Lineage 2 equipment grades: NG, D, C, B, A, S and what comes next
Equipment in Lineage 2 is divided into grades - quality levels, indicated by letters. Each grade opens at its own character level, and the transition between them is the main expenditure of adena on the way to the cap.
- The grades are in order: NG, D, C, B, A, S, then S80 and S84.
- D unlocks at level 20, C at 40, B at 52, A at 61, S at 76.
- It is more profitable to wear a set than individual parts: the set gives a bonus to the parameters.
- At high rates, equipment is usually given out at the start, and grades play a lesser role.
What is a grade
A grade is a class of equipment, and it is tied to the character’s level: things of a high grade simply will not be worn until the level has increased. Within one grade, things differ in purpose - light, heavy and robes, weapons for different classes - but the overall level of quality remains the same.
Order of grades
| Grade | From what level | What is this |
|---|---|---|
| NG | from the beginning of the game | Starting items that change to D by level 20 |
| D | 20+ | The first “real” grade, things for the first time up to C |
| C | 40+ | Mid game gear, lasts until B |
| B | 52+ | The first serious kit, with it they usually reach A |
| A | 61+ | High grade of classic chronicles, requires investment |
| S | 76+ | Top equipment from Interlude and related chronicles |
| S80 | 78+ | Dynasty and related sets of later chronicles |
| S84 | 80+ | Vesper and High Five kits |
In the chronicles, after High Five, the following levels appeared (in particular, the R-grade), but in Essence the equipment system is arranged differently. Therefore, focus on the server chronicle: the table above describes the classics up to High Five.
Known kits by grade
- B: Zubei, Avadon, Blue Wolf, Doom - four styles for different roles.
- A: Tallum, Dark Crystal, Majestic, Nightmare.
- S: Draconic Leather, Imperial Crusader, Major Arcana.
- S80 and S84: Dynasty and Vesper - equipment from the later chronicles.
Where do you get the equipment?
- Crafting: recipes and materials for things are obtained through spoils and drops, and collected by gnome crafters.
- Drops from raid bosses and epic bosses are one of the main sources of high grades.
- Market: on a live server, it’s easier to buy top items than to collect them yourself.
- Starter sets: at rates above x100, equipment is often given to a beginner right away.
Set bonuses and enchantment
A full set of one style gives an additional bonus to the parameters, so collecting a set, rather than a mixture of different sets, is usually more profitable. Each part is sharpened separately: safe sharpening is limited, and a regular scroll, if unsuccessful, destroys the item - details in the article about sharpening. In High Five, an attribute is added to the equipment: the right element gives a noticeable increase in damage and defense.
Practical conclusion
At x1–x10, the path through the grades is your game for months: each subsequent set requires resources and money. At x100 and above, grades fly by in days, and investing in intermediate things is pointless. Before purchasing or crafting, check what exactly is customary to wear on your server and at what level the distribution of starting equipment begins.
Questions and answers
What is the maximum grade in Lineage 2?
Depends on the chronicle: in Interlude the maximum is S (with sets like Imperial Crusader and Draconic Leather), in later chronicles S80 and S84 appear, and after High Five - the next steps. On a specific server, see the assembly description.
Is it worth buying intermediate gear?
At low rates - yes, you won’t be able to feed yourself without it: things C and B allow you to farm zones of your level. At high rates it is better to immediately save up for the final set, because the intermediate one will depreciate in a few days.
What is more important - weapons or armor?
For a fighter and an archer, weapons are more important: damage and farming speed depend on them. For the tank, healer and support - armor and bonuses to mana. In any case, crafted weapons change the character more than crafted armor.
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