How do Rust raid windows work after the Common Ground update?
Short answer
On Softcore servers using the default settings, building blocks and doors inside an eligible Tool Cupboard radius are protected outside the configured raid window. The official default window is 6 PM to 9 PM in the server's local time. A Tool Cupboard must be at least one hour old to provide that protection, and exposed deployables or an unprotected TC can still be attacked.
| Area | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Softcore players and server owners using the raid-window system. |
| Default timing | 6 PM to 9 PM in the server's local time; server owners can change it. |
| Protected | Building blocks, doors, floors, roofs, and ladder hatches within an eligible TC radius. |
| Still vulnerable | Deployables and a Tool Cupboard that is left exposed. |
| Important exception | A Tool Cupboard younger than one hour does not activate raid blocking. |