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A classic Lineage 2 Interlude server focused on PvP with high rates (x1200). All the NPCs you need are available right in the ALT+B menu: GM Shop, Buffer, Global Gatekeeper, and Auction. Buffs last 2 hours, with 42 slots available and convenient profiles. Three main locations are dedicated to farming and PvP: Ketra, Varka, and Dino. After teleporting, your character is protected for 5 seconds. Soulshot, Spiritshot, and arrows are unlimited. BlockBuff and a skill for converting Adena into Gold Bar are implemented. Apella sets have received increased stats from Dark Crystal, Imperial Crusader, and Draconic Light Armor (the bonus does not apply in the Olympiad).

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Chronicles: Interlude

Game Life is a non-commercial Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle with an x50 rate. The project is free: all in-game valuables, PA and add-ons can be obtained through gameplay. Gameplay features: - All prices are reduced by 10 times, and teleport costs by 100 times. - Newbie Buff is active from level 5 to level 39 inclusive. - All quests are implemented; some quests have an increased drop chance in line with the server's rates. - Special mobs starting from level 10. - The Seven Seals run through a full cycle. - Interlude clan system: 8 levels, Academy, Guards, Knights, Sponsor. Clan Points, Apella Armor, clan reputation quests, castle siege rewards and task rewards all work correctly. - Fishing and the manor system, augmentation with all add-ons, duels and party battles are fully implemented. - A convenient .menu, off-trade and off-craft functions (from a single account you can put all 7 characters into offline mode). - Unique chests have been added to the drop. Epic jewelry is not sold or enchanted by the administration. Character start: a Top-NG set and consumables, automatic learning of all skills. Professions are purchased in towns from the profession manager. Subclass is available upon reaching level 76 without a quest. Enchant: weapons up to +16, gear and jewelry up to +10 (floating chance). Levels 1-3 succeed with a 100% chance, after which the chance decreases; an enchant reset down to +3 is provided. Shops: new Luxor items in Giran, FA-HC-FA exchange at all bankers, FA can be sold to any shop, and the FA rate changes daily.

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Chronicles: Interlude

A Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle, running on the PTS platform. The focus is Low Craft-PvP with an x20 rate. The in-game menu opens with the ".menu" command. Gameplay features: - There is no limit on the number of windows, and the offline trade limit has been removed. - All character skills are learned automatically, and drop pickup is automatic as well. - The maximum carrying weight is doubled from the base value. - Global GateKeeper: teleporting to towns costs 1 Adena. - Entry to Cruma Tower is available without restrictions. - CursedWeapon is active from the very start of the server. - Teleportation to the Primeval Isle location is available (travel cost 100 000 Adena). - A currency exchange has been implemented for more convenient storage. - Mana Potions restore 500 MP with a 5-second cooldown (forbidden at the Olympiad). - Mammon (the blacksmith and merchant) are located in Giran Castle Town. - Automatic use of CP, HP and MP potions. - The Block Buff skill blocks buffs from other players (does not work at the Olympiad).

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Chronicles: Interlude

Hotwar is a PvP Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicles with x5.000 rates, focused on dynamic combat. Your character starts right at level 38, the profession is granted for free, Noblesse and skills are available from the very start, and learning skills is automated. The maximum enchant for weapons, armor, and jewelry is +25. Success chances for enchanting by tier are: up to +10 — 100%, +16 — 75%, +20 — 60%, +22 — 40%. The weapon augmentation chance is 15%, and a weapon with a skill can be passed through trade. A PvP buffer is set up: buff duration is 2 hours, 48 slots, and buffs are not lost upon death. To declare war on a clan, 6 people are enough instead of 15, the Olympiad is balanced, and no quest is required for a subclass. The inventory is increased from 80 to 200 slots, and two farm zones and a GM-Shop are available. Level 80 epic raid bosses come with a guaranteed drop of epic jewelry, and the respawn of regular bosses is every 4 hours. Epic boss timings: Ant Queen — about 24 hours, Core and Orfen — 36 hours each, Zaken — 36 hours, Baium — 72 hours, Antharas — 96 hours, Frintezza — 48 hours, Valakas — 11 days.

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Chronicles: Interlude

A Lineage 2 server on the High Five chronicle with x50 rates. The project belongs to the mid-rate category and is designed for a steady pace of leveling that preserves the value of every stage of your character's development. Its launch was the team's first opening, and they focused on a high-quality, stable build for a broad audience of players. If you are looking for classic High Five with moderate rates, this server is worth considering.

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Ice-Age is a Lineage 2 server running the High Five chronicles with an x1500 rate. The high multipliers are designed for dynamic gameplay with fast leveling and active PvP battles, so the project will suit those who value a swift start without lengthy farming. The administration focuses on stable server performance and protection against hacking. You will find up-to-date details about the settings and features of the project on the official website.

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Chronicles: High Five

Impulse-World is a Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle with x1200 rates and a focus on PvP. The build is high quality and bug-free, making the game convenient for a quick start. Server features: - ACP, Nobless, Block Buff and the "Exchanger" skill; skills are granted immediately upon character creation - Built-in buffer - The in-game currency drops from mobs - Sieges take place every 3 days - Hero status is granted every week on Mondays - The Nobless quest is shortened: you only need to kill a raid boss - Auction - Maximum enchant 18/16/16 Regular events: TvT, Base Capture and DM. Everything you need for dynamic PvP gameplay is gathered here.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Interlude club is a Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle with x3 rates on a brand-new server. The administration guarantees no wipe for at least one year. The emphasis is on fair gameplay: you can complete the entire journey without spending money. NPC buffs are available up to level 75, and the GM Shop sells only cosmetics, with no weapons or armor available there. The server has no paid (salaried) sides, clans, or CPs that fall apart within one or two weeks, only real players. The project focuses on a high-quality implementation of Interlude content, a balanced economy, and a consistently high starting online count. A detailed description of the Interlude x5 version is available on the server forum.

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Chronicles: Interlude

A classic Lineage 2 Interlude chronicles server with x10 rates, an optimal ratio for a low-rate game. The project is built on the official PTS build, which ensures stable operation of the core game mechanics. The concept is kept as close as possible to the original Interlude: the administration followed NC Soft's original vision, striving to convey the spirit of one of the most balanced chronicles in Lineage 2. There is no selling of in-game values for real money. For players with limited time, a premium account system is available for small donations that go toward the development and maintenance of the server. Special attention is given to protection against DDoS attacks and to reliable storage of the databases, which rules out the loss of character progress. The hardware is designed to handle a high online population. The project's core principles are: gameplay close to the official Interlude, high quality of implementation, and a responsive administration.

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Chronicles: Interlude

Kratos is a Lineage 2 server on the High Five (Part 5) chronicles, built on the L2OFF/PTS platform and kept as close as possible to the official build. Rates: XP x50, SP x50, Drop Adena x15, Drop Items x15, Spoil x10, Quest x1, Raid x1. Server features: - Proprietary protection against bots, clickers and cheaters, along with client and account protection bound to your IP. - Respawn of all Raid Bosses in accordance with the official server, and high-quality GeoData. - A unique in-game auction and community panel (ALT+B), with class change available from an NPC or through the panel. - A convenient buffer with profile saving and pet buffing. - Champion mobs of two levels with increased rewards and stats. - Offline trading and crafting, commands to disable EXP gain, auto-pickup and chat, and expanded inventory and clan warehouses. - Maximum enchant of weapons, armor and jewelry up to +16, and up to 3 subclasses obtainable through a quest or for Adena. - The "Fight Club" event, TVT and CTF modes, sieges, and an Olympiad with a 1-month period and protection against point manipulation.

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Chronicles: High Five

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.