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 ▾	Light curve · 24h	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
2051	RS-4350	Old Souls PVE AU (Raidable Bases)180.150.91.79:28072	1/ 50		OC		monthly	moddedpve	15d 15h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2052	RS-3674	CoolingLine #2 - x10 \| NOLIMIT \| KITS \| FPS \| CLANS195.18.27.204:35011	1/ 50		EU			10xmodded	22h ago	T− ~6d 1h
2053	RS-···	So1kx37.23.82.147:28016	1/ 10	–				modded	1h ago	–
2054	RS-5786	CZ/SK FOFRNIK.cz - 10/1 WIPED185.180.2.105:27658	1/ 30		EU		monthly	vanillamodded	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2055	RS-2963	EU DirtyRust CZ/SK/EN PvE185.180.2.25:27336	1/ 30		EU		monthly	moddedpve	15d 15h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2056	RS-3915	New Rusted PVP/E \|NoRaid\|RaidBase\|Barges&more\|185.180.2.44:27491	1/ 30				monthly	moddedsoftcore	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2057	RS-4836	Raid Rust Hybrid PVE/PVP EU/RU [x1\|DoorRaid\|Arena\|TP]37.230.137.6:20561	1/ 150		EU		biweekly	1xmoddedpve	1d 8h ago	T− ~12d 15h
2058	RS-4235	DEEP RUST 5X \|MAX 8\|COIN\|LOOT +\|185.189.255.27:35310	1/ 200		EU		weekly	5xvanillamodded	15d 4h ago	T− ~5d 19h
2059	RS-4288	Alcatraz185.189.255.52:35210	1/ 50			duo		vanillamodded	21h ago	–
2060	RS-2227	UNICRON RUST #1 \| X5-X10 \| MAX2 DUO \| TP \| LOOT+ \| \| WIPE 12.10185.189.255.56:35110	1/ 200		EU	duo	weekly	5xvanillamodded	4d 22h ago	T− ~2d 1h
2061	RS-3300	RustedRoad Weekly\|3X\|TP\|Modified Loot\|NPC Bases\|Kits\|ShortNight38.80.8.5:27015	1/ 60		NA		weekly	3xvanillamodded	1d 17h ago	T− ~5d 6h
2062	RS-4376	[TR/EU] JETERON 3X \|Solo/Duo/Trio\|TP\|Skin\|Yeni Başlayan141.98.50.100:28017	1/ 40		EU	trio	weekly	3xvanillamodded	1d 20h ago	T− ~5d 3h
2063	RS-5800	BALI RUST X2 \| Solo/Duo/Trio\| JUST FULLWIPED46.174.50.175:20621	1/ 100		EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	14d 0h ago	T− ~6d 23h
2064	RS-10784	RUSTNOVA \| EU 3X \| Biweekly \| No Limit157.85.85.81:28848	1/ 75		EU			3xmodded	13d 23h ago	–
2065	RS-6568	REALITY4 OPAL \| MAX4 \| WEEKLY WIPE45.11.95.86:10000	1/ 100			quad	weekly	modded	1d 3h ago	T− ~5d 20h
2066	RS-4641	RustLands - 2x Monthly \| 6/4 6.4 4/6 4.645.45.239.174:28017	1/ 200		NA		monthly	2xvanillamodded	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2067	RS-4553	Cubaton147.135.27.100:28017	1/ 20					modded	4d 9h ago	–
2068	RS-4649	🔥Rust Haven EU🔥 \| 2x Beginner \| Quad \| Monthly185.223.29.29:28017	1/ 200		EU	quad		2xmodded	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2069	RS-2209	Pandemic PvE - Practically Complete PvE Protection115.42.46.218:28137	1/ 50		NA		monthly	moddedpve	15d 16h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2070	RS-2334	Aqua Rust \| EU 2x Monthly \| No BP Wipes \| 50% Upkeep45.92.36.103:28016	1/ 100		EU		monthly	2xmodded	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2071	RS-2366	[AU] Arsenal 2x Solo/Duo/Trio \| Monthly \| Shared BP \| WIPED 2/1103.193.81.25:28015	1/ 100		OC	trio	monthly	2xmodded	15d 14h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2072	RS-3131	[NA] WPG Boneyard [No Tech Tree][BiWeekly][Max 4]50.72.57.40:28017	1/ 100		NA		biweekly	modded	1d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2073	RS-9267	ScrapLand62.143.5.187:28017	1/ 40		EU		monthly	vanillamoddedpve	12d 23h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2074	RS-2559	LuffyRust Texas USA - 1000x PvP NoBP Kits Skins Backpacks Noob 168.100.163.63:28016	1/ 50		NA		weekly	1000xmodded	1d 17h ago	T− ~5d 6h
2075	RS-2573	US RENEGADE 3x MONTHLY \| Solo Duo Trio Quad \| Shop \| 50% Upkeep168.100.163.169:29016	1/ 150		NA	quad	monthly	3xmodded	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2076	RS-2914	#5[烂番茄公益] - 10倍 \| NPC加强 \| NPC报复 \| 自定义220.197.77.42:28818	1/ 50		EA			vanillamoddedpve	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2077	RS-2657	JP　ともすけサーバー　5x Raidable Bases \| Bosses157.85.88.137:29440	1/ 20		EA		monthly	5xmoddedpve	11d 9h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2078	RS-5639	Oxidized 10x [AU]51.161.219.251:28056	1/ 50		OC	5	biweekly	10xmodded	1d 5h ago	T− ~12d 18h
2079	RS-3579	CZ/EU Project: Violation \| 5X No BPs \| Loot++ \| Free Kits \| MyM185.180.2.23:27500	1/ 50		EU		weekly	5xmodded	17h ago	T− ~13d 6h
2080	RS-4387	ASHFALL \| LAST STAND192.99.75.83:28016	1/ 50					modded	resets	–
2081	RS-3677	[ITA] CyberRust (RP)51.195.4.98:50016	1/ 40		EU	quad		modded	13d 20h ago	–
2082	RS-2923	Taigon little Server212.22.93.49:28025	1/ 25				monthly	moddedpve	12d 23h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2083	RS-3021	[EU/NO]Galehuset PVE \| BiWeekly \| Raids \| Events \| ++65.21.78.175:28001	1/ 50		EU		biweekly	moddedpve	1d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2084	RS-3766	Rust Ireland - 2x - Max3 \| Vanilla+ \| 50% Upkeep \| Biweekly116.202.165.78:28015	1/ 200		EU	trio	biweekly	2xmodded	1d 17h ago	T− ~12d 6h
2085	RS-6774	Volt - EU 10X No BPs \|PVP\|KITS\|SHOP\|157.85.87.79:28016	1/ 75		EU		weekly	10xmodded	15d 14h ago	T− ~5d 9h
2086	RS-7574	Uranus.gg US 10x Weekly \| PVP \| NO RAID 10/15209.205.225.2:28016	1/ 100		NA		weekly	10xvanillamodded	1d 17h ago	T− ~5d 6h
2087	RS-2325	[UK US] Total PvE \| Raid Bases \| Zombies \| Custom Map194.69.160.15:28129	1/ 100		EU		monthly	moddedpve	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2088	RS-2900	Grumpy Old Man 1X PVE \|Kits\|Skins\|BackPack\|Shop\|RaidableBase104.143.2.17:28313	1/ 100		NA		monthly	1xmoddedpve	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2089	RS-3746	STRALIKE EU 10x [Max 5\|Loot++\|PVP\|MyMini\|SkinBox\|Shop]194.69.160.95:28065	1/ 100		EU		weekly	10xvanillamodded	1d 19h ago	T− ~5d 4h
2090	RS-4275	HMAORUST\|Classic +217.114.180.19:28017	1/ 200				biweekly	vanillamodded	1d 16h ago	T− ~12d 7h
2091	RS-3715	APOCALYPSE ZOMBIES217.146.80.170:28015	1/ 50				monthly	moddedpve	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2092	RS-2187	Helix 10x No BPs \| Loot++ \| PvP \| Shop \| Kits \| Events185.248.134.107:28015	1/ 125		NA		weekly	10xmodded	11h ago	T− ~6d 12h
2093	RS-4065	My Untitled Rust Server153.232.233.249:28026	1/ 1					modded	15d 11h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2094	RS-2936	Spice Island \| 2x Monthly104.129.132.51:28025	1/ 100					2xmodded	15d 17h ago	T− 19d 7h FW
2095	RS-3013	【北国の春】 \| PVE \| 仿官原倍 \| 萌新养老110.42.9.59:6071	1/ 100		EA			moddedpve	14d 16h ago	–
2096	RS-3403	Citadel Prime AU 5x PVE \|Skills\|RaidBases\|Halloween Build Compt51.161.198.101:28001	1/ 100		OC		biweekly	5xmoddedpve	1d 18h ago	T− ~12d 5h
2097	RS-3070	rustbeyond.com \| EU \| Biweekly PvE/PvP \| Monument PvP147.135.138.172:28017	1/ 100		EU		biweekly	vanillamodded	2d 20h ago	T− ~11d 3h
2098	RS-4560	H.O.G. * Solo Only * 3X24.148.20.219:28020	1/ 100		NA		weekly	3xmodded	1d 8h ago	T− ~5d 15h
2099	RS-13231	Eternity \| x20 \| Full Wiped: 30 Jul 14:57 UTC164.132.206.82:28077	1/ 200				weekly	20xmodded	1d 13h ago	T− ~5d 5h
2100	RS-4842	Twisted Traveler Solo Vanilla23.109.46.225:25590	1/ 200		EU		monthly	vanillamoddedpremium	13d 0h ago	T− 19d 7h 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.