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

8,206 online Ordered by most players Page 145 of 165

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7201	RS-15247	Wunzy Wednesdays \| 2x \| Noob Friendly209.192.255.84:21967	0/ 40				2xmodded	19d 17h ago	–
7202	RS-15247	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.93.16:26490	0/ 16				modded	8d 1h ago	–
7203	RS-15247	TRUST \| PVE x1.5 \| Events \| Monthly178.72.145.115:28301	0/ 50			monthly	1.5xmoddedpve	47d 20h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7204	RS-5886	Haven 2x Weekly \| Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad66.51.97.59:28016	0/ 40	EU	quad	weekly	2xmodded	5d 21h ago	T− ~1d 2h
7205	RS-15247	Ruins of Rust PvE US104.143.2.17:28713	0/ 100	NA		monthly	moddedpve	11d 5h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7206	RS-15247	CYBERSPORT \| KZVRUST.COM — TOURNAMENTS, ELO, PRIZES & DROPS31.192.109.94:28116	0/ 200				modded	resets	–
7207	RS-15247	CYBERSPORT \| KZVRUST.COM — TOURNAMENTS, ELO, PRIZES & DROPS31.192.109.94:28216	0/ 200				modded	resets	–
7208	RS-15247	CYBERSPORT \| KZVRUST.COM — TOURNAMENTS, ELO, PRIZES & DROPS31.192.109.94:28416	0/ 200				modded	resets	–
7209	RS-14446	HORNET HAVEN 10X \|RaidBase\|BossMonster\|Skills\|SuperWeapons66.51.99.158:3901	0/ 500				10xmodded	19d 19h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7210	RS-15247	A Rust Server66.51.99.158:4101	0/ 40				modded	9d 15h ago	–
7211	RS-15247	InfestationZ \| Colorado V3217.131.92.176:28017	0/ 100				modded	2d 17h ago	–
7212	RS-15247	90's185.189.255.245:35610	0/ 50			monthly	modded	26d 6h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7213	RS-15247	BattleGrounds 3x Monthly Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad108.74.19.235:28016	0/ 200		quad		3xmodded	19d 20h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7214	RS-15247	BunnieBee's109.230.243.207:11501	0/ 20		quad		moddedsoftcore	18d 16h ago	–
7215	RS-15247	Rustoria.co -Us Mondays114.224.223.198:50242	0/ 300	NA	quad		modded	1d 5h ago	–
7216	RS-15247	COMPANY RUST [CLAN \| X2]5.42.211.192:35021	0/ 10				2xmodded	43d 15h ago	–
7217	RS-15247	MAX Aim Academy162.19.127.151:28015	0/ 100		quad		modded	40d 22h ago	–
7218	RS-7238	Cold Beer & Rust66.51.99.81:28056	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	18d 12h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7219	RS-12556	DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY RUST67.146.3.161:28016	0/ 20	NA			moddedpve	45d 1h ago	–
7220	RS-9330	Rob's Rust \| Carbon \| 3500 \| Monthly67.221.109.225:28017	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	11d 20h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7221	RS-15247	AfterShock Staging Server69.30.244.181:27015	0/ 40				vanillamodded	25d 18h ago	–
7222	RS-10385	NarcoLand70.173.10.28:28017	0/ 200				modded	19d 9h ago	–
7223	RS-9637	Ron's DEV Rust Server70.176.240.249:28016	0/ 5				modded	7d 17h ago	–
7224	RS-5662	Rust Popswiss70.230.99.168:28016	0/ 10				modded	42d 1h ago	–
7225	RS-15247	A Rust Server72.190.67.104:27017	0/ 40				modded	14d 18h ago	–
7226	RS-12668	Test Server 12372.61.181.165:28017	0/ 24				moddedpve	19d 21h ago	–
7227	RS-15247	IRONHAVEN OUTPOST \| 3X \| UP TO 3 [NA]73.164.1.196:28217	0/ 60	NA	trio	monthly	3xmodded	12d 19h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7228	RS-15247	HUMANLINK x2 \| FR \| Familial76.13.46.25:28116	0/ 10	EU	trio	monthly	2xmodded	41d 19h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7229	RS-8030	Rusty Bridge (CUSTOM PLUGINS!)76.164.197.157:28017	0/ 40				modded	16d 21h ago	–
7230	RS-14562	Chainlings 10x Kits\|RaidableBases\|Zorp76.49.113.121:24894	0/ 100				10xmoddedpve	16d 7h ago	–
7231	RS-3916	Hapis\|x10\|Kits\|TP\|Vip[Viking]78.29.14.210:28316	0/ 100			weekly	10xmodded	2d 15h ago	T− ~4d 8h
7232	RS-15073	S-PLAYERS Test78.80.85.125:28017	0/ 10				modded	16d 16h ago	–
7233	RS-15247	MS Project \| SOLO/DUO80.221.91.195:28016	0/ 25				modded	5d 19h ago	–
7234	RS-10256	#2 ALPHA RUST TRIO [X2 \| KITS \| TP \| PVP \| FPS+] BETA TEST80.242.59.133:35210	0/ 200		trio		2xmodded	17d 22h ago	–
7235	RS-10256	WORKSHOP STEAM80.242.59.137:35445	0/ 777	EU			modded	19d 11h ago	–
7236	RS-6382	Development Server80.242.59.83:35092	0/ 2000	EU			modded	5d 1h ago	–
7237	RS-10204	SCRAPNOIR \| Sector 05 \| Central PvP81.163.20.131:28017	0/ 50				modded	3d 6h ago	–
7238	RS-9192	RW prep server81.19.214.35:28075	0/ 10	EU		biweekly	moddedpve	6d 2h ago	T− ~7d 18h
7239	RS-15247	aurora body test 582.177.102.210:28077	0/ 2				modded	1d 7h ago	–
7240	RS-8653	Streamer's Rustopia Season 2 - Dystopia -82.21.2.35:28017	0/ 80				modded	2d 7h ago	–
7241	RS-10931	DE\|EU FireofDestiny X2 Max 5 Team Month Wipe85.114.151.221:28014	0/ 50	EU			2xmodded	19d 11h ago	–
7242	RS-15247	RustServer85.131.250.197:29015	0/ 50				modded	346d 13h ago	–
7243	RS-15247	ZiggyS85.190.128.24:12101	0/ 20				modded	19d 21h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7244	RS-15247	Rust Server KroniK by nitrado.net85.190.163.87:11001	0/ 50				modded	17d 23h ago	–
7245	RS-15247	Onfleek-RUST-V2 [EU/CH]85.195.230.20:28015	0/ 50	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	18d 2h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7246	RS-15247	\|2x\| iiVosGoyServer85.231.108.239:28017	0/ 20				2xmodded	14d 23h ago	–
7247	RS-14195	MonkeyServers TEST \| Donut Map 2x Solo/Duo \| [EU]86.178.136.193:28020	0/ 20	EU	duo		2xmodded	3d 1h ago	–
7248	RS-15247	[FR/EU] Nosria • 2x [Zombies\|Trio\|Kits\|LOOT+\|NoBPs] 01/04 WIP86.234.52.224:28017	0/ 100	EU	trio	monthly	2xvanillamodded	99d 20h ago	T− 15d 3h FW
7249	RS-13406	A Rust Server88.198.57.226:27017	0/ 40				modded	2d 20h ago	–
7250	RS-15247	Fresh Wipe Apex Modded Vanilla Solo Duo Trio Active Admin88.211.238.154:25567	0/ 100				modded	3d 1h 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.