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

8,231 online Ordered by most players Page 154 of 165

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7651	RS-5565	That Hardcore Life108.247.41.33:28017	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedhardcore	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7652	RS-3923	[AU] Rusty Rivets \| Monthly108.61.227.160:28017	0/ 50	OC		monthly	vanillamodded	20d 3h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7653	RS-4641	wagamama server110.135.107.243:21017	0/ 3				modded	19d 22h ago	–
7654	RS-6573	NessRUSTs8115.36.155.89:28017	0/ 10				modded	14d 1h ago	–
7655	RS-12327	[GER] Sweetbridge Reloaded (Private)116.202.240.95:28017	0/ 30	EU	trio		modded	20d 4h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7656	RS-12732	[AFK] Chillax Trio/Friday/Vanilla116.202.51.23:7030	0/ 100				modded	3d 19h ago	–
7657	RS-5578	[TW] AixWalker [ PVE \| 3X \| Raidable Bases \| Events ]1.173.57.45:28017	0/ 30	EA		biweekly	3xmoddedpve	6d 7h ago	T− ~7d 16h
7658	RS-15199	[JP][PVE]UC-RUST-Server118.27.225.39:28016	0/ 50	EA			modded	47d 22h ago	–
7659	RS-4701	[IND] Elemental Rust122.176.108.251:28016	0/ 100				modded	5d 3h ago	–
7660	RS-15199	[JP]kuma2com Rust Server PvE122.250.21.107:28017	0/ 5	EA			moddedpve	68d 22h ago	–
7661	RS-15199	Sabafly126.95.7.105:28016	0/ 10				vanillamodded	12d 7h ago	–
7662	RS-3155	VoidOrder_PVEServer131.129.135.38:28016	0/ 30			monthly	moddedpve	18d 14h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7663	RS-15199	A Rust Server131.93.28.205:27027	0/ 10				modded	18d 12h ago	–
7664	RS-9198	LuffyRust Test Server - Whitelisted193.57.8.24:28016	0/ ?	NA			modded	6d 12h ago	–
7665	RS-5988	[EA]Japan-Server \|PvP\|133.117.73.110:28017	0/ 100	EA		biweekly	modded	5d 13h ago	T− ~8d 10h
7666	RS-5417	TABRUST beta Sv1133.18.148.48:28017	0/ 200		6		modded	4d 5h ago	–
7667	RS-3326	blaze Rust 5x 3 player157.85.87.244:28292	0/ 40				5xmodded	10h ago	–
7668	RS-5418	RustServer_31205133.88.106.60:28017	0/ 50				modded	13d 0h ago	–
7669	RS-5689	GodlikeHost Server134.19.177.245:26515	0/ 200				modded	6d 1h ago	–
7670	RS-15199	Zyelo's Private Server135.148.172.184:29751	0/ 4				modded	1d 4h ago	–
7671	RS-11706	LearnRust \| 2x \| Solo/Duos \| Mentors \| Noob Friendly \| FULLWIPE135.148.52.57:28017	0/ 69	NA		weekly	2xmodded	4d 4h ago	T− ~2d 19h
7672	RS-4134	Nexus Gaming[10x]Kits\| Backpacks \| Raidable Bases \|Much More135.148.53.232:60414	0/ 100			monthly	10xmoddedpve	20d 4h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7673	RS-8368	STANCE EU \| 2x Vanilla+ \| Solo/Duo/Trio JUSTWIPED135.181.120.8:26025	0/ 250	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	6d 5h ago	T− ~16h
7674	RS-15199	RUST Server136.175.187.87:28017	0/ 30				modded	74d 23h ago	–
7675	RS-6809	A Rust Server136.243.0.51:25587	0/ 5				modded	2d 1h ago	–
7676	RS-13832	chujcieto136.243.106.105:28015	0/ 50				modded	10h ago	–
7677	RS-3423	[PL] RUST POLSKA - idealne miejsce dla nowych graczy136.243.35.156:28031	0/ 50	EU		monthly	moddedpve	20d 4h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7678	RS-4094	#1 Muad's [EU] two weeks \| 3x \| Beginner \| Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad \|136.243.35.156:28046	0/ 100	EU		monthly	3xmodded	6d 4h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7679	RS-2952	[EU] Royal Rust PVE 2X \| Skilltree \| Quests \| Events \| Purge136.243.90.97:28016	0/ 50	EU		monthly	2xmoddedpve	20d 4h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7680	RS-8556	ZUFLUCHT TEST136.243.93.125:28066	0/ 100				modded	20d 5h ago	–
7681	RS-14419	Rusty Ole Goats157.85.93.225:28016	0/ 40				modded	11d 22h ago	–
7682	RS-13531	Derps Rusty Hawg137.119.178.233:28016	0/ 100				modded	4d 4h ago	–
7683	RS-4883	[BR] WayBer Rust - PvP/PvE - 10x - Factions137.131.135.236:25603	0/ 200	SA			10xmodded	18d 14h ago	–
7684	RS-15199	PACK's US Main \| Spleef \| Facechecks \| Arenas \| Minigames137.184.229.132:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	19d 18h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7685	RS-8481	Serradinha BattleField Bots Tests137.74.172.22:28017	0/ 50		quad		modded	resets	–
7686	RS-15199	[EU] 4K60.com 2x Vanilla+ \| Trio \| Weekly \| Wiped 16/10138.201.21.240:28027	0/ 50	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	5d 5h ago	T− ~1d 18h
7687	RS-8760	tester138.229.18.147:28023	0/ 10				modded	17d 3h ago	–
7688	RS-11115	[TW][PVE] PreuBen - Build, Survive, Explore139.99.22.8:22225	0/ 64	EA			modded	19d 22h ago	–
7689	RS-9420	BondRingage14.12.224.96:29265	0/ 20				modded	19d 10h ago	–
7690	RS-13671	My Rust Server14.12.69.226:28017	0/ 2				modded	19d 4h ago	–
7691	RS-5276	[EU][PVE] 5x \|ZE-Gaming #2\|Loot++\|Skills\|Events\|Monthly MAP\|BP 141.98.157.185:28026	0/ 75	EU		monthly	5xmoddedpve	19d 4h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7692	RS-7297	Youtube \| TikTok \| Friends141.98.157.79:3001	0/ ?				modded	19d 1h ago	–
7693	RS-7175	Blake's PvE \| Monthly \| No BP wipe \| PvP Zones \| Low Upkeep142.132.156.73:28017	0/ 100				modded	19d 12h ago	–
7694	RS-8797	[BR] LosPibesGaming.com \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| 3x143.20.50.73:28017	0/ 100	SA	trio	weekly	3xmodded	15d 0h ago	T− ~5d 23h
7695	RS-15199	ElectricDragon8's Rust Server144.48.106.170:28037	0/ 30				modded	37d 16h ago	–
7696	RS-6157	Hollandse Glory [Dutch/Eng] \| Vanilla+ 50% Upkeep\| Monthly \|144.76.155.27:27015	0/ 75	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	18d 1h ago	T− 14d 20h FW
7697	RS-5321	[EU] Naked Asylum - 10X Weekly\|NO BPs\|KITS\|CLANS\|TP\|QOL145.239.131.220:28017	0/ 250	EU			10xmodded	20d 3h ago	–
7698	RS-11822	Last Frontier \| PvE/PvP \| Friendly \| Quests \| Purge \| Events145.239.1.33:27015	0/ 50	EU			vanillamoddedpve	20d 4h ago	–
7699	RS-15010	Tetya Rust Vanilla \| EU \| HU \| SOLO-DUO-TRIO-QUAD \| WEEKLY WIPE145.239.149.136:28027	0/ 150	EU	quad	weekly	vanillamodded	3d 2h ago	T− ~3d 21h
7700	RS-15199	My Untitled Rust Server145.239.149.158:28025	0/ 500				modded	5d 11h 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.