Metal Detector
Tool·Uncommon·Stacks to 1·Wears downMetal Detector is an Uncommon Tool in Rust. Recycling one returns 1 rope, 100 metal fragments, 2.5 high quality metal. It crafts at a level 1 workbench from 2 rope and 200 metal fragments and 5 high quality metal.
Detects metal objects which may otherwise be hidden. When the light flashes, or you hear a beep, aim to search for items. Increase the bar until a flag appears. Dig at the flag with a melee item to reveal what it is. Different areas yield different rewards
Recycles into
Rope0.8 / 1
Metal Fragments80 / 100
High Quality Metal2 / 2.5
Per item, at 40% yellow safe-zone / 50% green radtown efficiency. Grid power lifts green recyclers to 60%, and the red machine at the power plant pays 75%: price a whole haul at any of them.
Crafting recipe
Total raw materials (3)
- Rope 2
- Metal Fragments 200
- High Quality Metal 5
Research & blueprint
- Researchable at a table
- Blueprint required
- On the tech tree
Live game data, Rust build 24774405, verified August 2026.
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