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The server runs on the Interlude chronicles in a classic setup. The following rates are active: EXP x7, SP x7, Adena x5. The maximum enchant for weapons is up to +16, and for armor and accessories up to +14. The success chance for weapons up to +10 is 55%, and 45% beyond that; for items up to +8 it is 50%, and 40% beyond that. The safe enchant is set at +3, and for full-body armor at +4. You may enchant in a single slot. For a PvP victory you receive a reward — a PvP coin. Protection against cheating from a single IP and HWID is implemented, as well as binding the account to the computer. There is no entry of annoying passwords at login.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Battlekings is a Lineage 2 Interlude chronicle server with x100000 rates and numerous additions to the classic game. The project offers 9 types of unique armor, 9 types of wings and helmets, as well as 5 types of unique weapons with 4 upgrade levels. The equipment system is complemented by jewelry of 4 levels and a separate Power jewelry set, as well as Mage and Warrior tattoos of 4 levels. Additional enhancement skills are available for characters. The world is inhabited by 12 new raid bosses. Class balancing has been carried out, so you can play whichever character suits you best. Among the activities, classic events and the Olympiad await you, and sieges and the Olympiad take place every 7 days.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Cassiel is a Lineage 2 Interlude chronicle server with XP/SP x100, Adena x75, Drop x100, and Spoil x20 rates. The buffer offers 32+4 slots, and buff duration is 2 hours. Maximum enchant is capped at +16/+16/+16. Up to 3 subclasses are available (subclasses are obtained via a quest), and the third profession is also unlocked through a quest. The chance to obtain a skill from a Life Stone depends on the stone's grade: Life — 3%, Mid — 5%, High — 7%, Top — 10%. This setup preserves the value of enchanting and high-grade stones while keeping a comfortable leveling pace.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Legion x30 is a Lineage 2 server on the High Five chronicle with medium rates. Main multipliers: EXP/SP x30, Adena x20, Drop x20, Spoil x100, Quest x10 (a x10 quest reward for select tasks), Raid Boss x7, Fame 3, Epaulette x20. Project features: - Increased weight limit and buff duration up to 1 hour. - Automatic skill learning up to level 85. - A simple offline trading system and a multifunctional Community Board (Alt+B). - Safe enchant +3 for armor, weapons and jewelry; maximum enchant of armor and jewelry +12, weapons +16. - Class master: 3 professions for free. - Two types of champion mobs and automatic events. - Subclass available without a quest. - 36 slots for buffs and 14 for songs and dances. - Optional auto-loot, including Adena. - The chance of creating Masterwork items is increased to 6%. - Seven Signs functions and global town teleport are available directly from the Community Board. - Hellbound Island is open and has a maximum level of 11. - Protection against packet manipulators and bots. - Fortress sieges take place every week.

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Chronicles: High Five

CyberWorld is a classic Lineage 2 server on the High Five chronicle with minimal changes to the gameplay. The project focuses on the familiar High Five mechanics without unnecessary innovations. For your convenience, a community board is provided with a teleporter, a global buffer, and a shop for consumable materials. This simplifies everyday tasks and lets you concentrate on leveling, farming, and PvP.

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Chronicles: High Five

Dark Realm is a Lineage 2 High Five server with x1000 rates. The project develops in a classic direction and aims to match official servers in the core gameplay aspects. The build is combined: High Five with PTS, which allows more flexible configuration and the implementation of additional innovations. Donations are minimal: everything available for donation can also be obtained through gameplay by spending a little more time. All the main components of the High Five chronicles work on the server: Olympiad, sieges, territory wars, and raid bosses. Various events with prizes are held for entertainment. In the Community Board you will find services for cosmetics and for easing the gameplay.

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Chronicles: High Five

The server runs on the Interlude chronicles with x10000 rates in the classic genre. The Nobless quest is shortened, reagents are available in the GM shop, and professions are granted in a single click. A configurable autoloot is provided (except for bosses and PK), along with obtaining a subclass without a quest. The maximum item enchant is capped at +18, and on the Olympiad a limit of +7 applies. There are 32 buff slots and 4 Divine Inspiration slots available; a full set of buffs lasts 2 hours with profile support. A Nobless raid boss respawn every 2 hours is implemented, and the raid boss level is raised to 80. Inventory capacity is increased, and excess drop is removed. Hero status is granted once every two weeks, and account binding by hardware (.bindhwid) is provided. TvT, CTF, and GvG auto-events are held regularly, and epic boss respawn matches the official server. The catalog voting bonus is credited automatically.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Demonwar is a high-rate PvP Lineage 2 server with x10000 rates. Upon joining, characters receive a starting level of 80 and the necessary equipment. Gold, Epic, Dynasty, Desert and Vesper armor and weapon sets are available, along with 6 levels of wings, 4 levels of tattoos and 4 levels of helmets, as well as unique stats. Consumables such as shots and arrows are unlimited. The server is focused on mass battles: a set of convenient PvP NPCs, automatic events, TvT and base capture. There are unique farm mobs and raid bosses, and subclass is unlocked without a quest. Olympiad and castle siege periods are held every week. Enchant: maximum +85, minimum +15, success chance 90%. The classic Olympiad is limited to +6 enchant. Raid boss respawn is 1 hour, epic raid bosses 2 hours, and donation raid bosses 6 hours. Clan penalties are completely removed. Buff time is 3 hours, with 100 buff slots and set saving. The chance to catch a skill from Land Spawn is 40%, and protection after teleport lasts 5 seconds. Setting a password for your character is available via the .menu command. The reward for voting is 1.

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Devianne is a Lineage 2 Interlude chronicle server running on a proven build. The gameplay is optimized, and updates and refinements are introduced regularly. Project features: - 24/7 uptime and 24/7 technical support. - A unique buffer with a full set of buffs lasting one hour. - A unique GM shop with items up to B-grade. - Regular events from the administration. The project is designed for comfortable and stable play. Join us.

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Chronicles: Interlude

A server with a well-thought-out character system and convenient infrastructure for comfortable leveling. Subclasses: subclass and Noblesse quests are available, as well as subclass activation for Adena. Up to 3 subclasses can be opened, with a maximum level of 80. Automatic skill learning is in effect (except for Forgotten Scrolls). The respawn time for subclass raid bosses and Noblesse raid bosses is 12 +/- 1 hour. The buffer is standard: all standard and combo buffs up to level 80 are available (except for the dwarf, cat/horse, KK, and several others). Teleport features dynamic location selection based on your level, and up to 10 points can be saved for free. In the shop, you can buy weapons, armor, and jewelry up to Dynasty, consumables, and Forgotten Scrolls for Adena. Services are provided as items. The premium account is represented by an item and increases rates by 1.8 times. Enchant: the chance decreases with each successful attempt, and on a failure with a blessed scroll the enchant drops to 0. Safe enchant is 3 (4 for full-body armor). The chance for an attribute stone is 50%, and for a crystal 30%. Olympiad: starts at 18:00, with no limit on enchant. Opponent matchmaking divides fighters by points (up to 50 and above 50). A victory grants 1 event coin (a fight up to 50 points) or 2 (above 50). An item has been added that restores 10 Olympiad points once every 12 hours when you have 0-3 points. A Hero Cloak with +1 STR/CON/INT bonuses has been added to the Olympiad shop — for Heroes only.

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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.