The Hermit - ULTIMATE Cozy SOLO BUNKER Base for 2024

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"The Hermit" is a cozy yet strong solo base for Rust, built for the lone wolf who values both comfort and security. It shines with its strong, raid-resistant bunker design, demanding around 23 rockets to raid. This base cleverly integrates a spacious layout with an easy-to-build bunker, making it a perfect sanctuary for soloists. Affordable in both build cost and upkeep. Providing a secure haven where you can relax, knowing your stash is safe.
Builder's Sanctuary Code: E8GQ5H
Total Cost & Upkeep WITH deployables:
- Stone: 10k - 1.5k
- Metal: 14k - 1.6k
- HQM: 277 - 36
Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:19 Intro
0:19 - 0:27 Build Cost & Upkeep
0:27 - 2:26 The Tour
2:26 - 3:36 The Starter
3:36 - 6:13 The Bunker
6:13 - 9:50 Main Floor
9:50 - 13:03 Core & Final Build Grades
13:03 - 14:45 Bedroom & Roof
14:45 - 17:10 Simple Compound & Horse Party (Optional)
17:10 - 18:36 Electricity Guide

[@dustgg]

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[@apollyonmind999]

"cosy" is my most hated word in rust all i want is strong defendable bases Like "Grail V2" from gamelightz

[@Jahahshbzzbjz]

Dust will your drops ever come back

[@WR3XKA]

Man I’m already subbed and I’m trying this base out

[@tommim2423]

Agree, we want to have a chance to get the Dust garagae door skins etc as well :D@@Jahahshbzzbjz @dustgg

[@derqatarzan4207]

@@apollyonmind999if it ain’t cozy, it ain’t with defending

[@Tranqspace]

20 seconds in and I have to say the best thing about this video is the fact you took the time to make sure this was do-able on console. I have 2K hours and watch every single one of your videos for most of my designs and sadly a lot end up being PC only or a few have niche workarounds. We console dwellers really appreciate stuff like this that we can do with no-hastle ❤

[@Tranqspace]

15:18 is the only issue I had with building on console, the easy workaround was build lower triangle foundations, use half walls to build/upgrade the frames then delete the rest.

[@thepebblesexplore83]

On console and I would kill for barrels or electric furnaces.

[@Tranqspace]

@@thepebblesexplore83 same, the area he used for electric furnaces I just opted to make a locker space with an additional small box (no half height shelf).

[@GrubGang69]

Too many rce players using wiljum bunkers 🤣🤣🤣

[@TTVflamegamz]

I agree man it's so annoying

[@RealStickyNicky]

I don’t recommend this video to anyone because I want it for myself, it’s THAT good. So here’s a tip to make up for my selfishness.

[@user-zl5zk4tx4x]

ok

[@user-yn7qd4ts8w]

shut the hell up

[@user-nj7ko3ks4k]

Nah Im building This master piece

[@liscastro4350]

Oh God, I never imagined I could fall in love with a base.

[@nopenope5601]

Came for the build. Stayed for the compound. Subbed for the "I love you."

[@jameskrause1899]

tbh thats exactly the same story for me.

[@SarahNotSara]

Same for me ❤

[@8nti]

sick build, matching the roof on the bottom, placing one at the other square next to it connects them both together adding more protection to core if raiders was going thru walls

[@flawlessfootball9416]

Not having as much time to play anymore really has made me appreciate ´´The Nook´´ and this base looks to not dissapoint either. Amazing as always

[@dustgg]

I relate. I think as the game has matured people are looking for simpler solutions for bases, even though building metas are getting more and more complex.

[@swapnilmishra7368]

@@dustgg Yeah, we love simple bunkers like these compared to the 10 squares away extension and blah blah blah. Amazing base, thanks

[@oskargrankall4551]

great vid, great base, and a great tutorial. The best base design youtube man there is.

[@ProHaloCe]

really enjoy the way you explain things!

[@iluy]

Excellent base model. I liked. Congratulations

[@ABlindHilbily]

Love this base. I slapped an Alone in Tokyo style raised bedroom/shooting floor on it and it's perfect for me. Much love and appreciate the electric guide because I needed it 😂.

[@brodes]

Well done Dust! Another cinematic gem! Appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail. Great video.

[@austinsurprise1395]

Just built it on official today in one go, it’s absolutely wonderful as a solo. Certified Dust special!

[@nydasaa]

This was a amazing video man perfect for me since I play solo a lot

[@4ngelwing]

i really like the solo base content coming out, it's a really nice refreshing change of pace from everything else out there and ur usual stuff. keep it up :D

[@battlekry1978]

I needed a base and I like this one so Ima try it out :D

[@bikelifedan9905]

I appreciate the Audio and stating what your doing so I don’t mess up something and get 3/4 way through and be like damn that was a half wall …

[@forfeitthegame6903]

So this is the best base I have ever seen. Only play solo and this is the exact base I want. Love stability bunker and this base doesn't even look like it has one

[@Kn4Dian]

Came for the Base, stayed for the amazing content! thanks a lot this is my go to now!

[@howdyrogue]

Thank you bro. I really appreciate the tutorial on the electrical furnaces too

[@fenn7437]

This build is so cozy i love it

[@braydenstrange4610]

thanks for the design man, using base now

[@jahlert156]

As someone who doesn’t like building massive bases with external TCs I always love using dusts builds simple and efficient

[@pepijn.2252]

Omg, This base is just beautiful. Well done Dust. keep the good base designs up!

[@theblindtagpodcastwithyour686]

Yep come Sunday I will rock this one! Thanks

[@benjaminholmes4847]

Also slapped a triangle metal ladder hatch on top of the bunker entrance. Also great for getting up and down. Can also be placed after the bunker is sealed.

[@Beardofwisdom]

I always tune back when I go through rust phases and your content always impresses man ❤

[@user-dc6np7ws4p]

Love this base I'm gonna try it

[@BosunRust]

Great base. I've been building this for years can confirm its a beast.

[@BosunRust]

If you create a wrap around ontop on the honeycomb and then pancake layer the 1st floor adds 16 rockets to the raid top down.

[@mr_gold1803]

i love your bases and cause of you i started to make bases to and upload them to youtube i just want to say thank you for your videos

[@stealthkiss]

Well played Sir. Cozy af. Nice presentation as well

[@patelbhavya9669]

Man this base looks great i'm gonna use this base in next wipe thanks man :)

[@buzkera]

I gotta say, my favourite solo base. This tank has defended 2 offline raids so far on a monthly server, testing if it if can last entire wipe. For solo you got everything you need.

[@GrubGang69]

Loving your base builds ✌🏻 building all your slightly older bases on RCE and they be holding up with a few tweaks 😬

[@kilebrazel5868]

Dudeee and i thought your last bunker video was amazing. THIS IS IT! Thankyou for everything you do dust!

[@_Barsukoff_]

Thx 4 your work, it's amazing. And it's so nice to build, because we can build step by step♥

[@Dingusmems]

I like how he told us tips for early game and witch doors not to use truly a good tutorial

[@iRexxye]

I’m looking forward to this! Tried the last one bro and it was great

[@ZeePops]

Nice Build!! Thanks for the Vid!

[@Alex-pm6cl]

More solo bases with this bunker please!

[@zexsurr]

this is def going to be a new base for me. just recently got back into the game after a year or so and the base metas have changed quite a bit and these vids are awesome!!

[@icytsavage991gaming8]

Best build I've done in awhile. Thanks bro

[@benjamencaballero2231]

I just opened youtube to look for a base and god dust drops another banger

[@lordshadow2803]

def going to try this design

[@kittykiska]

Thanks a lot it was easy to make and it's very comphy and cheap and tanki

[@Random-dq6td]

Need a WillyJ video using this base. Ultimate roleplayer base.

[@TexasCajunz]

Revising my comment. I messed up the vendy part by tc but I was able to save the base by using industrial stuff to collect and send things to tc. Sick build.

[@drip930]

yo i just saw the tour and i already know this what im gon be building each time im solo

[@Yamstarch]

As someone that plays solo 90 of the time, this might be one of my fav bases I have ever seen I ADORE cozy feeling bases that feel homey and secure. That said, with the way the drop box is placed is it possible to use a ladder hatch to get in and out as opposed to a bunker mechanic? I know without the bunker there is no need for the drop box, but he more storage is more storage.

[@chrisdc.9626]

Not even 1/4 way in but gotta say ya intros bro are on another level man 🔥🔥🔥

[@boonk_maine9593]

Definitely a great base to use! Thanks for the awesome video! Just a note from use, a turret on the back side is worth having, if your getting raided from the back anyways it probably won't do much, but more as a deterrent lol

[@baska-]

If you are wondering, you can add a triangle hatch on top of the bunker and also have a level 3 in front of that window. I also expanded the top floor a little bit and now a duo can easily play out of it. Great base, very cheap.

[@dylansheehan3163]

Did you build shooting floor? I need something to take the helicopter down

[@FantasticKruH]

I started playing vanilla recently and I realised how important a cheap base is, especially as a solo.

[@baska-]

@@FantasticKruH yeah, small + 2 layers for TC + bunker = people won't raid you unless you upset them

[@FantasticKruH]

@@baska- did you add any layers on the back? Or are two walls enough to deter players from tc?

[@baska-]

@@FantasticKruH to be honest, last wipe I saw at least 5 Hermits on the first day or two so I stopped building it because, as you noticed, TC has become easy to find. If you really want to protect your TC, I would advise building something circular where 3 layers is still cheap, or else I don't think it's worth adding more layers on the back because doors -> bunker or sides will be cheaper and you always want the same raid cost no matter where they come from. That's just my two cents, though.

[@user-nj7ko3ks4k]

This is the best basse i have ever seen

[@davidmorrow-uy4rp]

Built this last wipe, I put ladder hatch on bunker aswell so made it like a pancake layer

[@tededwardsjunior]

I love that you can build this WITHOUT having to be able to "admin float". I don't really play on my own servers, so I can't "no clip" everywhere I DO play...nice easy design....easy to mod up so it's not the same "as seen on TV"...good stuff bro....

[@iskander-6970]

On to the building server we go! Thanks Dust

[@CausticFury]

Looks like I found my new Nomad. Great work bro, love the vids!

[@_Stof]

This build is so sick man! Great video!

[@Tr3nz0r]

You got a new sub mate... I loved how u explained and the ideea is great. I just did it on a vanila server.

[@svent7511]

Great video and base ❤. As a solo player I may build it on this wipe. Like the gate house, but I believe external TC is a must so would always recommend, even if build back is to the external walls. Also electrics as a solo, run 3 elec furnaces on 13 power you don’t need more. Optional add 2 more conveyors (4) and automate wood burning furnaces, so 15 power total. Lastly increase height of windmill to increase power generation, you could power 5 turrets, lights and automation on 1 windmill.

[@Kappakaano]

I'm building it right now!

[@nutschaiyasri8375]

Cool bro . I love it ❤ thx for clip

[@hassankaram878]

i'm 0.1 seconds in and can confirm this is a certified Dust special

[@Astrnauted]

Should have said Dust classic

[@EntityK]

I haven't even made it through adds and I can already confirm this is indeed a dust classic

[@Aesthxticz-]

@@EntityKadds

[@saucyman1581]

u realize how annoying u are?

[@today7446]

Gay

[@Basparro]

Thanks again Dust!

[@kennethmorris1571]

Really nice 👍. I appreciate your builds... thank you

[@joetinsley9552]

Nomad has been my standard go to when playing solo, but I think this one has to take its place 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@Moonkiller078]

AMAZING BASE DESIGN

[@KhorrTV]

Bro this base is really cozy, i like seeing bases like this man. Great job

[@MF_SNICKER]

Thank you for the quick,easy, and simple base with very clear instructions

[@celkz]

awesome base ty

[@yojunzkie]

I'm gonna try it right away thank

[@RSnerd101]

It's really refreshing that you're finally doing bases that's meant for solos, I do enjoy watching your videos while having my brunch, keep it up. I have a request, is it possible for you to revamp some old KZbinr rust base, since that base design is long patch, and that youtuber doesn't even reply of his own videos anymore. Like dead dead. Prob irl commitments I guess. Hordy711, 2x2 base with the checky vending machinessssssss, I used to build that every single wipe, it was also featured on other youtubers stream once, the full metal base. 😂

[@yhoang06]

Using this base right now, works super well and I’ll let you know if I get raided.

[@KiTho06]

You really are the Goat when it comes to Base Designs.

[@user-eb2kj9sb8v]

sick build man, I appreciate the tip about the electrical branches!! I was one of the people that only used the branches and not splitters, until now.. liked and subbed.

[@MarcusML]

Perfect! I would prob add and little tower

[@sixtensvedberg8339]

'speaking of the roof that looks like shit'' killed me xd, Amazing base love it

[@xxshiftywolfxxgaming1142]

i use braches for everything because i use wind and also normally build in snow so that little heat is nice for going afk at night by. I also never even turn off my elec. furnaces so i can just drop and go 99% of the time

[@caesarjohnson7739]

Fantastic base design and even made me laugh a bit

[@Istormur]

My wife and I just build this on our solo/duo server! Thanks Dust rust

[@vrisix1776]

6:24 Woah that tip really smart 🧠

[@lilogkush1699]

1 second in and it’s a certified banger

[@ltlich]

Already know I'm gonna build it and I just opened it

[@EJC00126]

Love ur vids! Helps me a lot as a solo❤! Thx!🎉

[@dustgg]

[@ullebor]

Window! I love a good cozy solo build.

[@FreddyKrugerGloves]

This one was very good🤩 Mostly because my solo base i always tend to build looks very much like this one 😍👍 Definetly stealing the gamehouse and compound design 🤗

[@Sour_x]

I was actually planning to build this base in a build server after I logged off from farming, and I found the basic, had like a compound a couple large furnaces I couldn’t tell if it was raided, or if it was decayed I think it was rated because some of the doors were open or all of the doors really besides like three and everything was damaged from like rockets splash

[@jansnyders7417]

Wouw die 2de video wat ek kyk van jou en die is cool ek love dit baie dankie nog i base wat ek gaan probeer baie cool my maat

[@vrisix1776]

BRO TYSM❤❤

[@Fungussss]

I LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU, WINDOW. (btw, stone barricade isn't a default BP, it cost 20 scrap and you can learn it on the T1 techtree)

[@dustgg]

🐐

[@Lutzow706]

I love this! I built one to test it on a PVE server that gets some griefers, and subbed in a hangar for my mini on the 3rd floor. Great base with low upkeep. And as you pointed out, who doesn't want to have a horse kept securely in a compound?

[@grantboudreau4300]

I’m building rn on vanilla console thank you dust 😘

[@nebwastaken2853]

I love the early game retakes

[@MrCrazy_xX69]

Honestly if your like a solo or maybe even duo looking to build a starter then later expand to a bigger base this is perfect

[@zoldlen883]

building this tonight!

[@De3kingg]

Pretty new to rust tried to find a good main base to build since ive been living in starters for 60hours and this seems pretty cool, tell me if there is another great base from this guy ill try that one too if i like it😊

[@captainnoodles9931]

Thank you

[@zanewederell9571]

I liked the bit with the window

[@dustgg]

🐐

[@c_h_3_d_z_168]

Another great base ❤

[@SaphireOwler]

I Have a question what is the ligh wall behide the worckbench (at 0:49) is that a rug skin or house DLC bundle ? Thanks alot