In Aion 2, boosting your gear score early on isn't just about grinding dungeons; it's about investing limited resources into the most cost-effective systems. Players often overlook nuances regarding resource conversion and the optimal order of activities. Here, IGGM.com outlines a logical and practical progression path - taking you from level 45 to a gear score of 2100 - to help you upgrade your gear.
1400 Gear Score
Upon reaching level 45 in Aion 2, your initial goal should be a gear score of 1400; there is no need to rush toward higher targets immediately.
To reliably hit this milestone, prioritize completing Sealed Dungeons, Strongholds, Regional Quests, Feather collections, main story quests, and Ascension process.
Additionally, ensure every piece of gear is enchanted to at least +5 and slotted with Manastones; this is essential for effectively boosting your base gear score.
At this stage, it is best to avoid Conquest Expeditions and save your precious resources, as you will need them later for Battle Pass and material replenishment.
Furthermore, be frugal with your Aion 2 Kinah early on; easing financial pressure now will allow for smoother progression later.
Farming Odyle Energy
In Aion 2, Odyle Energy determines how many reward Cubes you can open after dungeon runs, effectively dictating your gear acquisition efficiency.
If you are not a member, the default Odyle Energy regeneration rate is slow - only 10 points every three hours - so you must maximize every available source of replenishment.
The most reliable source of a large amount of Odyle Energy is the premium track of Deva Pass (specifically Planet's Call tier).
If you lack premium currency, you can use Unbound Kinah to craft chests via Substance Morphing, sell them on the market exchange, and indirectly convert your Aion 2 Kinah into premium currency.
Additionally, IGGM.com reminds you that once your Battle Pass reaches max level, the final reward becomes repeatable, providing a significant amount of extra Odyle Energy each week.
As for season missions, achievements, maintenance compensation, Command Scrolls, and duty missions - while each yields only a small amount of Odyle Energy, the cumulative total is substantial and shouldn't be overlooked.
Don't forget to factor in natural energy regeneration; it adds up to a significant amount over time. IGGM.com recommends focusing this energy on your target dungeons rather than spreading it out across Aion 2; this is the best way to maximize your effective farming runs.
Daevanion Board and Abyss
Daevanion Board system features a straightforward mechanic: every point invested yields 1 gear score. Consequently, it has naturally become one of the most reliable ways for players to boost their scores.
Typically, completing Sealed Dungeons and side quests nets you 310 gear score points, but in Aion 2, that is far from enough.
To progress further, players should use up their Nightmare tickets and then exchange Daevanion Board points in the shop for 50 Daevanion Crystals.
While players usually prioritize exchanging points for Stigma Shards during normal progression, IGGM.com suggests prioritizing Daevanion Crystals if your current goal is boosting gear score.
Shugo Festival shop offers resources similar to Nightmare tickets, though they are tiered across four levels; redeeming them all requires many Shugo Coins.
Make sure to log in to Aion 2 daily to clip 5,000 Shugo Coins and 5,000 Phantasmal Fragments.
After claiming these login rewards, head to Abyss to collect and turn in 200 Feathers; this allows you to upgrade your Monoliths to Level 16 and obtain Daevanion Crystal: Azphel.
Finally, by completing side quests, Sealed Dungeons, and Stronghold objectives on the opposing map during Spacetime Rift events, you can accumulate approximately 150,000 Abyss Points.
You can exchange these points for Daevanion Crystal: Azphel at Abyss Shop, but IGGM.com recommends doing so only when you are just shy of a specific score threshold, as Abyss points usually have more critical uses.
You should also keep a close eye on your Aion 2 Kinah spending; avoid draining the funds needed for long-term upgrades just to meet a temporary requirement.
Once you have completed all the steps above, your gear score should typically exceed 1600.
Farming Transcendence
Once your gear score hits 1600, you can start farming Transcendence in Aion 2 to acquire Arcana.
The first stage guarantees a drop of Common cards (each providing 20 gear score); by alternating between two dungeons, you can collect all five.
There is also a lower chance of obtaining Rare cards (each providing 40 gear score), though the first stage limits you to four Rare cards and one Common card. The fifth Rare card becomes available only in the second stage - once your gear score reaches 1900.
In the second stage, Epic cards grant 60 gear score each, but again, you are initially limited to four cards. You must wait until your gear score hits 2200 to unlock the next stage, which offers a chance to drop Unique Arcana (each equivalent to 80 item levels).
Even before reaching 2200, you can craft Unique cards via Arcana Transmutation, provided you have collected five Mysterious Crystals.
Of course, crafting Arcana consumes a significant amount of Kinah. To avoid stalling your gear score progression, you can buy Aion 2 kinah and focus your energy on dungeon farming instead.
Even with average luck, following this steady progression path will bring you closer to your target score.
What stage have you reached in Aion 2? IGGM.com wishes you success in hitting your goal soon!
