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

8,370 online Ordered by most players Page 95 of 168

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
4701	RS-15483	A Shockbyte Rust Server172.240.87.247:27231	0/ 15				modded	13d 16h ago	–
4702	RS-15483	Havoc Hero RUST Vanilla Server216.245.176.235:28017	0/ 80			weekly	modded	239d 6h ago	T− ~5d 17h
4703	RS-14477	A Rust Server131.93.28.205:27037	0/ 10				modded	17d 18h ago	–
4704	RS-15483	Iceland Home Server135.148.150.45:60406	0/ 2			monthly	moddedpremium	7d 22h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4705	RS-8353	Sopwith's Small Maps - Weekly (usually)66.51.99.40:28076	0/ 50	NA	trio	weekly	modded	4d 16h ago	T− ~2d 7h
4706	RS-7295	TESTTTTT5.182.207.231:11001	0/ ?			biweekly	moddedpvehardcore	18d 1h ago	T− ~4d 23h
4707	RS-7432	Secret Beaver66.51.99.88:28021	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4708	RS-15483	Spurgs-Rust - AU / 2x /159.196.128.63:4421	0/ 50	OC			2xmodded	3d 8h ago	–
4709	RS-14432	A Rust server65.191.33.122:28017	0/ 8				modded	7d 16h ago	–
4710	RS-6606	Goofy Goober66.51.99.44:28061	0/ 50			monthly	modded	11d 13h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4711	RS-2751	[NORDIC]Northern Lights PvE \| RaidableBases \| Events \| Skilltre5.186.77.105:28016	0/ 50	EU		monthly	moddedpve	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4712	RS-9473	BNW Groove PvE 3x Biweekly\|RaidableBases\|Events\|Skills\|Jetpack66.51.99.47:28036	0/ 50	NA		monthly	3xmoddedpve	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4713	RS-11463	Randum Rust Test Server66.51.99.49:28019	0/ 12				modded	8d 16h ago	–
4714	RS-7850	4Netplayers MrWolfCommunity51.89.172.53:27204	0/ 10			monthly	modded	13d 6h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4715	RS-3221	WORKERS.GG US 2X Monthly64.40.8.66:28055	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xmodded	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4716	RS-15483	Duval Pirates Of Rust104.129.133.199:28116	0/ 100				modded	10d 19h ago	–
4717	RS-15483	[FR] Serveur des potes \| 2x \| Prive145.239.79.104:28017	0/ 10				2xmodded	20d 18h ago	–
4718	RS-15483	[US] Helix 2x Rust Staging \| Vanilla \| Weekly174.57.83.70:28016	0/ 10	NA			2xmodded	20d 1h ago	–
4719	RS-15483	zombie-test185.186.143.156:28017	0/ 10				modded	5d 10h ago	–
4720	RS-15483	My Untitled Rust Server145.239.149.158:28025	0/ 500				modded	3d 7h ago	–
4721	RS-15483	GameZone and Friends163.172.118.12:28016	0/ 20				modded	73d 22h ago	–
4722	RS-15483	KillJoys 3x UK Modded +Loot46.251.242.158:10201	0/ 25	EU			3xmodded	17d 17h ago	–
4723	RS-4421	UK PVE No Kill, No Looting, 2x, Raidable Bases, Noob Friendly51.89.235.172:28027	0/ 30	EU		monthly	2xmoddedpve	17d 6h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4724	RS-15483	Testserver157.85.85.43:23121	0/ 10				modded	18d 4h ago	–
4725	RS-15483	Диванный_Скуф_Для_Новичков212.22.93.42:28015	0/ 200	EU		monthly	modded	24d 4h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4726	RS-15483	Rust by G-Portal.com213.136.90.245:28416	0/ 50			monthly	vanillamodded	17d 18h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4727	RS-15483	Rust START Server212.22.93.190:28015	0/ 1			monthly	modded	20d 8h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4728	RS-15483	Megameow's Kitty Kult46.183.150.217:25620	0/ 50				modded	16d 15h ago	–
4729	RS-13913	Rust-A-Nut66.51.99.59:28061	0/ 50	NA	duo	weekly	moddedpremium	3d 14h ago	T− ~3d 9h
4730	RS-15174	brutus server66.51.99.60:28001	0/ 50	NA		biweekly	modded	9d 20h ago	T− ~4d 3h
4731	RS-15483	Wujasowo test147.93.160.205:28616	0/ 50				modded	16d 6h ago	–
4732	RS-15483	nova Testing Grounds220.233.43.246:28017	0/ 5				modded	36d 15h ago	–
4733	RS-15483	Rust PTserver45.140.128.82:10801	0/ 50				modded	10d 0h ago	–
4734	RS-13022	Overthruster 3X Mats Nodes136.175.187.96:28027	0/ 50				3xmodded	17d 16h ago	–
4735	RS-15483	efi-exp209.251.128.34:28016	0/ 50				vanillamodded	5d 17h ago	–
4736	RS-3312	[NA] RustAfterDark \| PVE \| 15x RESOURCES \| EVENTS \| KITS66.51.99.64:28001	0/ 50	NA		monthly	15xmodded	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4737	RS-15483	TruePvE Procedural109.195.19.208:28015	0/ 100				modded	resets	–
4738	RS-15483	Polm Pirates vs Rusty Rukkers185.228.82.2:25680	0/ 20				modded	15d 15h ago	–
4739	RS-9315	StrikeRust - EU 2x Fridays \| Shared BPs5.196.79.120:28022	0/ 50	EU		weekly	2xvanillamodded	13d 21h ago	T− ~1d 3h
4740	RS-3968	ethan cyrus server66.51.99.65:28001	0/ 50	NA	solo	biweekly	modded	22d 8h ago	T− ~10d 16h
4741	RS-3178	OxySRV_AGB79.104.44.155:28016	0/ 60	EU		monthly	moddedpve	7d 13h ago	T− 16d 23h FW
4742	RS-14835	PORKY ТЕСТОВЫЙ80.242.59.137:35556	0/ 111	EU			modded	17d 17h ago	–
4743	RS-15483	Dukes Of Rust 2x (NO BP) No max Team size88.211.219.165:27336	0/ 50				2xmodded	12d 12h ago	–
4744	RS-15174	Spoonkid Rust - RU 2x168.100.161.165:28113	0/ 5	EU			2xmodded	13d 22h ago	–
4745	RS-8337	NadlTopia147.93.162.142:28116	0/ 50				modded	13d 3h ago	–
4746	RS-7313	KOD 3X One Grid \| JUST WIPED 9/666.51.96.71:28051	0/ 50	NA		weekly	3xmodded	1d 1h ago	T− ~5d 22h
4747	RS-12709	Testing Testing66.51.99.65:28011	0/ 50	NA		biweekly	moddedpve	5d 0h ago	T− ~8d 23h
4748	RS-15483	[EU] CULT \| 2x \| NoLimit \|157.85.95.170:25926	0/ 75	EU			2xmodded	11d 5h ago	–
4749	RS-15483	NVK PROJECT I Сервер №1 I X2 I MAX 2188.130.132.56:28017	0/ 50	EU			2xmodded	3d 5h ago	–
4750	RS-15483	Rust Server210.131.216.37:29015	0/ 50				modded	17d 17h 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.