What makes a Rust server good for a new player?

A steady population, a regular wipe cycle and a group limit you can manage. Regular wipes give you a fresh start without veterans holding every monument. Check the population three days after the last wipe: if it holds, the server is worth your time.

Do these beginner Rust servers have rules that protect new players?

Some do, some do not. The beginner tag comes from the server name alone, not from any check by us. Spawn protection, lower upkeep and no kill-on-sight rules are common on these servers. Read a server's own rules before you rely on them.

Which gather rate suits a new player?

Start at vanilla or 2x. Most of the servers here leave the rate unstated, which typically means vanilla. A 2x server cuts the early farming loop without the inflated loot that comes with 5x or 10x. If a raised rate is not shown in the Modded tab, treat it with caution.

How often do beginner Rust servers wipe?

Patterns differ. About half of the servers here wipe on a fixed weekday every week or two. The rest follow a looser schedule. The Next wipe column on each row gives you the live countdown, so you can time your first session.

Leaderboard

Rust servers for new players

498 servers onlineranked by most players

#	Server	Tier	Players	Wiped	Next wipe
251	Rust Noobs - Colombia Vanilla SA monthly	Bronze#3,529	2/66	1d 4h ago	in 24d 23h FW
252	[EU] LRW GOAT SNUGGERY \| MONTHLY \| VANILLA \| NOOB FRIENDLY Modded EU	Bronze#4,189	2/200	2d 23h ago	–
253	Draconis Rust - 1.5x Biweekly \| EU \| Noob Friendly \| BP wipe Modded EU 1.5x biweekly	Bronze#5,260	2/370	9d 23h ago	in ~3d 23h
254	[US] DUSK 3x \| NOOB FRIENDLY \| TRIO MAX \| NO BP WIPE \| [SMALL] Modded NA trio 3x monthly	Bronze#5,978	2/50	3d 1h ago	in ~3d 22h
255	[LATAM] Survival UwU \| Solo Only \| NOOB Vanilla SA weekly	Bronze#6,977	2/100	1d 6h ago	in ~5d 17h
256	NoobsRUs\|NO KOS!\|2X\| Solo/Duo/Trio\|BiWeekly_MAP/Monthly_BP Modded 2x biweekly	Bronze#5,858	2/100	10d 1h ago	in ~3d 22h
257	MelonCatRS \| No Raiding/Killing \| No Decay \| Noob Friendly PvE NA monthly	Bronze#2,611	2/100	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
258	StableRust 4 Noobs [Solo/Duo/Trio] \| Monthly \| Low Upkeep Vanilla NA trio monthly	Bronze#3,388	2/150	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
259	KGN-Noob Palace: No KOS/Noob Friendly/Chill Modded quad biweekly	Bronze#4,586	2/50	9d 21h ago	in ~4d 2h
260	SilverStar PvE (EU) \| No Decay \| Events \| Noob Friendly Modded EU monthly	Silver#2,460	2/50	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
261	RustedAK NOOBS DUO SOLOs Vanilla NA duo monthly	Silver#2,308	2/250	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
262	[AU] WizzRust.com 2x Max 6 \| Noob Friendly \| Wiped 01/10 Modded OC trio 2x monthly	Silver#1,481	2/100	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
263	RustForNoobs.com \| Main \| Softcore Monthly \| No BP Wipe \| EU Community EU quad monthly	Bronze#2,684	1/100	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
264	Fraggle Rock PvE Noob Friendly Low Decay/Upkeep PvE NA monthly	Bronze#3,322	1/50	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
265	RustForNoobs.com \| Mondays \| Main \| EU Vanilla EU weekly	Bronze#3,517	1/150	6d 3h ago	in ~20h
266	EU Rusty Bear 2x Monthly Solo \| Noob Friendly \| Low Pop Modded EU 2x	Bronze#5,174	1/100	9d 10h ago	–
267	BerLoga\|Monthly\|vanilla\|EU\|RU\|LowCost\|NoobFriendly\| Vanilla EU monthly	Silver#2,221	1/100	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
268	Helix 2x Weekly Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad\|No BP wipes\|Noob Friendly Modded NA quad 2x weekly	Bronze#3,521	1/200	5d 1h ago	in ~1d 22h
269	Dudesters PvE Paradise Noob Friendly - Low Decay/Upkeep PvE NA monthly	Bronze#4,249	1/50	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
270	[JP] Beginner Vanilla Server Bi-Weekly/NextWipe 10/16 Community EA quad	Bronze#4,248	1/50	9d 5h ago	–
271	Brianwryms Raidable Bases Noob Friendly PvE No Kos PvE NA monthly	Bronze#4,590	1/50	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
272	Noob Division \| Solo - Duo - Trio \| Monthly \| EU Vanilla EU trio monthly	Bronze#2,703	1/100	9d 23h ago	in 24d 23h FW
273	[EU] Land of Milk and Honey \| 1.5x \| Solo / Duo \| Beginner Frie Modded EU duo 1.5x monthly	Bronze#5,084	1/50	7d 21h ago	in 24d 23h FW
274	The Forest Solo/Duo/Trio - Monthly - Noob Friendly Community monthly	Bronze#4,324	1/60	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
275	Rustone Japanese noobs PVP [KR \| JP \| SEA] \| JUST WIPED! Community EA	Bronze#3,202	1/100	9d 20h ago	in 24d 23h FW
276	US Reaper's Tavern Vanilla Monthly\|No BP Wipes\| Noob Friendly Vanilla NA monthly	Bronze#5,095	1/50	7d 11h ago	in 24d 23h FW
277	NamelessNoobs 2x \| Vanilla+ \| Monthly \| Wiped 10/1 Modded NA 2x monthly	Bronze#2,623	1/100	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
278	[11/06] RZ East Coast - NOOBs Welcome Community	Bronze#6,404	1/50	2d 12h ago	–
279	Aston - x2 Solo Noob Friendly Vanilla 2x monthly	Bronze#7,987	1/50	7d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
280	[EU] Rustykings.com 2x \| Kits \| Shop \| Beginner Friendly Modded EU 2x biweekly	Bronze#4,472	1/150	10d 1h ago	in ~3d 22h
281	2x - FAT LARDON - Linux, Casual, Noob Friendly Modded EU 2x monthly	Bronze#5,278	1/42	22h ago	in 24d 23h FW
282	FishN II - BP Wipe 10/08 Noob friendly/Large Map/Weekly BP Wi Community	Bronze#5,004	1/100	2d 17h ago	in ~4d 9h
283	EU Rusty Bear 2x Quad \| Vanilla+ \| Noob Friendly \| Low Pop Modded EU 2x monthly	Bronze#5,322	1/100	9d 10h ago	in 24d 23h FW
284	MelonCatRS Staging \| No Raiding/Killing \| No Decay \| Noob Frien PvE NA monthly	Bronze#3,493	1/100	17d 6h ago	in 24d 23h FW
285	Brianwryms All Holiday Events and Zombies PvE Noob Friendly PvE NA monthly	Bronze#4,313	1/50	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
286	Rusty XR Noobs - TEST SERVER 3 Modded NA monthly	Bronze#14,487	1/?	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
287	RustForNoobs.com 2x Weekly US \| Solo/Duo \| No BP Wipes x2\| Modded NA duo 2x weekly	Bronze#3,459	1/100	2d 21h ago	in ~11d 2h
288	Dracon Rust \| Noob-friendly \| QoL+ Community EU weekly	Bronze#4,726	1/100	3d 0h ago	in ~3d 23h
289	US Salt-Radz 3x Solo \| 50% Upkeep \| SHOP \| Noob Friendly Modded NA 3x	Bronze#3,334	1/100	10d 1h ago	–
290	RustForNoobs.com \| Mondays \| Main \| US Vanilla NA weekly	Bronze#2,647	1/100	5d 21h ago	in ~1d 2h
291	[EU] RUSTNOOBS \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| FULLWIPE 09/10 09.10 20:00CEST Vanilla EU weekly	Bronze#4,018	1/200	2d 13h ago	in ~4d 10h
292	noob navy [PVE-0] (modded, Linux support) Modded NA monthly	Bronze#4,490	1/50	10d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
293	Lala Land \| Noob Friendly \| Monthly Wipe \| Diverse Players Modded monthly	Silver#2,449	1/125	9d 23h ago	in 24d 23h FW
294	Rusty Goats \| Hybrid \| Noob Friendly \| Solo/Duo/Trio Modded NA trio monthly	Bronze#4,338	1/40	9d 0h ago	in 24d 23h FW
295	HZ Casual Rust \| 1X Hybrid PvP/PvE \| Chill/Noob Friendly Modded NA 1x biweekly	Bronze#2,575	1/50	10d 1h ago	in ~3d 22h
296	Rust Till Dawn /2x/ Noob Friendly /Free Kits / Raidable Bases Modded NA 2x biweekly	Bronze#3,646	1/50	9d 23h ago	in ~4d 0h
297	Crazy Rust 2x Vanilla+ \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Noob Friendly Modded trio 2x	Bronze#7,009	1/30	1d 16h ago	in ~5d 18h
298	US] OBLITERATION \| 5X \| NOOB FRIENDLY \| KITS \| VIP/MVP \| BETTER Modded NA 5x monthly	Bronze#5,916	1/50	8d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW
299	BattleZone.gg — SOLO ONLY \| Noob Friendly \| Full Wiped Vanilla NA solo biweekly	Silver#1,462	1/100	10d 1h ago	in ~3d 22h
300	OLDRust \| Beginner friendly \| Solo/Duo/Trio \| Vanilla+ \| Monthl Modded EU trio monthly	Bronze#3,656	1/50	10d 1h ago	in 24d 23h FW