Rust – How to Get an SMG Body

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How to Obtain an SMG Body in Rust

If you want to craft powerful weapons like the Custom SMG, MP5A4, and the Thompson in Rust, you’ll need the SMG Body component.

The SMG Body is considered one of the top-tier items in Rust, and getting your hands on it can be quite challenging.

To acquire an SMG Body in Rust, you have two main options: looting high level crates or defeating high-level scientists in higher tier monuments.

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How to Get an SMG Body in Rust

If you want to farm SMG Bodies in Rust, you can try the following methods:

  • Loot high-tier crates
  • Defeat high-level scientists

These are the specific crates in Rust where you can find SMG Bodies and their respective spawn rates:

  • Locked Crate – 46% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Treasure Box – 42% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Underwater Lab Tech Crate – 31% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Underwater Lab Elite Crate – 28% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Elite Tier Crate – 28% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Underwater Lab Yellow Crate – 17% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Wagon Military Crate – 17% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Military Crate – 17% Chance of Getting an SMG Body

Additionally, you can acquire SMG Bodies by defeating the following scientists:

  • NVG Scientist – 11% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Military Tunnel Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Military Base Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Arctic Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Oil Rig Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Excavator Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Cargo Ship Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Patrol Scientist – 3% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Heavy Scientist – 2% Chance of Getting an SMG Body
  • Roaming Scientist – 1% Chance of Getting an SMG Body

Best Locations/Monuments to Farm SMG Bodies in Rust

The most effective location for farming SMG Bodies in Rust is the Underwater Lab. This is due to its high spawn rates for SMG Bodies in crates.

Inside the lab, there are three types of crates that have a chance to drop an SMG Body.

Since the crates respawn frequently when the server has enough players, you can obtain up to 30 SMG Bodies by continuously looting crates within the lab.

Keep in mind that reaching the Underwater Lab can be challenging. You will need diving gear, specifically a Diving Tank. Additionally, a Wetsuit and Diving Fins from the Fishing Village can help you move faster.

While inside the lab, be prepared to face aggressive scientists who can easily overwhelm you. It’s advisable to bring a friend or take your time when dealing with them.

That’s all you need to know about obtaining an SMG Body in Rust!

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