How is a modded server different from vanilla?

A modded server changes gameplay through plugins: gather rates above 1x, kits, shops, teleports, custom loot tables or entirely new modes. Vanilla servers run the base game with no such changes. Facepunch requires any server that alters gameplay to appear in the Modded tab, so if you see a raised rate outside that tab, it is against the rules. Plugins that only affect admin tools or chat do not make a server modded.

What should I check before joining a modded server?

Start with the rate, because it changes how long a wipe lasts and how much you need to farm. Then look at the wipe schedule: some servers wipe weekly, others monthly, and blueprints may or may not reset. Region and group limit are next, especially if you play with a small team. The server's own page shows its recent player counts, so you can see whether it is busy at the times you play.

Do modded servers wipe blueprints?

It depends on the server. The monthly force wipe on the first Thursday resets the map for everyone, but blueprint wipes are a separate choice. Many modded servers wipe blueprints with the map, some keep them for several wipes. The server's page or its description will say which. If it does not, assume they wipe with the map.

Can I play on a modded server with the normal game client?

Yes. The mods run on the server, so you join with the standard Rust client and download nothing extra. You will see the effects in-game: faster gathering, shops, kits and so on. Some servers use custom maps, but those are also delivered by the server automatically.

Observation log

Top modded Rust servers

8,272 online Ordered by most players Page 102 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
5051	RS-13848	[EU] RUSTICATION 10x Solo/Duo/Trio/Quads\|Loot x10\|TP\|Home\|PvP\|82.153.118.122:28056	0/ 50	EU	quad		10xmodded	2d 12h ago	T− ~4d 9h
5052	RS-8056	Rust Freaks82.153.118.228:28056	0/ 50				modded	17d 12h ago	–
5053	RS-4662	ArabRust #1 \| x1000 \| Kits Loot++ Tp82.153.70.203:28020	0/ 350	EU		weekly	1000xmodded	4d 7h ago	T− ~2d 10h
5054	RS-14966	Vladivostok [24/7] Server [Mod] [BARREN\|X5\|KIT\|TP]82.162.62.12:28023	0/ 50		quad	weekly	5xmodded	4d 2h ago	T− ~2d 21h
5055	RS-15426	deLincel - Rust Weekly \| Wiped 4/1282.174.149.31:28024	0/ 250				modded	15d 8h ago	–
5056	RS-4384	ててぽっぷサーバー82.21.2.7:10203	0/ 40	EA			modded	13d 22h ago	–
5057	RS-15426	[EU] Thistle Weekly [2x\|Max 4\|Low Upkeep]82.22.20.53:29017	0/ 50	EU	6	weekly	2xmodded	6h ago	T− ~6d 17h
5058	RS-6130	4Netplayers Jungle Server Test82.223.22.21:23404	0/ 10				modded	18d 6h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5059	RS-4962	СушнякВась\| Труба/Kanat57.128.233.7:2135	0/ 150	EU			modded	3d 9h ago	–
5060	RS-6156	[FR] DrJeuxVideos82.231.194.99:35002	0/ 50				moddedpve	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5061	RS-8460	Анархист мейн82.25.39.195:30665	0/ 40	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	7d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5062	RS-15426	Survivalist RUST82.25.45.136:28116	0/ 50	EU			moddedpve	17d 15h ago	–
5063	RS-15426	[EU] Renewal Rust #3 \| 2x Solo / Duo / Trio82.39.212.6:25563	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	4d 7h ago	T− ~2d 15h
5064	RS-10025	[EU] Renewal Rust #4 \| 2x Solo / Duo / Trio - Mondays82.39.212.6:25567	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	9h ago	T− ~6d 14h
5065	RS-4073	Moscow NEW server for NOOBS212.22.92.8:28015	0/ 100			monthly	modded	12d 10h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5066	RS-3302	Bestrust Solo/Duo/Trio 2x #8 \| JUST FULLWIPED 17.10 10/1782.47.17.68:28017	0/ 200	EU	trio	weekly	2xvanillamodded	2d 18h ago	T− ~1d 5h
5067	RS-7481	[RUST] [FourZeroFour-BUILD SERVER]82.6.203.113:28017	0/ 80				vanillamodded	13d 4h ago	–
5068	RS-15426	My Life Rp PVP82.66.232.213:28017	0/ 50				modded	114d 8h ago	–
5069	RS-11756	Dreknir-SoftcoreIA82.66.3.30:28037	0/ 20	EU	quad	monthly	moddedsoftcore	4d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5070	RS-5462	AFTERWIPE \| EU Vanilla \| Weekly \| Solo/Duo/Trio83.143.117.56:20495	0/ 200	EU			modded	17h ago	–
5071	RS-15426	Callistio's Rust Server5.83.165.49:10801	0/ 20		quad		moddedsoftcore	17d 8h ago	–
5072	RS-3183	[PVE] Gibberish Rust 10x Skills\|RaidBases\|Zombie\|Kits\|Convoy83.147.29.10:28021	0/ 50	EU		monthly	10xmoddedpve	18d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5073	RS-3859	Gibberish Rust 2x Vanilla+\|No BP wipe\|6 max team83.147.29.10:28024	0/ 50	EU	quad	monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5074	RS-14966	Gibberish 3x Mondays \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| No BP's83.147.29.10:28041	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	3xvanillamodded	7h ago	T− ~6d 16h
5075	RS-5654	[RU]Fish Rust X2\| Для новичков \|Nolim \|Vanilla195.18.27.76:35210	0/ 200	EU			2xmodded	8d 14h ago	–
5076	RS-2722	[PVP] Gibberish Rust 10x Kits\|Events\|Backpacks83.147.29.10:28101	0/ 50				10xvanillamodded	4d 7h ago	T− ~2d 16h
5077	RS-4555	Imperfect World - HARDCORE MODE PVE83.147.29.183:28016	0/ 50				moddedhardcore	18d 6h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5078	RS-2758	-2stoned 10x \| Biweekly \| Solo/Duo/Trios \| Beginner Friendly \| 83.147.29.243:28046	0/ 150	EU			10xmodded	resets	–
5079	RS-1524	-2Stoned 2x \| Monthly \| Solo/Duo/Trios \| Beginner Friendly \| Lo83.147.29.243:28066	0/ 150	EU		monthly	2xmodded	resets	–
5080	RS-3700	RUSTARK X2 \| NOLIMIT [EU] \| WIPE 23.1083.150.218.236:25002	0/ 150	EU			2xmodded	11d 7h ago	–
5081	RS-15426	CrypticRedHats Public Branch Development Server83.151.204.153:28017	0/ 500				modded	15d 18h ago	–
5082	RS-15426	CrypticRedHats Staging Branch Development Server83.151.204.153:28020	0/ 40	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	18d 18h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5083	RS-15426	Scrap Racket EU \| Monthly Wipe \| BPs Persist \| 1x83.217.174.116:28017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	1xmodded	16d 10h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5084	RS-15426	Rust by g-portal.com83.223.207.17:28415	0/ 50				moddedpvepremium	18d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5085	RS-15426	CARD FORUM83.223.207.17:28915	0/ 50				modded	18d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5086	RS-15426	Happy Rust-server84.216.115.187:28017	0/ 20				modded	16d 14h ago	–
5087	RS-15426	ESTONIA \| 3x Gather \| Short Nights \| Weekly Map Wipe \| Monthly 84.50.6.29:28017	0/ 300				3xmodded	3d 19h ago	T− ~3d 4h
5088	RS-9205	RO\|EU \| Rust EvoPixel \| Survival \| Long-Term \| Non-Toxic85.114.134.155:28017	0/ 150	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	18d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5089	RS-15426	Gamed!de85.114.155.253:28014	0/ 60				modded	17d 21h ago	–
5090	RS-15426	Rust Server85.131.244.4:29015	0/ 50				modded	135d 13h ago	–
5091	RS-15426	GY FRIEND ONLY85.131.247.180:29015	0/ 20				modded	17d 16h ago	–
5092	RS-15426	Neo Xonix85.131.248.87:29015	0/ 50				modded	26d 23h ago	–
5093	RS-15426	Necochi Server85.131.253.127:29015	0/ 5				moddedpve	45d 9h ago	–
5094	RS-4197	STRAVOS 2x - Monthly \|No BP Wipes\|195.252.231.238:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 7h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5095	RS-4651	{IRAN} NOVA RUST 5x85.133.205.74:28016	0/ 50				5xmodded	1d 11h ago	T− ~4d 12h
5096	RS-15426	LusoTuga Prime85.138.135.35:28017	0/ 50				modded	17d 9h ago	–
5097	RS-2285	[GER] Rob's PVE-Server-Anfängerfreundlich85.14.192.194:28014	0/ 30	EU			modded	18d 5h ago	T− 16d 17h FW
5098	RS-15426	King Rust85.14.193.116:28014	0/ 100				modded	73d 17h ago	–
5099	RS-15426	Unitedgameserver85.14.193.173:28014	0/ 10				modded	17d 13h ago	–
5100	RS-15426	Feldhase85.14.193.217:28014	0/ 8				modded	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 17h FW

Rank is the catalogue number: RS-070 is the 70th server on players over the last seven days. The bar under the players is how full the server is; the light curve its players hour by hour. Next wipe is an estimate (~) unless it is the force wipe (FW); hover a time for the reason.