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

8,252 online Ordered by most players Page 85 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
4201	RS-2641	US Limitless 2x Solo/Duo/Trio\|No BP Wipes\|Team BPs\|Noob Friendl185.248.134.120:28015	0/ 200	NA	trio	weekly	2xmodded	6d 13h ago	T− ~10h
4202	RS-15555	Rusty Dirt115.42.46.195:28017	0/ 30				modded	92d 9h ago	–
4203	RS-15555	Rust Server162.43.28.76:29015	0/ 3				moddedpve	13d 9h ago	–
4204	RS-3036	新手村｜二倍｜无权｜限制四人｜10.18号14:00清202.189.23.203:25016	0/ 100	EA	quad	weekly	vanillamodded	17d 5h ago	T− ~3d 21h
4205	RS-15555	CYBERSPORT \| KZVRUST.COM — TOURNAMENTS, ELO, PRIZES & DROPS31.192.109.94:32016	0/ 200				modded	16d 20h ago	–
4206	RS-15555	Daxxy Server216.245.177.84:28027	0/ 30				modded	28d 19h ago	–
4207	RS-11399	Vex - EU 2X Monthly \| Vanilla+ \| No BP Wipes51.38.155.244:26538	0/ 75	EU		monthly	2xvanillamodded	17d 14h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4208	RS-5558	[US] Shooters Rust 1000X PVE XP\|KITS\|SHOP64.20.40.186:28017	0/ 250	NA			1000xmodded	17d 14h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4209	RS-3281	Rust Survive\|Raidable Bases\|75% Upkeep94.130.131.25:28015	0/ 75	EU	6	monthly	modded	17d 13h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4210	RS-5279	FarLands \| X5 Survival \| Wipe 12.1051.38.160.171:28017	0/ 200	EU			5xmodded	6d 18h ago	–
4211	RS-15555	Camillas Rustserver81.167.27.100:28017	0/ 10				moddedpve	88d 11h ago	–
4212	RS-15555	RUST BOIS192.135.114.9:10003	0/ 25			monthly	vanillamodded	164d 11h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4213	RS-15555	Aelinica193.192.59.60:28015	0/ 50				modded	17d 14h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4214	RS-15555	[U.S]OzziGaming 1.5x Solo \| Weekly \|193.31.31.104:28030	0/ 100				1.5xmodded	13d 18h ago	–
4215	RS-15555	EU \| RustArcade.gg \| FaceChecks/BedWars/FFA/Arena/AimTraining194.69.160.125:28017	0/ 100	EU			modded	15d 20h ago	–
4216	RS-6500	#1 Omsk-Rust X50 MAX594.137.28.90:35403	0/ 100	EU		weekly	50xmodded	6d 21h ago	T− ~2h
4217	RS-6331	Uranus.gg US 10x Weekly \| PVP \| NO RAID 10/15209.205.225.2:28016	0/ 100	NA		weekly	10xvanillamodded	3d 14h ago	T− ~3d 9h
4218	RS-3510	RustResort.com - EU Vanilla \| 2X Thursday 15.1080.242.59.34:35026	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 18h ago	T− ~3d 5h
4219	RS-9333	[RU] GoldRust x1 \| Monthly \| NPC, захват точек85.236.188.255:28017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	1xmodded	2d 17h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4220	RS-15555	Unitedgameserver85.14.193.173:28014	0/ 10				modded	16d 20h ago	–
4221	RS-15555	Feldhase85.14.193.217:28014	0/ 8				modded	17d 10h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4222	RS-5359	FR RUSTY WOLF \| x3 \| PVP NO RAID \| KITS85.68.143.81:28017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	3xmodded	17d 13h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4223	RS-13392	Rust Life's Good PvE x10 + PvP Weekends \| Kits \| Wiped 17.1085.72.83.222:28017	0/ 100	EU		biweekly	10xmoddedpve	1d 19h ago	T− ~12d 3h
4224	RS-15555	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.90.73:23951	0/ 20				modded	17d 12h ago	–
4225	RS-1781	[EU] Northnet 3x PVE \| Events \| Raids \| Quests \| Custom Weapons64.40.9.221:28023	0/ 75	EU		biweekly	3xmoddedpve	3d 15h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4226	RS-11827	Test Server65.109.111.251:30117	0/ 20				vanillamodded	resets	–
4227	RS-5893	[EU] Heatline.gg - 2x \| Fridays \| Solo/Duo \| JUST WIPED 16.1051.75.240.3:28216	0/ 100	EU	duo	weekly	2xvanillamodded	2d 14h ago	T− ~4d 9h
4228	RS-6446	Germany Portal Beginner PvE Deutsch85.14.205.183:28014	0/ 10	EU			modded	17d 6h ago	–
4229	RS-4530	GER-Kindergarten - PvE85.14.205.241:28014	0/ 10	EU			modded	12d 1h ago	–
4230	RS-2596	EU 2x The Raid Redemption PVE - Kits/CustomVehicles108.181.123.178:28017	0/ 30	EU			2xmodded	3d 14h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4231	RS-15555	Rust Server64.40.8.179:28086	0/ 40				modded	3d 20h ago	–
4232	RS-7926	A Rust Server64.40.8.221:28013	0/ 40				modded	1d 11h ago	–
4233	RS-15555	EU Hub168.100.161.27:28015	0/ 1000	EU			modded	13h ago	–
4234	RS-15555	Fins test server212.105.147.238:25645	0/ 40				vanillamodded	3d 14h ago	T− ~3d 9h
4235	RS-15555	RustyCore50.46.185.100:28016	0/ 500				modded	14d 22h ago	–
4236	RS-14796	RAZSERVERS-2x-Small-PvP65.99.173.24:28015	0/ 12				2xmodded	13d 14h ago	–
4237	RS-2226	SLAYERS.GG 2X PVE ZOMBIES\|LEGENDARY WEAPONS\|PLANES\|RAID BASES168.100.161.85:31016	0/ 100	EU		monthly	2xmoddedpve	17d 14h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4238	RS-6939	ИРКУТСК \| BAIKALLOOT \| X285.234.116.61:39996	0/ 200	EU		monthly	2xmodded	1d 20h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4239	RS-7977	Gambarust A Shockbyte Rust Server202.36.95.91:24703	0/ 6				modded	16d 21h ago	–
4240	RS-9685	Unicorn \| 20 Islands \| RandomItems \| Solo/Duo \| 2Days Wipe202.36.95.92:24360	0/ 40				modded	16d 15h ago	–
4241	RS-7420	LilliPad Lagoon66.51.99.79:28056	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	1d 8h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4242	RS-15555	BrokenDog Friends86.10.135.122:25580	0/ 10				modded	17d 8h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4243	RS-15555	Relaxed Rust - Build Server144.48.104.165:28037	0/ 50			biweekly	modded	13d 15h ago	T− ~8h
4244	RS-15555	ER Test server 123.109.46.105:25650	0/ 500				modded	3d 15h ago	–
4245	RS-15555	Studio V198.73.57.134:28027	0/ 30				modded	72d 20h ago	–
4246	RS-15555	TummyRust 2x \| solo-duo-trio \| Weekly216.39.240.213:28213	0/ 100			weekly	2xmodded	26d 12h ago	T− ~1d 11h
4247	RS-15555	The Noob House \| 2X \| MAX 4 \| WEEKLY23.27.211.110:28020	0/ 100				2xmodded	16d 8h ago	–
4248	RS-15555	Lizard Gaming\|Vanilla\|Weekly38.46.218.27:28017	0/ 150				modded	25d 3h ago	–
4249	RS-15555	NFIBTY5SCRAP199.115.72.174:9113	0/ 3			monthly	vanillamodded	14d 12h ago	T− 17d 10h FW
4250	RS-15555	Rust War202.36.95.154:21099	0/ 3				modded	8d 20h 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.