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

8,332 online Ordered by most players Page 65 of 167

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
3201	RS-5766	[SEA] A.O.G Rust \| Vanilla \| MY/SG \| Active Admin103.66.183.78:28017	0/ 50	EA		monthly	vanillamodded	5d 8h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3202	RS-7011	EchoChamber_JP_Rust160.251.166.192:28017	0/ 69	EA		monthly	moddedpvepremium	16d 9h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3203	RS-7427	Spoonkid Rust - RU 2x168.100.161.165:28113	0/ 5	EU			2xmodded	12d 14h ago	–
3204	RS-9659	testing38.130.121.58:24656	0/ 10				modded	6d 22h ago	–
3205	RS-8502	MOXESRUST \| CUSTOM MAP \| 2X \| MAX 3157.85.95.221:27058	0/ 100				2xmodded	resets	–
3206	RS-8947	A BisectHosting Server - dbad8047165.217.128.190:1043	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	21h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3207	RS-12056	REALITY3 GARNET \| ЦАРЬ ГОРЫ \| CUSTOM MAP45.11.95.85:10000	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	modded	2d 3h ago	T− ~4d 20h
3208	RS-8695	SMURFS SERVER, 4X PVE, BIWEEK WIPES173.237.43.103:2918	0/ 80	NA		biweekly	4xmoddedpve	1d 16h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3209	RS-5651	REALITY4 OPAL \| MAX4 \| WEEKLY WIPE45.11.95.86:10000	0/ 100		quad	weekly	modded	2d 3h ago	T− ~4d 20h
3210	RS-8726	Rusty \| 3x Gather \| 2x Loot \| Kits/TP157.85.86.206:25556	0/ 10				3xmodded	12h ago	–
3211	RS-8736	[US] SkyLight Zombies PVE #1 \| RaidableBases \| Kits \| Events \|198.96.88.252:28015	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	15d 15h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3212	RS-8762	GTXGaming.co.uk - Rust Dedicated Server194.50.234.181:28475	0/ 20			biweekly	moddedpve	1d 9h ago	T− ~12d 14h
3213	RS-6218	Waldcamper PVE45.138.48.98:28041	0/ 60				modded	16d 16h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3214	RS-1998	[LATAM] RusticoARG #1 — X5 • MAX 3 — FULLWIPE 15/1045.235.98.249:27216	0/ 30	SA	trio	weekly	5xvanillamodded	2d 19h ago	T− ~1d 4h
3215	RS-15807	BTG The Zone - Test Server No Entry45.45.238.180:28015	0/ 50				modded	5d 14h ago	–
3216	RS-8820	Rusty Tinu - PvE [NO kill/cheat/steal/raid]134.255.217.65:27074	0/ 24				moddedpve	4d 17h ago	–
3217	RS-3414	US AdventureLand PVE Skills/Raidable Bases/Custom Vehicles!104.129.132.9:28016	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	16d 17h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3218	RS-7086	[GNG] WORLD PVE \|Raiding\|Quests\|Events\|Skills\|Cultists208.73.203.30:7786	0/ 88	NA		monthly	moddedpve	16d 17h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3219	RS-4224	For Example Nothing...206.72.195.74:27043	0/ 40				modded	15d 11h ago	–
3220	RS-5924	STRAYA AU \| 2X \| BETTERLOOT \| 1-4 \| Monthly \| NEW*45.125.247.59:7061	0/ 60	OC			2xmodded	10d 1h ago	–
3221	RS-4801	凌渡【真萌新之家】萌新玩家优先【秒造公益】45.125.45.142:10032	0/ 100	EA		biweekly	modded	4d 9h ago	T− ~9d 14h
3222	RS-7566	WaridaLand45.88.230.106:28016	0/ 40				vanillamodded	12d 22h ago	–
3223	RS-9226	Madbyte's Rust Server157.85.90.129:28016	0/ 40				modded	15d 13h ago	T− ~12d 10h
3224	RS-12656	VOLKAN by nansa [ES/EN] \| Bases Submarinas \| Underwater Bases \|178.32.101.154:2325	0/ 150	EU		monthly	modded	16d 16h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3225	RS-9398	VANTA EU \| 2X SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| WEEKLY WIPE179.254.167.22:27017	0/ 40	EU			2xmodded	1d 21h ago	–
3226	RS-9333	LLC : BUILD/TEST SERVER203.16.163.226:27603	0/ 40				modded	7d 5h ago	–
3227	RS-9308	Grace Rust23.93.165.221:28016	0/ 5				moddedpve	4d 15h ago	–
3228	RS-5899	RustBurger212.117.170.124:25578	0/ 100	EU			modded	5d 17h ago	–
3229	RS-10521	Shampoo's Fun Place45.248.79.13:7014	0/ 20				modded	5h ago	–
3230	RS-6288	RustHunter Vanilla [Ryzen9950x]46.181.239.168:40316	0/ 50			biweekly	modded	2d 13h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3231	RS-6195	[EU] Rustykings.com 2x \| Kits \| Shop \| Beginner Friendly212.117.170.253:2299	0/ 150	EU		biweekly	2xmodded	1d 22h ago	T− ~12d 1h
3232	RS-3587	RUST-A-FARI212.132.98.133:28017	0/ 50				modded	16d 17h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3233	RS-879	OUTPOST 2x Monthly \|Solo/Duo/Trio\| Just Wiped212.192.29.242:23117	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xmodded	16d 17h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3234	RS-789	OUTPOST 2x Monthly \| Max 4 \| No Offline \| Just Wiped212.192.29.242:24217	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xmodded	16d 17h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3235	RS-9260	[ZA] BOET'S WORLD - Rust 2x \| SA Only \| Weekend Raids46.151.193.41:28017	0/ 50	AF	quad	monthly	2xmodded	1d 9h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3236	RS-8316	Diamond Rust \| Emerald46.174.49.35:28016	0/ 200				modded	1d 14h ago	–
3237	RS-3071	Naked and Afraid NO KOS ZA129.232.154.35:28016	0/ 100	AF		biweekly	modded	2d 19h ago	T− ~11d 4h
3238	RS-9952	NootyNL PvE 25% upkeep147.93.162.6:28516	0/ 50			monthly	vanillamoddedpve	4d 21h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3239	RS-8865	PumpkinRust X2 \|TP\|KIT\|Shared BPs\| ДЛЯ НОВИЧКОВ185.189.255.68:35210	0/ 150	EU		monthly	2xmodded	resets	–
3240	RS-6944	SOLO_Новосибирск \| WIPE 15.10212.20.40.180:28017	0/ 50	EU		biweekly	modded	3d 11h ago	T− ~10d 12h
3241	RS-5591	[BRASIL] Rust Friends \| 2x \| Mensal45.190.41.202:28016	0/ 50	SA			2xmodded	1d 17h ago	–
3242	RS-9794	Tommygun 2x \| EU \| Noob \| Peanut Fans \| Weekly168.100.161.242:28101	0/ 200	EU		weekly	2xmodded	resets	–
3243	RS-6780	Tommygun's Scarehouse \| US \| PvE Co-op Horror \| Custom Monsters208.52.152.2:6670	0/ 5	NA	quad		modded	12d 9h ago	–
3244	RS-15807	Rust Havoc (Private)45.248.76.89:7003	0/ 30				modded	16d 4h ago	–
3245	RS-2188	Testing Grounds45.45.239.176:28016	0/ 15	NA		monthly	vanillamodded	16d 10h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3246	RS-15807	A Rust Server45.61.173.40:28020	0/ 40				vanillamodded	23d 10h ago	–
3247	RS-3737	№[1] D2S Overrun-Z PvE 1000 Zombies Raidable Bases Events208.52.153.33:28046	0/ 60			monthly	vanillamodded	16d 15h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3248	RS-15807	Rust START Server212.22.93.190:28015	0/ 1			monthly	modded	19d 0h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3249	RS-9438	My Server PvE212.22.93.93:28015	0/ 5			monthly	modded	9d 2h ago	T− 18d 7h FW
3250	RS-15642	WipeVault213.193.196.176:28017	0/ 100				modded	16d 14h 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.