Lineage 2 High Five (released 2010–2011 in 5 parts) was the final chronicle of classic Lineage 2 before the massive Goddess of Destruction overhaul. It refined the class balance across the board, added the Sub-Class Certificate system, introduced new hunting zones in the 80–85 range, and polished the overall game experience. High Five remains one of the two most popular chronicles on private servers, alongside Interlude.
Key New Features in High Five
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Sub-Class Certificate | New certificate system granting passive skills from leveled subclasses |
| Class Rebalance | Most classes received new skills or improvements |
| New Quests | Dozens of new quests including Kamael lore chains |
| Improved Party Exp | Reworked experience sharing in parties |
| Primeval Isle | New hunting zone with unique dinosaur-themed mobs and drops |
| Ancient Capital Ruins | New 83–85 hunting zone |
| Expanded Crafting | New recipes and components for S80/S84-grade |
Sub-Class Certificate System
Sub-Class Certificates are unique to High Five. When a subclass reaches level 75, it can be converted to a Certificate, which then grants powerful passive skills that enhance your main class. This is a significant long-term progression mechanic that differentiates High Five from earlier chronicles.
- ▸Physical Strength Certificate — increases physical attack of main character
- ▸Magic Strength Certificate — increases magic attack
- ▸Defense Certificate — raises physical and magic defense
- ▸Speed Certificate — increases attack and cast speed
- ▸Each subclass leveled to 75 earns one certificate — grow multiple subclasses!
Level at least 2–3 subclasses to 75 in High Five. Certificates significantly boost your endgame character and require no extra effort if you're already leveling subs for Noblesse.
Recommended Classes for Beginners
| Class | Role | Difficulty | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop | Healer | Easy | Essential in every party, instant group invites |
| Eva's Saint | Healer/Buffer | Easy | Powerful buffs, easy start |
| Hierophant | Buffer | Easy | Best buffer in game — key to any strong party |
| Dreadnought | Physical AoE DPS | Medium | Best physical AoE, excellent for farming |
| Archmage | Magic DPS | Medium | High damage, excellent in instances |
| Adventurer | Physical DPS | High | Strongest solo DPS in chronicle, needs experience |
Leveling Guide: 1–85
Levels 1–40: Classic Start
Racial starting villages, first class at 20, second at 40. Wasteland, Ant Nest, Cruma Tower carry you through. No differences from earlier chronicles here.
Levels 40–62: Mid-Game
Blazing Swamp (40–52), Oran Tempest (52–57), Forge of Gods (55–62). Get your Third Class Transfer at 58–61 — huge power jump. Monastery of Silence (62–68) follows.
Levels 62–80: Gracia and Freya Zones
Ketra and Varka Outposts (68–74), Hellbound Island (74–78), Garden of Genesis (76–80). Seeds instances open at 76. Isle of Prayer (80–85) for Freya-era zones.
Levels 80–85: High Five Exclusive Zones
High Five added dedicated 80–85 zones: Primeval Isle (80–84) with unique dinosaur-themed mobs and drops, Ancient Capital Ruins (83–85) for solid exp and resources, and continued access to all Freya instances. These zones add variety to the endgame grind missing in earlier chronicles.
Raid Bosses
| Boss | Level | Location | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freya | 85 | Frozen Labyrinth Hard | Freya-grade components |
| Tiat | 85 | Seed of Destruction | Tiat's Shining Armor |
| Antharas | 79 | Antharas Lair | Antharas Earring |
| Valakas | 85 | Valakas Lair | Valakas Necklace |
| Baium | 75 | Tower of Insolence | Ring of Baium |
| Frintezza | 80 | Castle instance | Frintezza Necklace |
| Zaken | 60 | Zaken's Ship | Earring of Zaken |
| Queen Ant | 40 | Ant Nest | Ring of Queen Ant |
High Five significantly rebalanced classes compared to Interlude. Classes that were top-tier in Interlude may be weaker in High Five — always check current tier lists before creating a character.
Endgame Content
- ▸Sub-Class Certificate grinding — long-term character progression via subclasses
- ▸Freya Hard Mode — pinnacle PvE content
- ▸Seeds instances — Destruction and Infinity weekly clears
- ▸Olympiad — monthly PvP tournaments with rebalanced classes
- ▸Castle Sieges — bi-weekly wars
- ▸Primeval Isle — competitive open zone for 80–84
- ▸Seven Signs — faction event continues
Economy & Gear Progression
| Grade | Level | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| D–B grade | 20–61 | NPC, drops, crafting | 10k–30M adena |
| A-grade | 61–76 | Crafting, raids | 15M–200M adena |
| S-grade | 76–80 | Crafting, Seeds | 100M–1B adena |
| S80-grade | 80+ | Seeds, crafting | 500M–2B adena |
| S84-grade | 84+ | Freya instances, crafting | 1B–5B+ adena |
Many High Five servers feature auto-hunt or AFK farming tools. Check server policy — some allow it, which significantly changes the economy and time needed to gear up.
Private Server Tips
- ▸High Five is the second most popular chronicle after Interlude. Many servers exist — filter by online count.
- ▸Sub-Class Certificate requirements are often accelerated on private servers — confirm the details.
- ▸Check whether the server has all 5 parts of High Five content (Part 1–5) or just a base version.
- ▸Clan wars in High Five are more intense than Interlude due to class rebalancing. Choose your clan wisely.
- ▸On x5–x20 servers, reaching level 85 with subclasses takes 2–4 weeks of active play.
- ▸Read server patch notes carefully — custom class adjustments often shift the balance significantly.
- ▸Noblesse and Hero status are key month-one goals. Plan your subclass path from the start.