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A low-rate Lineage 2 server with rates of Exp/SP x5, Adena x2, Drop x2, Spoil x2, Seal Stones x2, Quest x1, Raid Boss Exp x2, and RB Drop x2. Server features. Every raid boss in the world drops Festival Adena coins, with the amount depending on the boss's level: raid bosses of level 20-29 drop 5-10 FA, 30-39 drop 10-15, 40-52 drop 15-20, 53-59 drop 20-25, 60-69 drop 25-30, 70-74 drop 35-40, and 75+ drop 45-50. FA also drop on the Island of Dinosaurs. Automatic skill learning, automatic drop pickup, and global chat (using the ! and + symbols) are enabled. Cursed weapons are available (wield time of 1 hour, only level 1, and they do not improve on PK). The Scavenger profession has received Mass Sweep for mass spoiling. Entrances to the catacombs and necropolises are always open, and teleportation between catacombs is available. The buffer grants second-profession buffs without dances, songs, or resists, as well as cat and horse buffs for 2 hours. The standard number of buff slots is 20+4, and buffs are removed with ALT + Click. Dances, songs, and cat or horse buffs each last 5 minutes. Commands. Available commands include .relog to clear FPS, .clan to grant clan warehouse rights, .epic to display epic bosses and their spawn times, .summon_clan to summon the clan by its leader, .rcm (costing 1kk Adena, with a 30-minute cooldown), an offline trading service, /unstuck (20 seconds), .cfg for personal settings and stopping EXP, .acp for auto-healing with potions, .ru and .en to switch language, and /olympiadstat for Olympiad statistics. Shift+Click on a monster opens full information about its drop and spoil. Quests. Sub-Class and Noblesse are fully implemented, with items available for FA together with Adena or Coin of Luck. The Olympiad lasts 2 weeks, with matches held every day from 18:00 to 00:00; starting both a class-based and a non-class-based match requires 5 players.

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Russia

Secret of Empire is a Lineage 2 Classic server with x10 rates, aimed at an international community and long-term project longevity. Rates: Exp/SP x10, Exp/SP for raid bosses x3, Adena x10, Drop x2, Spoil x2. Quest rates: Exp/SP x3, Aden quest rewards x10. Second and third profession changes are available for Adena in the Alt+B shop. The Premium Account adds Exp/SP +50%, Adena x1.5, Drop x1.5, Spoil x2, and a x1.5 drop chance from raid bosses. A limit of up to 10 windows per computer applies, including fishing. Server features: a full set of S-grade weapons and armor, the new hunting zones Imperial Tomb and Four Sepulchers, and the epic raid boss Frintezza. The farm currency Silver Shillen is available for purchases in the Alt+B shop. Daily automatic TvT events with large rewards and castle sieges with bonuses for owners are held, along with daily login rewards and a voting reward system. A clan can have up to 80 players, PvP zones are present at raid bosses of all levels, and 1-hour buffs, teleports to hunting zones, and C-grade equipment are available in the Alt+B shop. Bot protection and captcha are in place.

Russia
Russia
Chronicles: Classic

We invite you to a Lineage 2 Interlude server with x15 rates and a Rebirth reset mechanic. The build is oriented toward comfortable crafting and farming: all locations are populated, and all forts and castles are active. Weapon augmentation, clans with their privileges, and clan academies are available. The project is intended for fans of multi-profession servers, where you can develop several professions on a single character.

Russia
Russia
Chronicles: Interlude

This server positions itself as "Craft-PVP": the project has two main focuses — item crafting and PVP battles. The developers have worked to simplify the game for comfortable PVP, while still preserving everything most interesting and giving you the opportunity to progress further without the introduction of third-party sets and items.

Russia
Russia

L2Flower is a Lineage 2 High Five server with an x1 rate and a full implementation on the PTS platform. The project is focused on classic gameplay without any donations: the administration does not sell epic items, gear, or weapons, nor does it offer paid level-ups or enchanting. There is no hidden donation on the server either. It is also worth noting the administration's prompt response to players' problems.

Russia
Russia
Chronicles: High Five

L2Aradia is a high-rate PvP Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicles. The project belongs to the category of servers with extreme rates, where leveling and resource gathering go many times faster, so you can join combat almost immediately after entering the game. The main focus is on massive PvP battles and quick access to gear. The server features unique items, including the custom Resident set, which is not available on classic Interlude builds. This format suits players who are interested in dynamic fights without a long grind and who value high rates and non-standard content on top of the familiar Interlude mechanics.

Russia
Russia
Chronicles: Interlude

L2 Atreus is a private Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle, focused on dynamic PvP battles. The project builds on classic Interlude and enhances it with additional mechanics so that combat runs more actively from the very first minutes. The server runs on extreme rates: a fast start and accelerated progression let you avoid spending time on long leveling and move straight into battles. Your character starts ready for combat, enhancement options are available, and clan wars begin in the early stages. The main emphasis is on clan confrontations and the Olympiad arena, where the strength of every class is put to the test. A well-designed economy and reinforced PvP create an environment for those who prefer active combat over leveling alone.

Russia
Russia
Chronicles: Interlude

A Lineage 2 server on the Interlude chronicle with x3 rates, belonging to the low-rate category. This pace of leveling implies a measured character progression and a focus on classic Interlude gameplay rather than rapid level gains. This format will suit players who appreciate unhurried leveling, team battles, and the familiar mechanics of this chronicle.

Russia
Russia
Chronicles: Interlude

A server with rates of EXP x1200, SP x1200, Adena x3000, Drop x1, Spoil x1, Quest x20. You start at level 40, and at the start you receive 50kk of Adena, the Noblesse Blessing skill, and Adena conversion. Subclass is available without a quest, with a maximum of 5 subclasses, and the Noblesse quest is simplified. There are 40 slots reserved for buffs, buffs last 2 hours, and a Premium Buffer is available. Enchanting: maximum +20 on weapons and +16 on items. The chance for weapons up to +15 is 76%, then 50%; for items up to +8 it is 76%, then 60%. Safe enchant is +3, and +4 for full-body armor. Enchants are placed in a single slot. Augmentation: Top-Grade Life Stone is obtained from the Chest of Fortune, on Dino Island, and is also sold in the GM and donation shops. The chance of a skill landing on a weapon is 15%, and 100% from a tier. The Chest of Fortune can be obtained for voting, at events, or purchased in the donation shop. Olympiad: Hero status is granted every 2 weeks, with a daily start at 18:00, and skills are refreshed before battle. Battles begin when 5 players are registered for class matches and 4 for non-class matches. Protection against point farming from a single IP/HWID is in place, there is a +6 enchant limit, and items can be worn. Epic bosses: respawn is unchanged, and all Epic raid bosses have been alive since the server opened. Passes to the bosses can be purchased.

Russia
Russia

This is a Lineage 2 Interlude server with a focus on PvP. New characters appear in Giran Castle Town immediately at level 80 with noble status, and receive a starting capital of 2,000,000,000 Adena, beginner wings, and a set of consumables. When you choose the Archmage, Dominator, Storm Screamer, Soultaker, or Mystic Muse professions, you unlock unique skills with increased attack power and additional vampirism. The maximum enchant for weapons and armor is +75 with an 85% chance. Up to 5 subclasses of any class are available. The NPC buffer grants all buffs and resistances with a duration of 120 minutes and supports 100 slots, with premium buffs available; arrows are unlimited. The Last Hit rule applies to all raid bosses. Upgrade bosses (5-minute respawn) give 2 Upgrade Coins per party member; Valakas, Antharas, and Baium give from 15 to 50 RB Coins. The PvP boss in the PvP zone drops 10-20 PvP Coins, a Top Grade LS with a 15% chance, and an Ingredient of Power with a 50% chance. The Hero boss rewards you with Hero status for 24 hours. For bosses with a respawn of more than 25 minutes, a spawn announcement is made 10 minutes in advance.

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Russia
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.