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Sources and reliability

Where each recommendation comes from, what is agreed on, what is still debated, and how reliable each source is.

Confidence level

Our confidence per topic, and why.

High6

  • Chanter identity (support and DPS hybrid, F2P)

    All sources converge

  • Route 1 to 45 (Failure Guild)

    Filmed speedrun, picked up by XBoosty; Asmodian route

  • KR patch changes (August, September)

    Translated official notes (AION2 Hub), 6sword, Inven

  • Group build (Hagoo, September)

    Recent, consistent with the patches

  • Stigma slots in Europe

    4, confirmed by the official EU sheet

  • Daevanion boards at launch

    5 boards on Global (official sheet): no Ariel, Marchutan or Yustiel

Medium2

  • PvP build (Inven, May)

    Predates the September changes

  • Adaptation to the European version

    No European patch notes published

Low1

  • Exact buff values

    Vary by level, patch and source

What everyone agrees on

  • Undefeated Mantra is the #1 stigma: raise it to level 10 first.
  • Onslaught, Dark Crush, Spinning Strike and Recuperation are the four group skills.
  • Accuracy is mandatory in PvE.
  • Weapon first; +5 at most while leveling; a full +1 set beats three +5 pieces.
  • While leveling: main story and sealed dungeons along the way, no needless detours.
  • Defensive skills are cast by hand, never in a macro.

This guide's limits

  • No European patch notes exist yet: anything coming from Korea may change.
  • Failure Guild's detailed route is Asmodian; on the Elyos side the logic is the same but the zones differ.
  • Time figures come from Korean and Taiwanese servers, and from a speedrunner.
  • The launch stress test (LST) capped at level 37 and was wiped: nothing carries over to launch.
  • Les visuels du jeu (icônes, portraits, illustrations) sont ceux du CDN officiel NCSOFT et lui appartiennent ; Aion2 Guide est un guide de fan non officiel.

Disagreements and our call

When sources contradict each other, here is what we keep.

  • Leveling time

    Positions3h21 (speedrun), 4 to 5 h (known route), about 7 h (MMO Codex), 8 to 10 h and more (doing everything)

    Our call · Same route, different paces: pick Fast or Complete in your profile.

  • First skills at level 8

    PositionsAround level 16 (Failure Guild) or Onslaught at 8 by level 19 (MMO Codex)

    Our call · Follow the cap shown in game.

  • Stigma unlock

    PositionsLevel 22 (MMO Codex) or 23 on the Asmodian side (AION2 Hub)

    Our call · The mid-zone Ascension quest is what counts.

  • Earth's Promise at level 20

    Positions−20% (Inven, before) or −13% (KR patch of 26/08)

    Our call · We keep the recent value.

  • Energy start

    PositionsAround level 20 (MMO Codex) or after 22 (XBoosty)

    Our call · Aim for 22 on day one.

  • Daevanion while leveling

    PositionsCorners first (MMO Codex) or main skill, damage passive and big nodes, no critical damage (XBoosty)

    Our call · Compatible: both avoid spreading your points.

All our sources

Each source with its type, region and date when known.

  • Reliable · Official source, press or database: reliable as is.
  • Cross-check · Guide or creator: useful, to cross-check with other sources.
  • Caution · Forum or commercial site: take with caution.

50 sources

Route and leveling11 sources

Chanter builds15 sources

Patches and systems13 sources

Europe and launch11 sources