How a raid works
Every building is guarded by a Security System. A raider uses a decoder on it to get temporary access. The owner can repair the system and lock them back out. Official The defender’s answer is fuses: each one installed makes the hack cost far more time and resources. Official
Attacking: step by step
- Pick a target worth the decodersBreach decoders aren’t sold off the shelf, so choose bases worth the cost. A plain-looking base may not be worth rare tools.
- Use a decoder on the Security SystemApply a decoder to the rival’s Security System to get temporary access to the building.
- Loot fastOwners can repair the system and lock you out, and defence modules alert their allies.
- Get out aliveYou’re in the lawless desert. Anyone can kill you, and death there costs all your loot.
Sources: Dev post Dev post Official Official Dev post Official
Decoders
- Not sold off the shelf. Kefir designed breach decoders to be scarce, so raiders have to pick targets wisely. Dev post
- Stackable. The Nov 4 patch raised the maximum stack size for decoders, gold bars and several other items. Patch
- Temporary. A breach doesn’t last: the owner can repair the system. Official
Players also report Master Keys that open houses and safes, and say each building needs a set number of decoder points depending on its fuses. Kefir hasn’t published any numbers, so we don’t list any. Players
Fuses and defence modules
| Defence | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fuses in the Security System | Attackers spend far more time and resources hacking it | Official |
| Defence modules | Alert your allies to an ongoing attack | Official |
| Raid alerts | Notify you and your allies | Dev post |
| Security modules on structures | Hold off unwanted visitors: “your primary defence” | Dev post |
| Looking poor | A plain base may not be worth rare breaching tools | Dev post |
| A clan | “Allies can hold off raiders better than any defence module” | Dev post |
Full base wipes and eviction
Wiping a base off the map takes an extremely rare, loot-only item, so total wipes can’t be spammed. A raid that does fully wipe a base seizes everything on the property: furniture, structures and any vehicles parked inside. That’s the only way to steal another player’s car. Dev post
Players identify this item as the Eviction Right and report that every security system on the base must be fully hacked before it can be used. Players
How to limit your losses
- Launder your cash. Laundered money is safe from thieves even if the base falls. Dev post Official
- Rebuild. Any structure that survives can be rebuilt. Dev post
- Move. You can relocate the whole base at any time to escape hostile neighbours. Dev post
- Watch your trunk. Anyone with a Black Market lockpick can open a vehicle trunk, cop cars included, anywhere in the city. Official Dev post
Questions players ask
How do I raid a base in ROB RUN?
Use a decoder on the rival player’s Security System to gain temporary access to their building, then loot quickly. The owner can repair the system and lock you out.
Where do I get decoders in ROB RUN?
Kefir says breach decoders aren’t bought off a shelf, so you have to find or trade for them, which makes raiders pick targets carefully. The Nov 4 patch raised their maximum stack size.
How do fuses protect my base?
Install fuses in your Security System. Attackers then have to spend far more time and resources hacking it. Add defence modules to alert your allies when an attack starts.
Is there offline raid protection?
No dedicated system. Kefir says your main defence is fortifying the base with security modules. Laundered cash stays safe, and surviving structures can be rebuilt.
Can raiders delete my whole base?
Only with an extremely rare, loot-only item. A full wipe raid seizes everything on the property, including furniture, structures and vehicles parked inside.
Evidence locker
Every tag on this page links to one of these. Official = Kefir help center or Steam store. Dev post = Kefir's Steam announcements and pinned posts. Patch = patch notes. Players = forum reports Kefir hasn't confirmed.
- Official How do I raid other players' bases? Kefir help center ·
- Official How do I protect my base from raids? Kefir help center ·
- Dev post Frequently Asked Questions Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Base Management Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Global Map Steam announcement ·
- Official What do I lose when I die? Kefir help center ·
- Patch First Changes & Server Schedule Steam announcement ·
- Players Community FAQ (robrun.info, fan site) robrun.info ·
- Official How do I open a bank account and why launder money? Kefir help center ·
- Official How do I lockpick a trunk? Kefir help center ·
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