RSPS Revisions Explained: OSRS, 317, 667, 718 and Custom Servers
What do 317, 667, and 718 mean on a private server? This guide explains RSPS revisions in plain English, compares each era, and helps you choose the right type of server.
Private server listings are full of numbers like 317, 667, and 718. These are revisions, and they tell you which version of the game a server is built on. That shapes how the game looks, how combat works, and what content the server can start from.
This guide explains each common revision in plain English so you can tell what you're getting before you download anything.
What is a revision?
Jagex numbers each build of the RuneScape game client, and that build number is the revision. An RSPS picks one as its foundation. A 317 server starts from a mid-2000s build, for example, while a 718 server starts from one about seven years newer.
A revision is only a starting point. Owners can add almost anything on top of it, so two 317 servers can play nothing alike.
RSPS revisions at a glance
| Revision | Era | What to expect | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | Mid-2000s | Classic look, simple interface, often heavily customized | Nostalgia and custom content |
| 503, 614 | Late 2000s to about 2010 | Sharper graphics and a fuller interface | Players who remember that era |
| 667, 718 | 2011 to 2012 | High-detail graphics, pre-EoC combat | Fans of late RuneScape 2 |
| OSRS | 2007 base, still updated | Old School graphics with modern bosses and raids | Current and former OSRS players |
| Custom | Any | Original items, bosses, and systems | Players who want something new |
317: the classic RSPS
317 is the revision most closely tied to the private server scene. It has been a popular base for many years, so it has a long history of shared knowledge and custom work behind it. Expect an older interface and a nostalgic look, often with plenty of content the original game never had.
Browse 317 RSPS servers.
503 and 614: the middle years
These revisions come from the later years of RuneScape 2, with better graphics and a more developed interface than 317. You'll see them less often, but they suit players who remember that period of the game.
667 and 718: late RuneScape 2
These are the high-detail builds from just before the Evolution of Combat update changed the game's combat in late 2012. You'll often see them described as pre-EoC. They suit players who like the look of modern RuneScape but prefer the older combat system.
OSRS: Old School private servers
Old School RuneScape launched in 2013 from a 2007 backup of the game and has been updated ever since. OSRS private servers build on that game data, so they can include content like modern bosses and raids. Many also supply a client based on RuneLite, which feels familiar if you already play OSRS.
Browse OSRS private servers.
Custom, Economy, PvP, and Spawn
You'll also see these labels used alongside revisions, including in RunePort's filters. They describe how a server plays more than which version it runs on:
- Custom servers add original items, bosses, or systems.
- Economy servers make you earn your gear, and prices depend on what players are trading.
- PvP servers focus on fighting other players.
- Spawn servers let you create the items you need, so you can skip the grind and go straight to combat.
Which revision should you choose?
- You play OSRS now: start with an OSRS server.
- You miss the mid-2000s game: try a 317 server.
- You miss the years before EoC: look for 667, 718, or pre-EoC.
- You want something you haven't seen before: try a custom server.
- You only want to fight other players: try PvP or Spawn.
If you still aren't sure, the RSPS list shows every server grouped by revision. New to private servers altogether? Start with What Is an RSPS?
