Guides

Player-written AION 2 guides. Sources are listed at the end of each article.

PvP

AION 2 Abyss PvP Rewards: What to Buy With Abyss Points

AION 2 Abyss rewards guide: how Abyss Points work, what the Abyss shop sells (stigma shards, Daevanion crystals), time limits, and what to buy first.

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AION 2 Beginner Guide: Leveling, Gear and What to Do First

New to AION 2? This beginner guide covers factions, classes, story leveling to 45, gear score, and the permanent progression systems you should never skip.

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AION 2 Essence Extraction Guide: Gathering, Skill Points and Splendent Ruby

How Essence Extraction works in AION 2: the success/failure gauge, all six materials, skill point priorities, the Splendent Ruby promotion quest and Odyle gathering.

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AION 2 Elyos vs Asmodian: All Faction Differences Explained

Elyos or Asmodian in AION 2? Faction differences in story, maps, wings, servers and PvP - and why the choice is mostly cosmetic but permanent.

Character Customization

AION 2 Character Creation Guide: Presets, Customization and Appearance Changes

AION 2 character creation explained: presets, face and body sliders, the Style Shop preset sharing system, and what re-editing your appearance costs.

Character Customization

AION 2 Character Presets: How to Download, Share and Install Them

How the AION 2 preset system works: download community character presets from the Style Shop, import them in-game, and share your own creations.

Classes

AION 2 Class Tier List (October 2026): PvE and PvP Rankings

An editorial class-choice snapshot for AION 2's global launch, comparing group roles, solo play and PvP strengths across the starting classes.

Codes

AION 2 Codes (October 2026): Coupons and How to Redeem

AION 2 global coupon announcements, their stated expiry dates, and how to redeem them in-game. Check the date before trying a code.

Crafting

AION 2 Crafting Guide: All 5 Professions, Combo Crafts and Best-in-Slot Gear

AION 2 crafting explained: the 5 professions, success/failure gauges, Splendent combo crafts, Transfer Crafting, and why crafted gear is best-in-slot.

Dungeons

AION 2 Daily Dungeon Guide: Entries, Scoring and Rewards

How AION 2 Daily Dungeon scoring works, which enemies to prioritize, and how to use the entry counter shown by your current client.

Tools

AION 2 Damage Meter: Built-In Combat Analysis and Third-Party Tools

AION 2 damage meter options: the built-in Combat Analysis tool (Ctrl+X), third-party DPS meters like A2Tools, and whether they are safe to use.

Equipment

AION 2 Gear Enhancement Guide: Costs, Safe Levels and Priorities

How gear enhancement works in AION 2: success rates, enhancement stone costs, which slots to upgrade first, and how to never lose materials.

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AION 2: What to Do With Old Gear (Extract, Morph or Sell)

Don't vendor your old gear in AION 2. Extraction refunds enhancement stones and unlocks wardrobe skins, Substance Morph turns uniques into transfer materials - here's the decision guide.

Macros

AION 2 Macros Guide: Built-In Macro System and Skill Bar Setup

AION 2 has a built-in macro system - no third-party tools needed. How to set up one-key skill sequences, bar stacking and the combat settings that matter.

Pets

AION 2 Pet Locations: How to Get Pets and Where They Spawn

How to get pets in AION 2: soul collection from monsters, per-pet spawn zones, Genus Insight stats, and the pets worth farming first.

Servers

AION 2 Server Transfer Guide: Free Window, Rules and Checklist

AION 2 server transfer explained: the free transfer window, one-per-account rule, what transfers and what doesn't, and the pre-transfer checklist.

Rifts

AION 2 Spacetime Rift Guide: Schedule, Rules and Rewards

How Spacetime Rifts work in AION 2: the 3-hour cycle, entry window, 1-hour invasion rules, and the best things to do on the enemy continent.

Maps

AION 2 Hidden Cube Farming Guide: Regions, Keys and Rewards

A region-level Hidden Cube search guide for AION 2, with areas to check, key sources and possible rewards.

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AION 2 Ruby Gathering Guide: Regions and Splendent Ruby

A region-level guide to gathering Ruby in Verteron and Altgard and understanding the Splendent Ruby promotion material.

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