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

8,361 online Ordered by most players Page 94 of 168

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
4651	RS-15489	Rustikales Roleplay178.63.20.77:27017	0/ 40				modded	16d 9h ago	–
4652	RS-2683	US Limitless 2x Solo/Duo/Trio\|No BP Wipes\|Team BPs\|Noob Friendl185.248.134.120:28015	0/ 200	NA	trio	weekly	2xmodded	6d 23h ago	T− ~37m
4653	RS-15489	TamedNation RUST192.111.155.186:27017	0/ 40				modded	8d 2h ago	–
4654	RS-15179	RUST-A-MANIA - PVE - ASMR CHILL!66.51.96.49:28056	0/ 50	NA		weekly	modded	11d 0h ago	T− ~2d 23h
4655	RS-15489	SNWZY and friends157.90.6.163:28017	0/ 14				modded	44d 17h ago	–
4656	RS-15489	SULFUR's \| COMBAT TRAINING \| 1V1 - FFA - RANKED186.12.202.7:28016	0/ 10				modded	60d 22h ago	–
4657	RS-15489	SaltyWetClam Solo Duo [EU] 2x Monthly Wipe (Noob Friendly)45.137.68.172:27017	0/ 100	EU			2xmodded	13d 2h ago	–
4658	RS-15489	GreenPVE46.105.79.56:24979	0/ 10				moddedpve	17d 22h ago	–
4659	RS-7438	FERNGULLY \| 3X PURE PVE \| PC + CONSOLE COMMUNITY66.51.96.49:28026	0/ 100	NA		monthly	3xmoddedpve	18d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4660	RS-15489	My Rust Server77.213.215.183:28017	0/ 50				modded	11d 3h ago	–
4661	RS-11296	Vex - EU 2X Monthly \| Vanilla+ \| No BP Wipes51.38.155.244:26538	0/ 75	EU		monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4662	RS-9213	Dad Bod Survivors \| 2x Loot \| Monthly \| Offline Raid Protectio66.51.96.52:28016	0/ 50	NA	trio	monthly	2xmodded	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4663	RS-4087	S & S OUTPOST \| 2x Vanilla \| QUAD \| Bi-Weekly \| No Offlines \|66.51.96.53:28046	0/ 50	NA	quad	biweekly	2xmodded	3d 17h ago	T− ~10d 6h
4664	RS-14476	Apollos Wasteland66.51.96.53:28056	0/ 75	NA	duo	monthly	modded	2h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4665	RS-5551	FarLands \| X5 Survival \| Wipe 12.1051.38.160.171:28017	0/ 200	EU			5xmodded	7d 4h ago	–
4666	RS-15489	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.96.81:28006	0/ 50			monthly	moddedpve	17d 15h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4667	RS-15489	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.96.87:28006	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	14d 22h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4668	RS-1934	[大熊PVE]二服/2倍/新养殖自动化/突袭/死亡不掉202.189.23.225:20004	0/ 100	EA	7	monthly	moddedpve	18d 3h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4669	RS-15489	My Apex Rust Server64.87.39.205:25674	0/ 500				modded	16d 13h ago	–
4670	RS-6795	(US) Unk_B's BattleFronts \| PvP \| Convoy \| Armored Train \| F15 66.51.96.94:28016	0/ 50	NA		biweekly	modded	4d 2h ago	T− ~9d 21h
4671	RS-15489	Rust Server162.43.89.190:29015	0/ 50				modded	69d 14h ago	–
4672	RS-8644	Deaths Doorsteps66.51.96.95:28011	0/ 50	NA		weekly	modded	9d 19h ago	T− ~4d 4h
4673	RS-15489	Rust Server104.129.132.19:28306	0/ 40				modded	20d 4h ago	–
4674	RS-15489	Testing Grounds104.129.132.215:28036	0/ 20				modded	18d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4675	RS-15489	Rusty Dirt115.42.46.195:28017	0/ 30				modded	92d 19h ago	–
4676	RS-5272	Kashoria Solo Only - Small66.51.97.54:28006	0/ 100	EA	solo	monthly	vanillamoddedpremium	15d 22h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4677	RS-4516	IDC 3x Solo/Duo/Trio MyMini\|Skins\|Events\|TP\|Shop66.51.97.56:28001	0/ 50	EU	trio	biweekly	3xmodded	3d 14h ago	T− ~10d 9h
4678	RS-15489	Rust Server162.43.28.76:29015	0/ 3				moddedpve	13d 19h ago	–
4679	RS-15489	[U.S]OzziGaming 1.5x Solo \| Weekly \|193.31.31.104:28030	0/ 100				1.5xmodded	14d 4h ago	–
4680	RS-3175	【青岩-PVE成长服】据点/死亡不掉/成长武器202.189.5.194:10012	0/ 200	EA		monthly	vanillamoddedpve	17d 23h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4681	RS-15489	RektoServer65.108.77.9:28017	0/ 10				modded	24d 16h ago	–
4682	RS-6935	[EU] SCAVENGERSHAVEN.NET 3x SOLO/DUO/TRIO [MYMINI\|SHOP\|KITS]66.51.97.59:28041	0/ 150	EU	trio	biweekly	3xmodded	4d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4683	RS-11672	priv66.51.97.62:28046	0/ 50			monthly	moddedpve	17d 23h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4684	RS-6131	Indre Rust66.51.97.69:28031	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	17d 22h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4685	RS-15489	Rebulon63.135.165.45:2348	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	13d 4h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4686	RS-15489	Rusthub.net \| SD Preview Server66.51.97.76:60608	0/ 20				modded	10d 23h ago	–
4687	RS-15489	no no no no66.51.97.76:65017	0/ 1				vanillamodded	17d 1h ago	–
4688	RS-3713	Spud Spec Gaming 3X66.51.98.52:28021	0/ 50	NA	trio	biweekly	3xmodded	4d 0h ago	T− ~9d 23h
4689	RS-15489	BattleGrounds 2x Monthly NO OFFLINES\|NO BPS WIPES108.74.19.235:28063	0/ 200				2xmodded	18d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4690	RS-15489	Szuflandia109.230.243.159:10901	0/ 50				moddedpve	17d 23h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4691	RS-15489	BRUTAL RUST \| CREATIVE \| ONLY VIPS179.61.132.160:21012	0/ 50				modded	17d 20h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4692	RS-15489	Cobalt Studios - Bubbas Test Server45.61.173.40:28072	0/ ?				vanillamodded	9d 9h ago	–
4693	RS-15489	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.90.73:23951	0/ 20				modded	17d 22h ago	–
4694	RS-15489	TJA4-TEST64.31.32.5:28016	0/ 1000				modded	49d 4h ago	–
4695	RS-8193	[US] Rusty Axe64.40.8.103:28567	0/ 100	NA		monthly	modded	17d 12h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4696	RS-2340	RustForNoobs.com 2x Monthly US Solo/Duo/Trio \| No BP Wipes x2\|64.40.8.104:28015	0/ 100	NA	trio	monthly	2xmodded	18d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4697	RS-3113	『夜猫子』特色PVE/御剑飞行/死亡不掉/超级技能103.91.210.17:11111	0/ 188	EA			modded	17d 11h ago	–
4698	RS-15489	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.98.57:28021	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	2d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h FW
4699	RS-15489	My Untitled Rust Server66.51.98.57:28061	0/ 50				modded	16d 11h ago	–
4700	RS-7167	We Do Not Eat Our Allies66.51.98.58:28041	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 0h ago	T− 17d 0h 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.