Guide
Rust Thompson: Stats, Bleed & Early-Wipe Dominance
Cheap, fast to craft, low recoil and bleed on hit — the Thompson wins most early-wipe fights. Full stats and tips.
Key takeaways
- 76 (+15 bleed) head, full auto, 20-round mag
- Cheap pistol ammo, 60 s craft, low recoil
- Bleed keeps ticking on glancing hits
- Best value gun early wipe
The Thompson is the king of early-to-mid wipe: cheap, forgiving, and it bleeds targets out.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Fire mode | Full auto |
| Head damage | 76 (+15 bleed) |
| Chest damage | 38 (+ bleed) |
| Recoil | Low / medium |
| Effective range | ~250 m |
| Magazine | 20 · Pistol Bullets |
| Craft | Yes (60 s) · 3 mod slots |
Why it punches above its tier
It uses cheap pistol bullets, crafts in 60 seconds, and has low-to-medium recoil that's easy to control. The 15 bleed on headshots keeps ticking even on glancing hits. At 76 head / 38 chest it's no AK — but in the first days of a wipe, before rifles are common, the Thompson wins most fights.
Tips
- Close-to-mid range is home; don't duel AKs across the map.
- Control the light recoil and aim upper chest/head — the bleed is free damage.
- Cheap ammo means you can afford to pre-fire and spray.
Bottom line
The best value gun in Rust for its cost. Early wipe, it's often the right call over anything you'd have to grind for.
Stats from the Rust Wiki.