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Anyone digging into Rust visuals lately knows that finding the right shader to override is half the battle. If you're tired of basic flat colors and want something that actually sticks or possesses depth-ignoring properties without writing a custom shader from scratch, this list is for you.
Technical Overview
Most of these are native Unity materials used within the Rust environment. Some utilize the ZTest property effectively, allowing them to render through walls without additional logic. When implemented in an internal project via Material.shader or through a hook on OnWillRenderObject, these can provide high-visibility chams with minimal performance hit.
Implementation Notes
If you're running this on an external, you'll need to handle the material pointers manually through WPM/RPM, which is a bit more tedious but safer for the trust factor.
Anyone found any other emissives that won't tank the FPS in the latest patch?
Technical Overview
Most of these are native Unity materials used within the Rust environment. Some utilize the ZTest property effectively, allowing them to render through walls without additional logic. When implemented in an internal project via Material.shader or through a hook on OnWillRenderObject, these can provide high-visibility chams with minimal performance hit.
Code:
Hidden/CubeCopy
DiverTorch Glass
shadowboxes
hidden/trueshadow/cutout
DPVBulbOn
screen_additive_green
startrail
default-material
red_glow_light
emissive_laser_green
dev.world.blueemissive
spotlight_emissive
emissive_laser
fireworks_pilotflares_bloomy
hidden/time of day/screen clear
metaldetector_02_lit_yellow
plainlight_red_dimmer
ioslothandlehose
hidden/postprocesssubsurface
screenmaterial
fx_flame_overlay_skull_fire_pit
emissive_laser_blue_colourblind
rotationhelper_white
plainlight_green_hid
floating_city_casino_led_glowing_red
fcp_alphapreview
red_emissive
bunker_door_haunted_legacy
hidden/coveragequeries/coverage
backdrop_neutral
christmas-presents-hdr-red
manpad_crt_hdr
hidden/internal-deferredshading
attackhelistatic
lightred
plainlight_red_pure
green_emissive
plainlight_red_laser
hidden/videodecode
vine_highlight
screenfontdim
FastDebugLine_ZTestedImplementation Notes
- Focus on materials like FastDebugLine_ZTested if you want a clean wireframe-like look that stays on top.
- Shaders like emissive_laser are perfect for glow effects that help you spot kits or players in dark corners.
- Careful with the hidden/ prefixes — while they are powerful, EAC has been known to monitor common material swaps if your implementation is sloppy.
If you're running this on an external, you'll need to handle the material pointers manually through WPM/RPM, which is a bit more tedious but safer for the trust factor.
Anyone found any other emissives that won't tank the FPS in the latest patch?
