Getting Started

We’ve tailored EQ Reborn to the classic era. In order to play on EQ Reborn, you’ll need to:

Read the Rules:

• First start by reading the rules here.
• Following the rules is required.
• Failure to comply may result in a suspension, ban, or termination of your account.

Download and install EQ ROF2 client (available on the internet):

• Download EQ ROF2 client from some source.
• Unzip client to desired installation directory.
• Right Click on eqgame.exe -> Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut)
  • Do not launch or you must reload from clean files!
• Click on shortcut and select properties.
• In Target, add ” patchme” (without quotations) to the end of the line. See example below:

Download and install the EQ Reborn Files Pack:

Option 1 – Use the EQ Reborn Patcher (Highly Recommended): Download the Patcher. Extract it to a directory and then run it, selecting your EQ ROF2 installation directory. Select whether you would like classic or new models. Option 2 – Download and Install the Files: Download the EQ Reborn Files Pack. Remove the following files: nektulos.eqg nektulos_EnvironmentEmitters.txt lavastorm.eqg lavastorm_EnvironmentEmitters.txt highpasshold.zon highpasshold_EnvironmentEmitters.txt highpasshold.eqg HighPassHold.mp3 spellsnew.eff spellsnew.edd Replace with the files from the EQ Reborn Files Pack.

Setup EQ Emulator Server Account:

EQ Emulator leverages two accounts; a forum account and a server account. Registering for a forum account is required in order to get a server account. If you have previously registered for an EQ Emulator server account, it will work on this server.

If not follow the steps to setup your accounts:

Create Your EQ Emulator Forum Account: Click here to register your forum account. Create a forum account. Accept confirmation in your email from eqemulator.org. Create your EQ Emulator Server Account: Click here or on the Login Server Page (located under Miscellaneous in your UserCP) Fill out the fields and proceed.

Join Discord (Optional):

Click here to find out how to get setup with Discord. Join our Discord server by clicking here.

Logging into the Server:

Log into Everquest with your server account. Click on EQ Reborn and Play Everquest. Create your character and log in.