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

8,246 online Ordered by most players Page 107 of 165

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
5301	RS-2396	[TR/EU] TURK RUST 3X - MAX 5 \| Yeni Başlayan FULL WIPE !!213.146.165.240:28017	0/ 200	EU	5	weekly	3xmodded	2d 14h ago	T− ~9h
5302	RS-8460	[WestCoastRust] TEST 10X SERVER - TESTING ONLY70.71.132.151:28016	0/ 40				10xmodded	2d 13h ago	–
5303	RS-3417	RYG Nation 1000X \| Clans \| Kits \| SkinBox \| RaidAlarm213.239.213.62:27124	0/ 128	EU		biweekly	1000xmodded	4d 13h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5304	RS-2232	[EU] rustinsomnia.com - 3x - monthly213.246.39.157:27105	0/ 200	EU		monthly	3xmodded	18d 12h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5305	RS-5078	[EU] rustinsomnia.com - 2x - monthly213.246.39.157:27109	0/ 200	EU		monthly	2xmodded	10d 8h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5306	RS-8514	EU Ruins 3x [Website\|Kits\|Max6]148.251.232.114:28017	0/ 100	EU	6		3xmodded	4d 13h ago	T− ~2d 10h
5307	RS-8521	4Netplayers MrWolfCommunity51.89.172.53:27204	0/ 10			monthly	modded	13d 17h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5308	RS-8512	Beans Wild Ride \| PvE+ \| PvP/PVE Raids \| Monthly \| Custom Map73.129.115.4:28016	0/ 30			monthly	moddedpve	8d 14h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5309	RS-8526	麦丽素PVE-10倍-副本-BOSS-升级-超武-新手入门43.249.193.200:16350	0/ 100	EA		monthly	moddedpvesoftcore	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5310	RS-8526	KRUST64.42.177.220:28027	0/ 30		quad	biweekly	modded	4d 4h ago	T− ~9d 19h
5311	RS-6319	GodsForsakenLand85.134.72.218:28017	0/ 10				modded	16d 8h ago	–
5312	RS-8526	Server hosted by Physgun.com91.229.114.137:28073	0/ 100	NA			vanillamodded	7d 16h ago	–
5313	RS-5622	⦿ ICEFUSE 2X Main (No Team Limit\|Monthly\|Loot x2)216.39.240.113:28015	0/ 250	NA		monthly	2xmodded	18d 13h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5314	RS-8538	[GGA] FULL WIPE 20.0851.77.50.92:28417	0/ 10				modded	18d 13h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5315	RS-8546	[FR/EU] ZOULETTE \| VANILLA \| TRIO WIPED 13/105.39.17.46:28730	0/ 40	EU			modded	6d 12h ago	–
5316	RS-8544	[EU] RustCourses.net - Courses: Helicopter, Aim \| Leaderboards57.131.200.210:28017	0/ 30	EU			modded	resets	–
5317	RS-8554	WheresMyTeam 2x \| vanilla+ \| Quads \| Friday Wipes \|66.51.96.64:28011	0/ 200	NA		weekly	2xmodded	1d 8h ago	T− ~5d 15h
5318	RS-8567	Eddie Catflap's Synecdoche v2.3.5J157.211.1.239:28117	0/ 80	OC		biweekly	modded	18d 7h ago	T− ~9d 16h
5319	RS-8621	Madrugada Rust EU 5X \| MAX 4 \| EN/PT188.82.206.188:28017	0/ 50	EU	quad		5xmodded	2d 8h ago	–
5320	RS-8626	PEANUT RUST ULTRAKILL CREATIVE PVP203.16.163.116:25899	0/ 999				modded	19h ago	–
5321	RS-7600	Boat Building \| Admin Menu \| F1 Items \| MedioTesting Staging217.60.245.134:28037	0/ 50				moddedpve	8d 6h ago	–
5322	RS-8644	东方萌新帝国双倍 9.29 21：30新开8人组159.75.9.136:28017	0/ 100	EA			modded	13d 22h ago	–
5323	RS-7776	[FR/EU] NOVARUST \| PVE \| X5 \| LEVELS & PRESTIGE \| CUSTOM EVENTS85.190.149.175:10401	0/ 20	EU		monthly	5xmoddedpve	18d 12h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5324	RS-6030	【冬瓜服】『养老｜十倍｜秒造｜自由拆除』223.254.130.198:28017	0/ 50	EA		monthly	vanillamodded	17d 22h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5325	RS-6865	MICRO_SKIN_PREVIEW69.142.98.34:28216	0/ 10				modded	18d 12h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5326	RS-8644	ЛИС-гибрид46.174.50.79:28016	0/ 200	EU		biweekly	moddedpve	4d 13h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5327	RS-8644	ANARCHIST x3 \| NO RULES \| LOOT+ \| SMALL MAP \| FUN \| WEEKLY78.36.158.187:20001	0/ 100	EU		weekly	3xvanillamodded	11d 11h ago	T− ~9d 12h
5328	RS-8695	Rusti.eg \|UA-EU\|X2\|Kit65.109.51.174:60416	0/ 50	EU		monthly	2xmodded	4d 12h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5329	RS-8672	Rust Paradise PVE91.229.114.59:28017	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	18d 8h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5330	RS-8698	The Dragon's Den157.85.92.23:29300	0/ 20				modded	18d 12h ago	–
5331	RS-8720	[GER/DE] Noobs 4 Life5.62.101.2:11401	0/ 50	EU			modded	2d 15h ago	–
5332	RS-8711	DEFICIT \| x0.5 \| TRIO \| TP • KITS65.109.115.164:20561	0/ 100	EU	trio	biweekly	0.5xvanillamodded	10d 15h ago	T− ~3d 7h
5333	RS-8719	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.98.57:28016	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	5d 6h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5334	RS-8724	BeeCoolBuddy66.51.99.66:28006	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 9h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5335	RS-4954	MyrustServer71.233.103.130:28017	0/ 500				modded	9d 6h ago	–
5336	RS-8757	RustGamingNation Rust PvE \| Choose 3x [Events\|Rust\|Staging\|Zomb104.143.3.5:31017	0/ 101			weekly	3xmoddedpve	3d 17h ago	T− ~3d 6h
5337	RS-8737	Rust PvE Zombie Server104.159.176.134:28017	0/ 10				modded	17d 22h ago	–
5338	RS-8726	The Last Bastion157.85.90.38:25366	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamoddedpve	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5339	RS-11514	【北瓜】十倍PVE-免费-养老-死亡不掉-大背包171.34.208.65:21397	0/ 50	EA		biweekly	modded	18d 6h ago	T− ~9d 17h
5340	RS-8758	FIN Beginner friendly Raidable Bases Monthly wipe65.108.232.173:28016	0/ 150				modded	5d 14h ago	–
5341	RS-8745	Davey's Locker \| 2X \| Newbie Friendly \| Learn to Raid67.233.128.161:28016	0/ 150	NA			2xmodded	11d 12h ago	T− ~2d 11h
5342	RS-8779	Rust Gaming Nation \| Achievement Unlock \| PvE104.143.3.5:30016	0/ 101	NA		monthly	moddedpve	3d 17h ago	T− ~3d 6h
5343	RS-8799	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.87.39:20369	0/ 40				modded	6d 17h ago	–
5344	RS-8794	blaz3d rust serv51.161.198.94:28016	0/ 50	OC		monthly	moddedpremium	2d 7h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5345	RS-8859	US \| Zombieland 5x \| PVE \| Events \| Raidbases69.164.250.106:28016	0/ 100	NA		monthly	5xmoddedpve	18d 6h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5346	RS-4570	PoopRust Beta \| 5X Gathering 2X Loot \| No BP Wipes \| Poop Wipes162.244.39.185:28017	0/ 20	NA			5xmodded	resets	–
5347	RS-8878	Apex Rust - EU 2X Weekly Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad \| No BP Wipes64.40.9.58:25618	0/ 100	EU			2xmodded	17d 15h ago	–
5348	RS-2961	HYPELAND[2X][QUAD][GLOBAL PROGRESSION]31.6.1.32:28006	0/ 100	EU	quad	weekly	2xmodded	3d 15h ago	T− ~3d 8h
5349	RS-8878	Rusty's Server66.51.99.57:28011	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	16d 10h ago	T− 16d 12h FW
5350	RS-15398	Rust73.225.226.192:28017	0/ 50				modded	13d 11h ago	–

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.