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
4401	RS-6595	[SEA] Liu's X3 \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Loot X3 \| Weekly51.79.218.241:28496	0/ 40	EA			3xmodded	5d 4h ago	–
4402	RS-15535	Last Frontier Rust \| PvE-PvP Zones216.21.218.146:27017	0/ 100				modded	13d 13h ago	–
4403	RS-15535	Tyler's Sandbox23.109.125.115:23167	0/ 6				modded	11d 3h ago	–
4404	RS-15535	jpellis server23.109.125.128:28424	0/ 50				modded	16d 12h ago	–
4405	RS-15535	A Shockbyte Rust Server23.109.125.139:29159	0/ 40				modded	4h ago	–
4406	RS-15535	PopATop LAN24.243.209.143:28016	0/ 50				modded	16d 8h ago	–
4407	RS-15535	Lizard Gaming\|Vanilla\|Weekly38.46.218.27:28017	0/ 150				modded	25d 8h ago	–
4408	RS-15535	Varland31.214.203.152:13101	0/ 50				modded	17d 18h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4409	RS-15535	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.126:28016	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	2d 11h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4410	RS-5063	MyrustServer71.233.103.130:28017	0/ 500				modded	8d 12h ago	–
4411	RS-3238	KazaN77.66.185.133:28016	0/ 100				modded	15d 19h ago	–
4412	RS-3975	LoneRust 3x \| One Grid/1 Grid \| Trio Max135.148.137.125:28117	0/ 20	NA	trio	weekly	3xmodded	2d 16h ago	T− ~1d 7h
4413	RS-10212	blaz3d rust serv51.161.198.94:28016	0/ 50	OC		monthly	moddedpremium	1d 13h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4414	RS-14892	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.176.96:22231	0/ 40				modded	1d 11h ago	–
4415	RS-12942	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.176.98:20961	0/ 4				modded	9d 13h ago	–
4416	RS-15535	2X- Dingo Rust - Weekly-Quads66.51.99.69:28061	0/ 100	NA	quad	weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 18h ago	T− ~3d 5h
4417	RS-8059	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.179.45:26739	0/ 40				modded	4d 16h ago	–
4418	RS-12994	XELIUM 5x PVE \| MINI \| TP \| SKILLS \| RECYCLE51.81.48.213:50210	0/ 100				5xmoddedpve	17d 3h ago	–
4419	RS-10421	Rust @ ServerProject.net51.83.172.143:29030	0/ 500		quad		modded	8d 1h ago	–
4420	RS-4991	[AU] SCAVENGERSHAVEN.NET 10x No BPs [Loot++\|PVP\|MyMini\|Shop]51.161.216.38:28001	0/ 150	OC		weekly	10xmodded	3d 7h ago	T− ~3d 16h
4421	RS-15535	[AU] Happy Rust Monthly Low upkeep solo Duo trio x251.161.216.38:28011	0/ 50	OC	trio	monthly	2xmodded	17d 12h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4422	RS-4454	Oxidized 10x [AU]51.161.219.251:28056	0/ 50	OC	5	biweekly	10xmodded	3d 6h ago	T− ~10d 17h
4423	RS-15535	FAFO Hawaii209.192.255.246:28016	0/ 75				modded	17d 12h ago	–
4424	RS-15535	Rust Practice209.192.255.43:27094	0/ 2				modded	10d 17h ago	–
4425	RS-15535	Wunzy Wednesdays \| 2x \| Noob Friendly209.192.255.84:21967	0/ 40				2xmodded	17d 15h ago	–
4426	RS-15535	Rustoria.co - US Small Preview Server (Map #1)2.28.100.211:28015	0/ ?	NA			moddedpve	17h ago	–
4427	RS-6174	BLOODSHED RUST X2 [Max 3] \|No Tech Tree\|Wipe 15.10168.119.9.232:28017	0/ 100	EU		weekly	2xmodded	3d 22h ago	T− ~3d 1h
4428	RS-15535	NERV209.192.255.195:28016	0/ 10				modded	16d 19h ago	–
4429	RS-15535	MintServers Rust Server51.178.176.26:25810	0/ 50		6		modded	16d 2h ago	–
4430	RS-14452	Zoldixe's server51.178.176.26:25823	0/ 10		6		modded	16d 3h ago	–
4431	RS-11784	[eu] RustRelax 5x Noob Friendly51.195.106.42:25757	0/ 50	EU	6		5xmodded	9d 14h ago	–
4432	RS-5858	#AvoxRust - EU 10X \| Kits \| No Bps51.195.188.75:7036	0/ 75	EU			10xmodded	resets	–
4433	RS-1611	[LATAM] LUNARUST X10 \| 17/10 Full Wipe177.221.141.139:28015	0/ 100	SA		weekly	10xvanillamodded	1d 20h ago	T− ~2d 3h
4434	RS-15535	TR/EU KaraDeniz 200X 500x Gather Loot++ TP/HOME/KIT/TRADE5.39.17.39:26852	0/ 125	EU			200xmodded	17d 18h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4435	RS-14530	Devil's PvE RP HUN5.39.17.44:28016	0/ 40				vanillamoddedpve	17d 6h ago	–
4436	RS-15535	A Shockbyte Rust Server5.39.17.46:29164	0/ 16				modded	4d 13h ago	–
4437	RS-9706	Восток. Сибирь. Москва ClASSIC X2 \| SwagRust77.91.89.20:21771	0/ 250	EU		weekly	2xmoddedsoftcore	2d 2h ago	T− ~4d 21h
4438	RS-15535	Trinity Rust51.195.63.11:20501	0/ 100	EU		weekly	vanillamodded	15d 21h ago	T− ~5d 2h
4439	RS-15535	Inimitable PVP51.195.63.11:20581	0/ 400	EU	trio	monthly	vanillamodded	3h ago	T− ~6d 20h
4440	RS-15535	Rusted Barstool66.51.99.56:28011	0/ 50	NA	quad	monthly	modded	6d 8h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4441	RS-15535	My Untitled Rust Server54.39.102.131:25520	0/ ?				modded	17d 15h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4442	RS-5524	Vanilla Server51.195.88.143:20611	0/ 200	EU		biweekly	vanillamodded	4d 0h ago	T− ~9d 23h
4443	RS-15535	Phool's Gold198.73.57.166:28037	0/ 30				modded	44d 17h ago	–
4444	RS-5949	JJB's Server51.161.198.94:28026	0/ 50	OC		monthly	modded	1d 4h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4445	RS-15535	Kalvrack7351.222.245.170:60404	0/ 12	NA		monthly	modded	11d 13h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4446	RS-11864	[CAN] RustForget \| BI Weekly \| No BP Wipes \| SMALL MAP51.222.255.198:60426	0/ 100			biweekly	modded	16d 21h ago	T− ~11d 2h
4447	RS-15535	VeryGames.com Rust Server51.254.7.250:28017	0/ 50				moddedpve	8d 23h ago	–
4448	RS-15535	AMK Server5.62.100.219:17001	0/ 20				modded	17d 19h ago	T− 17d 6h FW
4449	RS-5601	[EU] BrotherHood \| 3X Vanilla \| Wipe Prizes \| Wiped 2d 19h ago57.128.202.16:10020	0/ 50	EU		weekly	3xvanillamodded	2d 20h ago	T− ~4d 3h
4450	RS-4210	#3 EPIC RUST MAX3 [X2\|TP\|KITS\|RPG\|PVP] 15.10 Global Wipe194.93.2.92:35301	0/ 100	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	4d 6h ago	T− ~2d 17h

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.