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

8,348 online Ordered by most players Page 92 of 167

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
4551	RS-15509	A Shockbyte Rust Server23.109.125.139:29159	0/ 40				modded	8h ago	–
4552	RS-15509	PopATop LAN24.243.209.143:28016	0/ 50				modded	16d 11h ago	–
4553	RS-15509	Lizard Gaming\|Vanilla\|Weekly38.46.218.27:28017	0/ 150				modded	25d 11h ago	–
4554	RS-10529	Griffa Grub Server66.51.99.68:28111	0/ 50			monthly	modded	6d 15h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4555	RS-3954	LoneRust 3x \| One Grid/1 Grid \| Trio Max135.148.137.125:28117	0/ 20	NA	trio	weekly	3xmodded	2d 20h ago	T− ~1d 3h
4556	RS-10180	blaz3d rust serv51.161.198.94:28016	0/ 50	OC		monthly	moddedpremium	1d 16h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4557	RS-15509	[US] Scrap Kings 2x \| BiWeekly \| Quad135.148.150.139:60405	0/ 250	NA		biweekly	2xvanillamodded	16d 12h ago	T− ~11d 11h
4558	RS-14858	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.176.96:22231	0/ 40				modded	1d 14h ago	–
4559	RS-12902	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.176.98:20961	0/ 4				modded	9d 17h ago	–
4560	RS-8027	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.179.45:26739	0/ 40				modded	4d 19h ago	–
4561	RS-15509	2X- Dingo Rust - Weekly-Quads66.51.99.69:28061	0/ 100	NA	quad	weekly	2xvanillamodded	3d 22h ago	T− ~3d 1h
4562	RS-15509	Rust::Hosted by Cybrancee.com135.148.136.10:60410	0/ 100			monthly	modded	17d 0h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4563	RS-15509	Wasteland Reborn135.148.137.122:28017	0/ 50			weekly	modded	93d 21h ago	T− ~4d 2h
4564	RS-4452	Oxidized 10x [AU]51.161.219.251:28056	0/ 50	OC	5	biweekly	10xmodded	3d 10h ago	T− ~10d 13h
4565	RS-15509	A Rust Server194.54.88.49:30002	0/ 40				modded	17d 1h ago	–
4566	RS-12963	FAFO Hawaii209.192.255.246:28016	0/ 75				modded	17d 16h ago	–
4567	RS-15509	Rust Practice209.192.255.43:27094	0/ 2				modded	10d 20h ago	–
4568	RS-15509	Rustoria.co - US Small Preview Server (Map #1)2.28.100.211:28015	0/ ?	NA			moddedpve	21h ago	–
4569	RS-15509	Gourmetisland 2194.54.88.44:27613	0/ 40				modded	17d 0h ago	–
4570	RS-3967	Cybertek 2x offline raid limit 366.51.99.23:28021	0/ 50	NA		biweekly	2xmodded	4d 2h ago	T− ~9d 21h
4571	RS-14416	Zoldixe's server51.178.176.26:25823	0/ 10		6		modded	16d 7h ago	–
4572	RS-11740	[eu] RustRelax 5x Noob Friendly51.195.106.42:25757	0/ 50	EU	6		5xmodded	9d 18h ago	–
4573	RS-6174	#AvoxRust - EU 10X \| Kits \| No Bps51.195.188.75:7036	0/ 75	EU			10xmodded	resets	–
4574	RS-1866	ApeX-Rust.com - US 3x Monthly\|Shop\|Kits\|TP\|Events66.51.99.70:28001	0/ 100	NA		monthly	3xmodded	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4575	RS-15509	MINICOPTER / HELICOPTER TRAINING135.148.0.100:28017	0/ 100				modded	17d 9h ago	–
4576	RS-14498	Devil's PvE RP HUN5.39.17.44:28016	0/ 40				vanillamoddedpve	17d 10h ago	–
4577	RS-15509	A Shockbyte Rust Server5.39.17.46:29164	0/ 16				modded	4d 17h ago	–
4578	RS-6662	{USA} Rusting Away {10X} Pure PVE Kits\|Boss Monsters\|Events\|Bac66.51.99.41:28001	0/ 50	NA		monthly	10xmoddedpve	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4579	RS-15509	Saturn's Wasteland66.51.99.71:28031	0/ 50	NA	trio	weekly	modded	12d 14h ago	T− ~1d 7h
4580	RS-6635	Goofy Goober66.51.99.44:28061	0/ 50			monthly	modded	11d 10h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4581	RS-9851	Last Mile Survival66.51.99.72:28001	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4582	RS-15509	Test1 RUST135.106.169.149:28017	0/ 10				modded	17d 18h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4583	RS-15509	Private Rust Server15.204.122.53:65000	0/ 10				modded	45d 13h ago	–
4584	RS-15509	RustServer_32691160.251.179.161:28017	0/ 50				moddedpve	12d 4h ago	–
4585	RS-15509	Friendly Fire194.50.234.76:28015	0/ 50				modded	17d 19h ago	–
4586	RS-15509	Phool's Gold198.73.57.166:28037	0/ 30				modded	44d 21h ago	–
4587	RS-5934	JJB's Server51.161.198.94:28026	0/ 50	OC		monthly	modded	1d 8h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4588	RS-11825	[CAN] RustForget \| BI Weekly \| No BP Wipes \| SMALL MAP51.222.255.198:60426	0/ 100			biweekly	modded	17d 0h ago	T− ~10d 23h
4589	RS-15509	VeryGames.com Rust Server51.254.7.250:28017	0/ 50				moddedpve	9d 3h ago	–
4590	RS-15509	AMK Server5.62.100.219:17001	0/ 20				modded	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4591	RS-13931	Rust-A-Nut66.51.99.59:28061	0/ 50	NA	duo	weekly	moddedpremium	3d 11h ago	T− ~3d 12h
4592	RS-3460	Shadow Island 2X \| Bi-Weekly \| Quad66.51.99.59:28121	0/ 100	NA	quad	biweekly	2xmodded	3d 18h ago	T− ~10d 5h
4593	RS-15509	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.60:28046	0/ 50			monthly	modded	10d 5h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4594	RS-15509	My Untitled Rust Server66.51.99.73:28051	0/ 50	NA			modded	13d 22h ago	–
4595	RS-6541	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.73:28071	0/ 50			monthly	modded	1d 16h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4596	RS-3185	OldFarts PVE66.51.99.76:28006	0/ 100	NA		monthly	moddedpve	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4597	RS-15509	RUST Server104.192.227.186:28017	0/ 100				modded	38d 6h ago	–
4598	RS-9047	FAFO Gamers - Survive and Kill Them All66.51.99.77:28026	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpve	16d 0h ago	T− 17d 2h FW
4599	RS-15509	Rust Server85.131.243.88:29015	0/ 20				modded	45d 0h ago	–
4600	RS-15509	Rust Server85.131.244.4:29015	0/ 50				modded	135d 4h 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.