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

8,252 online Ordered by most players Page 134 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
6651	RS-1396	OUTPOST 2x Monthly Main \| No Offline \| Just Wiped212.192.29.242:26217	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xmodded	19d 12h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6652	RS-14565	PotatoriRust \| TESTOWY51.38.155.204:21758	0/ 40				modded	4d 8h ago	–
6653	RS-14565	[EU] Midlands Primitive pvp64.40.9.169:31016	0/ 200	EU			moddedprimitive	19d 11h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6654	RS-3132	[RU] WIN-RUST #1\|SOLO\|x2\|SKILLS\|TP\|ZOMBIE\|BASES\|GLOBAL 16.10212.220.216.79:25577	0/ 50	EU		weekly	2xmodded	4d 22h ago	T− ~2d 1h
6655	RS-6140	noob navy [PVE-0] (modded, Linux support)66.51.99.82:28026	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	19d 10h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6656	RS-5170	Mars Rust x2 [NOLIMIT]212.22.92.20:28015	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	18d 18h ago	T− ~2d 2h
6657	RS-14565	Rusty Saloon \| Custom Monuments + QoL Mods \| Monthly66.51.99.69:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	19d 12h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6658	RS-14565	BD Rust - Newbie Friendly - Light QoL - US92.118.18.72:28046	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	14d 2h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6659	RS-5707	[RU] NEST BUILD CREATIVE SANDBOX 24/7212.22.93.105:28045	0/ 20	EU		weekly	modded	19d 10h ago	T− ~1d 13h
6660	RS-2005	Cold Iron Rust \|PvE\|Convoy\|Zombies\|SkillTree\|Purge\|RaidBases\|66.51.99.83:28061	0/ 100	NA		monthly	moddedpve	19d 12h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6661	RS-14565	WZ's Island135.148.136.193:60409	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	8d 9h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6662	RS-14565	RustyForest 5x+ ZLevel\|NoBPs\|PvP\|Clans\|Kits\|QOL65.75.211.178:28016	0/ 100	NA	quad	weekly	5xmoddedsoftcore	16d 11h ago	T− ~4d 12h
6663	RS-3682	Warlords \| US 3X Trio \| Weekly \| Active Admins66.51.99.85:28006	0/ 300	NA	trio	weekly	3xmodded	3d 16h ago	T− ~3d 7h
6664	RS-14565	Aperture_Game's testing server109.247.229.146:28017	0/ 3				modded	1d 23h ago	–
6665	RS-14565	AU Xerox 3X One Grid139.99.142.176:20691	0/ 40	OC			3xmodded	17d 23h ago	–
6666	RS-14565	Scavenger's Edge216.39.241.17:28013	0/ 100				modded	7d 9h ago	–
6667	RS-14565	ER Test server 123.109.46.105:25650	0/ 500				modded	resets	–
6668	RS-14565	Ruztie Land51.79.218.251:20532	0/ 40			monthly	modded	18d 13h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6669	RS-14565	My Untitled Rust Server66.51.99.79:28006	0/ 50				modded	18d 13h ago	–
6670	RS-5668	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.88:28001	0/ 50			monthly	modded	5d 5h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6671	RS-4976	Dans PVE - Backpacks - Events - XPerience66.55.129.2:28016	0/ 200				modded	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6672	RS-14565	A Shockbyte x Discord Production Rust Server157.85.94.38:27373	0/ 9999				modded	18d 15h ago	–
6673	RS-4313	PARADOX Server2212.237.217.16:28026	0/ 150		trio		modded	2d 16h ago	–
6674	RS-14736	[JPN]1919810203.10.98.3:28016	0/ 100		6	biweekly	modded	15d 19h ago	T− ~12d 4h
6675	RS-14745	(Wunders) Walking Dead \| Zombie Survival195.201.167.33:28017	0/ 250				modded	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6676	RS-6171	Lothar213.136.87.44:28216	0/ 50		quad		moddedsoftcore	15d 10h ago	–
6677	RS-4312	Rustloses Maunzworld213.136.87.44:28416	0/ 50			monthly	vanillamoddedpremium	3d 15h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6678	RS-14747	EU 2x Monthly \| Map Preview104.129.132.27:28044	0/ 40	EU		monthly	2xvanillamoddedpve	2d 10h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6679	RS-14745	UberNoobs64.42.177.210:28017	0/ 30		trio		modded	3d 10h ago	–
6680	RS-6587	Server WorldHosts.fun213.152.43.100:27999	0/ 100				modded	2d 13h ago	–
6681	RS-6136	snake central68.60.83.47:28017	0/ 50				modded	16d 7h ago	–
6682	RS-3821	4Netplayers-5400HalleinGoesRust213.202.203.53:28019	0/ 10				modded	13d 12h ago	–
6683	RS-6144	Dannabell@4Netplayers213.202.205.23:21304	0/ 10				modded	19d 10h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6684	RS-14752	Spoonkid Rust - RU 2x168.100.161.165:28113	0/ 5	EU			2xmodded	15d 9h ago	–
6685	RS-14752	BTARust.net\|US\|Vanilla Monthly23.164.52.7:28017	0/ 250	NA		monthly	modded	5d 12h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6686	RS-14752	RustTime \| Moscow X2 02.105.35.96.35:31009	0/ 244				2xmodded	10d 19h ago	–
6687	RS-14752	Ape Land66.51.96.74:28021	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	17d 8h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6688	RS-14752	A Rust Server212.105.147.238:25675	0/ 40				vanillamodded	5d 10h ago	–
6689	RS-6319	[EU] Heatline.gg - Bedwars \| AimTrain \| Arena \| FFA \| Creative213.32.25.216:28016	0/ 50	EU			modded	20h ago	–
6690	RS-6055	AfterShock \| 2x \| 5 Man Max \| 50% Upkeep \| NEW69.30.244.178:28017	0/ 120	NA	5	monthly	2xmodded	18d 21h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6691	RS-12861	AfterShock \| 3x \| No Limit \| 50% Upkeep \| NEW69.30.244.178:55528	0/ 120	NA		monthly	3xmodded	18d 21h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6692	RS-14752	Wolf Bear Bull Clover89.163.189.100:28014	0/ 10				modded	19d 11h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6693	RS-14752	LoneRust Test Server135.148.137.125:28517	0/ 40	NA			modded	2h ago	–
6694	RS-14752	CPan's Staging S1136.53.150.18:26017	0/ 5				modded	5h ago	–
6695	RS-14752	Aussie PvE \| Modded \| AU/OCE157.211.49.86:28116	0/ 100	OC			modded	13d 23h ago	–
6696	RS-7081	GB Rust \| 3x \| Main216.106.188.124:7066	0/ 300	EU			3xmodded	4d 7h ago	–
6697	RS-14752	VOEVODIN CLASSIC46.191.157.163:28047	0/ 20		duo		modded	4d 9h ago	–
6698	RS-14752	Metabans.com \| Rust Vanilla Monthly \| US East66.186.37.155:28017	0/ 100	NA		monthly	vanillamodded	16d 0h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6699	RS-14752	Bloodline Rust 2x135.148.15.176:20003	0/ 125			monthly	2xmodded	18d 22h ago	T− 15d 12h FW
6700	RS-12728	CANADA WEST - PvP Zones \| Softcore70.74.148.196:28017	0/ 30	NA	quad	monthly	moddedsoftcore	19d 8h ago	T− 15d 12h 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.