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

8,197 online Ordered by most players Page 144 of 164

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7151	RS-13540	My Server Name188.27.132.241:28016	0/ 500				modded	12d 1h ago	–
7152	RS-15236	POTAPOVO217.60.240.45:27017	0/ 5				modded	22d 3h ago	–
7153	RS-6648	Friendly Florida \| 2x \| Chill \| Noob Friendly98.142.2.123:3524	0/ 150			monthly	2xmodded	6d 16h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7154	RS-15236	x5 MOSKOCOORP104.234.251.170:28027	0/ 30				5xmoddedpve	81d 20h ago	–
7155	RS-15236	RUST Server104.192.227.186:28017	0/ 100				modded	40d 4h ago	–
7156	RS-15236	138CS LAN Rust104.204.149.11:28017	0/ 4				modded	16d 23h ago	–
7157	RS-15236	Zytch's 1x Vanilla169.155.120.218:9038	0/ 40			monthly	1xvanillamodded	21d 20h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7158	RS-15236	Nates216.201.72.11:9083	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	166d 2h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7159	RS-15236	Rust Private Server216.201.72.30:10003	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	46d 15h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7160	RS-15236	Rust Server Misticdruid217.160.33.41:28017	0/ 5				modded	9d 15h ago	–
7161	RS-3981	Enchantress' PvE64.42.177.214:28244	0/ 30				modded	19d 20h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7162	RS-12622	Openpore"98.11.194.37:28017	0/ 25				modded	9d 8h ago	–
7163	RS-15236	Chickenerie168.100.161.94:28013	0/ 40				modded	26d 10h ago	–
7164	RS-15236	Rustcores168.231.126.210:28017	0/ 100				modded	19d 19h ago	–
7165	RS-15236	CSL US - Battlefield168.100.162.210:28615	0/ 1000	NA			modded	8d 14h ago	–
7166	RS-15236	Rusty Knife \| 3x BiWeekly \| Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad \| Shared BPs168.100.163.133:28017	0/ 40			biweekly	3xmodded	9d 5h ago	T− ~4d 18h
7167	RS-15236	1153.66.51.254:28017	0/ 10				modded	4d 13h ago	–
7168	RS-15236	Heliloot153.92.1.32:28017	0/ 100				modded	19d 20h ago	–
7169	RS-15236	Crab Iron Oxide Server154.12.249.69:28015	0/ 80				modded	19d 7h ago	–
7170	RS-15236	A Shockbyte Rust Server15.204.68.234:26914	0/ 40				modded	10d 11h ago	–
7171	RS-15236	YiRen'sSever15.235.160.220:26085	0/ 10				modded	18d 0h ago	–
7172	RS-15236	Farssi.net \| TEST157.180.103.123:28016	0/ 300				modded	227d 1h ago	–
7173	RS-15236	Rusty Old Gamers194.140.197.58:28415	0/ 50				modded	18d 4h ago	–
7174	RS-15236	A Sharkbite test server157.85.85.10:22460	0/ 25				modded	13d 3h ago	–
7175	RS-15236	NOR/EU RUSTNORGE157.85.85.123:28016	0/ 40	EU			vanillamodded	17d 17h ago	–
7176	RS-15236	aurora body test 382.177.102.210:28057	0/ 2				modded	2d 4h ago	–
7177	RS-15236	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.85.173:28536	0/ 35				modded	5d 1h ago	–
7178	RS-6702	Kapco411 Wolves Den\|\|Full Custom Maps\|Biweekly65.28.44.27:28054	0/ 100	NA	quad	biweekly	moddedpve	6d 2h ago	T− ~7d 21h
7179	RS-12263	[3X] OldSkool's Playground [PVE]66.11.124.136:28015	0/ 50	NA		monthly	3xmoddedpve	3d 23h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7180	RS-8557	The OutCast Rust Server66.146.248.22:28016	0/ 25	NA			modded	19d 15h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7181	RS-15236	Ulis Server151.240.121.11:2316	0/ 40				moddedpve	15d 21h ago	–
7182	RS-15236	laloub176.191.115.19:27017	0/ 1				modded	11d 6h ago	–
7183	RS-15236	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.86.38:21157	0/ 40				modded	11d 14h ago	–
7184	RS-15236	Pirate's Haven \| Nassau \| PvE \| RP157.85.86.85:26064	0/ 75				modded	19d 15h ago	–
7185	RS-15236	BDK RUST31.214.128.39:10101	0/ 50				modded	19d 20h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7186	RS-8135	[US] Scrap Kings 2X \| Monthly \| Vanilla +66.51.96.58:28031	0/ 200	NA		monthly	2xmoddedpremium	19d 3h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7187	RS-15236	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28006	0/ 2				modded	resets	–
7188	RS-15236	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28014	0/ 10				modded	resets	–
7189	RS-15236	[PL/EU] Rust Oasis \| PvE \| No Raid / No Kill \| No PvP \| 24/7146.59.53.230:28042	0/ 40	EU			modded	16d 21h ago	–
7190	RS-15236	The Soul Workers \| Work Hard. Raid Harder. \| No BP Wipes \| 2x \|66.51.96.66:28021	0/ 50	NA	quad	monthly	2xmodded	19d 14h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7191	RS-15236	Rust Server85.131.243.88:29015	0/ 20				modded	46d 22h ago	–
7192	RS-15236	Rust Server85.131.244.4:29015	0/ 50				modded	137d 2h ago	–
7193	RS-15236	Rustoria.co - BR Main Preview Server (Map #5)78.47.77.170:28015	0/ ?	SA			moddedpve	resets	–
7194	RS-15236	BloodRust 2x157.85.91.1:27398	0/ 75				2xmodded	19d 14h ago	–
7195	RS-15236	A Shockbyte Rust Server203.16.163.4:25785	0/ 10				modded	7d 11h ago	–
7196	RS-15236	Wunzy Wednesdays \| 2x \| Noob Friendly209.192.255.84:21967	0/ 40				2xmodded	19d 16h ago	–
7197	RS-15236	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.93.16:26490	0/ 16				modded	8d 0h ago	–
7198	RS-15236	TRUST \| PVE x1.5 \| Events \| Monthly178.72.145.115:28301	0/ 50			monthly	1.5xmoddedpve	47d 19h ago	T− 15d 4h FW
7199	RS-5729	Haven 2x Weekly \| Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad66.51.97.59:28016	0/ 40	EU	quad	weekly	2xmodded	5d 20h ago	T− ~1d 3h
7200	RS-15236	Ruins of Rust PvE US104.143.2.17:28713	0/ 100	NA		monthly	moddedpve	11d 5h ago	T− 15d 4h 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.