How is a PvE server different from a normal Rust server?

It carries Rust's PvE tag, which blocks player damage and base raiding between players. Threats come from the environment instead: animals, scientists and any events the server runs. Only servers publishing that tag appear on this page.

Should a new player start on a PvE server?

It removes the risk of losing your base overnight, so you can learn gathering, building and crafting at your own pace. If you want other players to be dangerous but not punishing, look at servers for new players .

How often do PvE servers wipe?

Each server sets its own schedule, shown in the next wipe column. Every server also resets at the monthly force wipe. You can track that date on the force wipe countdown .

Why do some PvE servers show low player counts?

Population is read at the moment you load the page, so a server between wipe cycles can look quiet. Its page shows a 48-hour uptime reading and player history, which tells you whether the crowd returns. Sort by tier to find servers that hold players across the week.

Leaderboard

Rust PvE servers, ranked by population

1,746 servers onlineranked by most players

#	Server	Tier	Players	Wiped	Next wipe
451	EU/CZ StrongWolves.eu - PVE \| EVENTS \| RAIDBASE \| QUESTS \| ECON Modded EU biweekly	Silver#1,373	2/30	10d 7h ago	in ~3d 16h
452	Aria Reach Modded biweekly	Bronze#2,689	2/200	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
453	#2 Wasilisc PvE Для слабых ПК x1 Modded EU 1x monthly	Silver#1,514	2/200	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
454	#3 Wasilisc PvE х5 Modded EU weekly	Silver#1,389	2/200	3d 9h ago	in ~3d 14h
455	EvilIsland-PVE-Life-[Скилы\|X1-X10\|Рейд дома\|Кве Modded EU 1x biweekly	Silver#1,156	2/100	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
456	[UK] [PVE] The Haven \| No Killing \| No Decay \| No Stealing Modded EU monthly	Silver#1,665	2/75	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
457	Rusty Pickles PvE Custom Maps \| Quests \| Leaderboards \| Zombies Modded EU monthly	Silver#2,117	2/50	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
458	Golden Rule PVE (Friendly,Custom Maps) Modded	Bronze#3,535	2/50	10d 3h ago	in 24d 18h FW
459	INDUSTRIAL PVE BiWeekly X2 [ BOSS / SKILL / NEW MODS ] Modded EU 2x biweekly	Silver#1,773	2/250	9d 19h ago	in ~4d 4h
460	FOG PVE 5X \| Raidable Bases \| Convoy's Modded EU 5x biweekly	Silver#1,198	2/200	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
461	HARD PVE TOP \| Classic PvE \| RaidBases \| Custom Events \| No VIP Modded biweekly	Silver#1,618	2/50	10d 4h ago	in ~3d 17h
462	EmberFall PvE \| SkillTree \| Dungeons \| Quests + More Modded EU monthly	Silver#1,759	2/100	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
463	[UK US] Total PvE \| Raid Bases \| Zombies \| Custom Map Modded EU monthly	Silver#2,092	2/100	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
464	#2 [PVE] DevilRust X8 \| MoreEvents \| RB \| Eco \| TP \| NPC \|... Modded 8x monthly	Silver#1,659	2/500	10d 4h ago	in 24d 18h FW
465	Хомка RU PvE Modded EU monthly	Silver#1,793	2/100	10d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
466	[EU] TCS PvE \| Vanilla \| Friendly PvE EU monthly	Silver#2,011	2/50	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
467	PvE \| Scarce Loot \| Survival PvE	Bronze#5,139	2/65	10d 7h ago	in 24d 18h FW
468	Misfit Island PVE Modded NA monthly	Bronze#2,963	2/150	10d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
469	EZeee PVE Mods No Kill No Raid Modded	Bronze#4,505	2/30	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
470	25x PvPvE - Builders Paradise x25 Modded 25x monthly	Silver#2,264	2/50	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
471	『白云PVE』原倍 \| 模组 \| 事件 \| 萌新 \| 养老 Modded EA biweekly	Silver#1,671	2/100	10d 0h ago	in ~3d 23h
472	Good Vibes Only [EU] \|PvE \|25% Upkeep\| Monthly PvE EU monthly	Silver#2,003	2/125	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
473	Rusty Haven PvE Survival Modded NA monthly	Bronze#2,625	2/50	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
474	[RU][PvE] Amateur Classic \| Для новичков PvE EU monthly	Silver#1,248	2/100	10d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
475	№[2] D2S Chaotica PvE 1000 Zombies\|Raidable Bases\|Monthly\|Sho Modded monthly	Silver#1,726	2/40	10d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
476	[ASIA] AFTERMATH 3X-10X PVE TOTAL MODDED\|READ DESCRIPTION\|BEST Modded EA trio 3x monthly	Silver#1,640	2/50	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
477	[FaceWAN]{5x Gather}{TP}{Home}{Remove}{PvE}[US East] Modded NA 5x monthly	Silver#2,398	2/64	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
478	RustGamingNation 1000x PvE [Events\|Purge\|Zombies\|SkillTree] Modded 1000x weekly	Bronze#2,927	2/101	2d 11h ago	in ~4d 12h
479	Boat Building \| Admin Menu \| F1 Items \| MedioTesting Procgen Modded	Silver#1,844	2/50	10d 3h ago	in 24d 18h FW
480	DZ Server JP PVE Modded EA monthly	Silver#2,057	2/50	10d 3h ago	in 24d 18h FW
481	블랙체리 [PVE/이벤트/레이드] 맵 크기 Up! Modded EA monthly	Bronze#2,590	2/260	3d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
482	[US] RustValley 10X \|#2\| PVE+\|Legendary Weapons\|RaidableBase\|LO Modded NA 10x biweekly	Silver#1,521	2/100	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
483	Chagamaru Server [JP][PVE][BP] Modded EA monthly	Silver#2,228	2/45	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
484	MelonCatRS Staging \| No Raiding/Killing \| No Decay \| Noob Frien PvE NA monthly	Bronze#3,520	2/100	17d 12h ago	in 24d 18h FW
485	Weekend Warriors 3 HC PVE NPCs Events Raids Modded NA biweekly	Bronze#3,482	2/60	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
486	Mandarin Modded monthly	Silver#1,385	2/21	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
487	【盛京城-欢乐PVE】萌新-养老-突袭基地 Modded EA monthly	Silver#1,363	2/100	8d 22h ago	in 24d 18h FW
488	抗日那几年2.0重制中，敬请期待！ Modded EA	Bronze#3,065	2/100	10d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
489	[梦幻之旅]PVE/NPC房/原倍/8年老服 PvE EA monthly	Silver#1,972	2/45	10d 7h ago	in 24d 18h FW
490	【云梦泽PVE】萌新学习\|土味养老\|死亡不掉\|原倍 PvE EA monthly	Gold#612	2/200	10d 6h ago	in 24d 18h FW
491	PVE 3 \| Raid Bases \| Events \| UA \| EU \| ПАЛЯНИЦЯ Modded EU monthly	Silver#1,522	2/100	10d 7h ago	in 24d 18h FW
492	[TR/EU] AirGame 3x PVE-RAIDBASES/EPIC/BOSS/ZOMBIES/ST/SUBM/FISH Modded EU 3x biweekly	Silver#2,430	2/100	5d 9h ago	in ~8d 14h
493	RunOrDie ✅ PVE\|RaidBases\|Skills\|Kit\|Rewards\|TP Modded monthly	Silver#1,365	2/100	10d 2h ago	in 24d 18h FW
494	GAMESTORIA PVE-RPG Modded EU monthly	Bronze#2,804	2/300	10d 5h ago	in 24d 18h FW
495	RustCraft PVE Modded	Bronze#2,501	2/50	10d 2h ago	in 24d 18h FW
496	HARD ISLAND\|PVE\|X0,5\|Wipe 01.10\|No craft gun\|Economic\|Bots\|Boss Modded biweekly	Silver#1,195	2/70	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
497	[EU][PL] KrainaRUST.com PvE +PvP Modded EU monthly	Silver#1,419	2/100	10d 7h ago	in 24d 18h FW
498	Rusty Spoon - Dallas Modded NA biweekly	Bronze#3,256	2/150	10d 6h ago	in ~3d 17h
499	Kapco411 Dystopia 2525\|PVE\|25X\|Jetpacks\|Space\|Events Modded 25x biweekly	Bronze#3,369	2/100	10d 2h ago	in ~3d 21h
500	[CA] Utopia PvE [Safe PvE] No BP Wipe\|Tugs\|Amazing QoL Modded NA monthly	Bronze#3,419	2/30	10d 0h ago	in 24d 18h FW