RuneScape: Dragonwilds combines classic skill progression, extensive dungeon exploration, open-world dragon lair expeditions, and sandbox construction. An official self-hosted Dedicated Server gives a guild of friends a persistent 24-hour fantasy world, keeping forging, alchemy, logging, and world boss spawning independent of the host's personal PC. This article details official server deployment and optimization settings.
1. Server hardware baseline
| Configuration | Minimum requirement | Recommended production configuration |
|---|---|---|
| CPU architecture | 4 cores / above 3.0 GHz | 8 cores / high clock speed of 3.6 GHz+ (for monster spawns in a vast open world) |
| Physical RAM | 8 GB physical RAM | 16 GB+ physical RAM (allowing for dungeons and complex base building meshes) |
| Disk storage | 20 GB reserved space | Fast NVMe SSD (frequent player inventory and skill data reads/writes) |
| Upload bandwidth | 10 Mbps | 25 Mbps+ (for smooth dungeon combat in a 16-player guild) |
2. Deploy with SteamCMD
The official Dragonwilds dedicated server supports anonymous SteamCMD downloads:
- Server AppID:
4019830 - Main executable:
RSDragonwildsServer.exe
# Download/update the Dragonwilds dedicated server anonymously
steamcmd +login anonymous +app_update 4019830 validate +quit
The first run of RSDragonwildsServer.exe creates DedicatedServer.ini in RSDragonwilds/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/.
3. Network port matrix
Dragonwilds uses two core UDP ports:
| Port | Transport protocol | Purpose | Firewall and forwarding policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Core client connections and combat data synchronization | Core port; allow in the firewall and forward on the router for public access |
| 27057 | UDP | Steam queries and lobby listing broadcasts | Forwarding required for discovery in the game's server list |
Allow the ports in Windows PowerShell:
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Dragonwilds Game UDP" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 7777 -Protocol UDP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Dragonwilds Query UDP" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 27057 -Protocol UDP -Action Allow
4. Main configuration: DedicatedServer.ini
The file is located at RSDragonwilds/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/DedicatedServer.ini:
[/Script/Dominion.DedicatedServerSettings]
; Public server display name
ServerName=Dragonwilds LanGame Realm
; Join password (leave empty for public password-free access)
ServerPassword=
; Administrator password
AdminPassword=YourSecretAdminPassword
; Maximum online guild members
MaxPlayers=16
; Bound ports
Port=7777
QueryPort=27057
; Automatic save interval (seconds)
AutoSaveIntervalSec=300
Example startup command:
.\RSDragonwildsServer.exe -log -Port=7777 -QueryPort=27057
5. Open-source LGSM management
We recommend the official open-source LanGame Server Manager (LGSM) (repository: GitHub - SZSLGJCOM/LanGame-Server-Manager).
- One-click template startup: LGSM's built-in Dragonwilds template downloads the
4019830core in one click. - Smart adapter binding: Configures Port and QueryPort automatically to prevent contention.
- Automatic guild world snapshots: Backs up
Savedto protect the castles and resources your group has worked to build.
6. Remote multiplayer and network optimization
- Public internet: Forward UDP 7777/27057 on the router. Teammates enter
public IP:7777in the game's main menu to connect directly to the guild world. - Networking without a public IP: For rented accommodation or campus networks, use LINK in LanGame OS Orbit. Bring teammates into the same encrypted LAN room and connect through virtual IPs within seconds for low-latency fantasy adventures!