The Shortsword - Super Cheap Solo/Duo/Trio Base - Rust Base Design
soloduotriopixel peeks
What Ohhchid says about this base
Overview
The Shortsword is a cheap, compact base for solos, duos, and trios. It combines tight defense with strong peekdown options for online raids.
Key Features
- Two loot rooms with flexible box layouts
- Pixel peeks on shooting floor for early defense
- Basic honeycomb layer adds 4 rockets raid cost
- Jump-up system on all four sides for roof access
- Strong peakdowns from shooting floor
- TC in core with three sleeping bag slots
- Garage doors on loot rooms keep valuables secure
- Simple stone-to-sheet-metal upgrade path for progression
Build Details
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Creator's Take
The base raids at ~20 rockets to core, with extra cost if attackers fully loot both rooms. Peakdowns are strong enough to defend online. The creator notes trios lose one bed in the bedroom—a tradeoff for the compact size. Upgrading twig sections to stone prevents raiders from hiding in them. Jump-ups work facing either direction, though same-facing looks cleaner.
Best For
Competitive groups who want aggressive peekdown defense without spending heavy resources early wipe.
