AION 2 Gear
Best Gear Progression Guide: What Gear to Get at Each Stage
- First Unique weapon
- Spiritforged
- Keep long term
- Belt and amulet
- Item Level 2,100
- Kromede + Nuakum
- Top crafted
- Dragon Lord
Checked October 17, 2026
Best Gear Progression Order
| Stage | Item Level | Gear to get | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling | Grows as you go | Quest weapon, armor and jewelry | Main story and Regional Quests |
| Level 45 | About 700 | Spiritforged weapon, first Conquest pieces | Story quests, Krao Cave, Draupnir |
| Abyss | About 1,000 |  Spiritforged Guard | Last Episode quest |
| Mid game | About 1,400 | Vakron armor and Vakron Guard |  Vakron Sky Island |
| Transcendence | About 1,600 | Arcana cards | Transcendence dungeons |
| Late game | About 2,100 | Enraged Kromede weapon and jewelry, Nuakum armor and guard | Fire Temple, Ferocious Horn Den |
| Any time | Your call | Dragon Lord weapon, armor and jewelry | Crafting |
Item Level here means the rough entry level. The entry window in game has the final word.
Leveling Gear (Level 1 to 45)
Wear what quests give
The main story and Regional Quests keep handing you upgrades. No farming needed.
Regional Quest rewards
They pay jewelry, Clash Rune chests and Kina, so clear them on the way.
Go light on upgrades
A few safe enhance levels are fine. Save real spending for level 45.
Two keepers early
The story gives you the Noble Belt and Revelation Amulet. Hold on to both.
Spiritforged Weapon and Guard
- Spiritforged weaponUnique, item level 45, a story quest reward
- Spiritforged GuardFrom the last Episode quest, which ends in the Abyss
- Asmodian questForgotten Commander
- Abyss entryNeeds about 1,000 Item Level
Gear You Keep: Belt, Amulet and Bracelets
1Noble BeltStory quest, grows with Stronghold scrolls
2Revelation AmuletStory quest, grows with Monolith scrolls
3Ascension BraceletUnique, from the Ascension quests- 4Pilgrim or Liberator BraceletEpic second bracelet from story quests
- 5Two Clash RunesRegional Quest chests, then the Nightmare shop
- 1
Enhance the belt, amulet and both bracelets to +10. It never fails up to there.
- 2
Turn the +10 belt and amulet into the next grade with Substance Morph.
- 3
Enhance the new grade to +10 again, until both are Unique.
Conquest Gear: Vakron, Kromede and Nuakum
Krao Cave and Draupnir (About 700)
First Unique drops
Conquest is the hard Expedition mode, and it drops Unique pieces.
Cube rewards
Each reward Cube costs Odyle Energy, so run your best tier.
Pity pick
After enough claims you get to choose a guaranteed piece.
Vakron Set (About 1,400)
- Vakron armorUnique, item level 70
Vakron GuardUnique, item level 70, any class- WhereVakron Sky Island Expedition
Enraged Kromede and Nuakum (About 2,100)
| Dungeon | Last boss | Gear | Item Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Temple (Conquest) | Kromede's Desire | Enraged Kromede weapons and jewelry | 86 on weapons |
 Ferocious Horn Den | Ferocious Horn Nuakum | Nuakum armor and Nuakum Guard | 86 |
Kill the mid-bosses
Both mid-bosses add their loot to the Cube, so never skip them.
Pity box
Enough Ferocious Horn clears give a set piece or a Gear Change Voucher.
Epic extras
Black Claw pieces drop in Ferocious Horn Den too. Fine as filler.
Crafted Dragon Lord Gear
| Tier | Elyos name | Asmodian name | Item Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | True Dragon Lord | Star Dragon Lord | 62, Splendent 70 |
| Tier 2 | White Dragon Lord | Dark Dragon Lord | 78, Splendent 86 |
| Tier 3 | Wise Dragon Lord | Ebony Dragon Lord | 94, Splendent 102 |
Splendent is a lucky combo
About 1 in 4 gear crafts turns into the Splendent version.
Boss materials
Higher tiers ask for Wrathful materials from the hardest dungeons.
More bonus lines
Crafted pieces can roll up to five Soul Binding lines.
Where to Get Gear
Expedition dungeons
Krao Cave and Draupnir first, then Vakron Sky Island, then Fire Temple or Ferocious Horn Den. More
Transcendence
Arcana cards for five slots, and each one adds Item Level. More
Abyss Points
Decanus, Centurion and Tribunus PvP sets in the Abyss shop. More
Crafting
Dragon Lord weapons, armor and jewelry. More
What to Upgrade and What to Skip
AION 2 Gear Progression FAQ
What is the best weapon in AION 2 right now?
From drops, the Enraged Kromede weapon from Fire Temple Conquest, item level 86. Crafted Dragon Lord weapons go higher once you reach their top tiers.
Where do I get the Spiritforged weapon?
From the story quests, at item level 45. The matching Spiritforged Guard comes from the last Episode quest, which ends in the Abyss.
Where does the Nuakum set drop?
From Ferocious Horn Nuakum, the last boss of Ferocious Horn Den. You need about 2,100 Item Level to enter.
Should I replace my belt and amulet?
No. You keep the Noble Belt and Revelation Amulet all game and raise their grade with Substance Morph.