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 ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
3501	RS-6205	StayFrosty \| 100X \| Modded PvP \| Solo, Duo, Trio, Quad \| Weekly50.194.52.174:28017	0/ 75	NA	quad	weekly	100xmodded	21h ago	T− ~6d 14h
3502	RS-6572	RUSTIX.GG EU \| 2X Vanilla+31.30.71.203:28117	0/ 120	EU	quad	monthly	2xvanillamodded	12d 22h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3503	RS-4418	[DE/EU] DauerDraufRust \| PvE-PvP \| Custom Events213.133.102.113:27124	0/ 250	EU			modded	16d 23h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3504	RS-5453	Raiders of the Deep213.133.102.113:28036	0/ 40				modded	16d 23h ago	–
3505	RS-5580	Gamer's Haven \| 2X \| Trio Max \| QoL \|47.13.120.183:27017	0/ 40				2xmodded	16d 15h ago	–
3506	RS-9116	kxmc-test103.91.210.26:20040	0/ 150			monthly	moddedsoftcore	13d 5h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3507	RS-10189	GRIM-RUST \| 2X MONTHLY MAIN \|15.204.152.121:20029	0/ 40				2xmodded	4d 1h ago	–
3508	RS-7494	[RU] Rust BattleGrounds \| Зaщитa бaз \| Суднaя Hoчь185.207.214.202:35010	0/ 200	EU		monthly	modded	16d 23h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3509	RS-4724	Dannabell@4Netplayers213.202.205.23:21304	0/ 10				modded	16d 22h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3510	RS-6467	Mega-Rust [ Siam TH ] x2 Wipe Weekly BP Max649.0.88.23:28017	0/ 200			weekly	2xmodded	16d 5h ago	T− ~4d 18h
3511	RS-9234	SAO RUST #1 \| SEMI CLASSIC X3 \| MAX 4194.87.209.146:27017	0/ 150				3xmodded	6d 2h ago	–
3512	RS-7517	MAGIC RUST203.16.163.101:28279	0/ 40				modded	7d 2h ago	–
3513	RS-7419	SHARP.NET ( Solo/Duo )-2x All ( Chilled ) Small Map - WEEKLY203.16.163.142:27268	0/ 40			weekly	2xvanillamodded	7d 1h ago	T− ~6d 22h
3514	RS-7518	COBALT age of war \| Vanilla+ \| 2x Farm \| Vanilla Loot \| Eras217.160.242.7:28017	0/ 50			monthly	2xmodded	16d 23h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3515	RS-15771	[2x] Legendz Rust \| Better Loot \| Kits \| Active Admins49.12.48.99:28017	0/ 150			monthly	2xmodded	18d 22h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3516	RS-7542	[LATAM] TERRA DEVASTADA LOOT 2x \| SOLO/DUO157.85.89.156:25893	0/ 40	SA		weekly	2xmodded	2d 19h ago	T− ~14h
3517	RS-7552	Rust Wildlife Server168.119.73.124:41028	0/ 40				modded	12d 22h ago	–
3518	RS-9257	Grace Rust23.93.165.221:28016	0/ 5				moddedpve	4d 21h ago	–
3519	RS-7629	Legacy Romania 2x148.251.177.159:28031	0/ 200	EU	quad	weekly	2xmoddedpremium	3d 3h ago	T− ~3d 20h
3520	RS-5424	ExYu Balkan Vanilla Rust \| No Lag EU \| 15.1049.12.146.249:60416	0/ 200	EU	quad	biweekly	vanillamodded	2d 23h ago	T− ~4d 0h
3521	RS-11906	[eu] RustRelax 5x Noob Friendly51.195.106.42:25757	0/ 50	EU	6		5xmodded	8d 19h ago	–
3522	RS-15771	Rust AF Simply-Rust*Low Pop and Chill50.115.8.246:28016	0/ 75			monthly	modded	15d 2h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3523	RS-5123	Morons Unite51.161.172.123:25570	0/ 6				modded	8d 21h ago	–
3524	RS-6894	SkiLtY37.187.77.118:28016	0/ 8				modded	3d 1h ago	T− ~10d 22h
3525	RS-2265	[AU] Redux 3x • Solo Only • Modded51.161.218.76:25573	0/ 120	OC	solo	weekly	3xvanillamodded	2d 15h ago	T− ~8h
3526	RS-8304	EU/ES SOLDADOSRUST X3\|Lootx3 Solo/Duo/Trio/Squad51.38.168.2:2325	0/ 100	EU	quad	weekly	3xmodded	3d 3h ago	T− ~3d 20h
3527	RS-7632	[Octagrama] Latam X5: TEAM 8159.112.138.116:28083	0/ 150	SA		weekly	5xvanillamodded	10d 9h ago	T− ~3d 14h
3528	RS-6032	TheLifeOfARustyDayZSurvivor\|PVE149.56.23.18:28015	0/ 20				modded	16d 1h ago	–
3529	RS-15608	[EU] Extinction x10 \|3MAX\|WIPE 24.08\|KITS\|SHOP\|FREEVIP5.175.164.175:28017	0/ 300	EU			10xmodded	8d 18h ago	–
3530	RS-15608	GOD RUST #1 [ X2 \| MODDED \| NOLIMIT \| LOOT+ \| KITS \| BY PRANIK51.195.63.11:20561	0/ 50	EU			2xvanillamodded	2d 3h ago	T− ~4d 18h
3531	RS-7470	[FR/EU] RUST REBORN \| 2X TRIO \| FULL PVP NO RAID51.77.185.214:20220	0/ 300	EU		monthly	2xmodded	1d 0h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3532	RS-15771	HaMo Server51.79.46.236:21717	0/ 40		quad		moddedsoftcore	11d 7h ago	–
3533	RS-15771	AUT Server51.38.155.208:21945	0/ 40				modded	5d 9h ago	–
3534	RS-14013	HEALTH PROJECT51.38.155.210:21453	0/ 1000				modded	9d 14h ago	–
3535	RS-15771	CDR-GAMES51.38.155.221:21920	0/ 75				modded	3d 1h ago	–
3536	RS-9675	Serradinha BattleField Bots Tests137.74.172.22:28017	0/ 50		quad		modded	resets	–
3537	RS-7727	RUSTWORLD.CC [US] Seattle - Newbie Paradise \| Monthly/PvP \| Wip216.244.65.254:28017	0/ 50	NA	quad	monthly	moddedsoftcore	16d 23h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3538	RS-7697	2XRust.com \| 2x solo • Fidays • No BP Wipes • Low Upkeep 34.31.27.218:28017	0/ 99	NA		weekly	2xmodded	1d 20h ago	T− ~5d 3h
3539	RS-15771	kittys test server51.81.176.124:26562	0/ 40				modded	16d 16h ago	–
3540	RS-10007	STRAVOS 3x - NA Thursdays \|Solo/Duo\|LootX3\|195.252.231.238:28028	0/ 50	NA	duo	weekly	3xmodded	2d 23h ago	T− ~4d 0h
3541	RS-3229	Bucket's 10X \| Loot+ \| MyMini \| Insta Craft \|104.194.9.52:50025	0/ 100			monthly	10xmodded	16d 15h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3542	RS-7750	EU \| RustWarfare x1000000 \| BATTLEFIELD \| FUN CUSTOM VEHICLES \|194.69.160.149:28022	0/ 100	EU			1e+06xmodded	2d 6h ago	T− ~17h
3543	RS-7756	[EU\|FR] WildRust PvE \| x2 \| Home \| Quêtes \| XP \| Kits195.154.155.72:27017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	2xvanillamoddedpve	16d 23h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3544	RS-8401	Coog's Hunger Games51.81.179.115:27458	0/ 1				modded	3d 16h ago	–
3545	RS-8376	Old Rusty Joints51.79.46.245:24338	0/ 5				vanillamoddedpve	15d 2h ago	–
3546	RS-7335	FoxFun \| Linux \| Vanilla \| Low Upkeep \| No Bp Wipe151.240.121.7:25614	0/ 40	EU			vanillamodded	11d 20h ago	–
3547	RS-2924	HQM.GG EU 5x Monthly Solo/Duo - Skins - Pvp - ORP178.32.121.27:28026	0/ 160	EU	duo	monthly	5xmodded	16d 23h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3548	RS-10255	WEREWOLF GAMING.CO Test205.178.168.74:28015	0/ 200	EU	trio	biweekly	vanillamodded	19d 23h ago	T− ~8d 0h
3549	RS-7697	Diddys Den- Solo or Duo Only! - Low pop and Big map - Vanilla- 104.129.133.107:28186	0/ 140				modded	16d 17h ago	T− 18d 1h FW
3550	RS-7831	HAMIYOU IS BABO157.85.88.96:26272	0/ 10				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.