Shining Moon

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About This Server

Shining Moon RO

Type: Ragnarok Online Private Server
Website: shining-moon.com
Tagline: Renewal and Pre-Renewal under one roof

Server Overview

Shining Moon RO is one of the largest active Ragnarok Online private servers, offering both Renewal (Episode 20) and Pre-Renewal (Episode 13.2) realms under one roof. With 2,029 players online and an 8,899+ member Discord community, it has substantial population, an established economy, and packed War of Emperium rosters — guilds have real history and the marketplace actually moves.

Episode & Version

Episode: Renewal Episode 20 + Pre-Renewal Episode 13.2 (dual-realm)
Edition: Renewal (4th jobs, instances up to 18.1+) and Pre-Renewal
Max Level: 260/55 (Renewal)
Server Status: Long-Running, dual-realm offering

Rates

Base EXP Rate: x1-x100 (player-set via @baserate)
Job EXP Rate: x1-x100 (player-set via @jobrate)
Item Drop Rate: x20
Card/MVP Drop Rate: x20
Loot Bonus: Permanent bonus for players who choose lower rates

Features

Player-Customizable Rates: Set your own EXP rates from 1x to 100x for personal pacing
Full 4th-Job Renewal Realm: Complete class trees with all skills and instances up to 18.1+
War of Emperium, Battlegrounds & PvP: All three modes active and contested
700+ Farmable Headgears: Plus 700+ shadow equipment pieces — deep itemization
Class Mastery System: Swap classes on any character without rerolling
Custom Systems: Soul System, Monster Hunter, Treasure Caches, Weapon Evolution
Daily Rewards & Events: Robust automated event rotation
Active GM & Anti-Bot: Enforcement holds up at scale

Population

Active Players: 2,029+ concurrent online
Discord Community: 8,899+ members

Statistics

Discord Online2,024

Launch Date5/3/2026

StatusOnline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What expansion or version does Shining Moon run?: Shining Moon runs Renewal, Pre-Renewal, Episode 20, Episode 13.2 of Ragnarok Online.
How many players are online on Shining Moon?: Shining Moon currently has 2,024 members online in its Discord community, tracked in real time by Nostalgic.gg.
When did Shining Moon launch?: Shining Moon launched in May 2026.
What are the rates on Shining Moon?: Shining Moon runs 1x-100x EXP (player-set), 20x Drop.
Is Shining Moon pay-to-win?: Shining Moon is community-tagged as no-pay-to-win — gameplay progression is not gated behind purchases.
Does Shining Moon have open-world PvP?: Yes — Shining Moon is community-tagged as PvP-focused, with open-world combat and/or scheduled siege content.
How do I join Shining Moon?: Click the Join button on this page, or visit https://www.shining-moon.com directly. The official Discord invite is also available on this listing.

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Statistics

Discord Online2,024

Launch Date5/3/2026

StatusOnline

Details

Versions

RenewalPre-RenewalEpisode 20Episode 13.2

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