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

8,370 online Ordered by most players Page 117 of 168

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
5801	RS-15016	Hytyme Rust Server9.245.2.8:28016	0/ 50				modded	15d 0h ago	–
5802	RS-9958	Dannys server202.36.95.20:23857	0/ 10				modded	1d 0h ago	–
5803	RS-10573	COBALT age of war \| Vanilla+ \| 2x Farm \| Vanilla Loot \| Eras217.160.242.7:28017	0/ 50			monthly	2xmodded	18d 23h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5804	RS-9956	[EU] Renewal Rust #4 \| 2x Solo / Duo / Trio - Mondays82.39.212.6:25567	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	1d 1h ago	T− ~5d 22h
5805	RS-10015	[AU/NZ] Apocalyptia Network Lobby103.212.227.61:28045	0/ 100	OC		monthly	moddedpve	74d 22h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5806	RS-4705	dustyrust161.104.46.175:28017	0/ 10				modded	12d 19h ago	–
5807	RS-9984	[TR] MOKALİSTAN 3X - MAX 5 - PAZARTESİ \| PERŞEMBE 20:00 WIPE191.44.68.101:40128	0/ 100		5		3xvanillamodded	1h ago	–
5808	RS-10066	Rust1206.42.9.9:27017	0/ 40				modded	7d 16h ago	–
5809	RS-10066	[US] The Salvaged Few66.51.99.82:28036	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	17d 18h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5810	RS-10066	La Citadelle FR-EU-PVE95.156.250.145:10601	0/ 50	EU		monthly	moddedpve	17d 9h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5811	RS-10164	DK HSB185.121.175.130:28016	0/ 100				modded	10d 5h ago	T− ~10d 18h
5812	RS-10066	Blitz EU 2x Solo/Duo37.153.157.238:28017	0/ 70	EU	duo		2xmodded	4d 3h ago	T− ~2d 20h
5813	RS-10164	Newb Beginnings66.51.99.56:28061	0/ 50	NA	quad	biweekly	modded	8d 17h ago	T− ~5d 6h
5814	RS-15016	[EU] RoxNot \| 2X VANILLA \| SOLO \| DUO \| TRIO136.243.34.238:28001	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	14d 5h ago	T− ~6d 18h
5815	RS-15016	[NZ/AU] 2x Solo Duo Trio The Employed Monthly51.161.198.94:28011	0/ 75	OC	trio	monthly	2xmodded	18d 22h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5816	RS-12990	AfterShock \| 3x \| No Limit \| 50% Upkeep \| NEW69.30.244.178:55528	0/ 120	NA		monthly	3xmodded	18d 8h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5817	RS-10164	PAIPERLAND152.228.198.252:21563	0/ 1				modded	resets	–
5818	RS-8042	xer0 Solo Rust2.25.139.14:28016	0/ 5			monthly	moddedpve	3d 13h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5819	RS-10222	Voll in die Fresse 3x PVE85.190.161.79:10801	0/ 50				3xmoddedpremium	9d 8h ago	–
5820	RS-5257	ABigBossGamer's server2.27.54.235:28017	0/ 5				modded	8d 2h ago	–
5821	RS-10247	=(eGO)= \| Dev \| Edgegamers.com66.118.246.78:28017	0/ 500				modded	4h ago	–
5822	RS-4803	Let's Go! US \|10X TruePVE\|RaidableBases\|24/7DeepSea\|MyMini\|Free70.185.222.20:28017	0/ 30	NA		monthly	10xmoddedpve	18d 21h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5823	RS-10236	Xens Rust Server76.27.253.151:28015	0/ 40				modded	18d 23h ago	–
5824	RS-4136	NooBhub Solo\|\|Duo\|\|Trio129.232.154.36:28016	0/ 100		trio	weekly	vanillamodded	5d 1h ago	T− ~1d 22h
5825	RS-9500	RustNation - Survival & Adventure178.24.58.76:28017	0/ 40	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	7d 0h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5826	RS-10390	Calvins Dev Server151.243.93.248:20002	0/ 40				modded	2d 20h ago	–
5827	RS-10450	myserver1157.85.86.75:23975	0/ 4				modded	18d 20h ago	–
5828	RS-10573	CYBERLAND: NO BP wipe173.240.156.115:26983	0/ 100			monthly	vanillamodded	18d 21h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5829	RS-10615	My Untitled Rust Server194.147.90.233:28017	0/ 500				moddedpve	17d 21h ago	–
5830	RS-2775	Rusted - BR 2X \| Vanilla+ \| No BP Wipes104.234.65.242:28201	0/ 100	SA		weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 19h ago	T− ~10d 4h
5831	RS-15172	RUST MOSCO185.244.0.15:25577	0/ 40	EU			modded	14d 9h ago	–
5832	RS-11270	Server Has Moved!23.27.211.226:28019	0/ ?				modded	17d 6h ago	–
5833	RS-10741	Gomokril X2 Vanila (NO DECAY) {BIG MAP}146.59.47.23:7012	0/ 40	EU		monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5834	RS-10714	EVELIN RUST X2 - MAX2147.93.160.205:29016	0/ 50				2xmodded	9h ago	–
5835	RS-10697	FLYING TURBANS 2X - Minicopter / Helicopter Training54.37.245.131:29010	0/ 100				2xmodded	1d 14h ago	–
5836	RS-10943	Macaroka-Rust 50X MAX 7159.195.207.155:28017	0/ 200	EU	7	weekly	50xmodded	1d 17h ago	T− ~1d 7h
5837	RS-10943	Jovo's basement81.170.132.132:28016	0/ 50				modded	18d 22h ago	–
5838	RS-11068	Salty Test #2194.69.160.182:28027	0/ 20				modded	resets	–
5839	RS-11129	GOLDEN RUST: ARCANA \| Hidden Progression78.47.35.171:28017	0/ 100				modded	18d 11h ago	–
5840	RS-11220	Crazy Rust 3x \| Main \| 50% Upkeep \| Weekly \| US198.73.57.190:28017	0/ 100	NA		weekly	3xmodded	4d 12h ago	T− ~2d 14h
5841	RS-11220	OvrDaLvlGaming207.255.80.221:28019	0/ 100				modded	16d 10h ago	–
5842	RS-11351	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.85.250:24501	0/ 2				modded	14d 20h ago	–
5843	RS-11419	SIXGAMERS by CplFull24.186.64.194:28017	0/ 30			monthly	moddedpve	45d 4h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5844	RS-11285	10/15档测试服43.248.3.131:28017	0/ 100	EA	quad	monthly	modded	5d 7h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5845	RS-11353	Kenobis Empire 👽51.81.79.237:27198	0/ 25				modded	10d 12h ago	–
5846	RS-11374	{USA} Rusting Away PVE Skills&Xp\|Kits\|Boss Monsters\|Events\|Back66.51.99.154:28026	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	16d 1h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5847	RS-10512	[US] Cobalt's Bane 272.9.157.48:31192	0/ 10	NA			modded	18d 16h ago	–
5848	RS-11419	Vex - EU 2X Monthly \| Vanilla+ \| No BP Wipes51.38.155.244:26538	0/ 75	EU		monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 23h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5849	RS-11419	lanNUKE [PvE]66.51.98.53:28036	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	18d 21h ago	T− 16d 1h FW
5850	RS-11419	RustOps - Solo/Duo Bi-Weekly #3 \| WIPES ON WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY84.32.26.228:38010	0/ 215	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	2d 2h ago	T− 16d 1h 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.