Overview

Age of Splendor's concept revolves around the idea of taking what we thought was best from every game version of Lineage II and piecing it together for you. We have drawn from the familiar of Interlude, the perpetual High Five, and the unknown, nouveau changes from Essence all on to a modern, stylized Classic base. We are more than just Classic.

- No Kamaels / Death Knight / Sylph / Ertheia / Vanguard

- Vampiric rage skills are 50% effective for ranged attacks and skills, 33% effective for AoE skills

- Community Board Dances, Songs and Special Buffs (CoV, PoF, etc.) have been removed

- Magic Lamp has been disabled

- Random Crafting has been disabled

- More skills have been added to auto-use

- Autofarm will not target players while in mass PvP

- Elemental Spirits have been reworked into Attribute Stones

- Double Prime Time: There will be content for EU and SA players daily

Rates

Age of Splendor is a server focused on long-term gameplay with an additionally extended initial phase of the game to better balance the pace of progress and take full advantage of the content offered by Lineage II.

The buff system has been reworked to streamline effects and save slots. Character buff slots are capped at 20 + 4, and buffs received from the buffer last for 4 hours. All enchanter and support classes have received new Poems, Harmonies, and Dances/Songs, and the buffs can also be received via the Game Assistant. The reworked buffs affect the entire party and last for 20 minutes.

Buffs have been categorized into the following groups:

— Poems and Harmonies - combine the effects of 2-3 normal buffs

— Improved Songs and Dances - combine the effects of 2-3 normal songs and dances

The Attribute System has been reworked, moving away from Attribute Spirits and into Attribute Stones. Attribute Stones can be obtained from special raids and from the Chromatic Highlands or Garden of Genesis. Attributes correlate to your character's skills and element. Attribute Master Yin can be found in Aden Town to exchange Attribute Stones and Potions.

	Fire Crystal	Adds +5 Fire Attack to a weapon or +6 Water Resistance to an armor
	Water Crystal	Adds +5 Water Attack to a weapon or +6 Fire Resistance to an armor
	Wind Crystal	Adds +5 Wind Attack to a weapon or +6 Earth Resistance to an armor
	Earth Crystal	Adds +5 Earth Attack to a weapon or +6 Wind Resistance to an armor
	Holy Crystal	Adds +5 Holy Attack to a weapon or +6 Dark Resistance to an armor
	Dark Crystal	Adds +5 Dark Attack to a weapon or +6 Holy Resistance to an armor
	Fire Attack Potion	Increases +50 Fire Attack for 20 minutes
	Water Attack Potion	Increases +50 Water Attack for 20 minutes
	Wind Attack Potion	Increases +50 Wind Attack for 20 minutes
	Earth Attack Potion	Increases +50 Earth Attack for 20 minutes
	Holy Attack Potion	Increases +50 Holy Attack for 20 minutes
	Dark Attack Potion	Increases +50 Dark Attack for 20 minutes

The following applies to Attribute Stones:

— Only one attribute is allowed per item

— Attributes cannot be used on temporary items

— Attributes cannot be used on hair accessories

— Attributes give the opposite effect for armor

— Attributes are displayed in an item's tooltip

— Attributes can be viewed in Alt + T and will be highlighted

— The highest level of an Attribute is level 4

Standard Bosses

Standard bosses spawn all around the map, and will follow the standard raid boss spawn template. They will be available after after a certain amount of time after they are killed and do not have any modifications to their rewards or difficulty.

	Level 20-69 Raid Bosses	16 hours, +- 1 hours respawn
	Level 70-80 Raid Bosses	24 hours, +- 2 hours respawn

Field Bosses

Field bosses are spawned daily at 20:00 and 02:00. Field bosses are designed for clans and groups to compete and have constant action, along with gaining an upper edge for the victor!

— Levels 60-68: Evil Magikus, Rael Mahum Radium/Supercium, Tayga Feron/Marga/Septon

— Levels 65-73: Fiends Goblier/Cherkia/Harthemon/Sarboth, Demon Bedukel, Bloody Witch Rumilia

— Levels 70-78: Evil Orcs Zetahl/Tabris/Ravolas/Dephracor, Amden Orcs Turahot/Turation

— Levels 75-83: Gariott, Varbasion, Varmoni, Overlord Muscel, Bathus Elbogen, Daumen Kshana

	Level 60-68 Field Bosses	Fields of Massacre
	Level 65-73 Field Bosses	Ancient Battlegrounds
	Level 70-78 Field Bosses	Forsaken Plains
	Level 75-83 Field Bosses	Silent Valley

Epic Bosses

Epic bosses have all been set to level 80+ and also have increased difficulty and rewards in order to compensate for their weekly respawn times. We have decided to follow through with this change to allow clans and other players to see these bosses as events and play around their times strategically. We have chosen these specific times to benefit players from around the world so everybody can have a chance to participate in the battles to come.

For epic bosses, everyone who deals damage over 5,000 damage will receive Damaged Jewel Packages and Event Medals for their participation, providing an additional incentive for all players to join the fray and contribute to the battle.

	Queen Ant Lv. 80	Mondays 21:00 GMT +3 Mondays 21:00 GMT -3
	Core Lv. 80	Tuesdays 21:00 GMT +3 Tuesdays 21:00 GMT -3
	Orfen Lv. 80	Wednesdays 21:00 GMT +3 Wednesdays 21:00 GMT -3
	Zaken Lv. 82	Thursdays 21:00 GMT +3 Thursdays 21:00 GMT -3
	Baium Lv. 82	Fridays 21:00 GMT +3 Fridays 21:00 GMT -3

Epic bosses will also drop Epic Essence, which can be used in Special Craft to trade for various Dolls and Jewelery. They are given to all players who participated, and can be received from Weekly Missions.

	Epic Bosses	Drops x5
	Epic Priests	Drops x1
	Weekly Missions	Drops x1

Epic Priests

Epic Priests will spawn based on the epic boss. They will appear after the epic boss is defeated and have a lower chance to drop their jewels. This mechanic adds an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the game, encouraging players to strategize and collaborate even after the main battle. They will remain for 60 minutes and will disappear if not killed.

	Queen Ant Drone Priest	Spawned from Queen Ant
	Priest of Core Decar	Spawned from Core
	Priest Orfen Lord Ipos	Spawned from Orfen
	Angel Priest of Baium	Spawned from Baium
	Zaken's Commandant Mary Reed	Spawned from Zaken

Mythic Bosses

Mythic bosses have been set to level 80+ with increased difficulty and rewards to compensate for their weekly respawn times. These bosses are community events, where everyone who deals damage receives Mythic Shards, redeemable in the Hunter's Village. This change encourages clans and players to plan strategically around these events. We’ve scheduled these times to accommodate players globally, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate.

	Freya Lv. 80	Tuesdays 22:00 GMT +3
	Beleth Lv. 80	Thursdays 22:00 GMT -3

In order to challenge Mythic bosses, you can teleport to them via Alt+F or from the NPC Leslie in the Hunter's Village.

Kamaloka

A rift between worlds has opened, and the emissaries of righteousness have been sent down to seek assistance in order to close it! The Kamaloka is split between the Hall of the Abyss and the Labyrinth of the Abyss. The Hall of the Abyss is easier and for levels ending with 3 and 6. The Labyrinth of the Abyss is the final stage for the level range, and can only be taken by levels ending with 9.

Information:

- Only one party can enter (between 2 and 7 players)

- Parties are given 30 minutes to complete the instance

- Instance reuse is reset daily at 06:30 CEST, unless a Kamaloka Reset Stone or Labyrinth of the Abyss Reset Stone is used

- Instance reuse is grouped between Hall of the Abyss and Labyrinth of the Abyss. Once you enter a hall, you may not enter another for the remainder of the day

- Instances are available up until you are 5 levels or higher than the listed level

Epic Boss Instances

Participate with your group in daily instances which can grant great rewards. Instances are divided between group (party), clan and command channel. Each type have their own set of instances are requirements. You can enter by visiting the following NPC's in Aden Castle Town.

Group instances reset daily at 06:30 CEST, while clan and command channel instances reset weekly at Wednesday 06:30 CEST.

— Group Instances (2-7 players): Battle with Queen Ant, Battle with Orfen, Battle with Core, Battle with Zaken

— Clan Instances (7-70 players): Clan Arena (clans must be Lv. 3+ to enter)

— Command Channel Instances (7-70 players): Battle with Frintezza, Battle with Baium, Battle with Antharas, Sanctum of Spirits

Sanctum of Spirits Instance

The presence of Spirits is strong, and it seems that this is the place where the energy is coming from. Challenge each of the Spirit Lords before the portal closes and absorb their energies.

- The Sanctum of Spirits is an instanced zone

- The Sanctum of Spirits is recommended for groups level 76 and higher

- Once you enter, there is 30 minutes to complete the instance or all members will be removed

- The reuse for this instance resets every week at Wednesday, 06:30 AM (server time)

- Available for groups and Command Channels 14 members or more

Goldberg Instance

Goldberg's room is a challenging and temporary hunting zone designed for characters level 78 and above. Accessible only by forming a party, it promises thrilling battles and rich rewards.

- You can enter by talking to Sora in Aden

- You can only enter in a group of 2 to 7 members. The more members, the more rewards

- To enter, the party leader must have in their inventory Goldberg's Room Key, which can be obtained from the monster Goldberg's Steward in the Tomb of the Ancient Pirates special zone

- You have 20 minutes to defeat Goldberg

Heavenly Rift Instance

The Heavenly Rift is a special instance in which you are placed against three challenges, all of which yield different rewards. This instance is highly contested, therefore it is important to prepare and keep note of its timers and players.

- You can enter by talking to Dimensional Vortex in the Tower of Insolence (Floor 1)

- The area around the vortex is a Combat Zone

- You can only enter in a group of 2 to 7 members. All members must be alive, and close to the vortex

- To enter, the party leader must have in their inventory Celestial Shard, which can be obtained from Suspicious Stone which drops from all monsters the Tower of Insolence (Floors 7-12)

- After a party has entered, there is a 20 minute delay before the next party can enter

	Dragon's Treasure	Defeat the dragon guarding its treasures for a chance to gain Cloth Piece and A-Grade Armor/Jewel Boxes
	Tower Defense	Defend the tower against Possessed Angels and gain Life Control Tower's Blessing Scroll
	Angel Eradication	Defeat the Possessed Angels for a chance to gain A-Grade Weapon Boxes

Information

Sieges are an iconic part of Lineage II, bringing back nostalgic memories of epic battles on the plains of Aden and Elmore and breaching the gates to the castle. Sieges will take place every Sunday and last for two hours (1 hour for preparation, 1 hour for the siege). The winner of the siege will be granted a special passive skill and circlet, along with the Lord's Crown giving addition bonuses. Giran is aimed towards European and Asian players, while Goddard is aimed towards American (North and South) players.

— Clans will be able to register 1 hour before the siege starts (at 20:00 for their respective times)

— The winning clan will earn 10,000 Clan Reputation points.

— Giran Castle will be available for siege every Sunday at 21:00 GMT +3.

— Goddard Castle will be available for siege every Sunday at 21:00 GMT -3.

	Castle Lord's Benefaction	Exp./SP +20%, Adena +10%
	Castle Circlet	Resist Shock Lv. 2
	Lord's Crown	Equivalent to Circlet of Splendor +7

Information

To minimize the risk of match-fixing, the fights for Hero status are concentrated on two days of the week. Heroes must satisfy the following conditions to be declared one:

Olympiad games are only held for main classes and begin on Saturday only:

— Hero statuses are distributed every Sunday

— Hero Weapons will give adaptive power based on the pace of the server

— Hero Cloak has been disabled

— There are no matches in the Olympics on Sunday so players can focus on the Siege

— The rewards from the Olympiad store and daily missions have been updated

— Participants are moved at random times to make match-fixing difficult

— Viewing points and Olympiad ranking has been hidden

Rewards

Rank	Min. Points	Reward
Rank 1	200+ Points	x4,000 Mark of Battle
Rank 2	80+ Points	x1,600 Mark of Battle
Rank 3	50+ Points	x1,000 Mark of Battle
Rank 4	30+ Points	x600 Mark of Battle
Rank 5	15+ Points	x100 Mark Of Battle

— The following changes have been made to these items:

	Wings of Destiny	Equivalent to Circlet of Splendor +7
	Infinity Crusher	-

The following seasonal events have been enabled to allow players to interact with the game in different ways and create new viable methods of farming. Players can exchange their event items through the UI or designated NPCs for rewards.

— At the end of the events, all event items will be automatically deleted from players.

Event		Description	Start	End
	Master Yogi	Master Yogi has came to display his prowess in the art of enchanting. Enchant his staff and return for a reward.	28/06/2024	28/07/2024
	Little Mouse	Alexandru has arrived in our lands and is begging for Cheese! Choose to ignore or feed the little mouse and see what awaits.	28/06/2024	28/07/2024
	Letter Collector	Collect letters from monsters around the world. Rewards can be obtained through the UI.	28/06/2024	28/07/2024
	Chocolate Thief	Collect Chocolates for Chocolatier Marshmallow. Combine and trade Chocolate Dolls for rewards.	28/06/2024	28/07/2024

The following hourly events have been enabled to allow players to interact with the game in different ways along with creating new viable ways of farming. Players will be able to exchange their event items through the UI or designated NPC's for their reward.

- Event Medals can be obtained from events and used to purchase various items in the Game Assistant.

Event		Type	Times
	Team Vs Team	Teamed	N/A
	Hunting Grounds	Teamed	N/A
	Domination	Teamed	N/A
	Capture the Flag	Teamed	N/A
	Fight for the Throne	Teamed	N/A
	Deathmatch	Solo	N/A
	Last Survivor	Solo	N/A
	Goblin Invasion	Solo	N/A
	Gladiators	Solo / Teamed	N/A

Information

The Game Assistant can be found in all towns and villages, along with the UI. The Game Assistant is vital to Age of Splendor, as she holds the ability to trade special items, services, and buffs.

The following functions can be found at the Game Assistant:

— Exchange Coupons for various weapons, armors, jewels, cloaks and Agathions from donations, Starter Packs or events

— Exchange Soulshot Tickets for Soulshots/Blessed Spiritshots

— Purchase Spellbooks (2nd-3rd class)

— Exchange Raid Points, Gem Fragments, Agathions/Bracelets and more

— Add or remove Augment and Soul Crystals

— Share items within account (freight)

— Access to Mentorships

Mentoring

Mentorships are a great way to be rewarded for inviting and playing with friends! Rewards can only be collected once per unique address. This system is designed to help new players get started and to reward those who help grow our community.

Players are eligible to assign a mentor if they are:

— Level 20 or below

— Have spent under 30 minutes in the game

As a mentee, you will gain rewards based on the conditions met. Once a condition is met, your mentor is notified of your progress and they will be able to receive their reward as well. A mentee is able to unassign their mentor at any time. Happy hunting!

Armor Appearance Stones

We believe that your character should look as good as it is and with that we are introducing Appearance Stones which will change the appearance of a main armor piece (chest or full body) to a special costume or armor set from another chronicle. We also have weapon appearances as well.

	Standard	Common armor sets from C1-C4
	Advanced	Armor sets from C5-Interlude or common costumes
	Rare	Armor Sets from Gracia-High Five or rare costumes
	Legendary	Armor sets from GoD and stylish costumes
	Mythic	Exclusive armors or epic boss costumes with a special effect

— Appearance Stones do not give any additional bonuses other than cosmetic purposes.

— You can hide the skins of other players through the options menu.

— Weapon skins will be available shortly after the launch.

Cloak Appearance Stones

Over 50 new cloak designs have been added to Age of Splendor, and give the same benefits as a Cloak of Protection. All new cloaks have the same stats. Cloak Appearance Stones can be added to your cloak to display a new and luxurious design to really make your character stand out!

Weapon/Shield Appearance Stones

Weapon and Shield skins can only be applied to tradable weapons, and if the item is destroyed, the Appearance Stone will be returned; however, skins are specific to the weapon type, meaning a sword cannot receive a bow skin. Ensure you select the appropriate skin for your weapon to enjoy a customized appearance.

— Weapon skins do not give any additional stats

— Shield skins do not give any additional stats

Zone Changes

The following changes have been made to these zones to better fit our concept:

— Varka Silenos Stronghold: Reduced monster difficulty and experience and rewards. Changed top A-Grade drops to low A-Grade weapon drops

— Ketra Orc Outpost: Reduced monster difficulty and experience and rewards. Changed top A-Grade drops to low A-Grade weapon drops

— Hot Springs: Increased monster difficulty and reward. Added low A-Grade weapon drops

— Imperial Tomb: Reduced monster difficulty and experience and rewards. Changed top A-Grade drops to mid A-Grade weapon drops

— Devil's Isle: Offlike with night and Zaken's Curse mechanic

— Giant's Cave: Reduced monster difficulty and rewards. Added low A-Grade weapon drops

— Attribute Zones have been Removed

— Forgotten/Primeval Isle have been Removed

— Catacombs and Necropoli have been Removed

Clan Strongholds

Clan Strongholds have been added to multiple hot spots (popular hunting zones) to better promote PvP and clan activity. The Clan Strongholds do not affect solo play.

— Capture a Clan Stronghold by speaking with it.

— The title and crest of the Clan Stronghold will reflect its owner's clan, and emit a special effect.

— To remove a clan's holding, you must destroy the stronghold.

— Clan members in its radius will receive a small Exp./SP buff.

Clan Strongholds can be found in:

- Giant's Cave (Inner)

- Devil's Isle

- Tower of Insolence

- Hot Springs

- Ketra Orc Outpost

- Varka Silenos Barracks

- Imperial Tomb

Garden of Genesis

The Garden of Genesis is a high level, special timed hunting zone for characters level 82 or higher. There is also a special raid boss, the Apherus (which spawns every Wednesday and Sunday at 00:00 GMT +2) and a NPC Serola's Chest.

— Available 20 hours per week, extendable up to 154 hours

— Monsters can drop S-Grade items and materials

— Monsters can drop Garden of Genesis Extension Token which can add 1 hour extra to your timer

— The Garden of Genesis is a location divided into two parts: the side zones (left and right on the minimap) and the central zone (top of the minimap)

— Immediately after moving to the Garden of Genesis, you will meet a NPC for teleportation in different parts of the zone

Garden of Genesis (side zones) Garden of Aphros (central zone)

Low-Medium Difficulty Hard Difficulty

Chromatic Highlands

The Chromatic Highlands is a high level, hunting zone for characters level 82 or higher. There is also a special part of the zone, where Prison Guards reside in. This zone is primarily used for obtaining Attribute Crystals, which can be used to enhance your armor and weapons.

— You can teleport to here from Giran Territories from the World Teleporter

— Monsters do not have any drop except Attribute Crystals and Adena

— Monsters are very strong, it is recommended for parties to hunt here

— The daily mission Conquer the Chromatic Highlands will give one Attribute Stone Chest after hunting 1,000 monsters

— The daily mission Defeat the Prison Guards will give one Attribute Stone Chest after hunting 10 Prison Guards

Crypt of Illusions

The Crypt of Illusions is a high level, special timed hunting zone for characters level 85 or higher. The zone is split into four quadrants (Seals), each with their own unique properties and Seal Stones. Each Seal has their own respective color and properties.

— Available 20 hours per week, extendable up to 154 hours

— Monsters can drop Seal Stones which can be traded with Akirus near the entrance

— Monsters can drop Seal Stones and Protection Scrolls

— Monsters are very strong, it is recommended for parties to hunt here

	Seal of Gnosis (Dusk)	Red Seal Stone (Lilim)	Weak against Melee Strong against Bows
	Seal of Avarice (Dusk)	Yellow Seal Stone (Lith)	Weak against Melee Strong against Bows
	Seal of Strife (Dawn)	Blue Seal Stone (Nephilim)	Weak against Melee Strong against Bows
	Seal of Avarice (Dawn)	Green Seal Stone (Gigant)	Weak against Melee Strong against Bows

—Seal Stones can be traded for Anakim's Soul Crystals and Lilith's Soul Crystals

— Dusk monsters will summon Spirit of Lilith and Dawn monsters will summon Spirit of Anakim