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

8,212 online Ordered by most players Page 142 of 165

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7051	RS-9709	[AU] Devine 10x \| Kits \| Clans \| TP \| Loot+ \| Beta51.161.199.178:25599	0/ 250	OC			10xmodded	17d 23h ago	–
7052	RS-4920	[PVE] SWIXY RUST \|SKILLS\|EVENTS\|RB\|88.201.238.213:32003	0/ 100	EU		biweekly	moddedpve	6d 6h ago	T− ~7d 17h
7053	RS-2755	Rusty Rascals \| 2x Solo/Duo \| Monthly \| No BP Wipe89.28.237.45:28023	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xvanillamodded	19d 18h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7054	RS-15222	Hex US ZEN 5x PVE \| Skills \| Jetpack \| Quests \| Raid Bases89.28.237.49:28034	0/ 100	NA		biweekly	5xmoddedpve	5d 18h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7055	RS-3379	Jack’s Lab \| PVE \| X10 \| Chill \| EU/FR90.51.141.213:28016	0/ 30	EU		biweekly	10xmoddedpve	5d 17h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7056	RS-15222	215.175.245.198:27017	0/ 40				modded	6d 17h ago	–
7057	RS-12503	[UA] ПЛЮМБУС TEST SERVER \| PVE/RPG \| DEV91.200.42.46:28047	0/ 10	EU		biweekly	moddedpve	4d 22h ago	T− ~9d 1h
7058	RS-5347	BUNKER RUST \| x2 \| Railway Economy91.206.30.117:28017	0/ 50			biweekly	2xmodded	5d 18h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7059	RS-15222	Offwipe Development51.77.221.214:27017	0/ 1				modded	12d 3h ago	–
7060	RS-15222	SWEDEN RULES152.228.198.195:28016	0/ 40	EU			modded	11d 17h ago	–
7061	RS-15222	The Void \| Rust51.81.106.151:28017	0/ 40				modded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7062	RS-15222	Rust::Hosted by Cybrancee.com51.81.166.125:60407	0/ 100			monthly	modded	7d 17h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7063	RS-15222	[DE] Beginner\|10x\|PvP\|Events\|Solo/Dual/Trio5.9.60.61:28017	0/ 150			biweekly	10xmodded	5d 18h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7064	RS-15222	PopATop LAN24.243.209.143:28016	0/ 50				modded	18d 7h ago	–
7065	RS-15222	[GER/EN] TRUST Vanilla\|PvE\|Raidable Bases\|Events\|136.243.70.252:28037	0/ 30	EU			vanillamoddedpve	37d 4h ago	–
7066	RS-15222	Rust Israel - Israeli Rust Server136.243.70.50:28027	0/ 100	WA		weekly	vanillamodded	47d 17h ago	T− ~1d 6h
7067	RS-15222	RustAddicted.com TEST Server - AIM, FFA, BEDWARS136.243.74.233:28066	0/ 50				modded	47d 0h ago	–
7068	RS-15222	A Shockbyte x Discord Production Rust Server202.36.95.30:29499	0/ 125				modded	9d 6h ago	–
7069	RS-15222	My Rust Server45.18.10.84:28017	0/ 3330				modded	32d 9h ago	–
7070	RS-14888	Jannah51.77.217.39:28017	0/ 100				modded	19d 2h ago	–
7071	RS-15222	4Netplayers.The.special.forces51.89.152.8:32604	0/ 10		quad		moddedsoftcore	6d 1h ago	–
7072	RS-15222	EZ Chat157.85.94.63:24385	0/ 15				modded	19d 10h ago	–
7073	RS-974	RustGames.gg \| Lucky Pillars - US EAST 191.229.114.215:28020	0/ 400	NA			modded	19d 18h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7074	RS-5125	SourDiesel's Wasteland \| LOW POP \| WEEKLY91.229.114.221:28037	0/ 60	NA			vanillamodded	resets	–
7075	RS-6157	The4s Server [NO RULES] hosted by Physgun.com91.229.114.221:28089	0/ 100	NA			vanillamodded	13d 2h ago	–
7076	RS-7979	TheLastOfRust Doomsday\| 2x \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Zombies91.229.114.2:28029	0/ 100	NA			2xvanillamodded	3d 8h ago	–
7077	RS-15222	PRICE \| 2X \| Small Map \| Private135.148.168.53:28017	0/ 10			monthly	2xvanillamodded	11d 6h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7078	RS-15222	A Shockbyte Rust Server135.148.15.26:25522	0/ 40				modded	14d 16h ago	–
7079	RS-15222	BigBert's 2X [Solo/Duo/Trio] (Midwest)24.14.69.44:28017	0/ 50				2xmodded	18d 20h ago	–
7080	RS-15222	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup51.68.180.196:28006	0/ 2				modded	resets	–
7081	RS-15222	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup51.68.180.196:28014	0/ 1				modded	resets	–
7082	RS-15222	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup51.68.180.196:28022	0/ 1				modded	resets	–
7083	RS-15222	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup51.68.180.196:28026	0/ 1				modded	resets	–
7084	RS-7762	MyServerGebrel5.39.17.24:28993	0/ 5		quad		moddedsoftcore	15d 6h ago	–
7085	RS-4957	(US) Guts & Glory \| PvE & PvP \| X3 \| CHILL \| EVENTS91.229.114.45:28109	0/ 75	NA		biweekly	3xmodded	3d 23h ago	T− ~10d 0h
7086	RS-14888	[US] Toxic Infected PvP\|Monthly\|Solo/Duo\|No Bp Wipe91.229.114.45:28113	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7087	RS-15222	Nightman 1160.191.57.196:28017	0/ 50				modded	19d 14h ago	–
7088	RS-5150	RGN 1000x HAPIS PvE [Events\|Purge\|Zombies\|SkillTree]91.229.114.68:28037	0/ 100	NA		weekly	1000xmoddedpve	5d 18h ago	T− ~1d 4h
7089	RS-15222	[US] Scrap Kings 2x \| BiWeekly \| Quad135.148.150.139:60405	0/ 250	NA		biweekly	2xvanillamodded	18d 8h ago	T− ~9d 15h
7090	RS-15222	Iceland Home Server135.148.150.45:60406	0/ 2			monthly	moddedpremium	9d 15h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7091	RS-15222	Rusty Snakes mini-heli spawns (noob-friendly)172.240.73.116:25668	0/ 73				modded	18d 1h ago	–
7092	RS-15222	Rust Curios172.240.77.132:25608	0/ 100				modded	18d 5h ago	–
7093	RS-6044	RustHaven \| 2X Vanilla Solo/Duo54.37.126.34:28017	0/ 2	EU			2xmodded	3d 15h ago	–
7094	RS-15222	[AU/NZ] Fusion 10x - 29/9 NoBPs\|Clans\|TP135.125.188.235:5051	0/ 200	OC		weekly	10xvanillamodded	5d 10h ago	T− ~1d 13h
7095	RS-5189	4Netplayers Rust Server54.37.245.171:22004	0/ 10				modded	19d 16h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7096	RS-5437	Hosted by GTXGaming.co.uk54.38.144.30:28015	0/ 50				modded	2d 0h ago	–
7097	RS-15222	we met on pc134.255.240.88:11001	0/ 50				modded	15d 11h ago	–
7098	RS-15222	Bill nyes bean game134.255.214.82:10301	0/ 50				modded	19d 17h ago	T− 15d 6h FW
7099	RS-15222	BerlinerCity \| PVE \|https://discord.gg/5QWG9wZfNu134.255.233.186:28017	0/ 50				modded	9d 17h ago	–
7100	RS-15222	NoKOS-Staging16.203.144.201:27017	0/ 8				modded	5d 16h 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.