WIKI

Learn everything you need to know about the server before you start playing

GENERAL INFORMATION and RATES

Basic server information

Why play on L2Nova

No Pay-to-Win — progress is earned through gameplay, not donations, so competition stays fair and victories actually mean something.
No Wipe Policy — every season ends with a merge into the main server, preserving your characters, gear, and long-term effort.
Classic Client Experience — Interlude gameplay with a modernized client: improved performance, visuals, interface, Party Search, in‑game Mail, and smoother usability.
Strict No Bots Policy — automated software and Adrenaline are actively prohibited to maintain a legitimate PvP environment.
Nova Manager NPC — all essential services are centralized in one convenient NPC to minimize downtime.
Daily Epics & Olympiad — structured prime‑time schedules make organized clan and party play easier.

General description

L2Nova is a mid-rate Lineage 2 Interlude server designed for players who want structured progression without disrupting the original balance.
Fully implemented stages and additional content ensure steady catch-up for casual players and meaningful long-term goals for dedicated ones.
Nova Manager Ronny centralizes essential services in one place, keeping gameplay smooth and efficient without unnecessary downtime.
Dual Box (1+1) is allowed for convenience, but strictly disabled in competitive content: PvP, Events, Olympiad, Sieges, Epic Bosses, and PvP zones such as Monastery of Silence and Pagan Temple.

Server Base Version: Interlude with Classic Client

XP/SP: x25

Adena: x5

Seal-Stone Drop: x5

Drop Chance: x5

Spoil Chance: x5

RaidBoss Drop: x2

RaidBoss EXP: x10

Epic Boss Drop: x1

Quest Drop: x1

Main Quests Drop: x3

We have rewards for content creators, clans and their members!

Bonuses for Clans!

Bonuses for Streamers!

For more information about the bonuses for clans and content creators, please contact our community manager on discord.

RATES

Essential server rates

XP/SP: x25

Adena: x5

Drop Chance: x5

Spoil Chance: x5

Seal-Stone Drop: x5

RaidBoss Drop: x2

RaidBoss EXP: x10

Epic Boss Drop: x1

Quest Drop: x1

Core Quest Drop: x3

ENCHANTMENT RATES

More about server rates

Warrior Weapon

Level

Normal

Blessed

0 → +3

100%

3 → +10

65%

60%

10 → +15

60%

50%

15 → +16

40%

30%

Mage Weapon

Level

Normal

Blessed

0 → +3

100%

3 → +10

55%

50%

10 → +15

45%

40%

15 → +16

40%

30%

Full Body Armor

Level

Normal

Blessed

0 → +4

100%

4 → +5

66.66%

5 → +6

50%

40%

6 → +7

45%

35%

7 → +8

35%

30%

8 → +9

30%

25%

9 → +10

25%

20%

Armor + Jewels

Level

Normal

Blessed

0 → +3

100%

3 → +4

66.66%

4 → +5

50%

40%

5 → +6

50%

40%

6 → +7

45%

35%

7 → +8

35%

30%

8 → +9

30%

25%

9 → +10

25%

20%

EVENTS

Hourly activities

The events take place with respect to Server Time (/time in-game to find out Server Time). The events are auto-timed and all players will receive an invitation even if they are out of town.

The events are available for players level 76 or higher. Only one character can be registered per HWID. We also note that players who were not active during the event will not receive any reward.

Event information

Event

Schedule

Winner

Loser

Top Killer

Every Kill

Team vs Team

01:00, 11:00, 19:00

1 Glittering Medal

10 Medal

1 Glittering Medal

1 Medal

Deathmatch

03:00, 13:00

1 Glittering Medal

1 Medal

Capture the Flag

05:00, 15:00, 21:00

1 Glittering Medal

10 Medal

1 Medal

Korean Style

07:00, 23:00

1 Glittering Medal

10 Medal

1 Medal

Dominion

09:00, 17:00

1 Glittering Medal

10 Medal

1 Medal

RAID BOSSES & INSTANCES

Spawn & entry information

Server Time

Server time is GMT +1. L2Nova uses a structured spawn system built for competitive Lineage 2 Interlude PvP, combining predictable prime-time Epics with dynamic raid windows.

Standard Raid Bosses

Common Raids: Spawn every 18h + 30 min random.
Subclass Raids: Spawn every 8h + 30 min random.
Barakiel: Spawns every 6h + 15 min random.
Varka / Ketra (S-Grade Quest): Spawn every 8h + 1h random.
Anakim / Lilith: Spawn every 18h + 1h random. (Only one spawns depending on Seven Signs victory.)
Tyrannosaurus: Every 10 minutes. (Top Life Stone source.)
All 80+ Raid Bosses: Feature additional stage-based rewards, including Scrolls, Life Stones, Secret Book of Giants, and Buff Books.

Epic Boss Spawn Schedule

Epic Boss Spawn Schedule (Server Time)

Day

Time

Bosses

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

20:30 – 21:00

Core & Orfen

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

21:00 – 21:30

Queen Ant & Nova

Tuesday / Thursday

20:30 – 21:00

Frintezza & Zaken

Tuesday / Thursday

21:00 – 21:30

Queen Ant & Nova

Saturday

20:30 – 21:00

Baium & Frintezza

Sunday

20:30 – 21:00

Valakas / Antharas (bi-weekly rotation) & Zaken

Epic Bosses (general)

All Epics are dead at launch and will spawn according to schedule.
Epic Boss zones are full PvP areas (inside and outside).
All Epics include additional stage-based drops: Scrolls, Life Stones, Secret Book of Giants, and Buff Books.

Custom Raid Bosses

Sailren, Freya, Lord Velkharion. (Lord Velkharion has passive physical damage reflect.)

Spawn: Every 8 hours + 30 min random.
Rewards: 66.6% chance for Soul Crystal Lv. 10–12 (entire party); 75% chance for Soul Crystal Lv. 13 (1 random party member). Drops are stage-based and adjusted according to server progression.

Custom Epic Boss

Custom Epic Boss Nova Arachne

Nova Arachne

Nova Arachne is a custom epic boss integrated into the server stage progression system and provides guaranteed rewards for the participating party.

100% Soul Crystal Lv. 10–12 for the entire party
100% Soul Crystal Lv. 13 for 1 random party member
Life Stones / Enchants / Secret Book of Giants / Buff Books
100% 1 Epic Jewel based on the current server stage

NOVA MANAGER

Centralized server services

Nova Manager NPC

Ronny is the all-in-one manager of L2Nova, available in every town for fast and convenient access.

He provides a complete set of essential services in one place, including Shop, Buffs, Teleport, Donation access, and detailed Server Information such as Boss spawn tracking, automated event schedules, Epic ownership status, and more.

Everything you need is centralized, efficient, and designed to reduce downtime so you can stay focused on progression and PvP.

Nova Manager

CASTLE SIEGE

Clan activities

Castle System

Owning a Castle on L2-Nova provides powerful advantages for your clan. Each castle grants special residential buffs to its owners, strengthening both PvE and PvP performance. Control of these strategic locations is not only a matter of prestige but also a significant tactical advantage in battles across the world. Choose your castle wisely and lead your clan to dominance.

Gludio Castle

Residence Might: P.Atk +4%
Residence Soul: Max MP +500
Residence Honor: Absorb damage in PvP +3%
Residence Death Whispers: Critical damage +5%

Dion Castle

Residence Movement: Run speed +6
Residence Resist Divinity: Holy/Unholy resistance +10%
Residence Stamina: Paralyze resistance +15%
Residence Assassination: Dagger critical damage +10%

Giran Castle

Residence Soul: Max MP +500
Residence Empower: M.Atk +4%
Residence Fortitude: Shock resistance +15%
Residence Freedom: Hold resistance +15%

Oren Castle

Residence Body: Max HP +500
Residence Stamina: Paralyze resistance +15%
Residence Death Whispers: Critical damage +5%
Residence Archery: Bow attack range +50

Aden Castle

Residence Might: P.Atk +4%
Residence Resist Lava: Fire/Earth resistance +10%
Residence Shield: P.Def +6%
Residence Glory: PvP damage +3%

Innadril Castle

Residence Soul: Max MP +500
Residence Magic Barrier: M.Def +6%
Residence Movement: Run speed +6
Residence Resist Typhoon: Water/Wind resistance +10%

Goddard Castle

Residence Faith: Blunt/Fist critical damage +10%
Residence Empower: M.Atk +4%
Residence Fortitude: Shock resistance +15%
Residence Archery: Bow attack range +50

Rune Castle

Residence Body: Max HP +500
Residence Magic Barrier: M.Def +6%
Residence Resist Divinity: Holy/Unholy resistance +10%
Residence Mental Control: Hold/Sleep/Derangement resistance +15%

Schuttgart Castle

Residence Might: P.Atk +4%
Residence Body: Max HP +500
Residence Shield: P.Def +6%
Residence Soul: Max MP +500

GRAND OLYMPIAD

Competitive weekly PvP games

Olympiad cycle & schedule

Weekly cycle: Monday – Sunday.
Heroes are announced every Monday.
Match Time: 21:30 – 23:30 (Server Time).

H5 Olympiad system & features

4 dedicated arenas for intense PvP battles.
Participants spawn behind a closed door that opens when the match begins.
Receive up to 5 buffs from NPCs before combat.
Use nobless skills instantly to cast buffs from weapons.

Noblesse Gate Pass (NGP)

Participating in Olympiad is extremely important on L2-Nova. Noblesse Gate Pass (NGP) can be exchanged for Replica Epic Jewelry, which provides 50% of the original Epic power, giving dedicated fighters a valuable path to progression.

Players can obtain Noblesse Gate Pass (NGP) not only by winning matches, but also by actively participating through daily and weekly Olympiad missions.

Additional features & improvements

Seven Signs, Mammon & improvements

Seven Signs & Mammon System

L2Nova follows the official Interlude Seven Signs cycle with a structured weekly schedule.

Quest Period

Monday 18:00 – Friday 18:00 (GMT +1).
Players can register to Dawn or Dusk and enter Catacombs and Necropolises to farm Seal Stones.

Reward Period

Friday 18:00 – Monday 18:00 (GMT +1).
Mammon NPCs become available, allowing players to exchange Seal Stones for Ancient Adena and access Mammon services.

To enter Catacombs and Necropolises, you must register with either Dawn or Dusk during the Quest Period.
Mammon NPCs (Blacksmith and Merchant of Mammon) spawn inside Catacombs and Necropolises during the Reward Period, and their location is announced each time they move.
Mammon services are available only to members of the winning cabal. If your faction loses, you must wait for the next cycle.

Progressive Mammon Unlock

At server launch, the Blacksmith and Merchant of Mammon do not provide full services immediately.
A-Grade and S-Grade options are unlocked gradually according to server progression.
Specific unlock dates are announced on the website and Discord.

Core gameplay improvements

Prime Time: 20:30 – 23:30 (GMT+1) for Epic Bosses, Olympiad, and Admin events.
Auto Loot & Auto Augment for faster farming and item management.
Weight & inventory increased: 5x weight and 150 inventory slots.
Shift + Click to view monster drop lists.
Offline shops last 7 days before automatic closure.
24+4 buff slots with 2-hour durations and retail-style self-buffs.
MP Potions: restore 1000 MP with a 10-second cooldown.
Blessed Scroll of Resurrection: 1-minute cooldown for reuse.

Clan & progression systems

No penalties for inviting or expelling clan members.
Royals and Knights can be created at clan level 5 for 1 CRP.
Clan skills are available to all members, independent of rank.
Class changes: first and second class change are free; third class change is via quest.
Subclass system: Quest-based. Subclass raid boss respawn time is 8h + 1h random. Pipete can be exchanged for Red Pipete in GM Shop for free, allowing subclass progression without visiting Baium.
Classic-style mission system: daily, weekly, and one-time missions for monsters, raids, PvP, epics, and item collection.
Nobless, subclass, and reagent quests have improved rates and alternative completion paths.
Barakiel Quest Update: obtain the staff by killing Barakiel, or collect 15 total fragments to complete the quest if the raid is missed.

Item & balance changes

Core & Orfen jewels have improved stats.
Replica Epic Jewelry offers 50% of original epic stats.

Replica Epic Jewelry stats

Additional farm locations, bosses, and Kamaloka, which unlock over time, ensure long-term progression without spoiling the classic Interlude feeling.

Olf T-Shirt

Scaling stats & bonuses

Olf's T-Shirt is a special custom equipment item that provides additional character stats.

The higher the enchant level, the stronger the bonuses become — rewarding players who invest time into progression.

How to Obtain

Olf's T-Shirt can be obtained from the Nova Manager. You can purchase it for Adena or Event Glittering Medals.

Olf's T-Shirt Enchant Table

Each enchant level keeps all previous bonuses, so higher levels show the full cumulative stats of the shirt:

Enchantment

Chance

Bonus

66.66%

Speed +5

40%

Speed +5, CP +500

35%

Speed +5, CP +500, PvP Damage Resistance +5%

30%

Speed +5, CP +500, PvP Damage Resistance +5%, +1 MEN, +1 CON

25%

Speed +5, CP +500, PvP Damage Resistance +5%, +1 MEN, +1 CON, +1 STR, +1 INT

20%

Speed +5, CP +500, PvP Damage Resistance +5%, +1 MEN, +1 CON, +1 STR, +1 INT, +1 WIT, +1 DEX

+10

16.66%

Speed +5, CP +500, PvP Damage Resistance +5%, +1 MEN, +1 CON, +1 STR, +1 INT, +1 WIT, +1 DEX, PvP Damage +5%

Skills Improvement

Autolearn, Noblesse, cancels & more

Skills Improvement

Autolearn Skills — Automatically learn all skills up to level 79. Level 80 skillbooks can be farmed in Primeval Island from mobs or from Sailren.
Skill Sweeper Festival — Added to Scavenger to improve skill progression and rewards.
FOI Skill — Works like the GF Chronicle, disappearing on casting or hitting.
Debuffs in Hot Springs — Contract malaria or flu as debuffs, cleansable only on party members.
Instant Noblesse — Fighters and mages can instantly cast Noblesse.
Block EXP & Buff Block Skills — Gains from voting/premium accounts.
Restore Life — Does not work on Raid Boss or Epic Boss.
Skill Cancel Mechanics — Cancel removes buffs for 10 seconds, then they return. Dances and Songs resume 30 seconds after Symbol of Noise interruption.
Active & Passive Item Skills (Wild Magic) — Wild Magic now provides a 50% Mage Crit Rate buff.

Client Features

Modern tools and interface improvements

L2Nova preserves the Interlude gameplay you know while bringing it to a modern Classic client. Integrated tools reduce unnecessary downtime, make important information easier to find, and give players more control over how the game looks and feels.

Easy Login

Save and manage multiple game accounts directly from the login screen. Account names can be searched and selected from one convenient window, allowing you to enter the game without repeatedly typing the same details.

Mailbox

Send messages, items, and Adena to other players through the in-game mailbox, even when the recipient is offline. Regular mail is ideal for deliveries and sharing rewards, while Cash on Delivery lets you attach an item and set a price. When the recipient accepts the delivery, the Adena is transferred automatically.

Item Search

Find out exactly how to obtain, buy, or sell an item without leaving the game. Search by name to review every available source, including monster drops and spoil, NPC sales, quests, crafting, and other acquisition methods. The Sell Store and Buy Store tabs list active player shops for that item, allowing you to compare prices and find the best offer. You can also locate available crafters, check your inventory, and save frequently searched items to Favorites for faster access later.

Monster Information

Shift-click a monster to inspect its server-specific information. The window shows available drops, spoil rewards, and spawn details, helping you compare farming targets and plan your next hunting location without relying on an external database.

Party Search

Find an active party or recruit players for your own group through the integrated Party Search system. Browse rooms by level range, review the leader and current member count, or create a room for farming, raids, quests, or PvP. Each room also includes its own member list and chat area for coordination.

Party Markers

Use visual markers to identify important targets during coordinated play. Party members can assign clear symbols such as stars, hearts, moons, and crosshairs, making it easier to call targets and organize positioning during raids, farming, and mass PvP.

Friend Manager

Manage friends and blocked players from one detailed window. Check a friend's level, class, clan, online status, and last login; add a personal memo; or quickly start a whisper, private chat, mail, party invitation, or clan invitation.

Character Repair

If a character becomes stuck or cannot enter the game correctly, you can repair it without waiting for an administrator. Log in with another character on the same account, open Character Repair, and select the affected character.

In-Game Guide

Open a complete server guide without leaving the client. Its organized topics explain progression, equipment, item systems, combat mechanics, and other important server features, helping both new and returning players find reliable information while they play.

Soul Crystal Guide & Leveling

The integrated Soul Crystal guide answers both parts of the enhancement process: which crystal your weapon requires and where that crystal can be leveled. Select a weapon grade or crystal stage to see the correct color, required stage, eligible monsters, monster levels, success chances, and crystal type.

The information is generated from the server's own settings, so it reflects how Soul Crystals work on L2Nova rather than relying on generic Interlude data.

Soul Crystal leveling monsters and chances

Quick Subclass Switching

Switch between your available class slots directly from the Character Status window. The active classes are displayed as compact icons, giving you a faster and clearer way to manage your main class and subclasses.

Armor Set Panel

Keep frequently used armor configurations in dedicated set slots beside the inventory. This compact panel makes equipment management faster when preparing different setups for farming, raids, or PvP.

Visual Skill Enchantment

Enchant skills through a modern visual interface. Drag the target skill into the enchantment window, choose an available route, and preview the result before confirming. The interface clearly displays the current and upgraded effects, success chance, required books, SP, and EXP.

Automatic Potion Manager

Configure automatic CP, HP, and MP potion use according to your preferred thresholds. Each resource can be adjusted independently, allowing consumables to activate when the corresponding bar falls below the selected percentage.

Shots & Potions Panel

Keep weapon shots and commonly used potions in a compact dedicated panel. Item icons and remaining quantities stay visible during play, reducing inventory management and keeping essential consumables within easy reach.

The system recognizes both character and pet usage while respecting normal game restrictions and content-specific limitations. When you switch weapons, it automatically changes to the correct shot grade. In Olympiad, where Blessed Spiritshots are restricted, regular Spiritshots are selected and applied automatically instead.

Custom Buff Display

Choose which important buffs should also appear in the debuff area of status lists. Your selections also apply to the effects displayed for party members, making the most important buffs easier to track across the entire group without changing how those effects work.

This clearer visibility helps you react correctly during combat for example, avoiding an early heal while a Titan is preparing to activate limit skills, or immediately rebuffing a teammate after an important effect is removed.

Enhanced Health Bars

Improved world information makes creatures and combat targets easier to read at a glance. Visible names, levels, and health bars help players evaluate nearby enemies, while special status indicators provide additional awareness during gameplay.

Play Session Report

Review the results of your play session when restarting or leaving the game. The report summarizes acquired EXP, Adena, item count, and total play time, with an expandable list showing the individual items and quantities you collected.

Advanced Game Settings

Customize the client around your hardware and playstyle. In addition to detailed video and performance controls, L2Nova includes options for visual accessories, cloaks, uniforms, agathions, party and duel requests, party loot preferences, and configurable combat text for damage, healing, critical hits, blocks, evasion, immunity, and other events.

Community Board

Server information and player services

The Nova Community Board brings essential information and services into one central interface. Check your character, follow the current server stage, review rates and active boosts, access daily rewards, browse rankings, track bosses and events, find clans and private stores, or open important community links without leaving the game.

Home

The Home tab provides a quick overview of your character and the current server state. It shows character and clan information, active boosts, daily reward shortcuts, Nova Shop access, stage progression, server rates, online population, and direct links to Discord, the website, and support.

Rankings

Compare the leading players and clans across multiple categories, including Top PvP, Top PK, Top Clans, and Top Level. The board also displays your own server-wide position (or your clan's position) so you can follow your progress even when you are outside the visible top list.

Class Master

Complete the first and second class transfers for free through a clear visual selection screen. Available class paths are shown directly on the board before confirmation. Third class progression remains tied to the appropriate quest or Nova Manager service.

Events

Check the complete automated-event schedule in Server Time. The board displays the next event and countdown, required level, minimum participant count, schedule, and available winner and kill rewards. Join and leave commands are shown in the same place for quick reference.

Raid Boss Spawn

Track Raid Boss status from inside the game. Bosses are organized by level range and displayed with their level, name, and current status, making it easier to choose an appropriate target and prepare your party.

Epic Spawn

Review the Epic Boss schedule with the relevant boss, spawn days, Server Time, and current status presented in one table. This gives clans and parties a reliable in-game reference for planning prime-time activity.

Epic Owners

See where the server's Epic Jewelry is currently held. Select an Epic Jewel to view its owners, character or clan association, ownership status, and the corresponding item, including items stored in clan warehouses.

Clan Community

Browse and search the server's clans through a dedicated directory. Listings show the clan name, leader, level, and member count, helping players discover active communities and learn more about potential clans before joining.

Regional Market

Find active private stores by region instead of searching every town manually. The regional market directory groups Sell, Buy, and Create stores by location and shows how many shops are registered in each area.

Daily Progression

Attendance, missions, and recurring rewards

Regular activity on L2Nova is supported by structured attendance and mission systems. Players can earn useful progression rewards through short daily objectives, larger weekly goals, and consistent participation throughout the month.

Attendance Rewards

Log in regularly to advance through a monthly reward calendar. Each day offers a visible reward, while the calendar tracks your current day, monthly progress, and reward tier. If you miss a day, an attendance ticket can be used to recover it and keep progressing toward the final monthly reward.

Daily, Weekly & One-Time Missions

Complete server activities to earn additional rewards while following normal progression. Missions cover PvP, hunting zones, Raid Bosses, Epic Bosses, automated events, Olympiad, and item collection. Each entry shows its cycle, current progress, completion requirements, available rewards, and remaining time.

Daily missions provide short recurring objectives, weekly missions reward sustained activity, and one-time missions mark larger progression milestones.