The 'Forgotten Island' update is coming soon to Lineage Classic. Originally introduced in the main Lineage game in November 2002, the Forgotten Island is a top-tier hunting ground characterized by a level of difficulty and a set of restrictions that set it apart from existing areas.

To reach the Forgotten Island, players traditionally had to take a boat from the Heine wharf. While it is highly likely that Lineage Classic will allow entry via a teleporter to improve accessibility—as it has with other hunting grounds—we will need to wait for the update to see how much convenience is provided, especially since the original boat fare alone was 10k Adena.

Entry comes with a steep level limit of 45. While top-tier rankers currently reach into the mid-50s, the average user level is significantly lower. Players with '6-sword, 4-set' gear who play 1–3 hours a day generally fall in the mid-to-high 30s, while those with better gear and more time reach the low 40s. The 'Line' and 'dissident' factions, who are well-equipped and spend significant time hunting and fighting, reach the high 40s.

Based on this, the Forgotten Island is likely to become a theater for factional power struggles rather than a space for the average user, at least in its early stages.

Meeting the level requirement is only the beginning. The Forgotten Island is filled with obstacles that hinder smooth hunting. For starters, Teleport, memory-based teleportation, Return, and Resurrection are all disabled. Players must navigate the island on foot, making it essential to memorize the layout and maintain spatial awareness.

Furthermore, the entire island is a combat zone, similar to the recently added 'Land of the Abandoned' (ATS). However, while the Land of the Abandoned is primarily for auto hunting and has time limits—meaning player conflict is rare on most servers—the Forgotten Island is a different story.

It is highly likely to become a space for high-level players to compete for EXP, and if the 'Line' factions gather there, large-scale Clan warfare is almost inevitable. Even if the power structure is fragmented and a clear 'Line vs. dissident' dynamic doesn't emerge, there is a high probability that the dominant server alliance will attempt to monopolize the area.

Moreover, all monsters on the Forgotten Island are extremely high-level. During the original Lineage update, these monsters were on average 15 levels higher than those on the mainland. For context, the recently added Ivory Tower features monsters up to level 45 (excluding bosses), whereas the Forgotten Island in Lineage Classic will feature monsters averaging levels 40 to 50.

With monsters also boasting high attack and movement speeds, reports suggest that even high-level players with gear superior to the standard '6-sword, 4-set' setup required party play to survive.

Leaving the island is just as difficult as entering. If you die or restart, you respawn on the island's beach. To escape, you must either speak to a NPC at the northwestern tip of the island or use a randomly appearing teleporter in the center.

Even finding these exits is a challenge. The island contains various sub-areas like the Minotaur, Basilisk, and Bug fields. To reach the potion shop and the teleporter 'Asiris' in the northwest, you must pass through the Minotaur field. If you die along the way, you respawn at the bay in the center, potentially leaving you stranded.

The northwestern NPC sells consumables like potions, but at double the price of those on the mainland. While the current use of 'Light Potions' in Lineage Classic may mitigate the impact of these high prices, it serves as a testament to how isolated and difficult this hunting ground is.

So why visit such a difficult and restrictive place? Because the Forgotten Island offers exceptional hunting efficiency for top-tier players. Since it is not easily accessible, there is less competition for monsters, allowing for rapid leveling.

Another major draw is the 'Ancient Weapon' series. Players can obtain 'Sealed Ancient Weapons' through hunting and combine them with 'Ancient Spellbooks'—also found on the island—to unseal and craft these powerful items via specific NPCs on the island or in the Ivory Tower.

The performance of these Ancient Weapons is extraordinary. The Ancient Sword, for instance, has a base damage of 35/20 and a +5 Hit bonus. Considering the current best one-handed sword, the Samurai Long Sword, has a base damage of 16/10, this is a massive leap. The Ancient Greatsword boasts 27/45 damage with +3 damage and +3 Hit bonuses, making it devastating in areas with many large monsters, such as the Ice Crystal Cave.

However, Ancient Swords and Greatswords cannot be enchanted, leading to high variance in damage. In Lineage's damage formula, base damage represents the maximum potential; for a small monster, the Ancient Sword deals 1–35 damage (average 18). Compared to a +9 Samurai Long Sword (1–16 base + 9 enchantment = 17.5 average), the Ancient Sword is competitive.

While one might think this makes them a great alternative to expensive high-enchant weapons, Ancient Weapons are notoriously difficult to craft. Many players failed to complete their weapons due to the rarity of either the sealed item or the spellbook, driving the price of the spellbooks alone well over 10 million Adena.

Naturally, there are bows as well. One such weapon is the Ancient Crossbow, which offers 3/3 damage, +2 bonus damage, and +5 Ranged Accuracy. Unlike swords or greatswords, the crossbow can be enchanted, with a safe enchantment limit of +6. The greatest advantage of the Ancient Crossbow is that it is a 'one-handed bow,' allowing the player to equip a shield alongside it, which provides a significant advantage in AC (Armor Class). It offered overpowered stats in a way that differed from swords and, as expected, commanded a very high price.