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

8,324 online Ordered by most players Page 97 of 167

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
4801	RS-15461	A BisectHosting Server - 1a424da8208.52.146.13:10003	0/ 4000			monthly	vanillamodded	16d 11h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4802	RS-7975	Fusion 3.64 (test)64.74.161.94:28017	0/ 30			monthly	moddedpve	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4803	RS-15461	brandon24147.135.31.151:60450	0/ 100			monthly	modded	16d 13h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4804	RS-15461	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28002	0/ 10				modded	resets	–
4805	RS-15461	A Shockbyte Rust Server157.85.85.86:23069	0/ 10				modded	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4806	RS-15461	RUST BOIS192.135.114.9:10003	0/ 25			monthly	vanillamodded	165d 0h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4807	RS-15461	Mad Mappers \| Survey Server #237.153.157.216:21002	0/ 50				modded	14d 14h ago	–
4808	RS-15461	Rust Server by nitrado.net 4x milton5.62.100.98:10601	0/ 50				4xmodded	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4809	RS-2857	Spice Island \| 2x Monthly104.129.132.51:28025	0/ 100				2xmodded	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4810	RS-3505	RustNecks- US 2X Monthly \| Vanilla \|108.17.86.205:28026	0/ 200	NA		monthly	2xvanillamodded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4811	RS-15461	we met on pc134.255.240.88:11001	0/ 50				modded	13d 21h ago	–
4812	RS-15461	MINICOPTER / HELICOPTER TRAINING135.148.0.100:28017	0/ 100				modded	17d 15h ago	–
4813	RS-15461	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28010	0/ 5				modded	resets	–
4814	RS-15461	Launch Your Private Rust Wipe Instantly - No Setup147.135.6.150:28018	0/ 3				modded	resets	–
4815	RS-15461	My Rust server \| Powered by AMP147.189.172.188:28016	0/ 100				modded	3d 21h ago	–
4816	RS-15461	Rust by G-Portal.com147.93.161.238:28916	0/ 50				moddedpremium	17d 14h ago	–
4817	RS-15461	1staff \| 2x Monthly \| Island A148.113.219.10:28017	0/ 150				2xmodded	13d 6h ago	–
4818	RS-3900	WILD EU 3X SOLO/DUO/TRIO/QUAD/MAX 5 \|LOOT+\|BPs+\|KITS185.248.134.161:28016	0/ 100	EU		weekly	3xmodded	16d 17h ago	T− ~4d 6h
4819	RS-12365	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.88:28046	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	15d 18h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4820	RS-15461	La 167 PVE104.129.133.199:28056	0/ 120				modded	26d 18h ago	–
4821	RS-5178	RUSTWORLD.CC [SA] Brazil - Main \| Monthly/PvP \| Wiped: 10/01109.104.155.246:7084	0/ 40	SA		monthly	vanillamodded	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4822	RS-15461	GOAT Survival - Private PVE Experience164.5.250.251:27017	0/ 50				modded	12d 9h ago	–
4823	RS-15461	Fair Haven 3x Modded176.9.113.42:28245	0/ 50				3xmodded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4824	RS-15461	KokokaRust162.43.88.78:29015	0/ 50				modded	2d 1h ago	–
4825	RS-15461	Rust Server SH185.125.169.102:25005	0/ 50				modded	17d 1h ago	–
4826	RS-15461	LETS PLAY216.39.240.17:28113	0/ 145				modded	18d 2h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4827	RS-15461	Warmonger's 5x solo/duo/trio/quad\|5x\|mymini104.192.227.53:28027	0/ 80				5xmodded	45d 23h ago	–
4828	RS-15461	Buckeye Beavers162.230.243.193:28011	0/ 60				modded	46d 3h ago	–
4829	RS-15461	My Apex Rust Server172.240.13.27:25698	0/ 8				modded	14d 21h ago	–
4830	RS-15461	TRUST \| PVE x1.5 \| Events \| Monthly178.72.145.115:28301	0/ 50			monthly	1.5xmoddedpve	46d 2h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4831	RS-15461	Sigma Criper203.16.163.171:26658	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	10d 12h ago	–
4832	RS-15461	Badger World Of Wonder209.192.255.188:28016	0/ 125				modded	16d 23h ago	–
4833	RS-4237	RustServer_18889133.88.100.201:28017	0/ 50				modded	15d 6h ago	–
4834	RS-4511	[US] Rustify 3x Solo/Duo/Trio \| Loot+155.117.255.10:28014	0/ 100	EU	trio	monthly	3xmodded	18d 3h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4835	RS-4260	#1 RUBIN RUST \| PVP \| X100000 \| CUSTOM MAP185.189.255.246:35210	0/ 50			monthly	100000xmodded	3d 21h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4836	RS-15461	Rust Server104.143.3.215:28116	0/ 80				modded	25d 0h ago	–
4837	RS-15461	A Shockbyte Rust Server135.148.134.117:28016	0/ 40				modded	13d 17h ago	–
4838	RS-15461	RUST Buckets \| Dev Vanilla+ Events163.245.197.148:28015	0/ 50			monthly	modded	15d 5h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4839	RS-15461	Abusement Park Rust66.51.99.21:28006	0/ 50			monthly	modded	16d 15h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4840	RS-3986	【东风】10倍20废新手模拟建造PVP服122.51.174.241:28017	0/ 200	EA		biweekly	moddedsoftcore	3d 9h ago	T− ~10d 14h
4841	RS-6622	[BR] LosPibesGaming.com \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| 3x143.20.50.73:28017	0/ 100	SA	trio	weekly	3xmodded	12d 23h ago	T− ~1d 0h
4842	RS-5145	Holidays - PvE - It's a Holiday all Year147.124.192.191:28015	0/ 50			monthly	moddedpve	9d 4h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4843	RS-15461	Rey_Rust_28654160.251.173.178:28017	0/ 50				modded	61d 10h ago	–
4844	RS-15461	Joosebox Rust Royale74.208.33.29:28017	0/ 10				modded	4d 3h ago	–
4845	RS-15461	RustServer_13458160.251.137.68:28017	0/ 50				modded	45d 13h ago	–
4846	RS-15461	Space Monkey Rust Belt 3x162.33.16.88:26983	0/ 40			monthly	3xvanillamodded	190d 9h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4847	RS-15461	EU \| RustArcade.gg \| FaceChecks/BedWars/FFA/Arena/AimTraining194.69.160.125:28017	0/ 100	EU			modded	16d 9h ago	–
4848	RS-15461	Rust Server - Pinehosting.com66.51.99.60:28046	0/ 50			monthly	modded	10d 10h ago	T− 16d 21h FW
4849	RS-15461	BalkanLegacy.com \| PVE-PVP \|149.202.93.129:28017	0/ 100				modded	45d 22h ago	–
4850	RS-15461	A Rust Server194.147.90.239:27017	0/ 5				vanillamodded	12d 3h 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.