Aion 2: Pre-Update Strategy Guide - Transcendence Dungeons, Class Balance, and Global Release
What's up, people? With a special Korean live stream on the horizon and leaked information already surfacing, the next few weeks in Aion 2 are shaping up to be pivotal. This guide consolidates all the current intel, so you can prepare effectively.
1. Transcendence Dungeons: Preparation and Requirements
The first major leak pertains to the new Transcendence Dungeon. Based on the information, a new boss is scheduled to open after the current weekly maintenance.
The Arena: The boss arena bears a striking resemblance to areas found in Throne and Liberty, suggesting a potentially massive-scale encounter.
Gear Score Requirements:
The minimum advertised requirement for entry will likely be around 2,400 GS.
However, Transcendence dungeons (like the current Shattered dungeon) are notoriously difficult. To clear this content efficiently, you should aim to be 300-400 points higher than the minimum. You need a lot of Aion 2 Kinah to boost your gear rating.
Target Goal: 2,700 - 2,800 GS. If you can reach 3,000 GS, you will be in an excellent position.
Resource Management: Energy
Crucial Action: You must start saving your energy now. The new dungeon will require significant farming.
Strategy: Focus on maxing out your energy stone reserves. Avoid spending energy on non-essential, rechargeable dungeons. Save your reset tokens as well, as they may be necessary to maximize your runs on the new content.
2. New Growth Systems: The "Next Level" of Progression
Leaked screenshots suggest a significant expansion to the game's growth systems. The current maximum upgrade tier (likely gold) will be expanded.
New Materials: Expect to see new types of growth items: new grinds, new parchments, and new upgrade cards.
Additional Slots: A new equipment or upgrade slot will likely be unlocked, featuring a different color scheme than the current tier. This indicates a new level of progression beyond the existing cap.
Transmutation Restrictions: Rumors suggest that the new cards cannot be transmutated. This would be a major shift, so be prepared to hold onto these Aion 2 items rather than recycling them.
3. New Set Effects: The Attack Speed Meta
The new set effects appear to be incredibly powerful, with one standing out above the rest.
The 2-Piece Bonus: Increases healing received.
The 4-Piece Bonus: Provides a multi-layered effect:
When using a potion, PvE Defense increases by 1,000 for 5 seconds.
When an attack hits, you receive a heal.
Battle Speed increases by 5%. This is the most significant detail.
Why This Matters: Battle Speed (attack speed) is viable in both PvE and PvP. There is no restriction limiting it to one mode. A 5% attack speed increase is a massive boost to DPS and pressure.
Stacking Effect: The set also allows you to stack PvE attack power, potentially adding up to +150 damage over time. This set is a game-changer for damage dealers.
4. Quality of Life: The Transparent Map
A highly requested feature from Aion 1 is making a return. Currently, navigating while on a quest requires constantly opening and closing the full-screen map, which can be disorienting.
The Fix: A transparent map overlay will be added to the screen. This will allow you to track your character's trajectory in real-time without interrupting your gameplay flow. It's a simple change that significantly improves the questing experience.
5. Class Balance and Future Content
Cleric Nerf Incoming: Clerics are currently dominating the arena. Rumors strongly indicate that a class balance patch is coming specifically to address the Cleric's power level.
The Landra (New Raid/Zone): Information about the new "Landra" zone is highly anticipated. Leaks suggest a minimum GS requirement of around 3,200. However, there is community concern about the timing. Season 2 is almost finished (approximately one month left), and releasing a major content update with only four weeks left in an eight-week season feels unusual.
Global Release Patch: The global release is confirmed for September. However, the global version will be modified. By September, Korean servers will be deep into Season 5. To bridge this gap, the global release will likely feature a "catch-up" system, similar to what was done for Throne and Liberty, condensing several seasons into a shorter timeframe.
Final Recommendation: Save your energy, push your Gear Score past 2,700, and keep an eye on the confirmation of these leaks.
MMOexp Aion 2 Team