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
6151	RS-14253	PVE the world134.19.177.236:26296	0/ 50			biweekly	moddedpve	19d 4h ago	T− ~8d 19h
6152	RS-15255	[EU][PVE] Get Tae Rust185.36.205.6:28066	0/ 100	EU			moddedpvepremium	47d 2h ago	–
6153	RS-14473	A Shockbyte x Discord Production Rust Server135.148.15.35:28801	0/ 40				modded	8d 18h ago	–
6154	RS-14485	Test Server193.34.77.22:28016	0/ 10				modded	17d 11h ago	–
6155	RS-1876	PVE \| MetaRust \| Vanilla \| Monthly51.161.198.14:5006	0/ 100			monthly	vanillamoddedpve	19d 0h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6156	RS-15255	My Untitled Rust Server65.7.2.45:20861	0/ 60				modded	3d 0h ago	–
6157	RS-14103	A Rust Server104.143.3.231:28446	0/ ?				modded	1d 4h ago	–
6158	RS-10236	PrivateServer111.97.100.110:28017	0/ 10				moddedpve	16d 9h ago	–
6159	RS-7628	Rust For Fun Just Wiped 10/1!!104.255.228.73:28015	0/ 50				modded	19d 3h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6160	RS-9491	PL \| PANTIVISTLAND - TEST94.29.35.120:28027	0/ 20	EU		monthly	modded	1d 2h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6161	RS-7544	Hosted by Ark-Hoster.ru109.248.4.182:35008	0/ 10				modded	4d 9h ago	–
6162	RS-11529	My Rust Server177.3.213.233:28017	0/ 50				modded	12d 5h ago	–
6163	RS-7981	A Rust Server95.148.18.47:28035	0/ 40		trio		modded	4d 3h ago	–
6164	RS-13755	BURN ZOMBIE TESTSERVER136.243.93.153:29027	0/ 80			biweekly	moddedpve	1d 15h ago	T− ~12d 7h
6165	RS-13026	DayManOfficial Rust Server66.51.96.55:28041	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	19d 4h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6166	RS-5149	IDFC 5x DUO - Buyable Raidprotection185.36.205.224:28016	0/ 50				5xmodded	5d 5h ago	–
6167	RS-3886	<mag> Rust \| Adelaide \| PVE \| 2x \| Kits \| NPCs \| Events \|159.196.59.137:28317	0/ 25				2xmodded	19d 1h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6168	RS-3780	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.109:23454	0/ 40				modded	7d 23h ago	–
6169	RS-3476	[PVE]LiveRust-stalker X1-Skill/craft/events95.143.190.23:35009	0/ 100			monthly	1xmoddedpve	19d 4h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6170	RS-4588	[US] Rusthereum 5X Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad [Loot+/Shop/Kits]98.116.33.36:28017	0/ 200	NA			5xmodded	8d 7h ago	–
6171	RS-5325	Ev!L Rust server \| Powered by AMP98.116.93.211:28016	0/ 10				modded	6d 10h ago	–
6172	RS-15255	TRU Rust \| Tactical Recon Unit \| PvE102.220.210.115:28016	0/ 32			monthly	moddedpve	59d 0h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6173	RS-14493	MAIDEN METAL RUST170.23.68.195:2340	0/ 150				modded	18d 10h ago	–
6174	RS-15255	Pinkman rust - X10 EU Clans51.38.155.246:22455	0/ 125	EU			10xmodded	3d 4h ago	–
6175	RS-15255	The Void \| Rust51.81.106.151:28017	0/ 40				modded	19d 2h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6176	RS-4356	[NA-East] DRONE CTF \| Capture the Flag \| C4 Drones \| 2 Teams \| 15.235.31.82:28016	0/ 75	NA			modded	11d 20h ago	–
6177	RS-13544	MARLIN RUST [x2] \| PvE \| Прогресс \| Рюкзаки & К185.189.255.48:35009	0/ 10	EU		biweekly	2xmoddedpve	12d 12h ago	T− ~1d 11h
6178	RS-6155	[US East] --- UNLISTED CREW \| BLACKSITE 2X --- {BiWeekly}66.51.96.91:28001	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xmodded	7d 19h ago	T− ~5d 23h
6179	RS-5039	[SEA] A.O.G Rust \| Vanilla \| MY/SG \| Active Admin103.66.183.78:28017	0/ 50	EA		monthly	vanillamodded	7d 19h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6180	RS-11028	Private chill136.243.90.97:28011	0/ 50	EU	quad	monthly	moddedpremium	18d 4h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6181	RS-12778	[江湖]pve丨修仙丨武器合成丨宗门丨妖兽180.188.24.152:20017	0/ 500	EA		monthly	vanillamoddedpve	15d 17h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6182	RS-13673	Shadowhunter 10X PVP196.216.133.238:29006	0/ 100				10xmodded	19d 1h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6183	RS-4101	Deep365 \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Monthly Wipe37.114.51.28:25784	0/ 50		6		modded	18d 12h ago	–
6184	RS-15255	SULFUR's \| COMBAT TRAINING \| 1V1 - FFA - RANKED186.12.202.7:28016	0/ 10				modded	62d 2h ago	–
6185	RS-4146	SRV-RUST #2 \| X2 \| KIT \| TP \| HOME \| WIPE 15,1046.174.54.83:20501	0/ 100			biweekly	2xvanillamodded	5d 16h ago	T− ~8d 7h
6186	RS-10026	Wastelands PvP66.51.97.64:28046	0/ 100	EU		biweekly	modded	6d 13h ago	T− ~7d 10h
6187	RS-1911	SIBERIA RUST \| VANILLA+ \| ДЛЯ НОВИЧКОВ \| 16.10152.89.199.19:35010	0/ 200	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	4d 13h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6188	RS-15255	RustDockerServer50.124.252.229:28016	0/ 10				modded	4d 15h ago	–
6189	RS-15255	The Breach50.253.241.217:28016	0/ 10				modded	48d 5h ago	–
6190	RS-15255	RustyCore50.46.185.100:28016	0/ 500				modded	16d 12h ago	–
6191	RS-15255	AUS LOST LANDS51.161.132.10:25578	0/ 500	OC			modded	17d 8h ago	–
6192	RS-3062	[РУ] R1rust 2x \| Kits \| No P2W \| No Limit \| Вайп 16.10185.189.255.113:35210	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	4d 7h ago	T− ~2d 16h
6193	RS-5029	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.79.46.239:20409	0/ 3				modded	16d 1h ago	–
6194	RS-15255	[2x] Legendz Rust \| Better Loot \| Kits \| Active Admins49.12.48.99:28017	0/ 150			monthly	2xmodded	21d 3h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6195	RS-5672	6966th5.39.17.60:25588	0/ 3				modded	18d 3h ago	–
6196	RS-8754	CARTEL WARS \| 2X-4X \| Biweekly \| Territory Control \| Perks66.51.98.50:28001	0/ 50	NA		biweekly	2xmoddedpremium	6d 0h ago	T− ~7d 23h
6197	RS-5308	RustServer_31205133.88.106.60:28017	0/ 50				modded	12d 0h ago	–
6198	RS-6378	No Rush, Just Rust \| Monthly \| Starter Friendly157.85.93.157:24717	0/ 125	NA		monthly	modded	13d 10h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6199	RS-15255	LastOfRust Server 1187.124.128.160:28017	0/ 100				modded	19d 2h ago	T− 15d 20h FW
6200	RS-6166	Dead Company \| 10X \| PVP \| ZOMBIES \| LOW POP193.238.237.79:28017	0/ 50				10xmodded	19d 4h ago	T− 15d 20h 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.