Best modded Rust servers

A server is modded when it changes the game rules: gather rates above 1x, kits, shops, teleports, custom loot or game modes. Facepunch requires any server that changes gameplay to list itself in the Modded tab, so a raised rate outside that tab is against the rules. Plugins that only affect admin or chat do not make a server modded.

There is no single best one. It depends on your group size, region and how often you want wipes. Start with the rate you want, then check the Group column and Next wipe estimate. A server's own page shows its player history, wipe history and performance, which tells you more than a top ten list.

Some do, some don't. The force wipe on the first Thursday of every month resets the map for every server, but blueprint wipes are each server's choice. Check the server's own page or its description to see if it wipes blueprints with the map.

Yes. Facepunch lets owners change rates, loot and gameplay with plugins as long as the server lists itself in the Modded tab. The mods run on the server, so you join with the normal game and download nothing.