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

8,361 online Ordered by most players Page 68 of 168

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
3351	RS-5853	Rust Shitters172.240.13.37:25680	0/ 10				modded	10h ago	–
3352	RS-15632	№ 7 ZERO ZONE 7 /x5/Kit/InstaCraft/NO limit/1610 Wipe195.122.250.254:28778	0/ 100			biweekly	5xmodded	2d 17h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3353	RS-5694	US Rusty Bear 3x Monthly Main \| No Offlines \| Noob Friendly \| L104.238.229.17:31016	0/ 100	NA		monthly	3xvanillamodded	16d 20h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3354	RS-6641	PukekoLabs Battlefield147.135.4.144:28017	0/ 40				modded	15d 10h ago	–
3355	RS-4017	CoolingLine #2 - x10 \| NOLIMIT \| KITS \| FPS \| CLANS195.18.27.204:35011	0/ 50	EU			10xmodded	2d 1h ago	T− ~4d 22h
3356	RS-4405	H.O.G. * Solo Only * Vanilla +24.148.20.219:28026	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	16d 13h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3357	RS-5870	[ARS PVE] Adrenalin Rust Server x2 [для новичков]195.18.27.95:35310	0/ 50	EU	5	monthly	2xmodded	16d 9h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3358	RS-5857	The boy fun time162.245.187.60:28015	0/ 50		quad		modded	2d 12h ago	–
3359	RS-5800	[EU] Rustverse - 5X Monthly - Max 12 - Loot+ - Events188.40.121.109:28117	0/ 100	EU			5xmodded	16d 20h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3360	RS-5909	#7 EPIC RUST MAX3 [X2\|TP\|KITS\|RPG\|PVP] 12.10 Wipe194.93.2.92:35701	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	6d 7h ago	T− ~16h
3361	RS-5883	STRAVOS 3x - NA Thursdays \|Solo Only\|LootX3\|195.252.231.238:28036	0/ 500	NA	solo	weekly	3xmodded	2d 20h ago	T− ~4d 3h
3362	RS-5319	[PVE] Rusty Trombone [X10\|Raidable Bases\|NPC's\|KITS\|TP][EU]213.219.110.126:28015	0/ 99	EU			10xmoddedpve	15d 2h ago	–
3363	RS-15800	RUST Server216.245.177.23:28037	0/ 100		quad		modded	28d 11h ago	–
3364	RS-5852	France 1x-10x PVE++ \| 1000 XP Levels \| Volcano \| NPC Raids194.69.160.124:28017	0/ 123	EU		biweekly	1xmoddedpve	16d 20h ago	T− ~11d 2h
3365	RS-15800	[US] Havoc Rust 2x \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Weekly \| Monthly BP216.245.177.12:28047	0/ 30	NA	trio	weekly	2xmodded	103d 19h ago	T− ~1d 4h
3366	RS-7335	MrBeano Server104.55.40.216:28017	0/ 50				modded	14d 0h ago	–
3367	RS-7411	MAGIC RUST203.16.163.101:28279	0/ 40				modded	6d 23h ago	–
3368	RS-15800	Lost Vikings Test Server217.212.193.137:28016	0/ 50				modded	68d 3h ago	–
3369	RS-14467	[EU] Multirust 2x MAX 5 \| Vanilla+ \| JUST WIPED23.109.46.237:25568	0/ 200	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	5d 1h ago	T− ~1d 22h
3370	RS-6259	EASYRUST.LV 3X \| WEEKLY \| VANILLA+185.172.175.236:28026	0/ 100			weekly	3xvanillamodded	2d 20h ago	T− ~4d 3h
3371	RS-5721	[EU] NYXORIA – Battlefield X10195.95.144.249:27000	0/ 50	EU			10xmodded	3d 19h ago	–
3372	RS-4066	ZA\|THELASTOFUS\|PVE197.245.154.243:28016	0/ 50	AF		monthly	moddedpve	16d 19h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3373	RS-5496	AnkerRust 2x 4 Man198.244.225.99:21439	0/ 50				2xmodded	2d 17h ago	–
3374	RS-15800	AnonCraft \| PvP \| Newbie, Roleplay, LGBTQ+ & Linux Friendly198.55.103.36:28017	0/ 26	EU		monthly	modded	16d 11h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3375	RS-15800	My Untitled Rust Server202.165.70.15:28016	0/ 20				modded	15d 1h ago	–
3376	RS-6125	Shadowplayers RUST server178.63.43.239:7033	0/ 100				modded	19h ago	T− ~13d 4h
3377	RS-6165	D4FAM147.135.9.64:28026	0/ 100				modded	16d 11h ago	–
3378	RS-929	【soul】PVE/10倍废/萌新养老/玩法齐全/死亡不掉202.189.23.105:40001	0/ 200	EA		monthly	moddedpvesoftcore	16d 7h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3379	RS-6334	[NA] Bank$ 2X Solo\|Duo\|Trio Monthly104.192.227.50:28244	0/ 30	NA	trio	monthly	2xmodded	16d 19h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3380	RS-6230	Reloaded \| 1x Enhanced Vanilla \| Monthly \| EU193.25.252.119:28167	0/ 150	EU		monthly	1xmodded	8d 22h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3381	RS-6327	【故人归】10.2清/10倍10废/萌新必备/永久无权202.189.9.197:28012	0/ 100	EA		monthly	modded	16d 18h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3382	RS-5873	Zombie Land - TEST 1216.39.241.162:28027	0/ 50				modded	3d 23h ago	–
3383	RS-6514	The Derps157.85.87.223:24184	0/ 10				modded	16d 19h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3384	RS-15632	测试bat202.189.5.35:20003	0/ 100	EA			modded	1d 2h ago	–
3385	RS-7495	Artlasoff Server Twitch157.85.85.9:22660	0/ 75				modded	2d 2h ago	T− ~21h
3386	RS-7570	[LATAM] TERRA DEVASTADA LOOT 2x \| SOLO/DUO157.85.89.156:25893	0/ 40	SA		weekly	2xmodded	2d 16h ago	T− ~17h
3387	RS-7632	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.85.48:22293	0/ 75				modded	16d 5h ago	–
3388	RS-6599	Rust Enthusiasts198.73.57.80:28027	0/ 50				modded	14d 11h ago	–
3389	RS-5664	Area 51 Rust 3x/2x Server \| Solo/Duo/Trio24.190.232.189:28015	0/ 50	NA	trio	biweekly	3xmodded	2d 20h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3390	RS-8751	[EU/UK]Lazarus Project :Zombie Apocalypse - X2 Pickup & Gather 31.22.13.42:28017	0/ 100	EU	trio		2xmodded	16d 20h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3391	RS-7766	Land of the Free157.85.92.234:28623	0/ 5				modded	2d 22h ago	–
3392	RS-6628	Kai199.60.101.90:28037	0/ 30				modded	8d 9h ago	–
3393	RS-15800	HGNetworks Rust Server (In Dev)31.97.14.111:28016	0/ 50			biweekly	modded	7d 13h ago	T− ~13d 10h
3394	RS-6679	Phongs Test Server148.113.197.74:28047	0/ 10				moddedpve	10d 10h ago	–
3395	RS-6489	Essen City185.244.0.17:25586	0/ 10				modded	9d 22h ago	–
3396	RS-13425	[TW][PVE][PVPArea]36.228.212.110:28016	0/ 50	EA		monthly	vanillamodded	15d 15h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3397	RS-7778	EU \| RustWarfare x1000000 \| BATTLEFIELD \| FUN CUSTOM VEHICLES \|194.69.160.149:28022	0/ 100	EU			1e+06xmodded	2d 3h ago	T− ~20h
3398	RS-6818	CrazyRust Test Server212.73.137.6:28018	0/ 40				modded	resets	–
3399	RS-9219	SNMM 2X EU BI-WEEKLY│VANILLA STACKS│No BP Wipe37.187.29.145:29017	0/ 200	EU		biweekly	2xmodded	2d 20h ago	T− 18d 4h FW
3400	RS-6769	TestPvp X1037.192.174.169:28062	0/ 100			weekly	10xmodded	16d 19h ago	T− ~3d 9h

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.