Rust blueprint fragments: November progression

Rust blueprint fragments: November 5's published PC release replaces the old Basic/Advanced system. Fragments, pages and books are the three tech-tree currencies, and workbench crafting no longer requires blueprint fragments. This corrects our earlier morning snapshot.

Identify which instructions you are reading

The developer Workbench Level 2 wiki still lists Basic fragments in its crafting recipe at this recheck. That conflicts with the newer release, so use Rust Workbench 2 cost: check the current recipe for the explicit cost gap. Do not combine the old recipe with the new currencies into one shopping list.

Before spending resources, inspect your own live crafting menu and server notice. Check the dated official update, then compare the specific recipe or unlock you want. “Build a workbench,” “research a found item” and “unlock a tech-tree node” are separate actions.

For a concrete first puzzle, use Rust green keycard: where to find your first card and Rust Harbor puzzle: green card to blue card before planning a higher-tier run.

What we have not confirmed

Facepunch's new notes distinguish tech-tree progression from researching an item at the Research Table. Inspect the action you are paying for rather than assuming one currency covers both.

Exact current workbench prices, blueprint conversion amounts and drop percentages remain UNSURE here. A published release does not prove every community server has updated or uses default settings. No fastest farming route is inferred from speculation.

Related: Rust beginner guide: your first useful base, Rust solo starter base: what to build first, Rust Workbench 2 cost: check the current recipe, Rust how to get scrap: plan a useful recycling trip, Rust how to fish: rod, bait and line tension.