Guides Overview
Browse every guide by category. Entries marked "Unconfirmed" are still being verified against the live build; entries marked "Draft" have their structure in place and the body lands later.
Assassin
ClassStealth dual-dagger burst: ambush from behind, stack Signets, detonate. High ceiling, strong PvP pick.
Open guide → UnconfirmedChanter
ClassStaff-wielding hybrid support: party-wide mantras, shields, melee damage and backup healing.
Open guide → UnconfirmedCleric
ClassAION 2's main healer: chargeable AoE heals, cleanses, shields and resurrection, plus a real damage build.
Open guide → UnconfirmedGladiator
ClassGreatsword melee DPS with knockdown chains, AoE cleave and self-sustain, sturdy enough to off-tank bosses. Easy to learn.
Open guide → UnconfirmedRanger
ClassBow DPS at range: slows, roots and traps control the field while Precision crits and charged shots deal the damage.
Open guide → UnconfirmedSorcerer
ClassBurst rotation, Sleep setups, stigma order at 22-37, gearing and PvP for the launch-client Sorcerer.
Open guide → UnconfirmedSpiritmaster
ClassSpirits, DoT uptime, Elemental Fusion, stigma order at 22-37, gearing and PvP for the launch-client Spiritmaster.
Open guide → UnconfirmedTemplar
ClassSword-and-shield main tank: holds the boss, protects the party with barriers, and buffs group damage off timed blocks.
Open guide → UnconfirmedLeveling Basics
LevelingXP sources, the level cap, the Ascension gauge, and why the main story — not grinding — is the fast road to 45.
Open guide → UnconfirmedLeveling Route
LevelingA practical 1–45 route: follow the yellow Episode quests, step away only when the story is gated.
Open guide → UnconfirmedGear While Leveling
LevelingWhich upgrades matter while leveling — weapon and Stigma first, temporary armour last.
Open guide → UnconfirmedDungeon Basics
DungeonsInstance formats, party sizes and what each type of AION 2 content is for.
Open guide → UnconfirmedNightmare Tiers
DungeonsAION 2's solo seasonal boss ladder: unlock, difficulty structure, Season 1 roster and rewards.
Open guide → UnconfirmedDungeon Loot & Rewards
DungeonsReward categories per instance format and which instances are worth repeating.
Open guide → UnconfirmedCash Shop Breakdown
SpendingWhat the AION 2 shop sells and at what price: two currencies, cosmetics, consumables and bundles.
Open guide → UnconfirmedMembership & Passes
SpendingThe recurring spend: Special Quai Membership, the Daeva Pass, and one-off Founder's / Starter packs.
Open guide → UnconfirmedValue Ranking
SpendingWhich AION 2 purchases change your account, which change your character, and which are safe to ignore.
Open guide → UnconfirmedRelease, Platform & Factions
ReferenceConfirmed launch facts: dates, launchers, regions, languages and the two factions.
Open guide → ConfirmedPlay AION 2 free
AION 2 is free to download on Steam and PURPLE for Windows PC. Founder's Pack owners got advanced access from September 30, 2026; open launch followed on October 5, 2026.
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