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Thanatos.pro
TOP 161

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Thanatos.pro is a complex of classic Lineage 2 servers on the Interlude chronicle. This is pure Interlude with no third-party add-ons or modifications: the gameplay is preserved in its original form. The servers feature castle sieges, events, Interlude skills, territories, pets, raid bosses, and quests. The project is developed for the enjoyment of the game rather than for profit, so donations are kept to a minimum, and each server receives an individual approach. If you prefer canonical Lineage 2 Interlude without artificial add-ons, Thanatos.pro offers the familiar classic mechanics and a full set of PvE content.

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Chronicles: Interlude
L2Bartz
TOP 162

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This is an Interlude chronicle server with classic x1 rates: Exp, SP, Adena, Drop, Spoil, and Quest, while Party Book Drop and Epic Boss Drop are also set to x1. With premium status, the rates increase to x1.5 (Exp, SP, Adena, Drop, Spoil). Gameplay features: the weight limit is increased by 2 times, auto-loot is disabled, and global chat is available from level 1. Offline trading and offline crafting are supported. An automatic server restart is performed at 05:50 MSK. Class change: the first costs 100,000 Adena or 200 Coin of Luck, the second costs 1,500,000 Adena or 500 Coin of Luck, and the third class is unlocked through a quest. Enchanting: weapons, armor, and jewelry are safe up to +3, and full body armor up to +4. Useful commands: .offline activates offline trading and crafting, and .premium checks your premium status. Features not described separately are configured according to the official configuration.

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Chronicles: Interlude
LineageGame
TOP 163

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LineageGame is a Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle with x10 rates, running without wipes. The online population grows through merges with other servers, and the donation system, gameplay settings and balance have all been reworked for this format. Special attention has been given to the buff system: the LS buff applies 4 Clarity and 4 Refresh at the same time, with a total of 28 buff slots available (24 plus 4 Divine Inspiration). The enchant chance has been adjusted, some quests have been simplified, and the Olympiad and clan system have been reworked. There is no limit on the number of windows. New players receive starter consumables, respawn scrolls and a 5-day premium account. The game features the Community Board (the panel opened with Alt+B), free teleport from the gatekeeper and through the Community Board, a weapon and armor auction (except augmented weapons), automatic skill learning, buff removal with Alt+click, three upgrade tiers for Core and Orfen jewelry, mass Spoil collection and an improved client with password autofill. The Olympiad period lasts 7 days. Weekly castle sieges are held with a bonus clan skill for the owner, along with daily events and champion mobs.

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Chronicles: Interlude
Sunx1
TOP 164

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Sunx1 is a Lineage 2 server with High Five chronicle graphics, yet with classic logic and gameplay in the spirit of C4. The main rate is x1, which makes leveling measured and gives value to every level you reach. Paid services on the server apply only to a player's personal items and do not affect the gameplay. Donations have no influence on the balance and grant no advantage in combat, and they do not touch the in-game currency either. This orients the project toward fair play, where the result depends on your effort rather than on your investment.

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Chronicles: High Five
GodWorld
TOP 165

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GodWorld is a Lineage II server running on the custom Wolf Waker chronicle. The project operates without wipes and is maintained by its own team of developers with regular updates. The core of the gameplay is built around custom events and a separate currency that you can earn by taking part in them. It is this currency that you use to acquire top-tier items: they cannot be bought with donations, only with the in-game currency. For your convenience, a Community Board (Alt+B) with a set of in-game services is provided, along with an in-game shop and a global teleport that instantly takes you to any point on the map. The buffer offers the level 1 "Caster of Isa" buff, and buffs last for 1 hour. All classes are granted for free, and the subclass is unlocked without a quest by purchasing it through the Community Board (Alt+B).

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Dark World
TOP 166

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Dark World is a Lineage 2 server on the C4 chronicle for those who value the classic atmosphere without simplifications. There are no wipes or resets here: your progress is preserved, and the game world runs steadily for years. The core systems work in full, just like on official servers: Manor, Olympiad, and Seven Signs. A complete clan system is available, with clans, clan halls, and castles with sieges. The epic bosses are in place, and S-grade drop is fair, following C4 logic. Crafting, Spoil, and quests are preserved without "modern improvements". The mobs have a living AI: they gather into parties, cast magic, and behave sensibly. Geodata, fishing, and in-game events are also implemented.

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Chronicles: Classic
L2dewell
TOP 167

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The L2dewell server complex runs on the High Five chronicle with x5 rates. The project is declared as stable, with no wipes, and is focused on PvP: it suits both solo players and large clans. The use of bots on the server is permitted. Unique events and raid bosses await you, along with add-ons developed in-house by the project team.

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Chronicles: High Five

l2legends.top is a Lineage 2 server on the High Five chronicles with x100 rates. The high-rate format suits players who prefer dynamic character progression: leveling is faster than on classic servers, leaving more time for PvP, sieges and raid bosses. The High Five chronicles keep the familiar set of classes, dungeons and the Olympiad, making the server easy to grasp for both veterans and newcomers.

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Chronicles: High Five

PVP-Arena is an international Lineage 2 server running Chronicle 4 (C4) with extreme x10000 rates, fully focused on PvP. Character progression has been reduced to a minimum: players have access to an NPC buffer, a GM shop, and drops from all epic raid bosses, letting you jump into combat quickly without tedious grinding. For convenient travel, the server features a global gatekeeper and a teleport quest, while a dedicated zone in Gludio is set aside for PvP battles. The game also has its own unique server currency. The project administration states that the server hardware runs stably and that player support is responsive.

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Chronicles: C4

Raven is a private Lineage 2 server running the Interlude chronicle with high rates (x1000). The project is focused on PvP gameplay: fast character progression lets players quickly move on to the core part of the content — mass battles, castle sieges, and Olympiad fights. High EXP and Adena rates cut down the time needed to reach the maximum level and obtain epic gear, making the server convenient for players who prefer active PvP without a lengthy grind. Regular events are held to keep players engaged outside of sieges and the Olympiad. Raven is a good fit for anyone looking for an Interlude server with a strong PvP focus and minimal time spent leveling — thanks to the high rates, character progression and participation in clan wars become accessible within the first few days after launch.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Lineage 2 Private Servers: What They Are and Why Players Choose Them

A Lineage 2 private server is a game project that runs not under NCSoft but on an emulator of the game's server side. Technically these servers are built on two platforms. L2J is an open-source Java emulator: it is highly configurable, so administrators add their own mechanics, events and balance changes. L2OFF uses a server core based on the original NCSoft code, so it feels closer to the official game — especially in damage formulas, skill delays and combat behaviour.

For a player, the platform sets the server's character. L2OFF tends to attract fans of precise classic gameplay and balanced PvP. L2J leaves room for unconventional ideas — custom zones, reworked classes, original events. The main advantage of private servers over official ones is freedom of choice: you decide which chronicle to play, at what rates and at what pace. Registration and the client are free; donations, where they exist, vary from project to project, and their impact on balance is worth checking in advance.

Lineage 2 Chronicles: How the Versions Differ

A chronicle is a version of Lineage 2, much like a patch or edition. Each new chronicle added mechanics, classes and zones. Several chronicles coexist on the private scene, and choosing a version is the first decision that shapes your experience. Below is a comparison of the most popular chronicles with honest guidance on typical rates.

Chronicle Release Key features Typical rates Best for
Interlude (C6) 2006–2007 Olympiad, hero system, Seven Signs, augmentation and SA weapons. No elemental system or vitality — "pure" mechanics. x1–x100 Fans of the classics and an uncompromised PvP experience without extra systems
Gracia Final 2009 Elemental attribute system, vitality, Kamaloka instances and Seed zones. x1–x50 Players who want more PvE content and tactics through attributes
High Five (CT2.6) 2010–2011 The last classic chronicle: refined class balance, expanded instances, gear up to S84 grade. x1–x100 Those seeking maximum classic content and stability
Goddess of Destruction (GoD) 2011–2012 Awakening at level 85, R-grade gear, reworked skill system. Custom Fans of awakened classes and faster-paced progression
Classic since 2019 A separate, reimagined take on the early chronicles: slow leveling, open farm zones, a focus on community and competition for spots. x1–x10 Players who want unhurried old-school gameplay in a modern client
Essence since 2019 A separate Lineage II: Essence client with built-in auto-play, a collection system and accelerated leveling. medium Players with little time for manual farming

Interlude and High Five have led the private scene for over a decade — their files are well studied, their balance is predictable, and the library of build guides is enormous. If you are picking your first server or returning after a long break, these two chronicles are the most straightforward place to start.

How to Choose a Lineage 2 Server: Rates and Playstyle

After the chronicle, the second key parameter is rates. They set how quickly you gain experience, adena and drops — and therefore the whole pace of the game. High rates mean a fast start and early PvP; low rates mean a long, meaningful economy. There is no universal "best" rate: it all depends on how much time you are willing to invest.

Rates Leveling pace Playstyle Best for
x1–x5 (low-rate) Slow, close to official Deep economy, every item matters, clan-driven play Veterans and players with 2–3 hours a day
x15–x100 (mid-rate) Moderate, cap in 1–2 weeks A balance of farming and PvP — the sweet spot Most players and clans
x300+ (high-rate) Fast, gear almost immediately PvP from the first days, minimal farming Those who came for fights, not leveling
x1000+ (PvP) Instant Constant mass-PvP with no preparation Fans of short, dynamic sessions

Once you have settled on a chronicle and rates, look at the server type. PvP servers focus on combat and sieges, PvE servers restrict forced PvP and shift the focus to farming and raid bosses, and faction (GvE) projects split players into two sides of a constant war. Platform (L2J or L2OFF) and donation policy are the final filters: on well-run projects, donations stay cosmetic or convenience-based rather than selling a direct edge in battle.

How the Server Rating Is Built on BestGames

We do not assign positions by hand and we do not sell top spots. A server's place in the rating is decided by player votes: every registered user can vote for a project once every 24 hours, and the counter resets on the first day of each month — so the rating reflects current community support rather than totals accumulated over years.

To keep votes honest, each vote goes through a fraud check: the system analyses the connection for signs of VPN, proxy and Tor and filters out suspicious sources. In parallel, we monitor server status automatically — availability is checked regularly, roughly every 15 minutes — so the listing shows which projects are actually running and which have closed. This combination — community votes protected against fraud plus independent monitoring — separates living projects from empty promises on a landing page.

How to Avoid an Unreliable Server

The private scene is dynamic: some projects last for years, others close within a month. A few simple checks help tell a serious server from a fly-by-night project.

Check the project's age and history. A server that has run for a year or more with a stable community is safer than one that just opened. Study the donation shop before you start. If a low-rate server sells top gear or epic jewelry for money, the economy will collapse within weeks — a clear warning sign. Assess the protection. Serious projects advertise bot and cheat protection; without it, fair PvP dies quickly. Read reviews and check the opening date and wipe plans. Each server card in our rating gathers the key facts — chronicle, rates, platform and monitoring status — so your decision is informed rather than impulsive.

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If you run your own Lineage 2 project, add it to the BestGames catalogue and put it in front of the community. A place in the rating is earned through votes from real players, not paid for — this is a fair platform where a strong project with thoughtful balance and an active community gets the attention it deserves. Click "Add Server" and tell players about your world.