What is a custom RSPS?
A custom RSPS is a RuneScape private server that builds its own content instead of copying the official game. Bethlehem317 is exactly that: classic skills and bosses like Nex, Vorago and Zulrah, plus raids, bosses, items and minigames you won't find anywhere else.
We opened in May 2019 and haven't stopped shipping since: Saiyan raids, anime-inspired Titans, the Bethlehem Battleground, and in 2026 alone a full Revenant Cave rework, staff-hosted Raid Events, a rebuilt launcher, bank placeholders and Halloween 2026. Getting in is free: grab the client for Windows, Mac or Linux, type a new username and password, and the starter quest takes you from your first kills to your first big boss, Nex. Every new account claims the Donator rank for free, and the Discord is full of players and staff ready to help when you're stuck.
Only on Bethlehem
- Duo Slayer with a partner
- Dungeoneering
- Invention, for combining items
- Companions and mounts
- Blessings and critical hits
- Revenant Caves gear enhancement
- Collection logs and achievements
- Weekly boss contests
- Ironman and Ultimate Ironman
- Global Relics for seasonal bosses
- Staff-hosted Raid Events and Global Bashes
The Titans: bosses built for Bethlehem
The Titans are bosses built for Bethlehem, and each one drops its own gear, weapons and pets. Every upgrade you earn prepares you for a tougher fight. Defeat Titans like Madara, Sasuke and Sakura, then take on the Elite Titans, such as Joker and Vorago: harder fights, rarer drops and a shop of their own.
Raids and Raid Events
Gather a team and fight through themed raids, from the Saiyan raid against Freeza, Cell and Super Buu to the superhero, fantasy and monster-catcher raids, with a loot chest waiting at the end. When staff launch a Raid Event, a raid opens to the whole server for an hour: type ::joinevent from anywhere to join. In a Global Bash, staff spawn 10 to 50 copies of a global boss at once, so there's a fight for every player online.
The Bethlehem Battleground
An arena of up to 10 waves that grows with you: every boss whose collection you've completed joins the waves, so the stronger you get, the harder it hits back. Fight each wave yourself or let the battle run on its own. Spend your points on upgrades, beat Nightmare mode for the parts of the No Scope Sniper, and chase a spot on the weekly scoreboard.
An event every season
Every holiday brings its own boss and rewards. At Halloween, trick-or-treat doors appear around town: knock with ::trickortreat, collect your candy, and watch for the Flaming Samurai waiting behind one of them. Hand your candy to the Halloween Elemental for rewards, up to the rare Ultra Pumpkin. Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving and our anniversary in May each bring their own.
Seven years, season by season
Every update since launch, straight from the team. A few of the big ones:
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Fresh from #updates
Update — November 6, 2026 ✨
⚔️ NEW EQUIPMENT PANEL ⚔️ We've rebuilt the equipment panel with the information that matters to your build. The new Combat, Loot and Details tabs bring your combat stats, loot bonuses and equipment details together, with a character preview and hover info…
Update — November 4, 2026 🔥
Demonic Crypts has arrived! Your next big grind starts here—and the race to Bethlehem’s newest BIS is on. ⚔️ DEMONIC CRYPTS ⚔️ Get there: Teleports → Minigames → Demonic Crypts Four difficulties: Easy / Ashen → Medium / Cinder → Hard / Infernal → Elite /…
Update — October 13, 2026 🔥
This update brings Halloween 2026, alongside QOL improvements, bug fixes and other changes. 🎃 HALLOWEEN Our spookfest is heating back up! Making another appearance is the Flaming Samurai and Halloween Elemental going hand in hand! Halloween Elemental Claim…
Going way back? Patch notes from 2019 on live on the forums and the wiki.
In game in three steps
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Grab the client
It's free. Pick Bethlehem.exe for Windows, or BethlehemClient.jar for Mac, Linux or Windows.
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Make your account
Run Bethlehem.exe on Windows, or on Mac and Linux install Java and open BethlehemClient.jar with it. Then type the username and password you want: if the name is free, your account is made on the spot. No sign-up page, no waiting. The client keeps itself updated, so you only download it once.
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Claim your free rank and go
Type
::emailand verify your address to claim your free Donator rank. Then hit::train, slay the dragon Zirconis ten times and press Ctrl+T to pick your path: melee, ranged or magic. About 30 minutes later you're taking down Nex.
Grind with the community
2,753 members on Discord, 183 online right now.
Bethlehem is built with its players. Ideas from #suggestions land in the patch notes, staff host Raid Events, Global Bashes and Double Candy hours, and the top 5 voters win a goodiebag every single month.
- Discord: updates drop here first, plus events and help
- Forums: guides and clans
- Wiki: items, monsters and commands
- YouTube: showcases and developer videos
- Vote on the toplists, grab your rewards and help new players find us
Questions new players ask
What is a custom RSPS?
A custom RSPS is a RuneScape private server that builds its own content instead of copying the official game. Bethlehem317 is a custom RSPS: next to familiar skills and bosses like Nex, Vorago and Zulrah, it has its own raids, bosses, items and minigames, like the Saiyan, superhero, fantasy and monster-catcher raids, the Titan bosses, staff-hosted Raid Events and the Bethlehem Battleground.
Is Bethlehem317 free to play?
Yes. The client is a free download, there's no subscription, and every new account claims the Donator rank for free. An optional store sells items and ranks, but loads of rewards are earned in game: the Weapon Battle Pass, seasonal task lists, relics from global bosses and a monthly goodiebag for the top 5 voters.
How do I download and install Bethlehem317?
Open the download page and choose Bethlehem.exe for Windows or BethlehemClient.jar for Mac, Linux or Windows. Run the exe, or open the Jar with Java, then type a new username and password on the login screen to create your account. The client keeps itself updated, so you only download it once. The getting started guide covers every step.
How do I make a Bethlehem317 account?
Type the username and password you want on the login screen. If the name isn't taken, your account is created on the spot and you're logged straight in. There's no sign-up page, so keep your password safe. Names can be 1 to 12 characters.
Does Bethlehem317 work on Mac and Linux?
Yes, through the Jar client. Install Java from java.com, then right-click BethlehemClient.jar and open it with Java.
Can I play Bethlehem317 on my phone?
No. Bethlehem runs on a Windows, Mac or Linux computer, and there is no Android or iOS app. You can still join the Discord from your phone and catch every update and event.
What game modes can I play?
Regular, Ironman or Ultimate Ironman: you pick on your first login. Ironmen have their own Ironman Zone, Ironman Chest and collection-log contests, and Ultimate Ironmen start with an Ultimate Ironman Bag for 28 extra slots of storage.
Is Bethlehem317 an OSRS private server?
It is a custom server rather than a copy of Old School RuneScape. It keeps the RuneScape style of skills, combat and bosses and adds its own systems on top, such as Invention, Blessings with critical hits, Duo Slayer, companions and mounts. Some content is inspired by OSRS: the Bethlehem Battleground, for example, started from the idea of the Nightmare Zone.
One download and you're in
Free on Windows, Mac and Linux. See you in game.
