Chronicle, player level, rates, city & tax

Lv diff	XP/SP	Loot/Spoil	Adena
0 or higher	100.0%	100%	100%
−1	90.9%	100%	100%
−2	82.6%	100%	100%
−3	75.1%	100%	100%
−4	68.3%	100%	100%
−5	62.1%	100%	100%
−6	56.4%	83%	100%
−7	51.3%	65%	100%
−8	46.7%	47%	100%
−9	42.4%	29%	88%
−10	38.6%	11%	75%
−11	35.0%	11%	62%
−12	31.9%	11%	49%
−13	29.0%	11%	36%
−14	26.3%	11%	23%
−15	23.9%	11%	11%
−16 or lower	≤ 21.8%	11%	11%

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PvP & clans Chronicle 1

PvP Flags and Karma in Lineage 2 C1

Understand the practical difference between a neutral, flagged and red character in C1 before entering a fight or defending yourself.

L2Tools guideUpdated 2026-09-23

Read the color before the confrontation

A neutral character appears white. Attacking another neutral character can flag the attacker purple; killing an unflagged player can add karma and turn the killer red. These states change the risk of a fight for everyone nearby. The exact timer, guard reaction and penalties can vary on a custom server, so read its current rules before treating an old C1 example as an exploit-proof formula.

Separate a PvP flag from lasting karma

Purple indicates an active PvP state; red indicates karma from unlawful kills. Fighting a purple opponent is a different decision from initiating damage against a white one. A brief flag is also not the same as a reputation that will remain after the fight. Pause before using an area attack around neutral players or answering a provocation you do not understand.

Use a short decision table

The table is a practical reading aid rather than a complete rules engine. It assumes the historical C1 flow and leaves out edge cases such as party interaction or local server modifications. If a fight matters, verify the current state in game and the server's PvP documentation before choosing to attack.

Use a short decision table
Name color	Practical meaning	Main caution
White	Neutral	Initiating damage can flag you
Purple	PvP flagged	The fight is active; watch the state of every target
Red	Karma present	Guard, access and item-loss risks can apply

Account for the cost of going red

Historical C1 rules put a red character at risk from guards, other players and loss of items on death; town services can also become harder to use. That cost extends beyond the immediate victory. Before attacking an unflagged player, consider whether the likely result is worth replacing gear, travelling around guards or spending time reducing karma. Do not bring valuable equipment into a fight without understanding that exposure.

Defend without widening the fight

If attacked, keep track of who actually engaged you. A nearby neutral player, an ally of your opponent and the opponent are different targets under the flag rules. Choosing one visible target and avoiding uncontrolled area damage reduces accidental escalation. For group PvP, agree on target calls and retreat signals before the fight instead of improvising after someone becomes red.

Check the server before relying on a penalty

Custom C1 servers can adjust flag duration, karma gain, item drops and safe zones. The guide gives vocabulary and a decision model; the live server determines exact consequences. Test unfamiliar rules with low-value equipment and read any published server policy before planning clan wars or routine PvP around historical numbers.

Keep in mind

This article describes the historical C1 PvP model; exact timers, karma values, guard behaviour and death penalties are server-dependent.
This is not a complete specification for every edge case of party, clan-war or siege PvP.

Read the color before the confrontation

Separate a PvP flag from lasting karma

Use a short decision table

Use a short decision table
Name color	Practical meaning	Main caution
White	Neutral	Initiating damage can flag you
Purple	PvP flagged	The fight is active; watch the state of every target
Red	Karma present	Guard, access and item-loss risks can apply

Account for the cost of going red

Defend without widening the fight

Check the server before relying on a penalty