Fust Survival NPCs: Guards, Soldiers and Scarecrows

Guards are armed enemies at Rail Depot, Trainyard and Oil Rig. Soldiers are hostile NPCs around the Military Tunnels entrance and inside its corridors. A pumpkin-headed Scarecrow can be struck with a weapon; the target has a 200 HP health-bar maximum.

For the event encounter with a T-Rex, see the Dino Hunt guide.

Look ahead for armed Guards before moving into an exposed area. An Intruder! alert can appear as you approach, and Guards can return fire.

• Hunting Bow and Wooden Arrows: a workable starting choice for railway Guards before you have a firearm.
• Compound Bow and Wooden Arrows: useful from an elevated position when engaging visible Guards across an Oil Rig walkway.
• Revolver, Custom SMG or Tactical SMG: use Pistol Bullet and are practical choices as you push through successive fights. Equip and load a looted gun before relying on it.

At Oil Rig, check buildings, walkways and the levels above the stairs before crossing or climbing. Reload and heal between engagements. See the Oil Rig guide for the full trip, or the 10x railway progression guide for routes from a bow to firearms.

Bring a Torch to illuminate the dark approach to Military Tunnels, then switch to your weapon when engaging Soldiers. A Custom SMG with Pistol Bullet is one workable setup; carry Bandages and enough ammunition for consecutive fights.

Withdraw behind a wall or corner to heal and reload before exposing yourself again. Damage can reach you around the entrance fence, so use a wall when recovering. Watch corridors and side rooms for other players as well as Soldiers. The Military Tunnels guide covers the full entry and combat route.

1. Approach a defeated Guard or Soldier and aim at the body.
2. Press E when LOOT appears.
3. Take individual items or select TAKE ALL. If your inventory is full, make room for the supplies you need. The loot window displays a disappearance countdown; a Soldier's loot window can hold six slots.

• Guard loot can include Pistol Bullet, food, Cloth, Scrap, Metal Fragments, Gun Powder, components, clothing and firearms. For example, an Oil Rig Guard can carry a Custom SMG and Pistol Bullet, giving you a weapon and ammunition to equip for later fights.
• Soldier loot can include Pistol Bullet, Cloth, Scrap, Burlap clothing and a Wood Chestplate. Ammunition helps replenish a compatible gun, while clothing and armor can improve your equipment. Contents and quantities differ between bodies.

Guard and Soldier kills can award Shards, which you can use under SKINS > CRAFT. See skins and Shards for cosmetic options.

During Halloween, NPC kills can also award Candy. Guard encounters can provide seasonal items such as a Stitched Torso or Severed Head. See the events guide for more seasonal activities.