Lineage 2 is a party game first. Even the best solo class loses to a properly assembled group of 5–7 players. Let's cover the optimal composition for PvE farming and PvP.
Base PvE Farming Party (5–7 players)
| Role | Class | Required? | What it Provides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank | Phoenix Knight / Temple Knight | Mandatory | Aggro, protection, taunts |
| Healer | Bishop / Elven Elder | Mandatory | Heals, resurrect, COV |
| Buffer | Prophet / Warcryer / Overlord | Recommended | Haste, Might, Wind Walk, debuffs |
| Melee DD | Duelist / Warlord / DA | 1–2 people | Main damage, AoE |
| Ranged DD | Hawkeye / Spellhowler / Sorcerer | 1–2 people | Extra damage, CC |
| Scavenger | Dwarf Scavenger | Optional | Spoil, extra income |
Why Bishop Is Mandatory
- ▸Celestial Shield — makes the target invulnerable for a few seconds. Literally saves lives in PvP.
- ▸Cancel — strips all buffs from an enemy. One of the most powerful debuffs in the game.
- ▸COV (Call of Void) — lets Bishop conserve MP while casting more powerful heals.
- ▸Resurrection — revives in battle without EXP penalty.
Buff-order matters: Singer/Dancer buffs first, then Prophet, then specialized buffs. Wrong order can overwrite a strong buff with a weak one.