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

8,338 online Ordered by most players Page 91 of 167

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
4501	RS-5945	JJB's Server51.161.198.94:28026	0/ 50	OC		monthly	modded	1d 7h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4502	RS-11845	[CAN] RustForget \| BI Weekly \| No BP Wipes \| SMALL MAP51.222.255.198:60426	0/ 100			biweekly	modded	16d 23h ago	T− ~11d 0h
4503	RS-15519	VeryGames.com Rust Server51.254.7.250:28017	0/ 50				moddedpve	9d 2h ago	–
4504	RS-15519	AMK Server5.62.100.219:17001	0/ 20				modded	17d 21h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4505	RS-13936	Rust-A-Nut66.51.99.59:28061	0/ 50	NA	duo	weekly	moddedpremium	3d 10h ago	T− ~3d 13h
4506	RS-3464	Shadow Island 2X \| Bi-Weekly \| Quad66.51.99.59:28121	0/ 100	NA	quad	biweekly	2xmodded	3d 17h ago	T− ~10d 6h
4507	RS-15519	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.60:28046	0/ 50			monthly	modded	10d 4h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4508	RS-14848	RETARDRETARDRETARD66.51.99.62:28011	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	7d 2h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4509	RS-9091	Schex Land66.51.99.63:28001	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	17d 17h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4510	RS-15519	Pwincess?66.51.99.80:28001	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpremium	4d 6h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4511	RS-15519	HARDCAMP.PRO #2 \| VANILLA \| 2x \| Trio \| Thu5.129.240.104:28022	0/ 300	EU	trio	weekly	2xmodded	4d 3h ago	T− ~2d 20h
4512	RS-15519	RUST Server104.192.227.186:28017	0/ 100				modded	38d 5h ago	–
4513	RS-1989	[BR] RESENHA CLT \| 2X \| Solo/Duo \| Wipe Semanal \| BP Mensal157.85.89.138:27647	0/ 40	SA		weekly	2xmodded	3d 17h ago	T− ~3d 6h
4514	RS-8653	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.85:28021	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	17d 17h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4515	RS-15519	Badger World Of Wonder209.192.255.188:28016	0/ 125				modded	16d 17h ago	–
4516	RS-15519	Lalalend Rust Server209.192.255.244:24777	0/ 125				modded	13d 23h ago	–
4517	RS-2559	Nexis ZA 10x - PVP \| KITS \| EVENTS141.11.59.200:9000	0/ 125	AF		weekly	10xmodded	4d 0h ago	T− ~2d 23h
4518	RS-15519	Toastserver \| DK´s største server5.9.63.215:60441	0/ 100	EU		monthly	modded	2d 17h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4519	RS-15519	TITAN RUST \| U.S \| 2X \|Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad/Max8\|15.204.68.133:28016	0/ 175			weekly	2xmodded	12d 11h ago	T− ~1d 12h
4520	RS-9274	[ESP/EU] SpainLand x2 \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| 350051.38.162.122:28116	0/ 50	EU	trio	weekly	2xvanillamodded	17d 19h ago	T− ~3d 4h
4521	RS-15519	Saturn's Wasteland66.51.99.71:28031	0/ 50	NA	trio	weekly	modded	12d 13h ago	T− ~1d 8h
4522	RS-15519	Megameow's Kitty Kult46.183.150.217:25620	0/ 50				modded	16d 11h ago	–
4523	RS-15519	My Untitled Rust Server66.51.99.72:28021	0/ 75				modded	18d 17h ago	–
4524	RS-10066	⦿ ICEFUSE 2X Duo (Solo/Duo\|Loot x2\|WIPED)216.39.240.61:28061	0/ 250	NA	duo	weekly	2xmodded	3d 21h ago	T− ~2h
4525	RS-12613	[ FR - RP ] The Walking Life51.38.209.244:28017	0/ 150				modded	13d 23h ago	–
4526	RS-15519	Carbon test server51.38.232.203:28022	0/ 5				modded	17d 9h ago	–
4527	RS-15519	[US] Helix 2x Rust Staging \| Vanilla \| Weekly174.57.83.70:28016	0/ 10	NA			2xmodded	19d 21h ago	–
4528	RS-15519	A Rust Server51.38.40.62:29017	0/ 40				modded	12d 21h ago	–
4529	RS-15519	My Untitled Rust Server66.51.99.73:28051	0/ 50	NA			modded	13d 21h ago	–
4530	RS-6364	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.73:28071	0/ 50			monthly	modded	1d 15h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4531	RS-9625	Freedom PVE Reset server66.51.99.74:28006	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	13d 1h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4532	RS-7944	IBLizZaRDs server66.51.99.74:28031	0/ 100			monthly	modded	6d 18h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4533	RS-15519	My Untitled Rust Server145.239.149.158:28025	0/ 500				modded	3d 3h ago	–
4534	RS-15519	[FR] Serveur des potes \| 2x \| Prive145.239.79.104:28017	0/ 10				2xmodded	20d 14h ago	–
4535	RS-8078	Pixel Rust 5x Solo/Duo/Trio Weekly EU51.68.34.74:28016	0/ 200	EU		weekly	5xmodded	3d 21h ago	T− ~10d 2h
4536	RS-15519	Pine Hosting - Rust Server148.113.198.171:28001	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	6d 18h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4537	RS-15212	[EU] Extinction x10 \|3MAX\|WIPE 24.08\|KITS\|SHOP\|FREEVIP5.175.164.175:28017	0/ 300	EU			10xmodded	9d 15h ago	–
4538	RS-5292	Survival Stories [DEV]5.175.166.47:27017	0/ 10				modded	1d 2h ago	–
4539	RS-14869	[M.R.S] MOROCCO SERVER RUST \|1X VANILLA\| SOLO/DUO \| 50% UPKEEP 5.175.223.175:28016	0/ 100		duo		1xmodded	9d 20h ago	–
4540	RS-15519	Duval Pirates Of Rust104.129.133.199:28116	0/ 100				modded	10d 15h ago	–
4541	RS-15519	EdenMods \| TEST \| BattlePass176.9.136.112:28027	0/ 50	EU		monthly	moddedpve	17d 21h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4542	RS-15519	Chirakari Members Server183.77.206.189:23431	0/ 10				modded	10d 14h ago	–
4543	RS-4705	RUSTFIELD \| BATTLEFIELD x1000 \| МАХ5185.189.255.18:35510	0/ 200	EU	5	weekly	1000xmodded	2d 22h ago	T− ~4d 2h
4544	RS-15519	A Rust Staging Server51.77.212.64:28083	0/ 50				modded	8d 19h ago	–
4545	RS-15519	Icy's Rust Server70.73.10.129:28016	0/ 100				modded	11d 21h ago	–
4546	RS-3320	Pretty Little Raiders \| 2x \| Monthly \| Solo - Duo \| UK212.117.170.116:25617	0/ 100	EU	duo	monthly	2xvanillamodded	17d 21h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4547	RS-15519	Aorus Belgium147.93.161.238:28616	0/ 50	EU		weekly	vanillamoddedpve	17d 8h ago	T− ~3d 15h
4548	RS-14505	Noah's Rust Server66.51.99.81:28041	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	16d 13h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4549	RS-6227	[US] RAPID RUST 2X \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| MONTHLY66.51.99.82:28001	0/ 50	NA	trio	monthly	2xmodded	12d 22h ago	T− 17d 3h FW
4550	RS-10923	[US] The Salvaged Few66.51.99.82:28036	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	16d 16h ago	T− 17d 3h 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.