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Lineage 2 Knowledge Base

All the main topics of Lineage 2 in one section: how to choose a server and understand the rates, how chronicles differ, what races and classes there are, how to go through professions and subclasses, what nobility gives, how enchantment and grades of equipment work, who epic bosses and raid bosses are, how the Olympics, sieges, clans and PvP work. We run the top Lineage 2 servers, so we look at the game from the point of view of a player who chooses where to start.

Where to start

Servers: selection, rates, chronicles

How servers differ from each other, how to choose yours and where to start after choosing.

How to choose a Lineage 2 server: 10 criteria How to choose a Lineage 2 server: rates, chronicle, start date, online, assembly, donation and ping. What to check in the first ten minutes so as not to waste a month. Lineage 2 server ratings: what does x1, x50 and x1000 mean? What do Lineage 2 server rates mean: what is the difference between x1, x50, x1000 and x5000, why are the rates for experience and for drops different and which rates to choose for your schedule. Lineage 2 Chronicles in order: from C1 to High Five and Essence All Lineage 2 chronicles in order: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, Interlude, The Kamael, Hellbound, Gracia, Freya, High Five, Goddess of Destruction, Classic and Essence - with a short explanation of what has changed. Interlude, High Five or Essence: what is the difference and what to choose Comparison of the Interlude, High Five and Essence chronicles: level cap, professions, subclasses, instances, starting difficulty and for whom each chronicle is suitable. How to install the Lineage 2 client: download, patch and launch How to download and install the Lineage 2 client: where to get the files, what you need to launch, where to unpack and what to do in case of common errors. Lags and ping in Lineage 2: why it slows down and what can be done Why does Lineage 2 lag: how does ping differ from FPS drops, what depends on your computer and the Internet, and what depends on the server, and what really helps. How to check Lineage 2 online servers: seven signs of a live server How to check the real online Lineage 2 server: why go to the game in prime time, what the shopping center says, voting on the tops and community activity. Lineage 2 server wipe: what is it and how to prepare for it What is a Lineage 2 server wipe, why is it done, how does a complete wipe differ from changing the chronicle, and what should a player do if a wipe is announced.

Character: classes, professions, leveling up

Races and classes, professions, subclasses, nobility, enchantment and equipment.

Lineage 2 Classes: Races, Archetypes and Party Roles Lineage 2 classes by race and role: warriors, mages, tanks, patterns, bards, crafters and spoilers. What should a beginner choose and what classes does the server need? Lineage 2 profession quests: 1st, 2nd and 3rd profession Quests for changing professions in Lineage 2: at what levels are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd professions taken, what needs to be done, how the Interlude, High Five and Essence chronicles differ. Subclass in Lineage 2: how to get it and what it gives Subclass in Lineage 2: at what level is it available, how many of them can be taken, what skills does it give to the main profession and what to consider when choosing. Noblesse in Lineage 2: requirements and what it gives How to get nobility in Lineage 2: subclass level, four parts of the Possessor of a Precious Soul quest, NPC Talien in Aden and what gives Noblesse status. Sharpening in Lineage 2: safe levels, chances and risks How does enchanting weapons and armor work in Lineage 2: to what level is it safe, what is the difference between regular and shiny scrolls, what happens if you fail, and why the maximum enchantment depends on the server. Where to upgrade your character in Lineage 2: route by level Leveling route in Lineage 2 by level: starting villages, zones 20–40, 40–60, 60–76 and 76+, how to farm faster and what depends on server rates. Races of Lineage 2: what is the difference between people, elves, dark elves, orcs and gnomes Races of Lineage 2 and their differences: people, light and dark elves, orcs, gnomes and Kamael. Which parameters are higher, what classes are available and what to choose for a beginner. Tanks in Lineage 2: Phoenix Knight, Hell Knight, Eva's Templar and Shilen Templar Lineage 2 tanks: what is the difference between Phoenix Knight, Hell Knight, Eva's Templar and Shilen Templar, how aggression works, why a group needs a tank and whether a beginner should take it. Mages in Lineage 2: Archmage, Soultaker, Mystic Muse and Storm Screamer Lineage 2 Mages: how Archmage, Soultaker, Mystic Muse and Storm Screamer differ, how nukes and attributes work, why a mage needs consumables and how he plays in PvP and PvE. Healers in Lineage 2: Bishop, Elven Elder and Shillien Elder Lineage 2 healers: what is the difference between Bishop, Elven Elder and Shillien Elder, why bosses and sieges cannot be completed without a healer, how a healer earns money and what to download first. Archers in Lineage 2: Hawkeye, Silver Ranger and Phantom Ranger Lineage 2 archers: what is the difference between Hawkeye, Silver Ranger and Phantom Ranger, why arrows decide everything, how an archer plays in sieges and PvP and what is needed for normal damage. Bards and Support in Lineage 2: Sword Singer, Bladedancer, Prophet and Warcryer Bards and Lineage 2 support: what is the difference between Sword Singer, Bladedancer, Prophet, Warcryer and Overlord, why not a single farm works without them and how to make money on them. Lineage 2 equipment grades: NG, D, C, B, A, S and what comes next Lineage 2 equipment grades: from what level to wear NG, D, C, B, A, S, S80 and S84, what sets belong to them, where to get things and why set bonuses are needed. How to choose a class in Lineage 2: by role, playstyle and server How to choose a class in Lineage 2 and not regret it: analysis by roles, play style, single or group play, shortage of classes on the server and budget. Daggers in Lineage 2: Adventurer, Wind Rider and Ghost Hunter Lineage 2 daggers: what is the difference between Adventurer, Wind Rider and Ghost Hunter, how damage from the back works, why magicians are afraid of them and why the class requires experience. Samoneers in Lineage 2: Arcana Lord, Elemental Master and Spectral Master Lineage 2 Samoneers: what is the difference between Arcana Lord, Elemental Master and Spectral Master, how to play through a summoned creature and why this is one of the best classes for a single player game. Melee fighters in Lineage 2: Gladiator, Warlord, Destroyer and Tyrant Melee fighters of Lineage 2: what is the difference between Gladiator, Warlord, Destroyer and Tyrant, who hits the area, who deals the heaviest blow and who is suitable for this role. Who to play alone: the best classes for solo play in Lineage 2 Which Lineage 2 classes are best suited for single-player play: samoners, daggers, archers, spoilers and mages. How server rates change this choice and what is needed for solo farming. Kamael in Lineage 2: race classes and is it worth taking them The Kamael race in Lineage 2: what classes it has, how they differ from the others, in which chronicles they are available and who this race is suitable for.

Game world: bosses, sieges, economy

Where to upgrade your character, epic bosses and raid bosses, Olympics, sieges, PvP, clans and economics.

Epic bosses of Lineage 2: who, where and what they give Epic bosses of Lineage 2: Queen Ant, Core, Orfen, Zaken, Baium, Frintezza, Antharas and Valakas - where they are, what jewelry they give and why there are wars for them. Lineage 2 Olympics: rules, battles and how to become a hero How the Olympics work in Lineage 2: combat periods, class battles, Olympic points, hero status and what it gives. Requirements and differences according to chronicles. Castle sieges in Lineage 2: how it works Castle sieges in Lineage 2: the cycle of sieges, what a castle gives to a clan, taxes, outposts, siege weapons and how to prepare for a new clan. Drop, spoil and adena: how to make money in Lineage 2 How to make money in Lineage 2: what are drops and spoils, what resources are profitable, how crafting and the market work, and how the economy differs at low and high rates. Where to start in Lineage 2: the first steps of a beginner How to start playing Lineage 2: select a server, install a client, create a character, take your first profession, earn your first adena and find a clan. PvP, PK and karma in Lineage 2: how it works and what it threatens How PvP works in Lineage 2: flag, PK and karma, what you lose when you die, where to fight without consequences and how to avoid accidentally becoming an enemy of the city. Clan in Lineage 2: why is it needed, levels and what it gives A clan in Lineage 2: why join, how to create it, what clan levels give, clan skills, academy and clan hall, and how to choose a clan for a beginner. Lineage 2 raid bosses: how they are beaten, why and what drops from them Lineage 2 raid bosses: how they differ from epic bosses, what group composition is needed, how the drop is divided and why there is a constant struggle between clans for good bosses. Where to farm in Lineage 2: zones by level from start to 80+ Lineage 2 farming zones by level: where to download and earn from 20 to 80+, which locations to choose for your class and what is more important than the level of mobs. Instances in Lineage 2: what are they and how do they get there? Lineage 2 instance zones: what is a personal copy of a dungeon, how Kamaloka and Pailaka differ from regular zones, what are the entry restrictions and why do they go there. Events on Lineage 2 servers: why they are needed and how to participate Events on Lineage 2 servers: what events the administrations hold, what rewards they give, how not to miss an event and why you should attend them. Bots and autofarming in Lineage 2: what does this mean for the player? Bots and autofarming in Lineage 2: why administrations ban for automation, how bots ruin the server economy, how to recognize them and what to do if you meet such a player. Start of a new Lineage 2 server: how to play in the first days How to play at the start of a new Lineage 2 server: the pros and risks of a new world, a plan for the first days, what not to do and when to invest money.
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