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

7,993 online Ordered by most players Page 138 of 160

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
6851	RS-15208	AFTERSHOCK \| 1000X Battlefield \| PvP115.42.46.135:28027	0/ 30				1000xmodded	38d 23h ago	–
6852	RS-1629	[NA] Winterust - 2x Monthly94.231.215.7:28010	0/ 75	NA		monthly	2xmodded	19d 15h ago	T− ~8d 9h
6853	RS-15208	Rust 4500 \| Oxide \| 150人113.240.218.182:28017	0/ 150	EA			modded	1d 6h ago	–
6854	RS-15208	Eternity \| Vanilla+, No P2W \| Map Wiped: 15 Oct 17:00 UTC164.132.206.82:28017	0/ 200			weekly	vanillamodded	5d 16h ago	T− ~1d 7h
6855	RS-15208	RustDockerServer50.124.252.229:28016	0/ 10				modded	5d 2h ago	–
6856	RS-15208	Nueva Alianza67.222.136.166:7057	0/ 40				modded	4d 17h ago	–
6857	RS-15208	거의여자들의 맨발청춘112.179.134.15:28017	0/ 6	EA			moddedpve	17d 1h ago	–
6858	RS-15208	Boyos Rust50.115.8.98:28016	0/ 40				modded	12d 13h ago	–
6859	RS-15208	Portugal PVE CB109.51.241.81:28017	0/ 20				moddedpve	247d 13h ago	–
6860	RS-15208	Szuflandia109.230.243.159:10901	0/ 50				moddedpve	19d 14h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6861	RS-15208	Project NOVA199.115.72.20:10003	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamoddedpve	17d 10h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6862	RS-15208	Rust Server chunta220.158.16.236:29015	0/ 50				modded	12d 21h ago	–
6863	RS-7051	RustyRev - REAL OneGrid \| 2x \| Solo/Duo \| One Grid \| 10/1095.156.225.33:28023	0/ 10	EU			2xmodded	10d 10h ago	–
6864	RS-15208	ZAP-Hosting.com Rust serverhosting109.230.238.30:27038	0/ 78				modded	19d 1h ago	–
6865	RS-15208	BattleGrounds 2x Monthly NO OFFLINES\|NO BPS WIPES108.74.19.235:28063	0/ 200				2xmodded	19d 15h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6866	RS-15208	A Rust Server108.93.7.186:27017	0/ 40				vanillamodded	18d 19h ago	–
6867	RS-3553	[US] BekerMelk's Bow Aim Training Server \| AimTrain64.40.8.181:28015	0/ 50	NA			modded	236d 0h ago	–
6868	RS-2166	UKN.GG - US Training Grounds - Medium IV64.40.8.229:28015	0/ 150	NA			modded	resets	–
6869	RS-6083	Artemis-CSQ Creative Build server95.217.207.99:60405	0/ 100	EU	trio	monthly	modded	9d 20h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6870	RS-15208	My Rust Server47.193.70.13:28016	0/ 50				modded	15d 13h ago	–
6871	RS-7187	Team Dolny64.40.8.221:28213	0/ 2				moddedpve	19d 14h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6872	RS-15045	RUSTLand.pl x5 1016.10.202695.217.75.83:28017	0/ 100			biweekly	5xvanillamodded	4d 22h ago	T− ~9d 1h
6873	RS-15208	My Apex Rust Server170.23.116.147:25632	0/ 500				modded	18d 5h ago	–
6874	RS-15208	.k<fgbjklsargasrsdffg37.27.98.162:28017	0/ 20				modded	6d 14h ago	–
6875	RS-15208	PotatoLand108.61.121.28:28017	0/ 50				modded	43d 16h ago	–
6876	RS-15208	Matan Server218.45.21.236:28027	0/ 50				modded	16d 19h ago	–
6877	RS-15208	BradnomRust.com108.235.45.109:28017	0/ 50				modded	18d 18h ago	–
6878	RS-15208	DCD Gaming107.11.234.87:59454	0/ 200				moddedpve	6d 10h ago	–
6879	RS-15208	CentrixNodes LLC Test Rust Server107.172.136.254:28017	0/ 40				modded	7d 6h ago	–
6880	RS-15208	Prometeo RP \| Rol Serio \| Español108.181.102.180:28022	0/ 100				modded	165d 16h ago	–
6881	RS-15208	Dupa jeża priv serv217.76.119.34:28017	0/ 10				modded	4d 0h ago	–
6882	RS-15208	Rust Test217.77.1.118:25566	0/ 100				modded	17d 22h ago	–
6883	RS-15208	[EN/GER] Get Rusted \|Test Server64.40.9.110:30016	0/ 10	EU			modded	19d 5h ago	–
6884	RS-5259	Kvintera serveris95.81.82.16:10057	0/ 10				modded	4d 13h ago	–
6885	RS-15208	Test Server106.72.216.193:28016	0/ 100				modded	18d 7h ago	–
6886	RS-4252	Chill Roleplay (No KOS) Levels \| Towns \| Jobs96.48.64.71:28032	0/ 69	NA			modded	19d 15h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6887	RS-15208	Grim Rust \| Oxide x2 \| 10104.28.244.78:28016	0/ 10				2xmodded	4d 14h ago	–
6888	RS-15208	I Like Cake104.48.34.98:28017	0/ 2				modded	1d 12h ago	–
6889	RS-15208	RUST Server167.235.177.236:28027	0/ 30				modded	106d 9h ago	–
6890	RS-15208	POTAPOVO217.60.240.45:27017	0/ 5				modded	21d 22h ago	–
6891	RS-15208	Bamba Roleplay and Build66.51.96.53:28036	0/ 50			monthly	moddedpremium	19d 9h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6892	RS-6662	Friendly Florida \| 2x \| Chill \| Noob Friendly98.142.2.123:3524	0/ 150			monthly	2xmodded	6d 11h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6893	RS-15208	x5 MOSKOCOORP104.234.251.170:28027	0/ 30				5xmoddedpve	81d 15h ago	–
6894	RS-15208	GSH - Plugin Development104.243.44.106:25044	0/ 40				vanillamodded	4d 4h ago	–
6895	RS-15208	RUST Server104.192.227.186:28017	0/ 100				modded	39d 23h ago	–
6896	RS-15208	138CS LAN Rust104.204.149.11:28017	0/ 4				modded	16d 18h ago	–
6897	RS-15208	Nates216.201.72.11:9083	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	165d 21h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6898	RS-15208	Rust Private Server216.201.72.30:10003	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	46d 10h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6899	RS-15208	Dodson Craft216.201.73.94:9193	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	19d 3h ago	T− 15d 9h FW
6900	RS-15208	Rust Server104.143.3.223:28036	0/ 100				modded	21d 8h 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.