DarkHorseMC is a Minecraft server where you can pick how you want to play. You can chill in PVE and build up your base and explore the world. Or you can jump into PVP in the nether or in custom arenas if you like fighting more.
The server uses Factions so you can team up with friends and build a group. You can try to build your legacy and protect your land while going after other factions. There is also an economy system where players trade and grow their wealth.
There is a MobArena too so you can fight waves of mobs and test how strong you are. The whole server feels like a mix of adventure and strategy with a lot of interaction between players.
If you want both building and combat in the same place this server fits that really well.
DarkHorseMC Factions PVE PVP SMP

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMODMIX Factions Old School PvP Raiding

This server is called MODMIX Factions and it feels like old school factions but on a newer version.
You grind a lot here. You fight other players and you build bases that actually get attacked. TNT raiding is a thing and obsidian has durability so you cannot just hide forever.
There are faction land claims but it is not about making unraidable bases. You need to build and defend and expect people to try and break in.
The server uses MCMMO so you level up skills like swords mining and acrobatics. There are duels player vaults and spawner stacking. You also earn your rank by using XP in game money and your skills instead of just getting it for free.
It runs on the latest version 1.21.8 and you can join on Java or Bedrock. Overall it feels like OG factions brought into a modern server with a focus on grinding PvP and real raiding.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
