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

8,229 online Ordered by most players Page 153 of 165

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Light curve · 24h	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7601	RS-10705	El Rincon del manco - Test Server79.112.25.107:28017	0/ 100					modded	2d 9h ago	–
7602	RS-15195	MuhFknRust Official104.143.2.107:28313	0/ 40					modded	47d 1h ago	–
7603	RS-15195	blaqs staging ground104.234.251.164:28017	0/ 30					modded	78d 5h ago	–
7604	RS-14668	[NA] DuckTopia - 3X \| Vanilla Solo/Duo/Trio \| JUST WIPED104.238.229.139:28049	0/ 100		NA		weekly	3xvanillamodded	2d 23h ago	T− ~4d 0h
7605	RS-6454	Magic Dev \| Pyccкий80.242.59.110:10010	0/ 200		EU			modded	8d 10h ago	–
7606	RS-15195	CUSTOMRUSTERVER74321109.230.208.76:10101	0/ 50					modded	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7607	RS-8735	DUST RUST \| CLANS \| LOOT+ x50x \| Wipe 18.1080.242.59.48:28017	0/ 1					modded	3d 22h ago	–
7608	RS-15195	Rust Starter -2680.47.6.90:25566	0/ 15					modded	3d 3h ago	–
7609	RS-14139	RustyRing, EU, 50% Decay81.16.176.157:7203	0/ 150		EU			modded	3d 13h ago	–
7610	RS-12771	Rift 10x Solo/Duo/Trio82.153.118.221:28017	0/ 200					10xmodded	5d 4h ago	–
7611	RS-15195	aurora body test 282.177.102.210:28047	0/ 2					modded	2d 12h ago	–
7612	RS-5864	BRUME x2 JUST WIPED RAIDBASES, EVENTS, QUESTS, PIRATE THEME82.22.77.250:25581	0/ 77		EU	quad	monthly	2xmodded	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7613	RS-15195	Survivalist RUST82.25.45.136:28116	0/ 50		EU			moddedpve	19d 11h ago	–
7614	RS-8350	[UK/ENG] [404TEST Server] Wiped [12/10 9 days ago]82.6.203.113:28017	0/ 10		EU			vanillamodded	9d 5h ago	–
7615	RS-11429	Dreknir-SoftcoreIA82.66.3.30:28037	0/ 20		EU	quad	monthly	moddedsoftcore	6d 4h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7616	RS-4993	My Rust Server121.81.136.122:28017	0/ 50					modded	5d 10h ago	–
7617	RS-15195	Relics Dev Server125.254.123.81:28017	0/ 10					modded	19d 11h ago	–
7618	RS-13373	Over Lord85.190.162.25:11901	0/ 50					modded	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7619	RS-13834	A Rust Server131.93.28.205:27037	0/ 10					modded	19d 21h ago	–
7620	RS-4946	Mac Rust - Faster Nights202.58.204.122:28017	0/ 10					modded	4d 9h ago	–
7621	RS-15195	[EU] Survivor87.212.65.214:28016	0/ 100		EU			vanillamodded	1d 20h ago	–
7622	RS-15195	Rust ES \| Modded Survival \| EU87.222.231.119:27015	0/ 100		EU			modded	15d 6h ago	–
7623	RS-4908	MyTestServer115.162.109.10:28017	0/ 5					modded	19d 9h ago	–
7624	RS-15028	Sunnyland88.150.122.124:27017	0/ 20					modded	9d 0h ago	–
7625	RS-15195	GodlikeHost Server134.19.177.229:26074	0/ 100					modded	7d 9h ago	–
7626	RS-8990	Server Tiktok88.211.219.177:28016	0/ 50					modded	resets	–
7627	RS-15195	Vigo City \| ESP \| Mensual88.99.64.136:27017	0/ 40					modded	1d 5h ago	–
7628	RS-11429	Testing90.146.82.82:28036	0/ 10					modded	15d 1h ago	–
7629	RS-12158	ME Apex 2x \| Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad \| Weekly \| No BP Wipe90.148.217.238:28017	0/ 200			quad	weekly	2xmodded	6d 8h ago	T− ~15h
7630	RS-7842	A Rust Server135.148.40.227:28016	0/ ?					modded	19d 20h ago	–
7631	RS-8129	[US] ISL.GG \| Aim Train \|PvP\|Targets\|AimTrain\|GameModes135.148.136.218:28217	0/ 100		NA			modded	13h ago	–
7632	RS-6375	FarmLand 10x PVE Monthly91.229.114.45:28041	0/ 100		NA			10xvanillamodded	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7633	RS-7684	rustHaltAus [whitelist]136.243.60.212:28015	0/ 50					modded	19d 5h ago	–
7634	RS-5024	XRUST.CO AU 5x Monthly Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad - Skins - Pvp - ORP139.99.187.65:28023	0/ 200		OC	quad	monthly	5xmodded	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7635	RS-15195	A Rust Server139.99.208.174:27017	0/ 10			6		vanillamodded	8d 0h ago	–
7636	RS-3137	Bestrust Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad 2x Monthly \| JUST FULLWIPED 01.10 1141.11.117.51:28017	0/ 200		EU	quad	weekly	2xvanillamodded	20d 4h ago	T− ~19h
7637	RS-4634	Big Dicks and Naked Chicks92.118.16.107:28036	0/ 50					modded	19d 13h ago	–
7638	RS-10775	EU teimes server92.220.123.11:28016	0/ 5		EU			modded	4d 8h ago	–
7639	RS-9140	My Untitled Rust Server2.128.17.239:27015	0/ 1					modded	18d 9h ago	–
7640	RS-11223	My Untitled Rust Server213.146.161.167:28017	0/ 1	–				modded	9d 11h ago	–
7641	RS-15028	Damaged Gamers oxide92.238.195.246:28014	0/ 10					modded	20d 1h ago	–
7642	RS-15195	Vanilla Farts SOLO/DUO FULL wiped 06.21 15:00 CEST94.130.207.227:28234	0/ 150					modded	1107d 5h ago	–
7643	RS-5890	RustPvP VIP \| 1 EUR belepo94.156.37.115:28017	0/ 50					modded	3d 13h ago	–
7644	RS-6919	KRATOS RUST TEST142.91.102.135:27017	0/ 3					modded	19d 21h ago	–
7645	RS-3518	[PVE]LiveRust-stalker X1-Skill/craft/events95.143.190.23:35009	0/ 100				monthly	1xmoddedpve	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 21h FW
7646	RS-15195	Paradise \| Monthly \| 4x \| Duo \| Just Wiped95.216.15.17:28016	0/ 50			duo		4xmodded	1d 2h ago	–
7647	RS-15195	APOCALYPTIC RUST \| Zombies - Kits - Stats - PVE98.247.137.177:29016	0/ 100					modded	19d 20h ago	–
7648	RS-5766	HalliBoyz357.138.66.51:28027	0/ 10					modded	3d 0h ago	–
7649	RS-15195	[AU] Rektus Cactus 20x LOOT+/KITS/TP/BGRADE/INSTACRAFT/NOBP For103.193.81.14:28015	0/ 50		OC		biweekly	20xmodded	75d 20h ago	T− ~8d 3h
7650	RS-15195	TheLifeOfARustyDayZSurvivor\|PVE149.56.23.18:28015	0/ 20					modded	19d 6h 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.