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

8,165 online Ordered by most players Page 5 of 164

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
201	RS-750	[初心]2倍/10.16新档/半月/四人服/萌新首选43.249.192.152:26003	27/ 100	EA			modded	4d 2h ago	–
202	RS-240	[EU] HollowServers.co 10x No BPs [Loot++\|Events\|MyMini\|Shop]178.208.177.108:28010	27/ 150	EU		biweekly	10xmodded	3d 12h ago	T− ~11h
203	RS-743	РУССКИЙ \| ТОЛЬКО ДЛЯ НОВИЧКОВ \| 15.1080.242.59.216:35515	27/ 200	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	16h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
204	RS-760	EchoRust.co 2x Monthly \|Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad\| Qol/Loot+ \| No BP W81.16.176.150:21247	27/ 100	EU		monthly	2xmodded	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
205	RS-634	DOPERUST.COM – 5X US Solo Only [MyMini\|Kits\|Rewards]91.229.114.153:28017	27/ 100	NA	solo	biweekly	5xvanillamodded	2d 3h ago	T− ~9d 21h
206	RS-607	小萌妹PVE-建家打怪-万款皮肤免费-房子无敌43.249.193.200:11750	27/ 100	EA		monthly	moddedpvesoftcore	13d 19h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
207	RS-711	[霸道]10000000倍-10.16日-萌新首选-稳定长久202.189.23.234:12043	27/ 100	EA			modded	4d 2h ago	–
208	RS-289	EU RENEGADE 2x Monthly \| Solo Duo \| 50% Upkeep \| No BP Wipe \|168.100.161.22:28016	27/ 150	EU	duo	monthly	2xmodded	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
209	RS-101	Brasa.gg - BR 2X131.196.198.91:28016	26/ 100	SA	6	weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 4h ago	T− ~19h
210	RS-746	『辉煌』2倍\|萌新\|独狼10月16号新档\|雷霆万钧202.189.23.242:38093	26/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	–
211	RS-673	[ESP] NoobLand X2 \| Semanal \| Max Quad \| Full Wipe51.38.162.122:28016	26/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	11h ago	T− ~6d 12h
212	RS-753	[初心]100倍100废/10.16新档/传送/千军万马43.249.192.152:16669	26/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	–
213	RS-468	WARBANDITS.GG 2X SOLO ONLY\|Loot+\|X2 JUST WIPED64.40.8.132:28015	26/ 175	NA	solo	weekly	2xmodded	2d 7h ago	T− ~16h
214	RS-689	RustPlay PVE/PVP-Zones TP\|Zombies\|LVLs\|Kits\|Quests\|Clans\|+More!69.10.61.11:28024	26/ 420	NA		monthly	moddedpve	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
215	RS-325	Magic Rust #32 — Modded 2x (Solo/Duo) \| Baйп 13.10185.207.214.207:10010	26/ 200	EU	duo		2xmodded	2d 15h ago	T− ~4d 8h
216	RS-065	WARBANDITS.GG EU 3X \|Solo/Duo\|LootX3\| JUST WIPED151.242.106.43:28015	26/ 200	EU	duo	weekly	3xmodded	2d 12h ago	T− ~11h
217	RS-737	[锦航]100000000倍-10.16日-萌新首选-稳定长久202.189.23.234:14603	26/ 100	EA			modded	3d 2h ago	–
218	RS-320	桃乐丝 PVE - 经济 \| 养殖 \| 技能 \| 钓鱼 \| 传奇装15.235.180.140:26037	26/ 100	EA		monthly	moddedpve	9d 14h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
219	RS-752	#11-[搞就完了]1000倍/10.16/萌新/全解秒造/稳定202.189.23.234:13343	26/ 100	EA			modded	2h ago	–
220	RS-698	[EU] Willjum's Solo Only \| Thursday Wipes185.83.154.89:28015	25/ 175	EU		weekly	modded	9h ago	T− ~6d 14h
221	RS-811	[US] RustDecay PVE 15x Relax & Build - No Kill No Raid205.178.168.82:28015	25/ 60	NA		monthly	15xmoddedpve	14d 6h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
222	RS-758	『葡萄』5倍\|萌新\|无权\|10月16号新档\|危机四伏43.249.192.152:32225	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	–
223	RS-791	『熊大』2倍\|萌新\|无权\|10月16号新档\|浴血奋战202.189.23.242:18891	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
224	RS-087	X1000000.RU\|HARDPVP\|FUN\|FPS++\|X100000000000000000000000000000080.242.59.135:35027	25/ 360			weekly	1e+06xmodded	2d 16h ago	T− ~4d 7h
225	RS-077	Magic Rust #20 — Vanilla 2x \| Pyccкий185.207.214.118:20010	25/ 200	EU		weekly	2xmodded	3d 15h ago	T− ~3d 8h
226	RS-432	[EU] Salty Zombies PvE #1 \| Skills \| Raid \| Quests \| Jetpack \| 194.69.160.180:28017	25/ 150	EU		monthly	moddedpve	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
227	RS-773	[守护]1000倍/10.16新档/全解秒造/传送/萌新202.189.23.234:20004	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
228	RS-775	『守护』2倍\|萌新\|无权\|10月16号新档\|锐不可当202.189.23.242:38023	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	–
229	RS-761	[初心]50倍/10.16新档/月清/传送/旗鼓相当43.249.192.152:26669	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 4h ago	–
230	RS-962	[守护]10倍/10.16新档/传送/萌新/乘风破浪202.189.23.242:38053	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 2h ago	–
231	RS-762	『守护』5倍\|萌新\|10月16号新档\|呲碴风云202.189.23.242:38103	25/ 100	EA			modded	14d 3h ago	–
232	RS-825	Oh Shit 100x \| PvP \| Loot+ \| Shop \| Kits \| Raidable Bases \| Air91.229.114.83:28017	24/ 200	NA		weekly	100xmodded	6h ago	T− ~6d 17h
233	RS-734	[初心]5倍/10.16新档/萌新/无权/势均力敌43.249.192.152:12083	24/ 100	EA			modded	3d 2h ago	–
234	RS-513	ProjectNova.gg Mars\|3X\|Solo/Duo/Trio\|X3 JUST WIPED 10/13194.46.57.83:28016	23/ 50		trio	weekly	3xmodded	2d 6h ago	T− ~17h
235	RS-955	[US] RustValley 2x PVE+ \|Legendary Weapons\| Raidable Bases\|23.26.121.202:31017	23/ 100	NA		biweekly	2xmoddedpve	7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
236	RS-959	US \| For all Mankind PVE \| No Raiding/Killing/Stealing104.143.3.215:28046	23/ 200	NA		monthly	vanillamoddedpve	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
237	RS-371	VANILLA 2x2 \| GGRust #6 \| Для нoвичкoв 2x80.242.59.117:35110	23/ 100	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	1d 12h ago	T− ~5d 11h
238	RS-072	SURVIVORS.GG [ 2x Solo/Duo ] WIPED 13.10194.54.88.58:28015	23/ 200		duo	biweekly	2xmodded	2d 13h ago	T− ~1d 13h
239	RS-756	#6-[搞就完了]1000倍/10.16新档/全解秒造/战争地带202.189.23.234:14233	23/ 100	EA			modded	1d 2h ago	–
240	RS-322	[EU] AshRust 3x Monthly Main \| QoL/Loot+ \| Full Wiped81.16.176.148:23617	23/ 100	EU		monthly	3xmodded	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
241	RS-522	WARBANDITS.GG 3X Monthly \|Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad\|Shared BPs\|162.222.16.229:28015	23/ 200	NA	quad	monthly	3xmodded	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
242	RS-727	STEEL RUST /ДЛЯ НОВИЧКОВ /СИБИРСКИЙ 15.1080.242.59.222:35215	22/ 200	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	13h ago	T− ~8d 10h
243	RS-558	IranRust[2X] \| [Clans][Kits][CustomSkinBox]5.57.35.60:28017	22/ 230		6	biweekly	2xvanillamodded	1d 11h ago	T− ~12d 12h
244	RS-706	DOPERUST.COM – 5X EU Solo/Duo [MyMini\|Kits\|Rewards]194.69.160.157:28017	21/ 100	EU	duo	biweekly	5xvanillamodded	10h ago	T− ~2d 13h
245	RS-271	GÖKBÖRÜ Türkiye \| 3X \| Max 5 \| Yeni Başlayan31.59.131.180:28017	21/ 300	EU	5	weekly	3xvanillamodded	2d 9h ago	T− ~14h
246	RS-1283	The Working Class \| 2X \| Solo Only \| Raid Hours \| Wiped 10/15 \|104.129.132.49:28126	21/ 30	NA	solo	weekly	2xmodded	7h ago	T− ~6d 16h
247	RS-782	BattleZone.gg — Pure PvE \| Vanilla+ \| Raidable Bases66.51.99.137:28017	21/ 100	NA		monthly	moddedpve	14d 7h ago	T− 20d 17h FW
248	RS-041	MIRAGE RUST \| MONDAY 2x \| VANILLA+ \| Wipe 12.1080.242.59.29:35002	21/ 1600	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 11h ago	T− ~3d 12h
249	RS-067	RUSTBURG.GG #1〔X5/X10\|NO LIMIT\|LOOT+\|FPS+\|KITS\|TP〕13.10194.93.2.53:10000	21/ 100	EU		weekly	5xmodded	2d 15h ago	T− ~1d 8h
250	RS-889	[NA] Willjum's 2x Solo/Duo/Trio \| Monday wipes66.51.99.182:28015	21/ 75	NA			2xmodded	3d 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.