
Metal Shield
Metal Shield is a Rare Attire in Rust. Recycling one returns 180 metal fragments, 6 leather, 30 cloth. It crafts at a level 2 workbench from 300 metal fragments and 10 leather and 50 cloth.
A large sturdy metal shield, keeps arrows and bullets at bay. Usable with single handed weapons and tools.
2
workbench60
research scrapRecycles into
Metal Fragments120 / 180
Leather4 / 6
Cloth20 / 30
Per item, at 40% safe-zone / 60% radtown efficiency.
Crafting recipe
Workbench 215s
Metal Fragments300
Leather10
Cloth50
Total raw materials (3)
Metal Fragments 300
Leather 10
Cloth 50
Research & blueprint
60
scrap to research
- Researchable at a table
- Blueprint required
- On the tech tree
Live game data, Rust build 24253458, verified July 2026.

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