Balancing the Economy: BetterLoot
Vanilla Rust progression can be slow and punishing for casual players. To create a “Modded” experience, you must adjust the loot tables within containers (barrels and crates). BetterLoot is the industry-standard free plugin for fine-tuning these drop rates.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 6 minutes | Intermediate | January 2026 |
Initialization
- Install Oxide: Ensure uMod/Oxide is enabled in your panel.
- Download: Place
BetterLoot.csinto your/oxide/plugins/directory. - Generate Config: Restart the server to generate the default configuration files.
Fine-Tuning Drops
1. Global Multipliers
BetterLoot primarily uses a “Rarity” scaling system rather than a simple 2x switch. To increase the frequency of high-tier items, edit/oxide/config/BetterLoot.json and adjust the rarity weighting.
2. Item Blacklisting
To remove certain items from ever spawning in crates (e.g., removing explosives from primitive servers):- Locate the
"Blacklist"array in the config. - Add the item shortname:
"explosive.timed".
Support Channels
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact our support team:- Live Chat: Available on our website
- Website Ticket: Submit a Ticket
- Discord: Join our Community
- Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: January 2026 | Rust: Loot tables established.