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

8,258 online Ordered by most players Page 148 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Light curve · 24h	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7351	RS-9110	Flopto x5 modded PvP138.201.58.109:28018	0/ 200					5xmodded	19d 22h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7352	RS-9171	p_voice dev121.109.150.33:28017	0/ 10					modded	7d 4h ago	–
7353	RS-8179	Eddie Catflap's Soltorch Islands 4250 v011157.211.1.239:28147	0/ 80		OC		biweekly	modded	13h ago	T− ~13d 10h
7354	RS-9520	Hop Diggity Vanilla+174.21.163.169:28017	0/ 10	–				modded	9d 0h ago	–
7355	RS-8085	RUBYRust MAIN \| MAX3 X2 MODDED \|201.10.90.114:28017	0/ 100					2xmodded	–	–
7356	RS-10206	Robichland176.9.104.120:28006	0/ 50		EU		monthly	modded	4d 23h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7357	RS-10567	[US]-XESSIVEMINDS-X575.109.7.103:28020	0/ 150		NA			5xmodded	2h ago	–
7358	RS-9366	Lime Rust x5 \| NOLIMIT \| ╨Ф╨Ы╨п ╨Э╨Ю╨Т╨Ш193.238.35.36:28017	0/ 35		EU			5xmodded	1d 4h ago	–
7359	RS-9792	ConfusedC1216.39.241.155:28213	0/ 10					modded	1d 10h ago	–
7360	RS-10350	rusty01.spidercove.com216.195.28.91:28017	0/ 10					modded	18d 13h ago	–
7361	RS-11234	Test Server (Stevious Trio)155.103.85.145:28055	0/ 100					modded	4h ago	–
7362	RS-11430	BR Lobby \| Lunar Dusk213.129.108.139:28016	0/ 100		SA			moddedpve	3d 1h ago	–
7363	RS-13573	⦿【ICEFUSE】3X Unlimited (Kits\|Clans\|Shared BPS\|WIPED)64.40.8.7:28014	0/ 100		NA		weekly	3xvanillamodded	20d 0h ago	T− ~23h
7364	RS-12282	pxcomb46.173.119.115:28016	0/ 10	–				modded	2d 0h ago	–
7365	RS-12282	[US]-XESSIVEMINDS-X275.109.7.103:28017	0/ 150		NA			2xmodded	3h ago	–
7366	RS-9650	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.95.41:28980	0/ 1					modded	6h ago	–
7367	RS-12756	Test Server (Stevious Main)155.103.85.145:28035	0/ 100					modded	4h ago	–
7368	RS-11141	[US] RustLab 2x - Vanilla Plus - Monthly - No Kits / No TP71.52.17.22:28017	0/ 300		NA		monthly	2xvanillamodded	4d 14h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7369	RS-12915	My Untitled Rust Server85.173.197.150:28016	0/ 500					modded	1d 5h ago	–
7370	RS-14457	errorparty.ru178.237.176.162:28017	0/ 500				monthly	modded	18d 8h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7371	RS-13722	Survival Legends Test50.36.100.212:28021	0/ 5		NA		monthly	moddedpve	8d 22h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7372	RS-15229	Schmiddy's Survival+74.63.236.202:28216	0/ 50	–	NA			vanillamoddedpve	127d 3h ago	–
7373	RS-15229	RustBound Solo/Duo/Trio 2x \| Just Wiped 18.09 9/1866.51.97.70:28011	0/ 50	–	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	51m ago	T− ~2d 23h
7374	RS-15229	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.44:28001	0/ 50	–	EU		monthly	modded	2d 0h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7375	RS-15229	My Untitled Rust Server136.86.153.97:28017	0/ 500					modded	6d 21h ago	–
7376	RS-15229	Rustoria.co - EU Small Preview Server (Map #4)138.199.167.199:28015	0/ ?	–	EU			moddedpve	1h ago	–
7377	RS-15229	[GER] Rasthof 50%Upkeep Noob friendly Monthly134.255.222.58:28019	0/ 20		EU		monthly	vanillamodded	14d 1h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7378	RS-15229	MCB Rust95.215.56.126:27017	0/ 10					modded	19d 22h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7379	RS-15229	BP_Rust99.132.120.166:28016	0/ 4					modded	2d 20h ago	–
7380	RS-15229	My Rust server \| Powered by AMP24.134.248.121:28016	0/ 100	–				modded	24d 4h ago	–
7381	RS-15229	My Rust server \| Powered by AMP24.247.83.233:28016	0/ 5					modded	16d 16h ago	–
7382	RS-15229	genxgaming83.223.207.17:28515	0/ 50					modded	19d 23h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7383	RS-15229	Frontier Rust Monthly - DUO/TRIO/QUAD - Vanilla83.223.207.17:29015	0/ 50					modded	19d 23h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7384	RS-15229	RFC's Test Server76.18.83.131:28017	0/ 2					modded	19d 22h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7385	RS-12745	URHEIM (local)37.48.20.204:28027	0/ 10					modded	1d 13h ago	–
7386	RS-15229	PVE Bots Server178.234.11.113:28016	0/ 10					modded	19d 11h ago	–
7387	RS-15229	MurArt Rust Server46.42.18.249:28016	0/ 10					modded	1d 4h ago	–
7388	RS-12780	ILGaming Rust TEST50.47.85.162:28027	0/ 10			quad		moddedsoftcore	11h ago	–
7389	RS-6038	IRS Rust PVE/PVP Zones TP\|Kits\|Clans\|LVLs\|Quests\|Drugs\|Events104.128.50.37:28016	0/ 100			5		modded	5d 0h ago	–
7390	RS-8431	Madrugada Rust EU 5X \| MAX 4 \| EN/PT188.82.206.188:28017	0/ 50		EU	quad		5xmodded	3d 19h ago	–
7391	RS-15229	Island Vibes 5x PvE100.14.62.172:28027	0/ 10		NA		monthly	5xmoddedpve	19d 3h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7392	RS-8452	Zenith Dominion PvE Server100.16.147.148:28016	0/ 50		NA		monthly	moddedpve	19d 21h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7393	RS-15229	Rusty Goats \| Modded \| War Mode \| Solo/Duo/Trio66.51.99.163:28017	0/ 40		NA	trio	monthly	moddedpve	20d 0h ago	T− 15d 0h FW
7394	RS-15229	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.49:28025	0/ 50					modded	24d 2h ago	–
7395	RS-11802	TOTAL WAR \| x1000000 \| BATTLEFIELD77.239.246.124:28017	0/ 200	–				1e+06xmodded	resets	–
7396	RS-15229	Wander's Solo Rust70.163.217.125:28017	0/ 8					modded	12d 1h ago	–
7397	RS-15229	Cocsiland91.226.138.57:28016	0/ 15					modded	21d 7h ago	–
7398	RS-4913	瑗ш섕122.37.224.156:28016	0/ 2		EA			modded	7d 15h ago	–
7399	RS-9020	Tavyron Kart - Carrera207.244.235.128:28027	0/ 30					modded	22h ago	–
7400	RS-15229	Rust Server46.205.216.33:28017	0/ 5					modded	20h 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.