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
3801	RS-15648	A Shockbyte x Discord Production Rust Server157.85.90.136:29438	0/ 75				modded	17d 23h ago	–
3802	RS-14630	Kit's Clan Clash157.85.90.138:27959	0/ 40				vanillamodded	8d 21h ago	–
3803	RS-11390	Parkers Mighty Rustin157.85.90.148:23743	0/ 75				modded	5d 20h ago	–
3804	RS-4913	Shooters Rust 10X XP\|KITS\|SHOP157.85.90.18:28016	0/ 100			monthly	10xmoddedpve	17d 5h ago	T− 17d 18h FW
3805	RS-5371	AssPunch NA [US Cent] \| Raid Window \| Softcore \| 2X \| Keep BP \|157.85.90.183:28016	0/ 75	NA	quad	monthly	2xmoddedsoftcore	17d 2h ago	T− 17d 18h FW
3806	RS-6997	RaineyStreet157.85.90.214:26416	0/ 40	NA		weekly	modded	5d 1h ago	T− ~1d 22h
3807	RS-5282	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.90.217:20798	0/ 40				modded	13d 10h ago	–
3808	RS-15007	Puaena's Private Server157.85.90.230:26450	0/ 1				modded	9d 22h ago	–
3809	RS-5174	The Shiddy157.85.90.24:28016	0/ 40				modded	15d 23h ago	–
3810	RS-8916	The Last Bastion157.85.90.38:25366	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamoddedpve	16d 20h ago	T− 17d 18h FW
3811	RS-15648	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.90.73:23951	0/ 20				modded	17d 4h ago	–
3812	RS-7672	US \| Rusty Legend \| VANILLA \| by WIKLY 09/19/26157.85.90.84:28016	0/ 125	NA		weekly	vanillamodded	6d 2h ago	T− ~21h
3813	RS-9295	Claire's Friendly Server157.85.91.108:21307	0/ 75				modded	9d 23h ago	–
3814	RS-3153	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.109:23454	0/ 40				modded	6d 1h ago	–
3815	RS-4326	FIND GUZMAN157.85.91.111:28016	0/ 40				modded	1d 19h ago	–
3816	RS-15648	Plunderpike157.85.91.123:20216	0/ 16				modded	16d 2h ago	–
3817	RS-15648	BloodRust 2x157.85.91.1:27398	0/ 75				2xmodded	17d 0h ago	–
3818	RS-4137	CODYS SOLO SERVER157.85.91.144:21140	0/ 8				modded	1d 21h ago	–
3819	RS-15193	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.168:28493	0/ 40				modded	11d 19h ago	–
3820	RS-7156	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.171:24030	0/ 40				modded	4d 14h ago	–
3821	RS-15648	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.18:23420	0/ 40				modded	14d 5h ago	–
3822	RS-5274	TRB \| Extraction Point \| Trios \| 3X \| PVP \| KITS \| Bi-weekly157.85.91.209:28016	0/ 100	NA		biweekly	3xmoddedpremium	3d 5h ago	T− ~10d 18h
3823	RS-15648	Super1337Server157.85.91.24:29776	0/ 16				modded	16d 1h ago	–
3824	RS-8845	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.243:25113	0/ 40				modded	5d 3h ago	–
3825	RS-15648	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.245:25613	0/ 40				modded	9d 3h ago	–
3826	RS-9688	EnderZ Ultimate Experience157.85.91.251:24252	0/ 40				modded	12d 0h ago	–
3827	RS-15648	loading server157.85.91.31:23954	0/ 40				modded	16d 20h ago	–
3828	RS-15648	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.35:28016	0/ 40				modded	6d 23h ago	–
3829	RS-7249	Grizzly Outpost 2x \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Biweekly \| Noob Friendly \|157.85.91.40:23233	0/ 125	NA		biweekly	2xvanillamoddedpremium	3d 4h ago	T− 17d 18h FW
3830	RS-9037	ZYN US 10X157.85.91.4:27760	0/ 75	NA			10xmodded	8d 17h ago	–
3831	RS-6989	Moonglow157.85.91.52:28328	0/ 40				modded	14d 18h ago	–
3832	RS-9037	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.91.99:22715	0/ 10				modded	16d 23h ago	–
3833	RS-15648	TheDuckPond157.85.92.105:21011	0/ 10				modded	7d 1h ago	–
3834	RS-6581	Colonel's Rust Server157.85.92.113:28016	0/ 16				modded	16d 23h ago	–
3835	RS-14342	Noob Friendly \| Naked & Afraid157.85.92.116:24355	0/ 40				modded	11d 19h ago	–
3836	RS-9821	AFNation \| 3x \| No Offline \| Trio \| PvP \| Zombies157.85.92.134:28016	0/ 75		trio		3xmodded	16d 0h ago	–
3837	RS-15193	FreshDays 2x \| Vanilla+157.85.92.137:29553	0/ 40			weekly	2xvanillamodded	16d 23h ago	T− ~4d 0h
3838	RS-5298	Gamer Graveyard157.85.92.142:24914	0/ 75				modded	17d 2h ago	T− 17d 18h FW
3839	RS-13915	[US] Rusticus Prime 10x157.85.92.148:28016	0/ 75	NA			10xmodded	5d 23h ago	–
3840	RS-15648	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.92.158:22295	0/ 40				modded	8d 12h ago	–
3841	RS-6383	Just Rust157.85.92.227:28016	0/ 40				moddedpve	17d 5h ago	–
3842	RS-8493	The Dragon's Den157.85.92.23:29300	0/ 20				modded	17d 5h ago	–
3843	RS-11945	Imma Bird157.85.92.234:21395	0/ 20				modded	2d 20h ago	–
3844	RS-7888	Land of the Free157.85.92.234:28623	0/ 5				modded	3d 8h ago	–
3845	RS-15648	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.92.252:21562	0/ 40				modded	16d 20h ago	–
3846	RS-5691	Principiante solo X5157.85.92.254:23408	0/ 40				5xmodded	8d 19h ago	–
3847	RS-15648	VIKINGO CR SERVER157.85.92.64:28016	0/ 75			monthly	modded	16d 2h ago	T− 17d 18h FW
3848	RS-13895	A Shockbyte x Discord Production Rust Server157.85.92.92:21947	0/ 40				modded	15d 18h ago	–
3849	RS-9458	Ruthless Rust 2x \| SOLO/DUO \| BIWEEKLY157.85.92.94:28016	0/ 75				2xvanillamodded	17d 5h ago	–
3850	RS-7587	HobosUnited157.85.93.110:25778	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	7d 1h ago	T− 17d 18h FW

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.