Lineage 2 has a long-running private-server scene with projects ranging from classic-chronicle nostalgia servers to high-rate custom builds. MMODude currently covers 9 Lineage 2 private servers — here's how they stack up on the basics.
Comparison Table
| Server | Ruleset | Launched | Population Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lineage 2: MasterWork | Custom (Interlude+) | Ongoing project | Newer project relative to longer-established L2 servers — check the official site for current… |
| L2Mad | Interlude, x30-x100k | Ongoing | Self-describes serving thousands of players daily across its server lineup — check the official… |
| Scryde | High Five, x1-x1000 | 2015 | ~36,000 Discord members; large, primarily Russian-speaking community (community-reported, 2026) |
| Asterios | High Five, x5-x55 | September 2005 | Up to ~10,000 combined daily players across all servers, with the flagship X5 server alone… |
| L2 Reborn | Essence / High Five | Active, ongoing | 64,000+ Discord members, 7,000-11,000+ concurrent online reported at various points in 2026 —… |
| Valka | Interlude/High Five | Ongoing | Check the official site for current player counts |
| L2Dex | Interlude, x1-x100 | Ongoing | Self-describes as one of the more popular L2 Interlude classic servers — check the official site… |
| ElmoreLab | Classic, C1 onward | 2018 | Primarily Russian-speaking playerbase; specific server population varies by chronicle branch… |
| KetraWars | Interlude / Essence | 2015 | Primarily Russian-speaking community; over 100 seasonal server launches since 2015… |
Figures are self-reported or community-reported by each server and can change. Check each server's own page and official site for current details.
Reading the Table
Ruleset and launch date come from each server's own listing on MMODude. Population signals are a mix of self-reported concurrent-player counts, Discord member counts, or community tracking — methodologies differ between servers, so treat these as rough signals rather than directly comparable numbers. A server with no public figures isn't necessarily smaller; some projects simply don't publish counts.
For what these ruleset terms actually mean — rates, wipes, monetization, and how to evaluate a server before committing — see our Private Server FAQ.
Individual Server Pages
Each server below has its own MMODude page with a fuller profile, official site link, and getting-started steps.
FAQ
Which Lineage 2 private server is the most popular?
Based on self-reported figures, population varies significantly between these servers and changes over time. Check the comparison table above and each server's own page for the most current numbers — MMODude does not independently verify these counts.
Is it safe to play on these servers?
Private servers vary in safety and track record. Use a unique password you don't reuse elsewhere, download clients only from the official site linked on each server's page, and see our Private Server FAQ for a fuller safety rundown.
How often is this comparison updated?
This page is reviewed periodically. Server rulesets, population, and status can change — check the individual server pages and official sites for the most current details.