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
6401	RS-4589	[US] Rusthereum 5X Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad [Loot+/Shop/Kits]98.116.33.36:28017	0/ 200	NA			5xmodded	8d 10h ago	–
6402	RS-8896	5X Inventor - Challenging PVE157.85.86.162:25236	0/ 150	NA		biweekly	5xmoddedpve	17d 8h ago	T− ~10d 15h
6403	RS-10429	Rustside98.128.174.153:28017	0/ 300	EU	solo	monthly	vanillamodded	19d 7h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6404	RS-7289	[DEV] RustyCabin PVE98.128.242.189:28017	0/ 20	EU			moddedpve	18d 15h ago	–
6405	RS-13499	Chrayntopia-dev98.142.0.118:29015	0/ ?				modded	7d 20h ago	–
6406	RS-7486	VonBehr98.142.14.57:28016	0/ 60				modded	17d 12h ago	–
6407	RS-15215	Cortex98.142.14.57:28026	0/ 1				modded	19d 0h ago	–
6408	RS-12253	EXO RUSTLAND LATAM - NOOB FRIENDLY - BIWEEKLY - DUO98.142.14.57:28036	0/ 50	SA			modded	14d 11h ago	–
6409	RS-6928	BigChee46.183.151.27:25583	0/ 40				modded	7d 19h ago	–
6410	RS-8928	[ESP/EU] SpainLand x2 \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| 350051.38.162.122:28116	0/ 50	EU	trio	weekly	2xvanillamodded	19d 6h ago	T− ~1d 17h
6411	RS-8918	Fusion 3.64 (test)64.74.161.94:28017	0/ 30			monthly	moddedpve	19d 7h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6412	RS-1222	PVE RELAX - OLDFARTS.LV85.206.161.166:28557	0/ 69	EU		monthly	moddedpve	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6413	RS-6659	Friendly Florida \| 2x \| Chill \| Noob Friendly98.142.2.123:3524	0/ 150			monthly	2xmodded	6d 4h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6414	RS-8955	KBK Server210.132.211.15:28177	0/ 16				modded	18d 19h ago	–
6415	RS-8928	2XRust.com \| 2x solo • Fidays • No BP Wipes • Low Upkeep 34.31.27.218:28017	0/ 99	NA		weekly	2xmodded	4d 5h ago	T− ~2d 18h
6416	RS-8990	Norb Rust172.240.78.204:25650	0/ 5				modded	3d 2h ago	–
6417	RS-8984	RUST LIFE \|2X\| Vanilla \|No BP\|208.115.206.148:28015	0/ 140				2xmodded	resets	–
6418	RS-8975	Rust START Server212.22.93.106:28015	0/ 10			monthly	modded	18d 14h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6419	RS-7817	4Netplayers Rust Server PVE only friends46.228.192.63:20604	0/ 10				modded	9d 18h ago	–
6420	RS-8968	Bifrost \| 2x Monthly \| No Kits66.51.96.71:28066	0/ 50	NA		monthly	2xmodded	18d 22h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6421	RS-8996	Junkyard Boat Race66.51.97.56:28026	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	13d 17h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6422	RS-1682	EU Vex.gg 2x Monthly Large \| Shared BPs \| 50% Upkeep \| x286.54.213.18:28020	0/ 200	EU		monthly	2xmodded	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6423	RS-8963	[EU] No rules rust original95.129.56.106:28017	0/ 500	EU			modded	18d 18h ago	–
6424	RS-9008	[Octagrama] Latam X5: TEAM 8159.112.138.116:28083	0/ 150	SA		weekly	5xvanillamodded	12d 18h ago	T− ~1d 5h
6425	RS-9007	That's My Rock \|PVE\|3x\|Skill Tree\|Kits\|Outpost Questhouse\|Bosse72.219.45.187:28016	0/ 25	NA		monthly	3xmoddedpve	15d 11h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6426	RS-11778	JamesServer80.6.87.162:28016	0/ 500				modded	13h ago	–
6427	RS-9002	4Netplayers Rust Server85.14.216.84:23304	0/ 10				modded	9d 13h ago	–
6428	RS-5528	ИРКУТСК \| BAIKALLOOT \| PVP \| X285.234.116.61:39996	0/ 200	EU		monthly	2xmodded	3d 14h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6429	RS-7002	Toronto Plateau86.16.1.35:28026	0/ 250			monthly	modded	11d 11h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6430	RS-9021	Chicago Rust104.129.132.53:28256	0/ 120				modded	19d 6h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6431	RS-3323	US Vex.gg 2x Monthly Duo/Trio/Quad Premium\|50% Upkeep\|Max 4\|x286.54.213.133:28020	0/ 200	NA	quad	monthly	2xmoddedpremium	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6432	RS-9008	BALTIC 2X MAX 5 [X2\|TP\|MAX 5] JUST WIPED95.217.192.152:20521	0/ 50	EU	5	weekly	2xmodded	2d 7h ago	T− ~4d 14h
6433	RS-9044	FunHaven PVE \| Skilltree\| Keepondeath\| Custommap\| Raidablebases138.201.251.196:28047	0/ 74	EU		biweekly	vanillamodded	18d 7h ago	T− ~9d 15h
6434	RS-9044	KOVRAX \| FR/EU \| 2X \| NO BP WIPE157.85.85.156:22641	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	5d 6h ago	T− ~1d 13h
6435	RS-9021	Hosted by SurvivalHost.ORG185.189.255.87:35110	0/ 200		trio	monthly	modded	18d 14h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6436	RS-9031	DieNuckelndenNuckler203.16.163.98:20286	0/ 10				modded	19d 7h ago	–
6437	RS-5518	Futtbuck \| Reloaded98.167.50.240:28017	0/ 10				modded	6d 1h ago	–
6438	RS-15215	Rusty Abyss Intranet98.169.161.143:27017	0/ 40				modded	16d 11h ago	–
6439	RS-15215	eurotekrust98.185.75.100:28016	0/ 20				modded	11d 18h ago	–
6440	RS-9057	[ESP] ISLA OXIDADA \| x2 \| Team 5 \| Economía \| Eventos136.243.152.102:60406	0/ 100	EU		biweekly	2xmodded	19d 7h ago	T− ~8d 16h
6441	RS-9048	Deaths Doorsteps66.51.96.95:28011	0/ 50	NA		weekly	modded	11d 2h ago	T− ~2d 21h
6442	RS-6986	Kalle's Rust Server87.104.41.3:27015	0/ 20				modded	16d 11h ago	–
6443	RS-3254	HQM.GG EU 5x Monthly Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad - Skins - Pvp - ORP87.98.177.55:28023	0/ 180	EU	quad	monthly	5xmodded	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6444	RS-8735	Tonzter's Rusty Wasteland98.196.198.69:28017	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	17d 10h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6445	RS-5320	ExYu Balkan Vanilla Rust \| No Lag EU \| 15.1049.12.146.249:60416	0/ 200	EU	quad	biweekly	vanillamodded	5d 7h ago	T− ~1d 15h
6446	RS-6441	RUSTARDED Zombie Hell Hordes • US98.247.137.177:30016	0/ 42	NA		biweekly	modded	2d 3h ago	T− ~11d 20h
6447	RS-15215	COTTON CANDLY LAND \| VANILLA \| MONTHLY \| NA98.247.137.177:31016	0/ 40	NA			modded	19d 7h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6448	RS-15215	Watkins Rust server \| Powered by Electro98.97.39.12:28016	0/ 15				modded	15d 1h ago	–
6449	RS-15215	Angelic Rust99.10.236.191:28017	0/ 20				modded	19d 7h ago	T− 15d 16h FW
6450	RS-13036	Private Server99.111.154.49:28017	0/ 5				moddedpremium	19d 1h 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.