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Queen Ant is one of the most famous and first epic raid bosses in the world of Lineage 2, intended for players of about level 40. In this guide, you will learn where to find her, how to prepare for the campaign and what rewards await the winners.

Queen Ant: Description

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Queen Ant is one of the very first and most iconic epic raid bosses in Lineage 2, designed for around level 40+, and it's where many players first get acquainted with true PvP for epics and spot control. Despite its "initial" difficulty, the fight for it always remains intense: clan wars, competition for respawns, and valuable drops like the Queen Ant ring make it relevant even years later. And if you want to experience this classic content to the fullest, it's important to choose the right one. Lineage 2 server, where there is a live online, a fight for epics and real competition, and not empty farming on a timer.

 
Queen Ant lives in a location called Ant Nest (Anthill), located in the northern part Wastelands (Wastelands), not far from the city of Gludio. The raid boss himself is located in the depths of the anthill, in a special room surrounded by guards and defenders.

Here's a map of the Ant Nest, with the epic raid boss AK (Queen Ant) located right in the center of the largest room. As you can see, there are only three entrances, which is great for fun, as you can always outflank and outsmart the enemy. The fastest way to get to the Ant Nest is to teleport from Town of Gludio to Ant Nest and enter the anthill. The other two exits are outside in Wastelands (Wasteland).

It is important to take into account that on almost all free servers the project administration sets up the location at its own discretion:

1. Geographical restriction of mobs:

• They can set limits on the movement of mobs, for example, limiting them to specific areas (behind the river, at the entrance, etc.) to make farming easier or more difficult.

2. Changing the number and speed of mob respawn:

• Increase or decrease mob density and spawn rate to control difficulty of leveling and resource acquisition.

3. Setting up drop and spoil:

• Adjusts the chances of valuable items, materials or recipes dropping, which directly affects the server economy.

4. Changing the strength and characteristics of mobs:

• Can change HP, attack, defense, resistance to magic or physical attacks.

Therefore, before you go to level up or farm, it is always worth checking the features of a particular server.

Queen Ant Statistics

• NPC ID: 29001
• Level: 40
  
• Race:  Bug
• Rewards: 2179536 EXP, 140740 SP
• HP/MP: 229898 / 667
• Location: The Ant Nest, Wasteland.
• Agro Range: 2000
• Vulnerable to fire attacks, but highly resistant to bow attacks.
  Type: Passive.

Combat characteristics:

Basic parameters:

How to farm Queen Ant

As you can see from the characteristics and parameters, it is best to farm RB with mages, namely sorcerers. Due to the fact that Raidboss AK is vulnerable to fire attacks, but has high resistance to bow attacks. Accordingly, bows are not suitable for farming. The best option is sorcs, and most often they are pumped up to level 60+, and then the level is drained to 45+ because the skills are saved. On some servers there are restrictions, for example, the difference in levels can be limited to 10 levels so that the skills are saved, on other servers there are no such restrictions at all.

Another farming option is destroyers, a classic option that can be farmed, but it will take a bit longer. Mages, specifically sorcerers, are faster, and the difference is noticeable.

Generally one group is enough, this is usually a buff: PP, SE, EE, BD, Bishop and 4 Sorcerers. SE and EE are needed for mana and buffs. Empower/ Clarity. Everything else seems pretty self-explanatory. What's recommended if you want to farm Queen Ant regularly is to enchant your gear, jewelry, and weapons to at least +6, and, if possible, equip a useful Life Stone into your weapon.

If there is a lot of competition on your server and fun for this RB, then you need a pack that will protect you from competitors. As a rule, this is a stop pack or a physical pack. Who is needed for this and how does it work? You will need: PP / Warcryer, Bishop, BD, 2 Warlords, 4 Hawkeye / Silver Ranger / Phantom Ranger. This is the most common and reliable pack, the point is that warlords stand in the passage and do not allow you to pass, while spinning mass stuns Thunder Storm. Archers at the same time stand aside and shoot the enemy with an assist. Why are archers the best choice? It's simple, there is a large range + the ability to also stun enemies (usually buffers and healers) with the help of Stunning Shot.

There is probably no point in saying that you should stock up on jars and scrolls for such an event. However, I will say that at such events everyone should definitely have scrolls Blessed Scroll of Resurrection. This is a scroll that helps resurrect an ally almost instantly and without recharging, you can buy it from a priest in any city if you participate in the seven seals and your side wins. Why is this important? If your supports/healers die, then the battle is lost in 99% of cases, and with the help of scrolls you can quickly resurrect your party members.

Drop (rates x1):

Item	Chance	Qty
Elven Long Sword	6%	1
Claymore	6%	1
bone breaker	5.5%	1
Staff of Life	5.5%	1
Ghost Staff	5.5%	1
Mithril Dagger	5.5%	1
Light Crossbow	5.5%	1
Sword	5.5%	1
Scallop Jamadhr	5%	1
Omen Beast's Eye Earring	35%	1-2
Mithril Ring	35%	1-2
Necklace of Darkness	30%	1-2
Half Plate Armor	37.5%	1-2
Plate Gaiter	37.5%	1-2
Salamander Skin Mail	42.5%	1-2
Sage's Rag	42.5%	1-2
Plate Helmet	20%	1-3
Assault Boots	20%	1-3
Ogre Power Gauntlets	20%	1-3
Square Shield	20%	1-3
Scroll: Enchant Weapon (D)	20%	1-3
Adena	100%	140000 - 170000
Adena	100%	140000 - 170000
Adena	100%	140000 - 170000
Adena	100%	140000 - 170000
Adena	100%	140000 - 170000
Adena	100%	140000 - 170000
Adena	100%	120000 - 150000
Ring of Queen Ant	30%	1

Conclusion

Queen Ant is one of the first and most popular epic bosses in Lineage 2, ideal for level 40 players. When preparing, it is important to consider not only her basic characteristics and vulnerabilities, but also the settings of a specific server, which can significantly affect the farming strategy. It is most effective to use mages (especially sorcs), due to the Queen's vulnerability to fire attacks. For stable success, high-quality sharpening of equipment and the presence of a separate pack for protection from competitors are recommended.

Don't forget to check your server's features in advance, as each free server's administration can set its own unique rules for the Ant Nest location. This will help avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure the most productive and comfortable raid.

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