Metal Detector is a tool item in Rust that stacks up to 1 per slot. 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 It can be crafted using 200x Metal Fragments, 5x High Quality Metal, 2x Rope. One of the more reliable places to find it is Cannon Crate. Dropped on the ground, it despawns after about 0.3 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Metal Detector requires 200x Metal Fragments, 5x High Quality Metal, 2x Rope to craft.
The Metal Detector blueprint is unlocked via research_table for 30 scrap.
Metal Detector stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.
Recycling Metal Detector in a recycler yields 120x Metal Fragments.
Metal Detector can be repaired using 12x Cloth.
Metal Detector can be found at Cannon Crate, among other locations.
Left on the ground, Metal Detector despawns after roughly 0.3 hours.
Metal Fragments
High Quality Metal
Rope
Cloth
