Rust servers for new players

A wipe is the moment a fresh map starts, and on a learning server it matters more than the name. A server that wiped an hour ago is crowded and hectic; one due to wipe in an hour is not worth starting on. Check both times in the table before you join. Group limits also shape how hard a server is: a solo or duo cap keeps large clans out, which is usually easier for a new player than the default eight. Gather rates are often not stated in the name; where they are, a modest 2x is a common middle ground. Region matters too, so pick a server near you to keep ping low. The search box above the table trims by any word in the name, such as 'solo', 'EU' or 'weekly'.

The table updates its population every five minutes. Last wipe and next wipe come from each server's own schedule, not from a guess, and force wipe dates follow Facepunch's monthly pattern. If you want to see only servers that have just wiped, use the just wiped list; for upcoming wipes, the wipe schedule tracker shows what is due soon. Players who want no fighting at all should start on a PvE server, and those who want the quietest start can try a solo server. The full server list has every public server we track.