The Hell system in Lineage Classic has been temporarily suspended. Although the update notes added a lighthearted narrative about the Hell Keeper submitting a resignation letter, the actual content means that the Hell system itself will not function for the time being.
The biggest change with this update is the PK count. However, not all penalties associated with PK have disappeared, so it is necessary to clarify exactly what has changed and what remains the same.
Hell Keeper's Resignation Letter PK Count Accumulation and Hell Transport Temporarily Suspended
Previously, every time an unprovoked PK occurred, a PK count accumulated, and when this count exceeded 100, the character was transported to Hell, restricting gameplay. It served as a key mechanism to deter reckless PK.
With this suspension, even if players engage in forced PK, counts will no longer accumulate, and the function that transports characters to Hell has also been removed. This significantly reduces the penalties associated with PK. Characters that were already imprisoned in Hell have also been relocated to the Aden Continent.
| Category | Before | After Change |
|---|---|---|
| PK Count | Accumulates per unprovoked PK | Does not accumulate |
| Transport to Hell | Forcibly moved to Hell upon exceeding 100 counts | No transport |
| Imprisoned Characters | Gameplay restricted in Hell | Moved to Aden Continent |
| Alignment | Becomes Chaotic upon killing a player | Same as before |
| Chaotic Death | Risk of gear loss | Same as before |
Alignment System Remains Unchanged Chaotic Alignment and 'Chaotic Death' Risks Persist
On the other hand, there are no changes to the alignment system. Although PK counts and trips to Hell have disappeared, the mechanics of becoming Chaotic upon killing another player remain identical to before.
The risk of losing equipment due to dying in a Chaotic state—commonly known as 'Chaotic death'—also remains. Even though concerns about going to Hell are gone, players should still be cautious, as attacking others without reason can still result in losing items.
· Removed: PK count accumulation, transport to Hell upon exceeding count
· Remaining: Shift to Chaotic alignment upon killing players, risk of gear loss upon dying in a Chaotic state
While PK counts and trips to Hell have been temporarily suspended, Chaotic alignment and the risk of losing gear upon death remain unchanged.
