Finding the right base to raid is half the battle in Rust. A stacked 2x2 is more profitable than an empty compound, but without ESP, you're guessing. TATE RUST's base radar and tool cupboard ESP reveal everything about every base on the server — TC authorization, stash contents, active players, and structural layout. This guide covers how to use base ESP for efficient raiding in 2026.
What Base Radar Shows
TATE RUST's base radar is a specialized ESP mode focused on base infrastructure:
- Tool Cupboard (TC) locations — see every TC on the server through terrain
- TC authorization count — how many players are authorized (indicates group size)
- Base entity density — number of placed objects indicating base size and investment
- Active players inside — combined with player ESP, see if anyone is home
- Stash locations — hidden stashes and sleeping bags near bases
- Furnace/workbench activity — active furnaces indicate resources being processed
Identifying High-Value Raid Targets
Not every base is worth raiding. Base radar data helps you evaluate targets before committing resources:
| Indicator | What It Means | Raid Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Small base, 1-2 TC auths, active furnaces | Solo/duo actively farming | High — resources being accumulated |
| Large compound, 5+ TC auths, many entities | Large group base, well-defended | Low — expensive raid, possibly online |
| Medium base, 0 active players, no furnace activity | Offline or abandoned base | High — likely undefended |
| Base near monument with many stashes nearby | Active player hiding loot in stashes | Very high — external loot cache |
| New base (few entities), near spawn | Fresh player, minimal loot | Low — not worth the sulfur |
TC ESP for Raid Pathing
Tool cupboard ESP is crucial for planning raid paths. TCs define building privilege zones, and knowing exactly where each TC is located tells you:
- Where the core is: The main TC is usually deep in the base — ESP shows you exactly where to path your raid
- External TCs: Many builders place external TCs to prevent griefing — ESP shows these so you can destroy them first
- Multi-TC compounds: Large bases use multiple TCs — you need to clear them all to take building privilege
- Raid tower potential: Knowing TC placement tells you if you can build a raid tower near the base or if building privilege blocks it
Stash Hunting with ESP
Many Rust players hide small stashes outside their base containing emergency kits, extra loot, or materials they don't want raiders to find. TATE RUST's stash ESP reveals all placed stashes on the map:
- Hidden stashes near tree lines and rocks around bases
- Underwater stashes in rivers and ocean near coastal bases
- Mountain stashes on cliff edges and cave entrances
- Decoy stash patterns — experienced players place empty stashes to waste raiders' time
Before raiding a base, sweep the surrounding area with stash ESP. Often the best loot is hidden outside the base, accessible without spending any sulfur.
Offline vs Online Raid Detection
Combined with player ESP, base radar tells you definitively whether a base is online or offline:
- No players inside + no furnace activity + no recent deployables: Safe offline raid — minimum resistance
- Players inside + active furnaces: Online raid — expect organized defense
- Players nearby but not inside: Owners might be returning soon — raid quickly or wait for them to leave again
Server-Wide Base Scanning
TATE RUST can scan the entire server for bases matching your criteria. Want to find solo player bases within 2 grid squares of your base? Set the filter:
- TC auth filter: 1-2 (solo/duo bases only)
- Distance filter: Within 1000m of your position
- Activity filter: Active furnaces (indicates they have resources)
- Size filter: Small-medium (under 50 entities — not worth raiding empty 2x1s)
Base Layout Reading
Entity density ESP gives you a rough layout of a base without seeing inside. High entity concentration in one area usually indicates the loot room. Workbench and repair bench positions tell you where the crafting area is. TC position tells you where the core is. This information helps you plan the most efficient raid path — drilling straight to the loot room instead of wasting explosives on empty rooms.
Anti-Cheat Safety
Base radar reads entity data from the same memory structures that the game uses to render base elements. TATE RUST accesses this through kernel-level EAC bypass with undetected status in 2026. Pair with the HWID Spoofer for cross-game EAC ban protection.
Bottom Line
Stop raiding blind. TATE RUST base radar shows you exactly which bases have loot, which are defended, and where the valuable rooms are. Scan the server for high-value solo bases, check stash locations outside before spending sulfur, and use TC ESP to plan the most efficient raid path. Combined with player ESP for online/offline detection, base radar makes every raid profitable. Configure at the Rust product page.