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

8,222 online Ordered by most players Page 147 of 165

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Light curve · 24h	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7301	RS-9674	FREEld Test Server180.196.11.127:28017	0/ 1					modded	19d 20h ago	–
7302	RS-8337	Cruciphyr Server73.235.67.132:28016	0/ 10					modded	5d 14h ago	–
7303	RS-6872	[R13] MODDED 2X \| VANILLA+ \| EU203.16.163.170:22295	0/ 40		EU			2xvanillamodded	1d 20h ago	–
7304	RS-8946	tiomario6985.138.89.47:28017	0/ 100	–				vanillamoddedpve	resets	–
7305	RS-9114	Flopto x5 modded PvP138.201.58.109:28018	0/ 200					5xmodded	19d 21h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7306	RS-9173	p_voice dev121.109.150.33:28017	0/ 10					modded	7d 3h ago	–
7307	RS-8188	Eddie Catflap's Soltorch Islands 4250 v011157.211.1.239:28147	0/ 80		OC		biweekly	modded	12h ago	T− ~13d 11h
7308	RS-10214	Robichland176.9.104.120:28006	0/ 50		EU		monthly	modded	4d 22h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7309	RS-10570	[US]-XESSIVEMINDS-X575.109.7.103:28020	0/ 150		NA			5xmodded	1h ago	–
7310	RS-9798	ConfusedC1216.39.241.155:28213	0/ 10					modded	1d 9h ago	–
7311	RS-10354	rusty01.spidercove.com216.195.28.91:28017	0/ 10					modded	18d 12h ago	–
7312	RS-11248	Test Server (Stevious Trio)155.103.85.145:28055	0/ 100					modded	3h ago	–
7313	RS-11446	BR Lobby \| Lunar Dusk213.129.108.139:28016	0/ 100		SA			moddedpve	3d 0h ago	–
7314	RS-10514	sran' inc. \| TIKTOK80.242.59.137:35012	0/ 1000					modded	2d 23h ago	–
7315	RS-13557	⦿【ICEFUSE】3X Unlimited (Kits\|Clans\|Shared BPS\|WIPED)64.40.8.7:28014	0/ 100		NA		weekly	3xvanillamodded	19d 23h ago	T− ~1d 0h
7316	RS-12281	[US]-XESSIVEMINDS-X275.109.7.103:28017	0/ 150		NA			2xmodded	2h ago	–
7317	RS-9815	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.95.41:28980	0/ 1					modded	5h ago	–
7318	RS-12752	Test Server (Stevious Main)155.103.85.145:28035	0/ 100					modded	3h ago	–
7319	RS-11159	[US] RustLab 2x - Vanilla Plus - Monthly - No Kits / No TP71.52.17.22:28017	0/ 300		NA		monthly	2xvanillamodded	4d 13h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7320	RS-14442	errorparty.ru178.237.176.162:28017	0/ 500				monthly	modded	18d 7h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7321	RS-13536	[WILDCORE] EU 2X \| TEST \| JUST WIPED193.141.60.250:28016	0/ 2	–	EU	trio	weekly	2xvanillamodded	4d 17h ago	T− ~2d 6h
7322	RS-13704	Survival Legends Test50.36.100.212:28021	0/ 5		NA		monthly	moddedpve	8d 21h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7323	RS-14737	[US]-XESSIVEMINDS-X1075.109.7.103:28023	0/ 150		NA			10xmodded	1h ago	–
7324	RS-15226	[BR] WayBer Rust - PvP/PvE - 10x - Factions200.181.217.86:25603	0/ 200		SA			10xmodded	18d 8h ago	–
7325	RS-15226	My Untitled Rust Server136.86.153.97:28017	0/ 500					modded	6d 20h ago	–
7326	RS-15226	Rustoria.co - EU Small Preview Server (Map #4)138.199.167.199:28015	0/ ?	–	EU			moddedpve	30m ago	–
7327	RS-15226	[GER] Rasthof 50%Upkeep Noob friendly Monthly134.255.222.58:28019	0/ 20	–	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	14d 0h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7328	RS-15226	MCB Rust95.215.56.126:27017	0/ 10					modded	19d 21h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7329	RS-15226	BP_Rust99.132.120.166:28016	0/ 4					modded	2d 19h ago	–
7330	RS-15226	My Rust server \| Powered by AMP24.134.248.121:28016	0/ 100	–				modded	24d 3h ago	–
7331	RS-15226	My Rust server \| Powered by AMP24.247.83.233:28016	0/ 5					modded	16d 15h ago	–
7332	RS-15226	genxgaming83.223.207.17:28515	0/ 50					modded	19d 22h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7333	RS-15226	Frontier Rust Monthly - DUO/TRIO/QUAD - Vanilla83.223.207.17:29015	0/ 50					modded	19d 22h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7334	RS-15226	RFC's Test Server76.18.83.131:28017	0/ 2					modded	19d 21h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7335	RS-12741	URHEIM (local)37.48.20.204:28027	0/ 10					modded	1d 12h ago	–
7336	RS-15226	PVE Bots Server178.234.11.113:28016	0/ 10					modded	19d 10h ago	–
7337	RS-15226	MurArt Rust Server46.42.18.249:28016	0/ 10					modded	1d 3h ago	–
7338	RS-12776	ILGaming Rust TEST50.47.85.162:28027	0/ 10			quad		moddedsoftcore	10h ago	–
7339	RS-6032	IRS Rust PVE/PVP Zones TP\|Kits\|Clans\|LVLs\|Quests\|Drugs\|Events104.128.50.37:28016	0/ 100			5		modded	4d 23h ago	–
7340	RS-8431	Madrugada Rust EU 5X \| MAX 4 \| EN/PT188.82.206.188:28017	0/ 50		EU	quad		5xmodded	3d 18h ago	–
7341	RS-15226	Island Vibes 5x PvE100.14.62.172:28027	0/ 10		NA		monthly	5xmoddedpve	19d 2h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7342	RS-8378	Zenith Dominion PvE Server100.16.147.148:28016	0/ 50		NA		monthly	moddedpve	19d 20h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7343	RS-15226	Rusty Goats \| Modded \| War Mode \| Solo/Duo/Trio66.51.99.163:28017	0/ 40		NA	trio	monthly	moddedpve	19d 23h ago	T− 15d 1h FW
7344	RS-15226	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.49:28025	0/ 50					modded	24d 1h ago	–
7345	RS-15226	Wander's Solo Rust70.163.217.125:28017	0/ 8					modded	12d 0h ago	–
7346	RS-15226	Cocsiland91.226.138.57:28016	0/ 15	–				modded	21d 6h ago	–
7347	RS-4891	瑗ш섕122.37.224.156:28016	0/ 2		EA			modded	7d 14h ago	–
7348	RS-9032	Tavyron Kart - Carrera207.244.235.128:28027	0/ 30					modded	21h ago	–
7349	RS-15226	Rust Server46.205.216.33:28017	0/ 5					modded	19h ago	–
7350	RS-4715	NZ Chill101.100.141.112:28017	0/ 50		OC		monthly	vanillamodded	19d 21h ago	T− 15d 1h 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.