Rust

Essential First Steps (The Naked Spawn):

1. Gather Basic Resources: Immediately start hitting trees and rocks with your starting rock to get wood and stone.
2. Craft Basic Tools: Your first priorities are a Stone Hatchet (for faster wood gathering) and a Stone Pickaxe (for faster stone and eventually metal/sulfur ore).
3. Find Food & Water: Keep an eye on your hunger and thirst meters. Kill animals for meat (cook it at a campfire) or find berries and water sources.
4. Craft a Weapon: A Wooden Spear is your first basic weapon. Follow it up with a Hunting Bow and arrows for ranged combat.
5. Build a Starter Base: Even a small 1×2 or 2×2 wooden shack with a wooden door and a Tool Cupboard (TC) is vital. The TC prevents other players from building near your base and allows you to upkeep it with resources. Lock your door with a Key Lock or Code Lock immediately.
6. Find a Sleeping Bag: Deploying a sleeping bag allows you to respawn at your base. Place multiple sleeping bags in safe spots for strategic respawn options.