Can You Jackhammer a Vending Machine in Rust?
Wondering if you can jackhammer a vending machine in Rust? Yes, but it takes three jackhammers (with repairs), and you’ll only get half the loot inside. Find out if it's worth your time.
If you’ve ever stumbled across an unattended vending machine in Rust, you might have wondered: Can you jackhammer a vending machine? The short answer is yes— but before you start swinging, there are a few things you should know.
How Many Jackhammers Does It Take?
If you're going in blind with a fresh jackhammer, prepare to be disappointed. A vending machine has 1250 HP, and a single jackhammer will break before you finish the job. If you're clever enough to use a workbench to repair your jackhammer, you'll need three jackhammers in total to completely destroy a vending machine.
Do You Get the Loot?
Yes... but only half of it. Rust, in its infinite generosity, will let you salvage 50% of the items inside when you break the vending machine. So, if you're expecting to walk away with the full stash of some poor shopkeeper’s goods, you might want to manage those expectations.
Is It Worth It?
That depends. Vending machines are always inside bases, meaning you’ll have to raid to reach them. If you’ve already blasted through walls, using jackhammers to finish the job isn’t the worst idea. But if you’re thinking about it as a loot source, don’t bother—just raid properly and take everything.
TL;DR:
Jackhammering a vending machine takes three jackhammers (with repairs) and only gives half the loot inside. It’s only worth it if you’ve already raided the base.
