Property Value
Item type Recyclable (Rare)
Loot pool Industrial
Weight 3 kg per item
Stack size 3 per slot
Sell price 2,000 coins
Recycles into 4× Metal Parts + 2× Mechanical Components
Primary acquisition Scavenging

Where to find Rusted Gear (Industrial loot pool)

Rusted Gear is tied to Industrial loot. If your route passes through Industrial-marked areas, prioritize checking containers and interiors there; that’s where this item shows up. All four maps support Industrial zones, so you don’t need a specific map to target it—just string together Industrial points of interest and move quickly between them.

Because Rusted Gear is rare and stacks only three per slot, plan a route that maximizes Industrial container checks per minute rather than lingering for fights. The more containers you open, the more likely you are to come away with enough pieces for upgrades or recycling.

Recycle vs. sell: value breakdown

You can sell Rusted Gear outright or recycle it into crafting parts. Here’s the straight tradeoff.

Action Outcome Coin value, if parts are sold
Sell Rusted Gear +1× Rusted Gear (sold) 2,000 coins
Recycle Rusted Gear +4× Metal Parts, +2× Mechanical Components 1,580 coins (300 + 1,280)

Recycling yields 4× Metal Parts and 2× Mechanical Components. If you turned those parts into money, you’d net 1,580 coins versus 2,000 coins from an outright sale. The gap (420 coins) is the premium for immediate cash. If you need Mechanical Components for crafting or upgrades, recycling is typically the smarter long‑term play.

Note: Recycling items during a raid only returns a portion of their usual parts. If you can carry the weight, extract with Rusted Gear and break it down back at base for full yields.

Workshop upgrades that need Rusted Gear

Rusted Gear becomes mandatory for mid‑tier progression in your Workshop:

  • Gunsmith level 3: Rusted Gear ×3, Advanced Mechanical Components ×5, Sentinel Firing Core ×4

If you’re chasing new weapon recipes, bank your first three Rusted Gear for the Gunsmith 3 upgrade rather than selling them. Treat any extra pieces as flexible inventory: sell for coins when you must, or recycle to top up Mechanical Components.

Carry and salvage considerations

  • Weight planning: at 3 kg per item, a full stack (3) weighs 9 kg. Keep a slot open if you expect to hit multiple Industrial locations in one run.
  • Mid‑raid salvage: the exact in‑raid salvage return for Rusted Gear isn’t documented, but in‑raid recycling is reduced across items. Only salvage if you’re out of space and need the immediate parts; otherwise, extract and recycle at base.

Quick reference

Topic Key points
Best places to look Industrial‑tagged areas and containers on any map
Why it matters Required for Gunsmith level 3; recycles into Mechanical Components
When to sell When you need coins immediately and can spare the components (2,000 coins per item)
When to recycle When you’re short on Mechanical Components or building toward Gunsmith 3 (full yield at base)

The simplest plan is the most effective: route through Industrial zones, grab three Rusted Gear as soon as you can, and secure your extraction. After your Gunsmith is at level 3, decide case by case—sell for fast cash, or recycle to keep your Mechanical Components topped up for crafts.