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
4751	RS-15479	duncans destruction104.230.141.36:28016	0/ 100				modded	16d 20h ago	–
4752	RS-2732	ButtHurt 30x PVE Oct Map Battle Front104.238.229.22:28015	0/ 50			monthly	30xmoddedpvesoftcore	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4753	RS-1881	NORDICRUST.EU 2X\|Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad\|RaidProtection\|15-10-2026176.9.140.17:28016	0/ 100	EU	quad	weekly	2xmodded	4d 5h ago	T− ~2d 18h
4754	RS-15479	2x Rust in Hell208.52.153.221:28113	0/ 250				2xmodded	8d 8h ago	–
4755	RS-15479	Bleached Rust209.102.251.55:10003	0/ 20			monthly	moddedpve	43d 7h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4756	RS-15479	Last Frontier Rust \| PvE-PvP Zones216.21.218.146:27017	0/ 100				modded	13d 21h ago	–
4757	RS-15479	Tyler's Sandbox23.109.125.115:23167	0/ 6				modded	11d 10h ago	–
4758	RS-15479	GZS Rust Server \| Chill Family & Friends \| No BP Wipes216.189.138.231:28016	0/ 20				modded	16d 23h ago	–
4759	RS-15479	RaidDunes2.24.162.96:28017	0/ 100				modded	33d 10h ago	–
4760	RS-15479	Rust test server_1163.44.113.12:28017	0/ 30				modded	108d 19h ago	–
4761	RS-3364	Kapco411 Mercenary Island\|4X Elite\|500Raidbases\|Highly modded\|65.28.44.27:28032	0/ 100	NA	quad	monthly	4xmoddedpve	17d 22h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4762	RS-15479	ZR Rust \| 2x91.229.114.24:28061	0/ 100	NA		weekly	2xvanillamodded	50d 17h ago	T− ~5d 6h
4763	RS-15479	Zombie Homeland154.16.169.250:28015	0/ 50				modded	83d 20h ago	–
4764	RS-15479	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.88.108:26461	0/ 3				modded	13d 12h ago	–
4765	RS-2882	Rusticated.com - EU \| 2x Vanilla \| Thursday \| Shared Bps \| 10/1185.248.134.49:28015	0/ 150	EU		weekly	2xmodded	4d 7h ago	T− ~2d 16h
4766	RS-15479	Plushkin Rust5.188.156.109:28017	0/ 50				modded	73d 10h ago	–
4767	RS-14467	Kapco411 NILLA Server65.28.44.27:28051	0/ 100	NA	solo		vanillamodded	17d 22h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4768	RS-8270	TThe Fall \| NA \| Vanilla+ 2x \| Weekly \| Fair Play92.118.19.60:28016	0/ 50	NA		weekly	2xmodded	18d 2h ago	T− ~2d 21h
4769	RS-3691	[Oil EU] 2x Monthly \| Low upkeep \| Large Map \| Skilltree \| Raid136.243.36.106:28006	0/ 50	EU	trio	monthly	2xmodded	14d 4h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4770	RS-4032	[EU] Grindstone 2x Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad [BeginnerFriendly\|NoVIP]176.9.107.110:28017	0/ 60	EU		monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4771	RS-15479	Rust::Hosted by Cybrancee.com51.81.166.125:60407	0/ 100			monthly	modded	6d 1h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4772	RS-2530	#3[烂番茄公益] - 10倍 \| NPC加强 \| NPC报复 \| 自定义220.197.77.42:28318	0/ 50	EA			vanillamodded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4773	RS-4490	<color=#ff0000>Welcome to HAWKS RUSTY BALLZ PVE SERVER!</color>91.229.114.24:28077	0/ 300	NA			vanillamoddedpve	15d 3h ago	–
4774	RS-9906	Server hosted by Physgun.com91.229.114.24:28093	0/ 30	NA			vanillamodded	6d 13h ago	–
4775	RS-15479	A Rust Server168.100.162.53:28013	0/ 40				modded	17d 4h ago	–
4776	RS-15479	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup51.68.180.196:28014	0/ 1				modded	resets	–
4777	RS-15479	Rust Server220.158.26.147:29015	0/ 50				moddedpve	108d 3h ago	–
4778	RS-15479	BadgerRust US - 2x Vanilla \| Monthly \| No Decay38.92.48.218:10050	0/ 100	NA			2xmodded	17d 23h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4779	RS-15479	12/4- RNC - Rust'n Chill - Merry Christmas Fam66.165.249.10:28255	0/ 100				modded	290d 6h ago	–
4780	RS-13287	Masonites Official - TEST66.179.189.250:27655	0/ 60			monthly	modded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4781	RS-9773	Lexi's World PVE66.51.96.49:28036	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4782	RS-15479	Winter Rust72.71.228.208:28016	0/ 200				modded	16d 10h ago	–
4783	RS-15479	BerlinerCity \| PVP \|134.255.233.186:28020	0/ 50				modded	8d 0h ago	–
4784	RS-3983	Infected PvE 3x \| Zombies \| Custom Vehicles \| Events172.240.109.172:25574	0/ 40	NA		monthly	3xmoddedpve	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4785	RS-15479	Castaway - 5x PVP174.176.146.51:28220	0/ 50				5xmodded	18d 1h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4786	RS-15479	A Rust Server64.40.8.13:28013	0/ 40				modded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4787	RS-15479	RustedRootUSA-C171.234.179.92:28033	0/ 40				vanillamodded	9d 12h ago	–
4788	RS-10544	Old Blood Gamers PVP Offline Raid Protection.. Testing server66.51.96.51:28041	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4789	RS-5321	LoneForge EU \| Solo Only \| Vanilla Rates \| Monthly92.222.138.222:23020	0/ 75	EU		monthly	modded	12d 17h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4790	RS-15479	Copper Dreams \| Homestead92.222.138.247:26105	0/ 15			monthly	modded	17d 18h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4791	RS-15479	Rustify Verification92.222.152.235:29015	0/ 40				moddedpve	10d 16h ago	–
4792	RS-3134	#7[坚果]10X Home/Kit/萌新/公益服/月清103.91.211.33:38015	0/ 500	EA		monthly	10xvanillamodded	17d 18h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4793	RS-15479	Relaxed Rust - Build Server144.48.104.165:28037	0/ 50			biweekly	modded	14d 3h ago	T− ~13d 20h
4794	RS-2063	[KR] 블랙체리 PVE \| 초보환영 x2~3 \| 레이드 156종220.87.31.163:47344	0/ 260	EA		monthly	2xmoddedpve	11d 1h ago	T− 16d 22h FW
4795	RS-15479	ER Test server 123.109.46.105:25650	0/ 500				modded	resets	–
4796	RS-14194	Cahnu Plugin Development Server - Feel Free To Join47.198.186.245:28018	0/ 50				modded	16d 23h ago	–
4797	RS-15479	SoggyBananas 10x \| Clan \| Kits \|91.229.114.45:28073	0/ 50	NA			10xvanillamodded	10d 18h ago	–
4798	RS-15479	TxF Halloween monthly15.204.174.194:28016	0/ 100				modded	2d 21h ago	–
4799	RS-15479	YiRen'sSever15.235.160.220:26085	0/ 10				modded	16d 6h ago	–
4800	RS-3700	C4 \| x3 \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| -Wipe Mensual-179.41.4.182:22813	0/ 130	SA		monthly	3xvanillamodded	17d 9h ago	T− 16d 22h 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.