Launch Site Monument Guide

The Launch Site is a large, high-tier land monument in Rust that offers elite loot, keycard puzzles, recyclers, and the Bradley APC event. It is one of the most dangerous monuments due to heavy radiation, automated defenses, scientists, and frequent PvP.

Overview

Launch Site is a massive industrial monument located inland on the map. It contains multiple buildings, underground sections, puzzle rooms, and a central rocket launch area. The monument is heavily irradiated and guarded by scientists, SAM sites, and the Bradley APC.

Key characteristics:

Heavy radiation (hazmat or full radiation protection required)
Multiple scientists and SAM sites
Bradley APC patrol event
Green, Blue, and Red keycard puzzle chain
Elite-tier loot
Recycler available on-site
Very high PvP activity

Getting to Launch Site

Players can reach Launch Site on foot or by vehicle:

On foot
Horse
Modular car
Minicopter (high risk due to SAM sites)

Approaching by air is dangerous unless SAM sites are destroyed first.

Radiation Requirements

Launch Site has heavy radiation across most of the monument.

Recommended protection:

Hazmat suit (minimum)
Full armor set with radiation protection
Medical supplies to counter radiation damage if under-geared
Anti-radiation pills & water jugs

Entering without proper protection will result in rapid health loss.

Monument Layout and Areas

Launch Site consists of several key zones that should be approached carefully.

Outer Perimeter

NPCs: None
Loot Spawns: Barrels and basic crates

Notes:

Radiation begins immediately
Sightlines are long and exposed

Main Yard and Rocket Area

NPCs: Bradley APC
Threats: Bradley APC
Loot Spawns: Barrels and crates scattered around structures

Notes:

Bradley APC patrols this area
Open terrain makes cover limited
Do not engage Bradley unless prepared

Main Building (Central Structure)

NPCs: Scientists
Loot Spawns: Military and elite crates
Puzzle: Green and Blue keycards required

Notes:

Houses the primary puzzle chain
Multiple floors and stairwells

Red Keycard Room

NPCs: None inside room
Loot Spawns: Elite crates
Puzzle: Red Keycard

Notes:

One of the best loot rooms at Launch Site
Requires completing the earlier puzzle chain
Often contested or camped

Underground Tunnels

NPCs: None
Loot Spawns: Crates and barrels

Notes:

Lower visibility
Good alternate movement routes
Can be used to avoid Bradley patrol paths

Bradley APC Event

The Bradley APC patrols the central Launch Site area and will engage players on sight.

Bradley mechanics:

High health and heavy firepower
Uses main cannon and machine gun
Can be destroyed using HV rockets (7)
After each rocket a smoke screen will be deployed and heavy scientists will spawn

Destroying Bradley:

Triggers a timed loot drop
Spawns elite crates once destroyed
Attracts significant PvP attention

Only attempt Bradley if properly geared and coordinated.

Scientists and Combat Strategy

Launch Site scientists are positioned in the main building only

Tips:

Move building to building to limit exposure
Avoid open ground when Bradley is active
Use cover and elevation to your advantage
Expect third-party players during prolonged fights

Keycard Puzzles

Launch Site’s main loot puzzle is a Red-tier room that requires 2 fuses, a Green Keycard, and a Red Keycard. You must power two separate switch rooms located in different areas before the Red door can be opened.

Step 1 – Power Switch Room #1

Requirements: 1 fuse + Green Keycard

Head to the double story blue building next to the GNH-315 towers
Insert your green card, insert the fuse into the red glowing fuse box, and flip the switch

Step 2 – Power Switch Room #2

Requirements: 1 fuse

Go to the right hand building next to the central main launch building, and through the doorway next to some blue containers
Insert a second fuse and flip the second switch
This completes power to the Red door circuit