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Rob Run Beginner Guide
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Visit Lenny at his motel after the tutorial, then scout a small Looty Bay target while you’re still a civilian. Sell or stash the first haul before committing to a bigger fight.
Your first session
- Learn at the motel. Lenny’s tasks introduce the systems that matter when you start roaming the city. Check where you can leave cash.
- Choose a short city route. Drive by the target and find a second way out. Leave your mask off while you scout.
- Find a starter weapon. Loot city spots or check a trader. The launch patch made the basic pistol easier to get.
- Commit when the exit is clear. Mask up when you’re ready. If you’re with friends, give one person the pickup or cover job before entering.
- Leave with the haul. Sell at a fence, secure the money and decide whether to make another run. Try a bigger target after the small route feels routine.
What you risk when you die
| Situation | What Kefir says you lose |
|---|---|
| Civilian in Looty Bay | Bag and equipped gear stay with you. |
| Criminal in Looty Bay | Your inventory is lost. Surrendering to a cop can preserve equipped gear while costing your bag. |
| Police on duty | Department-issued gear is lost. Your personal items and equipment stay with you. |
| In the desert | You lose your loot regardless of your city role. |
Make your first upgrade count
Use a cheap kit until you can replace it comfortably. Rent a plot when you have goods worth storing or a production job you’ll use this cycle. Check the server’s age before committing your first earnings to the build.
Early Access launch trailer
Open the trailer on YouTube · Kefir
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Frequently asked questions
Do I spawn with a pistol in Rob Run?
The launch patch dropped the plan to hand out a pistol after every death. It lowered the starter pistol price and added more places to find starter weapons.
Can I explore Looty Bay without a mask?
Yes. You enter as a civilian and choose when to put on a mask and become a criminal.
What should I do with cash from my first heist?
Pick it up from the fence’s counter, then store it at Lenny’s or use the bank and laundering loop once you have a base.
Is it worth surrendering to cops?
If keeping your equipped gear matters more than the contents of your bag, surrendering in the city can save that gear.