# Legacy 2 > Legacy 2 (Legacy2 Europe) is a free, unofficial and non-commercial Lineage II community server based on Classic 3.5, fully remastered. Launching Q1 2027. No pay-to-win: no item shop, no donate coins. Website: https://www.legacy2.eu ## Key facts - Chronicle: Classic 3.5 Remastered - Launch: Launching Q1 2027 - Price: free to play; optional Premium €9.99/month (voluntary support, no items or stats) - XP rate: no standard multiplier, progression tuned zone by zone - Castle sieges: Giran Castle and Goddard Castle, every Sunday 20:00–22:00 server time - Grand Olympiad: Friday and Saturday 20:00–00:00 server time, monthly Hero cycle - Grand Bosses: Queen Ant 5 days, Core 3 days, Orfen 3 days, Zaken 5 days, Baium 7 days, Antharas 12 days after death; Frintezza instance, weekly reset Wednesday 06:30 - Journeys: I Fallen Frontier (Lv. 8–26); II Shadows Rise (Lv. 30–48); III Broken Crown (Lv. 52–70); IV The Awakening (Lv. 72–76) - Races: Human, Elf, Dark Elf, Orc, Dwarf, Kamael (34 classes, 3rd class at level 76) - Not affiliated with NCSOFT. Lineage and Lineage II are registered trademarks of NCSOFT Corporation. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.legacy2.eu/): overview, Premium, Journeys, races, endgame - [Server Guide & FAQ](https://www.legacy2.eu/server.html): full details and answers - [News](https://www.legacy2.eu/news.html): announcements and patch notes - [Rankings](https://www.legacy2.eu/rankings.html): PvP, PK, level and clan rankings (after launch) - [Terms, Rules & Privacy](https://www.legacy2.eu/terms.html) ## FAQ ### What is Legacy 2? Legacy 2 (Legacy2 Europe) is an unofficial, non-commercial community server for Lineage II, based on the Classic 3.5 version and fully remastered. It is free to play and built by players, for players. ### When does Legacy 2 launch? Legacy 2 is launching in Q1 2027. The exact Open Beta and Grand Opening dates are announced in the News and in the newsletter. ### Is Legacy 2 free to play? Yes. Creating an account, downloading the launcher and playing are free. Premium is an optional €9.99 monthly contribution for players who want to support the community. ### Is Legacy 2 pay-to-win? No. There are no donate coins, no item shop and nothing for sale that affects the game. Every item, enchant and level is earned in game, the same way for every player. ### What are the XP rates on Legacy 2? There is no standard XP multiplier. Progression is tuned zone by zone so every stage of the game is worth playing, instead of multiplying rates. ### What does Premium include? Premium supporters receive free mount, more mounts, journey iii, journey iv, plus one service point for every paid month. A point is one name, appearance or clan name change; points stack and one can be used per month. Journey III and Journey IV are early access: every story opens to all players for free 90 days after its release. Premium never sells items, currency or stats. ### What are Journeys? Journeys are story chapters that unlock as you level: Journey I "Fallen Frontier" (stories unlock at levels 8–26), Journey II "Shadows Rise" (stories unlock at levels 30–48), Journey III "Broken Crown" (stories unlock at levels 52–70), Journey IV "The Awakening" (stories unlock at levels 72–76). Journey I and II are free; Journey III and IV are early access for supporters and free for everyone after 90 days. ### When are castle sieges? Sieges for Giran Castle and Goddard Castle run every Sunday from 20:00 to 22:00 server time. Clan registration closes on Saturday at 20:00, and mercenary registration runs on Sunday from 18:00 to 20:00. ### When is the Grand Olympiad? Olympiad matches run every Friday and Saturday from 20:00 to 00:00 server time. You need level 76+, Noblesse and your 3rd class. The cycle is monthly, and the Hero of each class is the player with the most points who played at least 10 matches and won at least once. ### What are the Grand Boss respawn times? Queen Ant: 5 days, Core: 3 days, Orfen: 3 days, Zaken: 5 days, Baium: 7 days, Antharas: 12 days after death. Frintezza is an instance for a Command Channel of 18 to 300 players, with a weekly reset on Wednesday at 06:30 server time. ### How do I start playing? Create a free account on legacy2.eu and confirm your email. Then open your dashboard, create your game account and download the launcher when it becomes available. ### Is there a Refer a Friend reward? Yes. When a friend you invited reaches level 40, you both receive 50 Legacy Coins in your website wallet, and you can send them to any of your characters by in-game mail. There is no limit on invites. Referrals from the same device or network do not count. ### Is Legacy 2 affiliated with NCSOFT? No. Legacy 2 is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by NCSOFT. Lineage and Lineage II are registered trademarks of NCSOFT Corporation. ### How do I contact support? Sign in and use the Contact Support form; you receive the answer by email and in your dashboard. For legal or privacy requests, email legacy2eu@proton.me. ## Latest news - [Lineage 2 Without Pay-to-Win: How Legacy 2 Keeps Every Fight Fair Category](https://www.legacy2.eu/news/lineage-2-without-pay-to-win-how-legacy-2-keeps-every-fight-fair-category) (2026-10-12): No item shop, no donate coins, no stats for sale. How Legacy 2 keeps Lineage 2 Classic fair, and what optional Premium really includes. - [Castle Sieges, Olympiad and Grand Bosses: The Legacy 2 Endgame Guide](https://www.legacy2.eu/news/castle-sieges-olympiad-and-grand-bosses-the-legacy-2-endgame-guide) (2026-10-12): Every Lineage II story ends the same way: on the walls of a castle, in the Olympiad arena or in the lair of a Grand Boss. On Legacy 2, the endgame of Classic 3.5 is back with a clear. - [Grand Opening Announcement](https://www.legacy2.eu/news/grand-opening-announcement) (2026-10-12): Legacy 2 opens its gates in Q1 2027. Classic 3.5, fully remastered, free to play and no pay-to-win. Here is everything waiting for you, and how to get ready now. ## Optional - [Full text for AI assistants](https://www.legacy2.eu/llms-full.txt)