Setting Up a Rust Server with Custom Loot Tables

Customizing loot tables in Rust allows you to adjust loot drops, change rarity levels, and balance loot progression to fit your server’s playstyle. Whether you want a hardcore survival experience or a loot-heavy PvP server, modifying loot tables ensures a unique gameplay experience.

This guide will walk you through editing Rust loot tables, adjusting crate drops, and modifying loot chances using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

• Oxide/uMod installed for loot customization plugins

1️⃣ Install the BetterLoot Plugin

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to Mod Manager and install Oxide (uMod).

3. Download BetterLoot from uMod.

4. Upload the BetterLoot.cs file to:

   /oxide/plugins/
   

5. Restart the server to activate the plugin.

✅ BetterLoot is now installed, allowing full control over loot tables!

2️⃣ Modify Loot Tables in BetterLoot Config

1. Navigate to File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Open:

   /oxide/config/BetterLoot.json
   

3. Adjust the loot spawn chances and item drop rates:

   {
       "CrateLoot": {
           "small_crate": ["rifle.ak", "ammo.rifle", "metal.fragments"],
           "large_crate": ["explosive.timed", "c4", "armor.metal.plate"]
       },
       "SpawnChances": {
           "rifle.ak": 0.2,
           "ammo.rifle": 0.5,
           "metal.fragments": 0.8
       }
   }
   

4. Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Loot drops are now customized to fit your server’s needs!

3️⃣ Modify Airdrop Loot Tables

To customize airdrops, edit:

/oxide/config/BetterLoot.json

1. Locate the "SupplyDrop" section.

2. Modify the loot pool:

   {
       "SupplyDrop": ["rifle.l96", "explosive.timed", "highvelocity.arrow"]
   }
   

3. Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Airdrops now contain your custom loot selections!

4️⃣ Adjust Loot Spawn Rates in Rust

To manually change crate spawn rates:

1. Open the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Use the following command to increase crate spawns:

   loot.spawn_rate 2.0
   

3. Use this command to reduce common item spawns:

   loot.random_probability 0.5
   

4. Press Enter to apply the changes.

✅ Loot now spawns at your customized rate!

5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes

1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with new loot settings.

✅ Your Rust server now has custom loot tables applied!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully customized Rust loot tables, modified crate drops, and balanced loot spawn rates using VolticHost Game Panel! Players can now enjoy a unique loot experience that fits your server’s playstyle. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.