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Who is this server for?
Dead Harbour suits players who want Rust without being raided by other players, but with real threats: zombies, bosses and raidable PvE bases. It is a good fit if you:
- play a few hours in the evening and do not want to lose your base to a wipe or to another team;
- like cooperative events (boss fights, horde nights, treasure hunts) more than PvP;
- play in French, English or another language: in-game chat is translated automatically in 20 languages;
- want a clear progression (Battle Pass, achievements, skill tree) that is not sold for money.
It is a poor fit if you want open-world PvP, base raiding between players, or a weekly wipe.
Key facts (verified against the live server configuration)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Game mode | Modded Rust, PvE (no player-versus-player raiding), zombies and bosses |
| Region / hosting | Europe (dedicated server in Germany), low latency for EU players |
| Address | 176.9.136.112:28015 (or the join page: dead-harbour.com/join) |
| Wipe | Monthly, first Thursday of the month at 20:00 Paris time. Same map, blueprints are reset |
| Rates | Gather x5, stack size x5, smelting x3, high-quality metal x3, scrap / sulfur / components x1.5 |
| Base protection | Base Restore: structure rebuilt after the wipe (see below) |
| Zombies | Night hordes (up to 80 ambient zombies), plus horde attacks on bases led by a boss |
| Bosses | 3 boss types, a boss every 90 minutes (one at a time, 30 minutes before despawn) |
| PvE raid bases | Raidable NPC bases with several difficulty tiers; a new base spawns automatically about every 45 minutes, up to 6 active at once |
| Progression | Battle Pass (30 tiers, monthly reset), achievements, skill tree, daily challenges |
| Languages | Chat translation, menus and messages in 20 languages |
| Shop | VIP ranks (5 / 15 / 30 EUR), Battle Pass premium, cosmetics. Designed with no pay-to-win |
| Community | Discord: discord.gg/JrJsdWrAzZ |
Live numbers (next wipe, players online) are available on the home page and at /api/public/wipe.
How is it different from other Rust PvE servers?
| Question | Typical Rust PvE server | Dead Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| What happens to my base at wipe? | Usually lost, you rebuild from zero | Structure restored by Base Restore on the same map (limits below) |
| Is there danger without PvP? | Often only vanilla NPCs | Zombie hordes at night and on your base, bosses, PvE raid bases |
| Wipe frequency | Weekly or bi-weekly on many servers | Monthly, with a 24-hour Purge window before the wipe |
| Language barrier | Chat in one language | Chat auto-translated in 20 languages |
| Newcomer onboarding | Read the rules, ask in Discord | In-game academy, first-night and first-hour guidance |
| Monetisation | Varies, some sell gameplay advantages | Shop built around VIP, cosmetics and convenience, no pay-to-win by design |
The comparison column describes common patterns, not a specific competitor. Check each server's own rules before choosing.
Base Restore: how your base survives the wipe
After a wipe, Base Restore rebuilds the structure of your base on the same map. The rules, as configured on the server:
- snapshots are taken every 6 hours, and a base can be restored within a 14-day window;
- the restore area is limited to a radius of about 150 metres around the base;
- the number of building blocks that can be restored depends on your rank tier;
- inventories and storage contents are not restored: you keep the shell of the base, not the loot.
Because the wipe is monthly and the map stays the same, you can plan one long build cycle per month instead of rebuilding every week.
Honest limits
- The population varies by day and hour. Check the live player count on BattleMetrics or on our home page before you commit.
- Blueprints are reset at each wipe.
- If you want PvP, raiding other players or a very short wipe cycle, another type of server fits you better.
- Translations in some of the 20 languages were generated and reviewed in part by automated tools. Report any wrong text in the Discord and it gets fixed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dead Harbour a PvE server?
Yes. Players cannot raid or kill each other as part of normal play. The danger comes from zombies, bosses and PvE raid bases. A 24-hour Purge window takes place before each monthly wipe.
When is the wipe?
Every month on the first Thursday at 20:00 Paris time. The map stays the same and blueprints are reset.
Do I lose my base at wipe?
The structure of your base is restored by the Base Restore system on the same map, within a 14-day window and about 150 metres around the base. Inventories are not restored.
What are the rates?
Gather x5, stack size x5, smelting x3, high-quality metal x3, scrap, sulfur and components x1.5.
Is it pay-to-win?
No. The shop sells VIP ranks, a premium Battle Pass and cosmetics. The server is designed so that money does not buy combat advantages.
Can I play in French or another language?
Yes. In-game chat is translated automatically in 20 languages, and menus are localised.
What is the server address?
176.9.136.112:28015. You can also use the join page at https://dead-harbour.com/join.
Is it good for new players?
Yes. There is an in-game academy, first-night and first-hour guidance, and a Discord with help channels.