The invention relates to a high-sulfur alloy steel roll and a production method. The high-sulfur alloy steel roll comprises the following chemical components by weight percent: 0.4%-1.0% of C, 0.5%-1% of Si, 0.5%-1% of Mn, 1.5%-10% of S, less than 0.05% of P, 4%-6% of Cr, 0.05%-1.5% of V, 0.1%-0.4% of Mo, less than 2% of W, 0.05%-0.1% of Ti, 0.005%-0.1% of Ba, less than 0.05% of Re, and the balance of Fe. The acknowledged rule that sulfur cannot exceed 0.03% is broken by the high-sulfur alloy steel roll; harmful elements are converted into beneficial elements; the produced high-sulfur alloy steel roll has the advantages of high-temperature resistance, self-lubricating property, abrasion resistance, and the like; no lubrication or less lubrication is required by the roll during application process, so that the working strength of workers is relieved; the rare metal Co is not contained, so that the production cost is lowered; an intermediate frequency furnace is used for melting; a horizontal centrifuge is used for pouring; a common high-temperature resistance furnace is used for performing thermal treatment; the equipment investment is less; the processing technology is free from annealing process; the production technology is simple and reasonable; and the production efficiency is greatly increased.