Feature Comparison
| Feature | VIP | VIP+ | VIP++ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colored name in chat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discord VIP role | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Queue skip | ✓ | ✓ | Priority |
| Map voting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sign Artist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| /bgrade | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (+ bulk) |
| Wallpapers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shield stack cap | 6h | 9h | 16h |
| Free 1h shields/wipe | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Shield cast time | Instant | Instant | Instant |
| Skinbox | — | ✓ | Full + import |
| Workbench range | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exclusive titles | — | — | ✓ |
| VIP quest line | — | — | ✓ |
| Quest skip (2wk+) | — | — | ✓ |
| Quest Server access | — | — | ✓ |
Resource Kits
All kits have an 18-hour cooldown and are locked for 3 hours after wipe.
| Resource | VIP | VIP+ | VIP++ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone | 5,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Wood | 5,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Metal Ore | 5,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Sulfur Ore | 2,000 | 4,000 | — |
| Sulfur (cooked) | — | — | 5,000 |
| Metal Frags | — | 1,500 | 5,000 |
| HQM | — | — | 500 |
Shield Pricing (In-Game, Mithril)
All players can purchase shield time at their TC. VIP tiers unlock higher durations and raise the stack cap. Non-VIP players have a 90-second cast time when activating shields; all VIP tiers get instant activation.
| Duration | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 100 Mithril | All |
| 2 hours | 175 Mithril | All |
| 4 hours | 300 Mithril | All |
| 8 hours | 500 Mithril | VIP+ / VIP++ |
| 16 hours | 800 Mithril | VIP++ only |
One-Time Purchases
| Product | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Donator | $2+ (any amount) | Donator title in Rust + Discord |
| Skinbox | $5.99 | Skinner / Skinbox standalone access |
| Skinbox+ | $12.99 | Skinbox + custom skin importing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this server pay-to-win?
No. VIP is cosmetics and quality-of-life. If a free player and a VIP++ player fight, the outcome is 100% skill. We never sell Mithril for real money, never sell weapons or resources that affect combat, and never give VIPs extra gather rates or team slots.
Can non-VIP players buy shields?
Yes. All players can buy shields with Mithril (max 4h stack). VIP just gets higher caps, free shields per wipe, and instant activation.
What about the resource kits — isn’t that pay-to-win?
Resource kits are convenience, not advantage. They save a farming trip but don’t provide anything you can’t gather yourself in 15 minutes at 2x rates. They’re also locked for 3 hours after wipe, so everyone starts equal.
What does “quest skip after 2 weeks” mean?
VIP++ can skip the workbench quest chains, but only 14+ days after wipe. During the first two weeks, everyone — VIP or not — must complete quests. This helps late joiners catch up without giving early-wipe advantage.
Can I buy Mithril with real money?
No. Mithril is earned through gameplay only. This is a hard rule. The moment we sell Mithril, everything in the economy becomes purchasable with cash, and that crosses the pay-to-win line.