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A Lineage 2 server with auto-loot enabled and an increased carry weight limit. Mana elixirs are not available. The buffer is accessible for Adena and free until level 76; buff duration is 1 hour, while songs and dances last 20 minutes. Obtaining the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class transfers is arranged for Adena. The maximum subclass level is 85. The Hellbound Island level is fixed at 11. Enchant: safe up to +3, maximum up to +20.

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This server features a complete implementation of the original chronicles along with additions made by former members of the original game's development team. Updates are released regularly, keeping the project active. The rates operate on the Hyena system: their value is dynamic and depends on several factors, such as your character's level, the current online count, and the number of players nearby. Automatic events and varied gameplay add plenty to do on the server. The project uses its own anti-bot protection, as well as DDoS protection and automatic backups. The administration monitors the server around the clock, 24/7, paying close attention to the security of both the server and the website.

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A non-commercial Lineage 2 project, created by fans for fans. Donations do not affect the balance: there is no paid enchanting and no out-of-game trading. Here you will find the old chronicles in their original form and hardcore rates, all to preserve the atmosphere of that same familiar Lineage 2.

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L2dewell
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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

🕹 Interlude Custom PvP MultiSkills Server 🕹 🎆 Grand Opening 11th April 2025 ⏰ 20:00 GMT+3 🎮 ✅ Akamanah, Zariche, Super Haste Custom Skills ✅ 80+ Multi Learn Skills with Farm,Event and Donate Coins ✅ Custom Armor, Weapon and Jewels ✅ Medium Farm, Instant Startup 76 Lvl 🛡 Anti DDos

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Nasus is a Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicles running an official PTS build. The rates are balanced for a relaxed pace of progression: EXP and SP are x15, Adena and Drop are x10, and Spoil is x4. Premium accounts are available. The project follows the principle of minimal additions: the only things introduced are a shop offering D- and C-grade equipment, B-grade recipes, and consumables. In all other respects the gameplay matches the European official servers, which makes this server a convenient choice for fans of the classic Interlude experience without unnecessary changes to the balance.

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Chronicles: Interlude

This is a PvP Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle with an x25000 rate and its own custom additions; the implementation stays close to the official version. Enchanting: safe up to +15 and a maximum of +75. On failure, Blessed Scroll Enchant Armor and Weapon do not destroy the item but instead reset its enchant back to +15; the enchant chance is 25%. At the start, your character is created at level 80 and receives 2kkk Adena. The level stays at 80 even when you take a subclass, and the profession is obtained from a separate NPC. New jewelry, tattoos, shields, helmets, and rings of power are available. There are 5 tiers of armor, 5 of weapons, 4 of wings, 4 of helmets, 4 of jewelry, 3 of tattoos, and 2 types of shields. Six farming zones of varying difficulty have been prepared. Raid boss respawn time depends on the type: Upgrade RB and RBK take 5 minutes, mage and warrior tattoos take 30 minutes, wings and the free RB take 1 hour, donation RB takes 2 hours, premium RB takes 3 hours, and hero RB and noblesse RB take 4 hours. There are automatic events, a unique currency, new monsters, bosses, and NPCs, convenient shops and a buffer with profiles, quests, and drops from PK. There are no clan penalties, and the .menu command is provided to protect your account.

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Chronicles: Interlude

An Interlude PvP server with x1200 rates. A full set of S-grade equipment is granted at the start with no penalties, and Nobless and Block Buff skills are available right when you create your character. Maximum enchant: weapons 20, armor and jewelry 16/16, safe enchant +4. The focus is on large-scale battles: sieges are held weekly, with 4 castles driving the concentration of fights. Castle rewards are 70 Coins of Luck for Aden, plus 25 Apiga and a Box of Random Costume each for Gludio, Giran, and Goddard. Every hour there are PvP events with valuable rewards. For a kill in PvP you receive 200 CP potions (no more than once per minute from a single character). The buffer supports 50 slots, buffs last 2 hours, and premium buffs are available for Festival Adena. The automatically activated ACP is controlled with the .acp command. The chance to obtain a skill from Mid, High, and Top Life Stones is 3%, 5%, and 10% respectively, and Top Life Stones have an increased chance to grant an additional +1 to a stat. Weapon transfer from Life Stones and an auction are implemented. Regular raid bosses respawn after 6 hours, and the server automatically restarts at 5:00 MSK.

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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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ShadowLands is a Lineage 2 Interlude server with high rates (x1200), designed for solo players. The project is constantly evolving: unique content, events, and quests with rewards are regularly added. The administration takes an individual approach to every member of the community, helps with any questions that arise, and remains open to suggestions for improving the gameplay. If you are looking for stability, quality, and new opportunities in the world of Lineage 2 Interlude, take a closer look at ShadowLands.

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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.

Add Your Server to the Rating

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.

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