrels scattered around the game world. Look for these containers in common loot areas, such as monuments, roadsides, and abandoned buildings.

Supply Drops

Occasionally, guitars can be found in supply drops. These drops are delivered by planes and contain valuable loot. Keep an eye out for the supply drop signal and try to be the first to reach it.

Trading with Other Players

If you are having trouble finding a guitar on your own, you might consider trading with other players. You can offer other valuable items or resources in exchange for a guitar.

Purchasing from NPC Vendors

In some Rust servers, NPC vendors might sell guitars. Visit these vendors and check their inventory to see if a guitar is available for purchase.

Rust Guitar - Keyboard Controls

Once you have a guitar, the next step in learning how to play guitar in Rust is mastering the keyboard controls. Here are the basic controls:

  • Left Mouse Button: Strum the guitar.
  • Right Mouse Button: Pluck individual strings.
  • Number Keys (1-6): Change the pitch of the strings.

Once you have the basics down, you can go to the advanced instrument mode by pressing "R". This will allow you to play every note on the guitar. As you go right on your keyboard, the notes on the guitar will continue to get higher.

Here are some popular songs you can play just by using your keyboard with a guitar:

  • Wii Sports Theme: 1 2 4 3 2 1 5 3 4 5 8 7 8 5 3 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 1 2 4 3 2 5 6 9 9 1 2 4 3 2 1 5 8 9 4 0 9 8 5
  • Star Wars Theme: 1 5 4-3-2 8 5 4-3-2 8 5 4-3-4-2
  • Zelda – Lullaby Theme: 3 52 123 52 3 59 85 4323
  • Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra: 8-7-6-5-4. 4-6-8-7-5-4-3 33-4. 6-5-4-3-2-3-4-6(j)-4-3-2-16

You can find more songs here.

Conclusion

Learning how to play guitar in Rust adds a fun and creative dimension to the game. By following this guide, you can easily obtain a guitar, master the keyboard controls, and impress your friends with your musical talent. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be a Rust guitar virtuoso!