Fust Survival Combat Guide: Cover, Reloads and Healing
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Good combat in Fust Survival starts before the first shot. Carry matching ammunition and healing supplies, and keep a route back to cover as you engage.
Check Loaded and Reserve Ammunition
Read both ammunition counters before pushing, especially after recovering a gun. If the loaded count is zero but you have matching reserve ammunition, press R to reload. If both counters show 0/0 and the weapon says NO AMMO, find the right ammunition before relying on it.
| Weapon | Ammunition |
|---|---|
| Custom SMG | Pistol Bullet |
| Semi-Automatic Rifle and M249 | 5.56 Rifle Ammo |
| Hunting Bow and Compound Bow | Wooden Arrow |
| Pipe Shotgun | Handmade Shell |
The Pipe Shotgun holds one round, so plan a reload after each shot and use cover during the gap. For more ammunition types and resupply options, see the ammo chart.
Open a Fight with a Bow
Carry Wooden Arrows and equip your bow before approaching a target. With the Hunting Bow, hold to draw, aim, and release to shoot. Keep enough arrows and health to continue the fight or retreat after your opening shots.
The Compound Bow can engage Guards across Oil Rig platforms from a high position. Watch your remaining arrow count as you fire. When an arrow displays E PICK UP, approach and collect it; do not assume every arrow will be recoverable.
Use Cover to Reload and Heal
In a corridor such as Military Tunnels, use a wall corner to control how long you are exposed:
- Aim and fire from the edge of the corner.
- Retreat behind the wall when you need to reload or recover health.
- Select a Bandage on your hotbar and left-click. Complete its 2-second application and give the remaining healing time to work.
- Switch back to your gun, re-aim into the corridor, and re-enter the angle when ready.
A Bandage restores 5 HP immediately, followed by 15 HP over 4 seconds. Med Spray's use prompt lists 35 HP, making it an option when you need a larger listed heal. See the healing guide for supplies and natural recovery.
A Wooden Barricade can provide temporary cover, but it can take damage and will not protect you from every angle. Position yourself behind it and keep an escape route.
Manage Rooftop Angles
With an M249 and 5.56 Rifle Ammo, aim from beside cover and fire at the opposing roof. If CAN'T SHOOT WHILE JUMPING appears, stop jumping before firing again. Move sideways to adjust your position, re-aim, and reload during a break in the exchange. Check behind you and watch other approaches as well as the target in front.
A Semi-Automatic Rifle fitted with a 4x sight can help you inspect distant targets and terrain before committing to an angle. For loadout choices, see the weapon directory or the Modded weapon tier list.
Recover Supplies Before the Next Push
Check surrounding angles before looting. Replenish matching ammunition and healing supplies, equip available armor, and reload any recovered gun before the next engagement. Leave valuable supplies you do not need for the outing at your base so a single defeat does not put all of them at risk.
If you need room for loot, see backpack sizes and pickup fixes. For protection choices, see armor and clothing; if you die, use the respawn and loot recovery guide.