What is a roleplay server in Rust?

A roleplay server adds rules and storylines on top of Rust. Players create characters, join towns or factions, and often cannot kill on sight. Admins enforce rules through plugins and active moderation. Most are modded and flagged PvE, but some allow PvP in designated zones.

Are Rust roleplay servers PvE?

Most are. Around three quarters of the servers on this list carry the PvE tag, meaning combat between players is restricted or disabled outside agreed events. Some run PvP zones or allow raiding during set hours. Always read the server's own rules before you pick a spot.

How do I join a roleplay server in Rust?

Open the in-game browser, search for the server name, and connect. Most want you to read their rules first, usually on their Discord, and some ask for a whitelist or a character application before you can play. Check the server's website or Discord for the entry process.

What are the rules on a Rust roleplay server?

Rules vary, but common ones are no random killing, no metagaming, no griefing, and staying in character in public chat. Admins may punish breaking character or offline raiding. The server's Discord or website lists the full rules. Breaking them can get you banned.

Best Rust roleplay servers

260 online

Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
2033	Theswingingturtle PvE 3x [ Boss \| Skill \| Raid \| Custom ] 45.143.197.103:28015	3 / 100		monthly	3x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
1952	[US] Salty Zombies PvE #2 \| Skills \| Raid \| Jetpack \| Event 91.229.114.176:28021	3 / 100	NA	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
2419	[PVE] Gibberish Rust 10x Skills\|RaidBases\|Zombie\|Kits\|Convoy 83.147.29.10:28021	3 / 50	EU	monthly	10x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
2534	* SCHLARAFFENLAND PvE \| RaidBase \| Events \| Skins \| Skills \| .. 80.153.52.43:28015	2 / 51	EU	monthly	vanillamodded	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
3615	Chill Roleplay (No KOS) Levels \| Towns \| Jobs 96.48.64.71:28032	2 / 69	NA		modded	25d 2h	–
3168	RZMX RUST NO LIMITS PVE 188.226.31.105:33334	2 / 100		monthly	moddedpve	25d 0h	2d 21h FW
1176	SEA \| Eclipse \| PVE 5x \| Newbie Friendly \| Events \| Perfectly M 15.235.234.147:27102	2 / 100	EA	monthly	5x moddedpve	24d 15h	2d 21h FW
1698	[UK] [PVE] The Haven \| No Killing \| No Decay \| No Stealing 45.88.230.183:28014	2 / 75	EU	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
1784	RustPlay PVE With Custom AI And Zombies\|LVLs\|Kits\|Cars\|Quests\|C 69.10.61.11:28027	2 / 300	NA	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
1985	[BR/LATAM] Evolution PVE \|Skills\|Quests\|Raid Bases\|Jetpack 131.196.198.143:28016	2 / 50	SA	biweekly	moddedpve	10d 23h	2d 21h FW
2142	Evolution PvE [RaidBases, Skills, Event, Quest] 195.18.27.77:35110	2 / 200		biweekly	moddedpve	11d 4h	2d 21h FW
2140	The Enclave - PVE - Low Upkeep [NEW] 37.153.157.68:28027	2 / 50	EU	monthly	moddedpve	25d 0h	2d 21h FW
2297	№[5] D2S Epic-Z PvE 1000 Zombies \| Raidable Bases Shop Kits C 208.52.153.33:28026	2 / 60		monthly	vanillamodded	25d 1h	2d 21h FW
2348	RustGamingNation 100x PvE [Events\|Purge\|Zombies\|SkillTree] 195.60.166.227:29016	2 / 101		weekly	100x moddedpve	3d 5h	2d 21h FW
2416	Rustinction 2x, PVE/PVP zones, Roleplay friendly, No Raid, Mont 91.229.114.75:28017	2 / 100		monthly	2x moddedpve	24d 22h	2d 21h FW
2427	[UK US] Total PvE \| Raid Bases \| Zombies \| Custom Map 194.69.160.15:28129	2 / 100	EU	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
2516	[AU/NZ] Apocalyptia: Society Reborn 2.5x PvE 103.212.227.61:28015	2 / 100	OC	monthly	2.5x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
2599	J.A.R.V.I.S.\| PVE \| Farm, Build, Enjoy \| NO Sandbox 51.89.25.156:28015	2 / 50		biweekly	moddedpve	25d 1h	2d 21h FW
2695	RustPlay Building And Base Defense Testing Server 69.10.61.11:28033	2 / 200	NA		modded	25d 1h	–
2808	[PL]PvE Spokojna Dolina\|Skills\|Raid\|JetPack\|Events 176.122.226.45:28017	2 / 50	EU	monthly	moddedpve	25d 1h	2d 21h FW
2870	OnlyFarmers.gg Monthly \| PVE \| US Central 91.229.114.146:28017	2 / 100	NA	monthly	moddedpve	18d 12h	2d 21h FW
2945	Rusty Pickles PvE Custom Maps \| Quests \| Leaderboards \| Zombies 185.83.152.115:28017	2 / 50	EU	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
3049	\|US\| Paradise Island \|PvE\|Vanilla\|2x\|NoRaid\|NoDecay\| 192.223.30.71:28016	2 / 150	NA	monthly	2x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
3151	4EVERUST \| PvE \| 2x \| Relax, Chill, make Friends & have Fun 45.124.213.40:28015	2 / 50		monthly	2x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
3819	NAKED REVOLT 156.236.84.24:28021	2 / 50	NA	monthly	modded	14d 12h	2d 21h FW
2004	Together We Rust \| Build Server 24.136.4.198:28016	2 / 125	NA		modded	24d 19h	–
5235	Tatted Gamers No KOS - PVE Low Decay 66.51.96.76:28051	2 / 50	NA	monthly		2h	2d 21h FW
2909	№[1] D2S Overrun-Z PvE 1000 Zombies Raidable Bases Events 208.52.153.33:28046	2 / 60		monthly	vanillamodded	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
3534	American Wasteland \|PvE/PvP\|2x\|Kits\|Events\|RPG 91.229.114.107:28017	2 / 100	NA	monthly	2x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
1582	GamingSurvivors PVE \| BOSS + SKILLS + RAIDS + LEGENDARY ITEM 51.255.76.110:27032	2 / 100		monthly	moddedpve	25d 1h	2d 21h FW
2627	BattleServer Zombies \|AU\|PVE\|KITS\|RAIDABLE BASES\| 139.99.145.5:28027	1 / 50	OC	monthly	moddedpve	24d 6h	2d 21h FW
5422	roberts private server 156.236.84.50:28046	1 / 50	NA	weekly	modded	9d 16h	2d 21h FW
7556	Energydosen 79.245.162.250:28014	1 / 10	EU	monthly	moddedpve	20d 21h	2d 21h FW
1214	[AU] Salty Zombies PvE \| Skills \| Raid \| Jetpack \| Event 51.161.216.128:28216	1 / 100	OC	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
10915	Local 73.118.160.42:28017	1 / 12	NA	monthly	moddedpve	1d 0h	2d 21h FW
3102	№[6] D2S Apocalypse 2X-10X PvE Night Zombies 208.52.153.33:28096	1 / 60		monthly	2x vanillamodded	25d 1h	2d 21h FW
2165	Absolute PVE Friendly RaidableBaseNPC\|NPC\|RPG\|&More 91.122.44.243:28017	1 / 100		biweekly	moddedpve	11d 6h	2d 21h FW
2492	Servo Meat Pie PvE \| No Raid/Kill \| Raid Bases \| Personal Heli 115.64.74.66:28016	1 / 50	OC	monthly	moddedpve	10d 2h	2d 21h FW
3551	EU GOM 15x Bi-weekly PVE Grumpy Old Man \|Kits\|Skins\|BackPack\|Sh 168.100.161.195:32016	1 / 100	EU	biweekly	15x moddedpve	11d 2h	2d 21h FW
13237	roleplay 149.249.87.54:28017	1 / 2		monthly	modded	24d 4h	2d 21h FW
3963	MonkeyPlop Hybrid Roleplay 162.35.172.11:28017	1 / 100	NA		moddedpve	24d 17h	–
4947	Довангард [Альфа Тест] 95.56.174.133:28016	1 / 300	EU		vanillamodded	165d 7h	–
3719	RustyBuilders \| PVE \| 3x \| Unique Dungeons \| Raidable Bases \| K 144.76.28.176:28017	1 / 40	EU	monthly	3x moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
4195	ZOMBIE WORLD \| Raids \| Skills \| PVE 82.153.118.107:28036	1 / 50	EU	monthly	moddedpve	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
3081	【光头强】PVE/原倍/闯关/突袭/死亡不掉 103.45.137.53:28017	1 / 100	EA	monthly	moddedpve	resets	–
1173	Dads Gaming Monthly 5x AU PvE - Raid Bases \| Events \| Kits \| Sk 203.149.74.178:28017	1 / 100	OC	monthly	5x moddedpve	25d 0h	2d 21h FW
1442	[AU] RevRust 10x PvE Monthly RP\|Skills\|Heli Signals\|RB 51.161.199.81:28016	1 / 30	OC	monthly	10x moddedpve	24d 22h	2d 21h FW
1519	Rust Empires II - Roleplay/RP friendly, Cities, PVE, No KOS out 158.69.5.16:28021	1 / 50		biweekly	modded	11d 2h	2d 21h FW
1893	[ASIA] RustSEA+\|Xtra Modded\|Pure PVE\|2x\|No Purge\|EXP Leveling\|E 51.79.137.119:28015	1 / 50	EA	monthly	2x modded	25d 2h	2d 21h FW
2032	Builders Like Us 172.240.236.179:28016	1 / 125	NA	monthly	modded	25d 2h	2d 21h FW