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

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#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
7751	RS-15173	[GER/EN] TRUST Vanilla\|PvE\|Raidable Bases\|Events\|136.243.70.252:28037	0/ 30	EU			vanillamoddedpve	37d 16h ago	–
7752	RS-15173	ObsidianRust - EU \| 5x \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Kits \| TP \| Homes136.243.70.50:28017	0/ 250	EU			5xmodded	1266d 5h ago	–
7753	RS-15173	Rust Israel - Israeli Rust Server136.243.70.50:28027	0/ 100	WA		weekly	vanillamodded	48d 5h ago	T− ~18h
7754	RS-7273	Gambarust A Shockbyte Rust Server202.36.95.91:24703	0/ 6				modded	19d 12h ago	–
7755	RS-13529	Unicorn \| 20 Islands \| RandomItems \| Solo/Duo \| 2Days Wipe202.36.95.92:24360	0/ 40				modded	19d 7h ago	–
7756	RS-7718	A Shockbyte Rust Server202.36.95.93:20085	0/ 40				modded	11d 23h ago	–
7757	RS-15173	PACK's US Main \| Spleef \| Facechecks \| Arenas \| Minigames137.184.229.132:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	19d 20h ago	T− 14d 18h FW
7758	RS-9508	Mike's Test Map137.186.44.105:28017	0/ 4				modded	19d 0h ago	–
7759	RS-7288	MAGIC RUST203.16.163.101:28279	0/ 40				modded	10d 9h ago	–
7760	RS-8481	Serradinha BattleField Bots Tests137.74.172.22:28017	0/ 50		quad		modded	resets	–
7761	RS-15173	Jebac mathost137.74.200.111:28017	0/ 10				modded	14d 21h ago	–
7762	RS-15173	Rusthome.eu #1 \| NO OFFLINE137.74.83.249:28016	0/ 100	EU		monthly	modded	20d 6h ago	T− 14d 18h FW
7763	RS-6377	[EU] Door Camper's Paradise \| Vanilla203.16.163.107:23181	0/ 40	EU			modded	4d 13h ago	–
7764	RS-6638	PEANUT RUST ULTRAKILL CREATIVE PVP203.16.163.116:25899	0/ 999				modded	2d 13h ago	–
7765	RS-15173	CYBERSPORT \| KZVRUST.COM — TOURNAMENTS, ELO, PRIZES & DROPS31.192.109.94:28116	0/ 200				modded	resets	–
7766	RS-7050	Entspannt Rusten203.16.163.34:26618	0/ 50				modded	8h ago	–
7767	RS-4785	Warrior Romania \| Monthly Vanilla203.16.163.34:28083	0/ 75		quad		modded	20d 5h ago	–
7768	RS-4906	RUBIN.EXE203.16.163.36:20798	0/ 30				modded	20d 2h ago	–
7769	RS-15173	2x Rust in Hell208.52.153.221:28113	0/ 250				2xmodded	10d 11h ago	–
7770	RS-8840	KBK Server210.132.211.15:28177	0/ 16				modded	19d 17h ago	–
7771	RS-15173	WipeVault213.193.196.176:28017	0/ 100				modded	20d 3h ago	–
7772	RS-3791	4Netplayers-5400HalleinGoesRust213.202.203.53:28019	0/ 10				modded	14d 6h ago	–
7773	RS-3114	[EU] rustinsomnia.com - 3x - weekly213.246.39.157:27105	0/ 200	EU		weekly	3xmodded	20d 6h ago	T− ~17h
7774	RS-4531	[EU] rustinsomnia.com - 2x - monthly213.246.39.157:27109	0/ 200	EU		monthly	2xmodded	12d 2h ago	T− 14d 18h FW
7775	RS-14498	Scavenger's Edge216.39.241.17:28013	0/ 100				modded	8d 3h ago	–
7776	RS-15173	Bermuda Island217.146.80.184:28015	0/ 50				modded	11d 7h ago	–
7777	RS-15173	[US-West] Terror Squad 3X PvP \| Biweekly \| Loot+ \| TP \| Kits \| 138.199.12.77:28017	0/ 150	NA		biweekly	3xmodded	151d 1h ago	T− ~2d 22h
7778	RS-15173	Rustoria.co - US Small Preview Server (Map #2)138.199.167.199:28015	0/ ?	NA			moddedpve	resets	–
7779	RS-7951	Rustoria.co - EU Main Preview Server (Map #5)138.199.169.59:28015	0/ ?	EU			moddedpve	resets	–
7780	RS-8386	HazeRust 2x \| Modded Loot+ \| Just Wiped138.201.16.23:27017	0/ 150				2xmodded	17d 3h ago	–
7781	RS-15173	NeuRuststadt!138.201.16.27:28016	0/ 100				modded	19d 0h ago	–
7782	RS-14026	[EU] 4K60.com 10x \| Quad \| Kits \| TP \| Shop \| Wiped 16/10138.201.21.240:28017	0/ 60	EU	quad	weekly	10xmodded	5d 7h ago	T− ~1d 16h
7783	RS-15173	[EU] 4K60.com 2x Vanilla+ \| Trio \| Weekly \| Wiped 16/10138.201.21.240:28027	0/ 50	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	5d 7h ago	T− ~1d 16h
7784	RS-15173	Miki Server217.154.214.25:28016	0/ 5				modded	69d 6h ago	–
7785	RS-12829	[EU] Frog Boots Builds \| Creative / Sandbox / Load Custom Maps217.154.75.143:28016	0/ 100	EU			modded	18d 1h ago	–
7786	RS-15173	TEST SERVER 290217.60.245.177:20016	0/ 100				modded	1d 21h ago	–
7787	RS-4424	Snow_Build217.60.245.30:28026	0/ 30				modded	58d 21h ago	–
7788	RS-15173	Dupa jeża priv serv217.76.119.34:28017	0/ 10				modded	4d 15h ago	–
7789	RS-15173	Rust Test217.77.1.118:25566	0/ 100				modded	18d 14h ago	–
7790	RS-3548	HQM.GG SEA 3x Monthly Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad - Skins - Pvp - ORP139.99.116.207:28020	0/ 180	EA	quad	monthly	3xmodded	20d 6h ago	T− 14d 18h FW
7791	RS-15173	Hagoromo Server31.214.142.68:11601	0/ 50				modded	20d 5h ago	–
7792	RS-15173	Openiera \| EU-FR \| x2 Weekly187.124.6.221:28017	0/ 50	EU			2xmodded	6d 6h ago	–
7793	RS-7578	TESTER188.134.89.81:11112	0/ 100				modded	9h ago	–
7794	RS-7620	The Dragon's Den157.85.92.23:29300	0/ 20				modded	20d 5h ago	–
7795	RS-12524	Imma Bird157.85.92.234:21395	0/ 20				modded	5d 20h ago	–
7796	RS-8165	OniBlade's Chill 10x PVP157.85.93.148:24651	0/ 40				10xmodded	2d 20h ago	–
7797	RS-5382	Apocalypse Of Rust157.85.93.66:28502	0/ 40				modded	10d 0h ago	–
7798	RS-15173	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.93.75:20001	0/ 75				modded	10d 3h ago	–
7799	RS-15173	Westward Expansion157.85.94.10:25567	0/ 10				modded	18d 6h ago	–
7800	RS-9786	EU MERIDA \| 3X \| solo/duo/trio \| EVENTS \| NO BP WIPE \| MONTHLY157.85.95.100:24143	0/ 75	EU			3xmodded	7d 2h 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.