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

8,300 online Ordered by most players Page 112 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
5551	RS-15366	EU \| SuperGeilGaming No BP wipe \| monthly RUST wipe157.85.85.62:23816	0/ 40	EU			modded	17d 2h ago	–
5552	RS-10036	vulxN_185.125.205.105:28015	0/ 70				moddedpve	5d 6h ago	–
5553	RS-8100	CM - Rust Server185.231.25.21:28016	0/ 10				moddedpve	9d 14h ago	–
5554	RS-11686	[TR] M.A.K 3X \| SOLO/DUO \| TP • KIT • LOOT185.233.164.34:25517	0/ 200				3xmodded	8d 19h ago	–
5555	RS-6169	Xnova \| EU \| 2x \| Weekly \| Quad185.244.0.12:2313	0/ 40	EU	quad	weekly	2xmodded	18d 18h ago	T− ~2d 5h
5556	RS-8793	[SUG] Rostiga Svenskar185.244.0.12:2318	0/ 40	EU		monthly	modded	17d 2h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5557	RS-6969	Rust Ireland - 3x - Max4 \| Scrap+ \| 50% Upkeep \| Biweekly116.202.165.78:25015	0/ 200	EU	quad	biweekly	3xmoddedpremium	4d 18h ago	T− ~9d 5h
5558	RS-7717	ApixHost \| Старт #W3U646.174.52.206:28020	0/ 50	EU			modded	9d 0h ago	–
5559	RS-8163	Rusty Spoon [DEV-1]65.109.111.251:27017	0/ 40				modded	9d 17h ago	–
5560	RS-4925	Cubaton147.135.27.100:28017	0/ 20				modded	7d 10h ago	–
5561	RS-12577	WarDogs185.249.75.208:28017	0/ 4				modded	resets	–
5562	RS-15366	chilling_wave185.250.36.125:28017	0/ 50				modded	46d 10h ago	–
5563	RS-5783	[QC] WILL 2026 PVE75.154.161.94:28016	0/ 50				moddedpve	18d 15h ago	–
5564	RS-4852	KARMA RUST \| NA \| 2X \| Vanilla+ \| Noob Friendly66.51.99.77:28001	0/ 50	NA		monthly	2xmodded	4d 15h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5565	RS-6100	Aus Land of Greatness\|3X\|PVE\|Trio159.196.5.104:28024	0/ 50	OC	trio	biweekly	3xmoddedpve	18d 2h ago	T− ~9d 21h
5566	RS-8711	ЛИС-гибрид46.174.50.79:28016	0/ 200	EU		biweekly	moddedpve	4d 18h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5567	RS-4232	EverGreene PvE \| Development66.51.99.40:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	7d 22h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5568	RS-8270	LearnRust \| 2x \| Solo/Duos \| Mentors \| Noob Friendly \| FULLWIPE135.148.52.57:28017	0/ 69	NA		weekly	2xmodded	2d 18h ago	T− ~4d 5h
5569	RS-6004	Rust in Peace - Hub Island168.100.162.12:28014	0/ 500	NA			modded	18d 16h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5570	RS-6149	Take Life Easy185.36.205.224:28026	0/ 50				modded	5d 1h ago	–
5571	RS-14857	marrinho24 - EUGameHost.com185.36.205.224:28036	0/ 50				modded	9h ago	–
5572	RS-15366	Chill Zone185.36.205.3:28096	0/ 100				modded	15d 0h ago	–
5573	RS-15366	SULFUR's \| COMBAT TRAINING \| 1V1 - FFA - RANKED186.12.202.7:28016	0/ 10				modded	61d 16h ago	–
5574	RS-15366	LastOfRust Server 1187.124.128.160:28017	0/ 100				modded	18d 16h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5575	RS-8817	Krysber's Rust Server64.188.215.3:27017	0/ 40				modded	18d 17h ago	–
5576	RS-7298	LLANEROS PVP \| SOLO/DUO \| FARM 1.5X \| RAID 18–00hs ARG190.231.99.27:28027	0/ 200	SA	duo	weekly	1.5xmodded	4d 21h ago	T− ~2d 2h
5577	RS-14366	[TEST] Corrosion Map Editor Validation192.154.253.111:28027	0/ 10				modded	2d 10h ago	–
5578	RS-3644	DystopiaX167.179.160.122:28016	0/ 10				modded	9d 13h ago	T− ~4d 10h
5579	RS-15366	The church Solos192.99.17.123:26911	0/ 10				modded	15d 20h ago	–
5580	RS-12763	KILLIG66.51.99.75:28011	0/ 50		trio	monthly	modded	14d 13h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5581	RS-15202	[江湖]建造服丨禁止搞破坏丨发现就踢180.188.24.152:30037	0/ 100	EA		monthly	vanillamodded	15d 8h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5582	RS-3530	[SEA] ASIA Singapore Easy Rust - 5x \| TP \| Shop \| Kits \| Weekly45.124.213.38:28015	0/ 100	EA		weekly	5xvanillamodded	2d 6h ago	T− ~4d 21h
5583	RS-15366	4FRENS \|US\|EAST\|2X\|THURS135.148.42.31:28017	0/ 200	NA			2xmodded	4d 11h ago	T− ~2d 12h
5584	RS-15366	[U.S]OzziGaming Vanilla Solo/Duo/Trio \| Weekly \|193.31.31.104:28019	0/ 100				modded	14d 22h ago	–
5585	RS-15366	[U.S]OzziGaming 1.5x \| Bi-Weekly \|193.31.31.104:28027	0/ 100				1.5xmodded	14d 22h ago	–
5586	RS-15366	[U.S]OzziGaming 1.5x Solo \| Weekly \|193.31.31.104:28030	0/ 100				1.5xmodded	14d 22h ago	–
5587	RS-13196	My-Land Testserver46.4.10.168:28019	0/ 50	EU	trio	monthly	moddedpve	3d 14h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5588	RS-15366	Live World s.1 Classic NoMods\|\|GlobalWIPE-30.0788.99.1.43:7778	0/ 100			weekly	vanillamodded	65d 2h ago	T− ~4d 21h
5589	RS-15366	[U.S]OzziGaming Vanilla \| Bi-Weekly \|193.31.31.104:28033	0/ 100				modded	14d 22h ago	–
5590	RS-8479	FunHaven PVE \| Skilltree\| Keepondeath\| Custommap\| Raidablebases138.201.251.196:28047	0/ 74	EU		biweekly	vanillamodded	17d 17h ago	T− ~10d 5h
5591	RS-3569	US Velt.gg 2x Monthly Large \| 50% Upkeep \| No BP Wipes \| x2194.46.57.88:28020	0/ 200	NA		monthly	2xmodded	18d 18h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5592	RS-5363	Oxidation Low Pop US14.1.30.100:28017	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	17d 11h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5593	RS-3849	Rusty Pipes \| Halloween Zombies \| 2x157.85.88.141:27221	0/ 40			monthly	2xmodded	18d 15h ago	T− 16d 6h FW
5594	RS-15366	Gourmetisland 2194.54.88.44:27613	0/ 40				modded	17d 19h ago	–
5595	RS-12520	Rustarchy - Solo/Duo/Trio #1 \| JUST WIPED 11.11 11:00CEST194.54.88.44:27813	0/ 200	EU	trio		vanillamodded	8d 18h ago	–
5596	RS-5285	Raidek.TV Rusty Grundle192.99.215.31:28017	0/ 20				modded	8d 0h ago	–
5597	RS-7673	Rusty Modem142.172.101.237:28017	0/ 8				modded	18d 15h ago	–
5598	RS-3477	Eternal - AU 2x \| Vanilla + \| Cash Cup Comp \| Biweekly103.193.81.106:28010	0/ 50	OC		biweekly	2xmodded	10d 13h ago	T− ~3d 10h
5599	RS-5707	Swedish N00bs158.174.11.164:28017	0/ 20				modded	12d 2h ago	–
5600	RS-5849	MOVED: 1x-10x PVE++ is now in Tokyo \| F1 > connect 3r.gg194.69.160.124:28017	0/ 69	EU		biweekly	1xmoddedpve	18d 18h ago	T− ~9d 4h

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.