To choose a Lineage 2 private server, check who runs it, what the rates and rules are, how the community and staff behave, how donations work and how stable it has been. Prefer clear written information over big promises, and test with a throwaway account first.
Checklist
- Written rules and clear contact methods.
- Rates and features stated plainly.
- How donations work and what they give.
- Active, respectful community and staff.
- Stability: uptime, updates and how problems are announced.
- Anti-cheat and anti-bot policy.
Red flags
- Guaranteed items, free money or pressure to pay.
- Staff who dodge questions.
- No rules or constantly changing rules.
Related
- Rates explained: x1, x7, x100 and what they meanWhat server rates mean in Lineage 2: experience, SP, drop and Adena multipliers, and how they change the pace of the game.
- Donations and pay-to-win: what to watch forHow donations work on Lineage 2 private servers and how to spot pay-to-win designs: what to read, what to ask and what to avoid.
- Official server vs private server: differences and risksDifferences between official and private Lineage 2 servers: who runs them, customization, risks and how to protect yourself.
General guide. Rates, rules and features differ per server. Editorial policy: how we write the guides