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Rust Console Bot ComparisonMr. Bandit is G-Portal's own Discord bot for Rust Console Edition. It's free, it covers the basics well — killfeed, ZORP base protection, clans, a token economy with a shop, kits, teleports, and scheduled messages — and if your server is hosted with G-Portal, it's a genuinely easy way to get started.
The catch: Mr. Bandit only works on G-Portal servers, and it stops at the basics. Helios covers everything Mr. Bandit does, works on any host, and adds the systems that keep a wipe alive — Battle Pass, Community Market, custom zones, portals, automated events, random items, raid alerts, a full casino suite, bounties, monetization tools, and much more. Helios is free to start, too.
Comparison note: Mr. Bandit's feature set below comes from G-Portal's own announcement and wiki documentation. It's a solid free bot — this page is about what you get on top of those basics with Helios.
Bottom line: Mr. Bandit is free if you already host with G-Portal. Helios matches its core features on any host and adds the progression, event, and monetization systems Mr. Bandit doesn't have.
Both bots handle the essentials: feeds, base protection, clans, economy, and linking. The difference shows up after week one — when you want players to have a reason to come back. That's where Helios pulls ahead.
25 / 25
Full-suite Rust Console control hub
Works with any host, covers every shared essential, and adds progression, events, monetization, and automation systems Mr. Bandit doesn't offer.
11 / 25
Free, but G-Portal servers only
Mr. Bandit covers killfeed, ZORP, clans, token economy, shop, linking, leaderboards, kits, teleports, and scheduled messages — free with a G-Portal server.
Mr. Bandit's column reflects G-Portal's published feature list and wiki documentation.
| Feature | Helios | Mr. Bandit | Why server owners care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared essentials Both bots handle these — Mr. Bandit does the basics well. | |||
| Killfeed and live feeds Combat and chat visibility in Discord | ✓ | ✓ | Players and staff need readable server activity without checking the console all day. |
| Offline base protection ORP / ZORP protection zones | ✓ | ✓ | Offline raid protection keeps casual players from quitting after one bad night. |
| Economy and currency Kill rewards and player balances | ✓ | ✓ | An economy gives kills, hours, and events lasting value across the wipe. |
| Shop Players spend currency on items and kits | ✓ | ✓ | A shop is the core spending loop that makes the economy matter. |
| Clans Create, invite, kick, and manage teams | ✓ | ✓ | Clan systems help players organize and give owners team-based controls. |
| Player linking Connect Discord accounts to gamertags | ✓ | ✓ | Linking is the foundation for stats, rewards, roles, and moderation. |
| Leaderboards and stats PvP, hours, and progression tracking | ✓ | ✓ | Leaderboards make wipes competitive and give staff activity signals. |
| Kits and teleportation Kit delivery and teleport tools | ✓ | ✓ | Kits and TP are the most-used quality-of-life systems on community servers. |
| Scheduled / auto messages Rules, wipe info, and announcements | ✓ | ✓ | Automated messaging keeps players informed without staff repeating themselves. |
| Moderation and bans Kick, ban, and player management | ✓ | ✓ | Staff need fast tools when a cheater or griefer shows up mid-wipe. |
| RCON console from Discord Run server commands remotely | ✓ | ✓ | Owners shouldn't need a separate tool for routine console commands. |
| Where Helios pulls ahead The systems that keep players coming back after week one. | |||
| Works on any host G-Portal, Nitrado, and more | ✓ | ✕ | Mr. Bandit only works on G-Portal servers. Helios connects to any Rust Console host — you're never locked in. |
| Battle pass Progression tracks, challenges, and rewards | ✓ | ✕ | Battle pass progression gives players a reason to return beyond simple kill rewards. |
| Community Market Player-to-player market and bag inventory | ✓ | ✕ | A player market creates a deeper economy than an admin shop alone. |
| Custom zones PvP/PvE rules, radiation, and build areas | ✓ | ✕ | Custom zones let owners build safe areas, arenas, and rule-based event spaces — not just ZORP circles. |
| Portals Paired teleports and deathmatch portals | ✓ | ✕ | Portals create fast travel and custom map flow players notice immediately. |
| Automated events Docked Cargo, node events, PvP events | ✓ | ✕ | Scheduled events keep the server active without owners manually running every one. |
| Random items / random drops Timed surprise rewards for online players | ✓ | ✕ | Random drops reward active players and keep the wipe feeling fresh. |
| Raid alerts Discord raid notifications | ✓ | ✕ | Fast raid alerts help owners and players react during active wipe windows. |
| Full casino suite Blackjack, mines, roulette, dice, case battles | ✓ | ✕ | Mr. Bandit has a single spin game. Helios runs a full casino that keeps Discord active between raids. |
| Bounties and killstreaks PvP targets and streak rewards | ✓ | ✕ | Bounties and killstreaks give PvP players extra reasons to hunt and compete. |
| Timed commands / scheduler Cron-style RCON automation | ✓ | ✕ | Scheduled commands automate restarts, events, and routine server actions. |
| Tip4Serv monetization Sell kits, items, and perks for real money | ✓ | ✕ | Tip4Serv integration lets owners fund their server with automated paid rewards. |
| Tickets and giveaways Support workflows and prize events | ✓ | ✕ | Ticket panels and giveaways keep community management inside one bot. |
| Per-role mod permissions Toggle command access per Discord role | ✓ | ✕ | Owners decide exactly which commands each staff role can run — no all-or-nothing admin access. |
This isn't a knock on Mr. Bandit. It's a genuinely useful free bot if you're hosted with G-Portal and want the basics running quickly. The question is what happens when your server grows.
Your server is hosted with G-Portal, you want zero cost, and you only need killfeed, ZORP, clans, a token shop, and scheduled messages. For a small server that's just getting going, those free basics are real value.
You want players to have a reason to log in on day 12, not just day 1. Battle Pass progression, Community Market, automated events, random drops, bounties, and the casino are the systems that hold a population — and none of them exist in Mr. Bandit.
Mr. Bandit stays behind — it only works on G-Portal servers. Helios connects to any Rust Console host, so your economy, stats, shop, and player links move with you instead of starting from zero.
Helios doesn't make you give anything up. Every core system Mr. Bandit offers has a Helios equivalent — and then the feature list keeps going.
Helios runs on any Rust Console host and covers feeds, ZORP-style protection, clans, economy, shops, Battle Pass, Community Market, zones, portals, automated events, and staff workflows — free to start.
