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

8,173 online Ordered by most players Page 140 of 164

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
6951	RS-15218	Bubbas Hangout66.51.98.52:28031	0/ 75	NA	quad	monthly	moddedsoftcore	19d 5h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6952	RS-3745	Rust Server45.82.120.214:28016	0/ 50				modded	9d 7h ago	–
6953	RS-15218	KOTR Rust46.110.75.53:28017	0/ 50	NA	duo	monthly	modded	16d 5h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6954	RS-15218	(US) The Rust of Us - 3x - Solo/Duo/Trio/LootX35.183.8.50:28016	0/ 150	NA	trio	biweekly	3xvanillamodded	17d 10h ago	T− ~10d 13h
6955	RS-15218	[NA] Joe the Tank's FFA Server [Monthly]174.103.128.57:27017	0/ 50	NA	duo	monthly	vanillamodded	19d 13h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6956	RS-14196	ЧВК ВК83.219.130.174:28017	0/ 150	EU			modded	15d 17h ago	–
6957	RS-15218	AnonCraft \| PvP \| Newbie, Roleplay, LGBTQ+ & Linux Friendly198.55.103.36:28017	0/ 26	EU		monthly	modded	19d 7h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6958	RS-15218	Alex's Rust Game Server37.47.77.71:28017	0/ 10	EU		weekly	vanillamodded	9d 23h ago	T− ~4d 0h
6959	RS-12314	Barley Ate Oilrig46.110.130.11:28017	0/ 4				modded	19d 11h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6960	RS-15218	Rusty Rooster66.51.99.54:28021	0/ 50	NA	solo	monthly	modded	10d 14h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6961	RS-15218	StableRust \| HardERcore \| Monthly \| Low Upkeep70.21.146.227:28117	0/ 150	NA		monthly	vanillamodded	19d 17h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6962	RS-9156	[TR] Gökkuş'un Evi Rust \| 2x \| Kit \| Modded46.1.54.228:28017	0/ 50				2xmodded	2d 17h ago	–
6963	RS-15218	Rogue rust84.200.80.55:28017	0/ 100				modded	19d 13h ago	–
6964	RS-10621	RustOps - Solo/Duo Bi-Weekly #3 \| WIPES ON WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY84.32.26.228:38010	0/ 215	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	2d 19h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6965	RS-15218	Pine Hosting - Rust Server148.113.198.171:28001	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	8d 14h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6966	RS-15218	Moon RUST \| X2 \| semi-classic37.230.162.214:20521	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 19h ago	T− ~3d 4h
6967	RS-15218	Todd's Testing Ground84.68.167.234:28017	0/ 20	EU			modded	8d 16h ago	–
6968	RS-15218	Pine Hosting - Rust Server144.76.91.226:28026	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	14d 20h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6969	RS-15218	My Untitled Rust Server159.195.195.221:28016	0/ 500				modded	123d 2h ago	–
6970	RS-4378	GER-Kindergarten - PvE85.14.205.241:28014	0/ 10	EU			modded	14d 3h ago	–
6971	RS-15218	Hearthfall — Solo Rust144.208.197.242:28016	0/ 10	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	19d 14h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6972	RS-15218	VOLKAN by nansa [ES/EN] \| Bases Submarinas \| Underwater Bases \|178.32.101.154:2325	0/ 150	EU		monthly	modded	19d 15h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6973	RS-15218	Sufficool Server65.31.0.90:28016	0/ 10				modded	19d 2h ago	–
6974	RS-15218	[EU]Slaughterhouse\|x3\|Shared BPs\|Raid 18-21\|Noob Protection159.195.136.108:28016	0/ 100	EU	quad	monthly	3xmoddedsoftcore	74d 19h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6975	RS-2874	[PvE] Red Tricorn [HW,X1,RB,NoKill][RTS]46.174.54.159:28017	0/ 75	EU		monthly	1xvanillamodded	5d 14h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6976	RS-15218	Rust Gonky Style176.57.171.141:28216	0/ 50			monthly	modded	18d 20h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6977	RS-15218	Outpost 51: Restricted Area203.16.163.119:28327	0/ 20	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	19d 14h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6978	RS-15218	[EU] NebulaNetwork - Hydra Gamma - 2X - Solo/Duo/Trio - Weekly5.135.220.146:28016	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	19d 10h ago	T− ~1d 13h
6979	RS-15218	Wolfsschlucht85.190.128.78:10701	0/ 50				modded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6980	RS-15218	ATHLON EU - PvP WIPE 30d176.9.0.214:27026	0/ 50	EU	quad	monthly	modded	16d 20h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6981	RS-6860	[EU]DE] Friendly start Server all welcome :) X3 /Kit85.190.160.244:12501	0/ 50	EU			3xmodded	9d 21h ago	–
6982	RS-15218	[EU] Fastlane \| 5x \| No Scrap85.190.160.249:10601	0/ 50	EU			5xmodded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6983	RS-15218	mullerhautrein's Private World136.243.0.224:28001	0/ 50	EU	quad	monthly	modded	4d 0h ago	T− ~3d 7h
6984	RS-15218	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com148.251.177.159:28001	0/ 50	EU	duo	monthly	modded	18d 21h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6985	RS-4283	[TR] Vatan Rust 3x \| Loot \| VIP \| Market46.203.182.201:9005	0/ 300		quad		3xmodded	2d 18h ago	–
6986	RS-15218	Dudelino85.190.162.217:10701	0/ 50				modded	11d 17h ago	–
6987	RS-15218	a Rust Server by nitrado.net85.190.163.81:10701	0/ 20				moddedhardcore	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6988	RS-9891	DO Honson85.190.163.87:10601	0/ 50				modded	6d 11h ago	–
6989	RS-15218	Froagblast51.195.188.185:7062	0/ 20				modded	4d 10h ago	–
6990	RS-8431	FR Silence 2x \| 18+ \| Stuff conservé \| Build monuments85.201.223.70:20213	0/ 3				2xmodded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6991	RS-15218	Play Rough PVE136.243.12.168:28017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	moddedpve	18d 15h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6992	RS-15218	Crumble test server136.243.135.46:28056	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	19d 12h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6993	RS-15218	A Rust Server46.203.182.220:9009	0/ 40				modded	23h ago	–
6994	RS-15218	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com136.243.60.36:28021	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	16d 13h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6995	RS-7687	[RU] GoldRust x1 \| Monthly \| NPC, захват точек85.236.188.255:28017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	1xmodded	4d 19h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6996	RS-3978	REBELLION x2-x3 PVP DV-Server86.102.28.94:28016	0/ 100			biweekly	2xmodded	3d 16h ago	T− ~10d 7h
6997	RS-15218	[EU] Nini's Build Server88.198.5.59:28017	0/ 36	EU			moddedpve	resets	–
6998	RS-3067	EU Velt.gg 2x Monthly Duo/Trio/Quad\|50% Upkeep\|No BP Wipes\|x286.54.213.16:28020	0/ 200	EU	quad	monthly	2xmodded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 8h FW
6999	RS-15218	[EU] Renewal Rust #3 \| 2x Solo / Duo / Trio82.39.212.6:25563	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	5d 16h ago	T− ~1d 6h
7000	RS-4875	EU Velt.gg 2x Monthly Solo/Duo/Trio\|50% Upkeep\|No BP Wipes\|x286.54.213.17:28020	0/ 200	EU	trio	monthly	2xmodded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 8h 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.