Haven Collective
Guides
Practical, in-depth guides for every game we run: Rust PvP, Rust PvE, Rust Console, Palworld and 7 Days to Die. Written by the Haven Collective team for our players, and kept up to date as the games and our servers change.
New to Haven? Start with how to join, then pick the guides for your game. Quick answers are in the FAQ, and each game also has a short beginner guide: Rust PvP, Rust PvE, Palworld and 7 Days to Die.
All guides
How to join every Haven Collective server (and fix connection problems)How to join Haven Collective's Rust PvP, Rust PvE, Rust Console, Palworld and 7 Days to Die servers, plus fixes for common connection problems.How wipes work in Rust: forced wipes, map wipes and blueprint wipes explainedWhat a Rust wipe is, why Facepunch forces one every month, map wipes vs blueprint wipes, and how wipe schedules work on Haven Collective's servers.Rust base building basics: Tool Cupboards, upkeep and building a base that lastsLearn Rust base building: Tool Cupboards, building grades, upkeep, doors and locks, airlocks, honeycombing and loot placement, with tips for 2x servers.Rust PvE vs PvP: which Haven Collective Rust server suits you?Not sure whether to play Haven's Rust 2x PvP, Rust PvE or Rust Console server? Compare how each plays, how often it wipes and who it suits best.Rust Console beginner tips: getting started on Haven 2x (PS5 and Xbox)New to Rust on PS5 or Xbox? Tips for your first wipe on Haven 2x: joining, controls, tier 1 blueprints, recycling, bases and staying alive.Rust 2x wipe-day playbook: from a rock to your first raidA practical progression plan for a 2x Rust wipe: early farming, scrap and components, workbench tiers, splitting research and planning your first raid.Palworld beyond the first hour: bases, Pal work and catching on a 3x worldGo beyond Palworld's early game: work suitability, keeping Pals happy, base levels, defence, catching tips and boss progression on Haven's 3x co-op world.Surviving blood moon in 7 Days to Die: a horde night planning guideHow to prepare for 7 Days to Die blood moon horde nights: choosing a spot, block strength, traps, ammo and healing, and teaming up on Haven's co-op server.Community rules and fair play on Haven Collective, explainedWhy Haven Collective's server rules exist and how they work in practice: fair play, quads max with no allies, PvE etiquette, reports, evidence and appeals.What's new at Haven Collective: autumn 2026 roundupWhat changed at Haven Collective in September and October 2026: new servers, weekly Rust wipes, a London host, live player counts and a new website look.
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