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

8,280 online Ordered by most players Page 55 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
2701	RS-2770	BDSM Rust #1 x2 \| ПОЛУКЛАССИКА \| FullWipe 16.10146.59.52.60:28001	0/ 200	EU			2xmodded	1d 11h ago	T− ~5d 12h
2702	RS-15398	Rust by G-Portal.com147.93.161.238:28416	0/ 50				vanillamoddedpvepremium	13d 10h ago	–
2703	RS-15853	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.245:25613	0/ 40				modded	8d 4h ago	–
2704	RS-15853	TheDuckPond157.85.92.105:21011	0/ 10				modded	6d 2h ago	–
2705	RS-5054	SurviVal InstiNct (Kits\|Home\|TP\|Rates)146.59.54.7:20661	0/ 500	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	16d 6h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2706	RS-14532	Noob Friendly \| Naked & Afraid157.85.92.116:24355	0/ 40				modded	10d 20h ago	–
2707	RS-4751	Gamer Graveyard157.85.92.142:24914	0/ 75				modded	16d 3h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2708	RS-6343	Jitters Test Server104.129.132.227:30017	0/ 10	NA		weekly	moddedpve	3d 14h ago	T− ~3d 9h
2709	RS-4267	Holidays - PvE - It's a Holiday all Year147.124.192.191:28015	0/ 50			monthly	moddedpve	7d 8h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2710	RS-15853	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.92.158:22295	0/ 40				modded	7d 13h ago	–
2711	RS-5193	Na 2x Monthly \| Map Preview104.129.132.27:28044	0/ 40	EU		monthly	2xvanillamoddedpve	9h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2712	RS-2375	【倾城PVE】七周年测试服110.42.35.105:28017	0/ 500	EA			modded	16d 6h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2713	RS-4316	EU 2x Medium \| Map Preview104.129.132.27:28051	0/ 40	NA		monthly	2xvanillamoddedpve	2d 10h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2714	RS-4721	SDFC157.85.92.206:24132	0/ 40				modded	16d 2h ago	–
2715	RS-5709	Just Rust157.85.92.227:28016	0/ 40				moddedpve	16d 7h ago	–
2716	RS-10505	Imma Bird157.85.92.234:21395	0/ 20				modded	1d 21h ago	–
2717	RS-15853	香港偽官匹伺服器110.42.96.106:43403	0/ 60	EA			modded	15d 13h ago	–
2718	RS-5043	[水行星]-10.14号18:00新开/多人/仿官110.42.96.43:46173	0/ 100	EA		monthly	modded	3d 15h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2719	RS-2339	EL MATADERO168.100.163.110:28016	0/ 50	SA	quad	biweekly	vanillamodded	2d 18h ago	T− ~11d 4h
2720	RS-15203	One Grid Solo Only 2X104.129.132.45:28116	0/ 100				2xmodded	2d 13h ago	–
2721	RS-13351	Rust Server-ish104.129.132.45:28246	0/ 20				modded	15d 12h ago	–
2722	RS-5772	Principiante solo X5157.85.92.254:23408	0/ 40				5xmodded	7d 20h ago	–
2723	RS-15853	666纯净原倍仿官pve萌新首选111.228.42.27:28016	0/ 66	EA		monthly	vanillamoddedpve	33d 10h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2724	RS-4880	『无期』1000倍爽服/双生态/PVP&PVE114.66.56.11:28113	0/ 100	EA		monthly	vanillamodded	15d 17h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2725	RS-15853	【鲨鱼】2倍丨月清丨10.6新开档丨轻模组新手向114.66.56.237:27393	0/ 50	EA	quad	monthly	moddedsoftcore	9d 14h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2726	RS-15853	VIKINGO CR SERVER157.85.92.64:28016	0/ 75			monthly	modded	15d 3h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2727	RS-15853	Snake Eater157.85.92.73:28016	0/ 3				modded	20d 5h ago	–
2728	RS-15853	TRIXYL2K FRIEND SERVER157.85.93.172:26556	0/ 40				modded	9d 11h ago	–
2729	RS-6553	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.93.237:22861	0/ 75			monthly	modded	15d 6h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2730	RS-6231	BTF #1 x1.5 Х2 \|КИТ\|TP\|КЕЙСЫ\|FPS+++\|LOOT++\|152.89.199.20:35510	0/ 200	EU			1.5xmodded	4d 17h ago	–
2731	RS-10581	[NA] WRECKAGE \| 3X \| Weekly \| No BP Wipes \| No Team Limits147.135.104.156:28017	0/ 150	NA		weekly	3xmodded	2d 1h ago	T− ~4d 22h
2732	RS-6333	[US West] Rusty Hook 1X \| Offline Protection \| Vanilla+147.135.105.5:28016	0/ 500	NA		monthly	1xmoddedpremium	16d 7h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2733	RS-8806	DISCORDIA153.66.195.183:28017	0/ 100				modded	4h ago	–
2734	RS-5402	Apocalypse Of Rust157.85.93.66:28502	0/ 40				modded	6d 1h ago	–
2735	RS-6788	US XFAKTOR 2X \| Monthly \| No BP Wipe104.129.132.55:28022	0/ 25	NA	6	monthly	2xmodded	16d 7h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2736	RS-4545	Introvert Sanctuary147.135.105.8:60406	0/ 100			monthly	moddedpve	10d 17h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2737	RS-15853	Westward Expansion157.85.94.10:25567	0/ 10				modded	14d 7h ago	–
2738	RS-15853	duos-trios wiped 9-17 2x resources/ crates173.237.43.242:28016	0/ 75		quad		2xmoddedsoftcore	9d 5h ago	–
2739	RS-5045	RusturaX \| 3x Loot \| Base Auto Build \| [中/日/한/EN]Ü115.42.46.137:28047	0/ 150	EA			3xmodded	4d 10h ago	–
2740	RS-15853	Rusty Dirt115.42.46.195:28017	0/ 30				modded	91d 2h ago	–
2741	RS-3437	[US West] Gold Rush 3x \| Quad \| Monthly \| Raid Hours115.42.46.200:28017	0/ 50	NA	quad	monthly	3xmodded	16d 2h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2742	RS-15853	RUST Server115.42.46.206:28017	0/ 30				modded	34d 0h ago	–
2743	RS-15853	The Rusty Payton115.42.46.207:28017	0/ 30				modded	16d 6h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2744	RS-4845	[US] [10X] Oblivion Starfire servers\|PVP\|LOOT++\|EVENTS157.85.94.103:28016	0/ 125	NA	quad	weekly	10xmodded	2d 6h ago	T− ~4d 17h
2745	RS-15853	brandon24147.135.31.151:60450	0/ 100			monthly	modded	14d 16h ago	T− 18d 17h FW
2746	RS-15853	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28014	0/ 10				modded	resets	–
2747	RS-15853	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28002	0/ 10				modded	resets	–
2748	RS-15853	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28010	0/ 5				modded	resets	–
2749	RS-15853	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.94.23:22883	0/ 30				modded	15d 7h ago	–
2750	RS-15853	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28018	0/ 3				modded	resets	–

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.