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Steam and PURPLE unlock at . Founders Pack holders are already in since September 30.
50
Level cap at launch
8
Global classes
2
Factions
172
Documented hidden cubes
Choose Your Destiny in Atreia
Gladiator
Gladiator is the frontline bruiser of AION 2: heavy melee damage backed by enough mitigation to survive the opening hit of a pull and keep swinging while the healer catches up. Community class round-ups repeatedly place it in the recommended solo tier because it levels without a pocket healer, and the original NCSOFT eight-class announcement listed it alongside Templar in the tank column.
Key Strengths
- ✓Wide cleave and cone attacks make open-world grinding noticeably faster than single-target kits
- ✓Built-in durability means fewer deaths while learning new dungeon mechanics
- ✓Performs acceptably while gearing, so it is a forgiving first character
Vulnerabilities
- ×Damage ceiling sits below dedicated pure DPS once everyone is geared
- ×Melee range forces you to learn every frontal cone the boss casts
- ×Less wanted when a group already has a Templar and needs ranged pressure
Combat Capability Matrix
High-Utility Player Tools
Interactive client-side utilities engineered for fast lookup during active gameplay on Steam & PURPLE.
Interactive Atreia Map
Explore all zones, flight updrafts, teleport Obelisks, and hidden collectible nodes across Elyos and Asmodian territories.
Tool Highlights
- All Obelisks & Flight paths
- Spacetime Rift entry coords
- Gathering & Odyle nodes
World Boss & Abyss Timers
Real-time spawn schedule, drop pairing rules, and Odyle Energy thresholds for open-world and Abyssal field bosses.
Tool Highlights
- Ludra & Abyssal Forge spawn cycle
- Odyle Energy requirements
- Guaranteed drop tables
172 Hidden Cubes Tracker
Check off all 172 hidden cube coordinates in your browser without logging in. Saved automatically to local storage.
Tool Highlights
- Instant browser progress save
- Zone-by-zone checklist
- Expanded inventory slots
Build & Daevanion Simulator
The six layers of gear enhancement, Daevanion priority points distribution, and weapon synergy by combat role.
Tool Highlights
- No-break enhancement math
- Daevanion skill tree paths
- Solo vs Group presets
Unreal Engine 5 Visual World
2 Rival Factions · Continuous Abyss Conflict
Sanctum vs Pandaemonium: Eternal Faction Warfare
The divine golden spires of Sanctum contrasted with the dark volcanic monoliths of Pandaemonium. Your faction dictates your starting territory, architecture, and contested Abyss open PvP allegiances.
Explore Lore & Field Guide→Global Launch: Free to Play
Steam and PURPLE worlds open to all players at 13:00 UTC, ending the Founders Pack head start and starting Season 1 for the wider population.
Verified Knowledge Base
Complete Field Guides & Tools
Release date and launch time
Unlock times by region, early access windows and the first hour plan.
ClassesAll 8 classes
Roles, weapons and solo or group value for every global class.
ProgressionLeveling route to 50
Level bands, when dungeons beat questing, and ten habits that save hours.
Start hereElyos or Asmodian
What the faction choice changes and how to avoid the wrong world.
WorldServer list and transfers
Every pair by region plus the transfer rules that split early access.
DungeonsExpedition dungeons
Exploration vs Conquest modes, drop pairing rules, and Odyle Energy costs.
ProgressionFeathers and Empyrean Trace
Where traces spawn, which Monolith converts them, and why they matter.
CollectiblesHidden cube locations
172 cubes by zone with a free interactive tracker in your browser.
WorldMap and travel
Zones, teleport nodes and where the collectible markers sit.
TheorycraftBuilds and Daevanion
The six layers of a build and the Daevanion priority order by role.
FlightWings and aerial flight
Flight controls, stamina management, and passive stat bonuses from wing ownership.
ProgressionGear enhancement & stones
Safe upgrading rules, stone reclamation, and pity mechanisms without item destruction.
What this site covers, and how it is written
AION 2 Field Guide is written for players arriving at the global launch who want direct, verifiable answers rather than a page of hedging. Every guide cites primary data sources at the bottom of the page, separates official NCSOFT disclosures from community datamined reports, and transparently details both versions when regional clients diverge.
The class section is the foundation of the site. Eight classes are playable in the global client at launch and each has a page covering its role, weapon, solo and group value, leveling experience and Daevanion priority. A ninth class, Brawler, is documented on the Korea and Taiwan clients only, and it is explicitly marked that way rather than misleading global players.
Two editorial rules keep this site honest. Where a figure comes from a single client datamine or publication, the page explicitly states so instead of presenting it as definitive. When official patches or live server hotfixes alter drop rates, timers, or mechanics, the page is promptly updated and timestamped with transparent change logs.
Frequently asked questions
When does AION 2 launch globally?
AION 2 opens globally on October 5, 2026 at 13:00 UTC on Steam and PURPLE. Founders Pack holders have been playing since September 30, 2026.
How many classes does AION 2 have?
Eight classes are available in the global client at launch, with a ninth class (Brawler) documented on the Korea and Taiwan clients only.
Is AION 2 free to play?
Yes. The global release is free to play, and the Founders Pack provides early access plus exclusive cosmetic wings, titles, and currency items.
Can gear break during enhancement in AION 2?
No. Failed enhancement attempts never destroy your gear piece. You only expend Kinah and Enhance Stones, and spent upgrade stones can be reclaimed.