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

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#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
5251	RS-11651	Rusty Bandits 10x PvE/Us91.229.114.45:28033	0/ 100	NA			10xmoddedpve	9d 15h ago	–
5252	RS-3418	RAIDEN RUST PvE Test Server47.45.203.7:28017	0/ 80			biweekly	moddedpve	4d 4h ago	T− ~9d 19h
5253	RS-15401	Pine Hosting Rust Server66.51.99.57:28036	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	16d 11h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5254	RS-9031	PezlServa202.36.95.190:25897	0/ 16				modded	10d 18h ago	–
5255	RS-4032	Deep365 \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Monthly Wipe37.114.51.28:25784	0/ 50		6		modded	17d 19h ago	–
5256	RS-6616	IceFxreServer37.153.157.238:28027	0/ 30				modded	17d 10h ago	–
5257	RS-9020	[ESP/EU] SpainLand x2 \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| 350051.38.162.122:28116	0/ 50	EU	trio	weekly	2xvanillamodded	18d 10h ago	T− ~2d 13h
5258	RS-5666	Dukes66.51.99.58:28056	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	18d 11h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5259	RS-9054	RM Dev Server194.69.160.182:28117	0/ 20				modded	18d 3h ago	–
5260	RS-5321	Avalon Lost \|\| PVE \|\| NO VIP \|\| 2X50.20.249.125:19563	0/ 40			weekly	2xmoddedpve	4d 11h ago	T− ~2d 12h
5261	RS-2650	A-42 - Helicopter / Minicopter Training37.187.135.158:28018	0/ 42	EU			modded	2d 16h ago	–
5262	RS-9190	The.Great.Aussie.Island139.99.142.186:20001	0/ 75				modded	18d 10h ago	–
5263	RS-9082	Aether Rust PVP \| 10X \| SHOP \| KITS185.228.82.9:6013	0/ 40				10xmodded	18d 7h ago	–
5264	RS-15401	Nash Rust PvE38.25.44.231:28017	0/ 10				modded	1d 6h ago	–
5265	RS-9097	Junkyard Boat Race66.51.97.56:28026	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	12d 21h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5266	RS-7687	Revenge66.51.99.61:28051	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	5d 22h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5267	RS-3594	RGN 500x PvE [Events\|Purge\|Zombies\|SkillTree]91.229.114.68:28025	0/ 100	NA		weekly	500xmoddedpve	4d 12h ago	T− ~2d 11h
5268	RS-9161	A Rust Server104.129.132.91:28021	0/ 40				modded	3d 1h ago	–
5269	RS-9162	The Rusty Hammock15.204.8.117:25750	0/ 40				modded	7d 7h ago	–
5270	RS-9142	KOVRAX \| FR/EU \| 2X \| NO BP WIPE157.85.85.156:22641	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	4d 10h ago	T− ~2d 9h
5271	RS-9138	VANTA EU \| 2X SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| WEEKLY WIPE179.254.167.22:27017	0/ 40	EU			2xmodded	3d 15h ago	–
5272	RS-9155	RUST LIFE \|2X\| Vanilla \|No BP\|208.115.206.148:28015	0/ 140				2xmodded	resets	–
5273	RS-9158	Server hosted by Physgun.com91.229.114.68:28057	0/ 100	NA			vanillamodded	11d 15h ago	–
5274	RS-9190	RustyRejects\|5x\|VIP\|BetterLoot\|Kits\|Events\|Heli/Boat's104.157.22.223:28015	0/ 100			monthly	5xmodded	17d 19h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5275	RS-9190	秒搓I秒造I千倍服114.66.56.244:41293	0/ 50	EA			modded	6d 18h ago	–
5276	RS-9235	[SEA] RustCamp \| 3x \| Biweekly108.136.160.56:28017	0/ 50	EA		biweekly	3xmodded	15d 7h ago	T− ~12d 16h
5277	RS-9251	ZUFLUCHT TEST136.243.93.125:28066	0/ 100				modded	18d 12h ago	–
5278	RS-9248	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.87.93:26717	0/ 75				modded	5d 11h ago	–
5279	RS-9255	Goat - EU 5x \| No BPs \| Kits \| Shop168.100.161.129:28056	0/ 300	EU			5xmodded	resets	–
5280	RS-9262	VORTEX RUST [x2\|TP\|KITS\|PVP\|FUN]194.147.90.199:35001	0/ 100				2xmodded	11h ago	–
5281	RS-15401	ZeroRust \| 20 Max \| Raid Windows4.148.0.37:28017	0/ 20				modded	9d 23h ago	–
5282	RS-3910	Filma's MEAT91.229.114.90:28142	0/ 50				vanillamodded	4d 4h ago	–
5283	RS-4740	ZLOY RUST 2x \| ДЛЯ НОВИЧКОВ \| RaidBases \| Wipe 14.1091.77.169.203:28026	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	5d 15h ago	T− ~1d 8h
5284	RS-9278	RUST Ñ - LATAM/ESP - SOLO/DUO/TRIO MENSUAL209.192.255.51:27175	0/ 40	SA			modded	18d 12h ago	–
5285	RS-9275	#1 MyRustHub Dev Server LosGranada45.131.66.6:28016	0/ 100				modded	5d 14h ago	–
5286	RS-12441	shorty PVE51.175.35.50:28016	0/ 10				moddedpve	17d 21h ago	–
5287	RS-9305	[US] Shooters Rust 10X PVE XP\|KITS\|SHOP64.20.40.186:28023	0/ 250	NA			10xmodded	18d 12h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5288	RS-8728	BeeCoolBuddy66.51.99.66:28006	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 9h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5289	RS-15401	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.66:28111	0/ 50			monthly	modded	18d 5h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5290	RS-6151	Artemis-CSQ Creative Build server95.217.207.99:60405	0/ 100	EU	trio	monthly	modded	8d 16h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5291	RS-9318	Flopto x5 modded PvP138.201.58.109:28018	0/ 200				5xmodded	18d 10h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5292	RS-15401	Ghanes Test Server66.51.99.68:28016	0/ 75	NA		monthly	modded	14d 9h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5293	RS-10303	Griffa Grub Server66.51.99.68:28111	0/ 50			monthly	modded	7d 4h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5294	RS-15401	Rusty Saloon \| Custom Monuments + QoL Mods \| Monthly66.51.99.69:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 11h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5295	RS-15401	Llaneros TEST \| Plugin Testing46.225.235.196:28017	0/ 10				modded	19d 4h ago	–
5296	RS-15401	[US] Chronic Condition66.51.99.69:28066	0/ 50	NA		monthly	vanillamodded	17d 20h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5297	RS-5644	[Vanilla/MAX4] GrandCity \| NooBServeR \| Classic ++95.65.49.211:28015	0/ 150			weekly	modded	4d 10h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5298	RS-7011	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.71:28021	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	1d 11h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5299	RS-15401	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.71:28051	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	3d 16h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5300	RS-8364	General Confusion Zombie PvE66.51.99.71:28071	0/ 75	NA	quad	monthly	moddedpve	18d 11h ago	T− 16d 12h 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.