AION 2 Gear
Rarity Explained
Gear on Global comes in four grades: Common, Rare, Epic and Unique. Higher grades enhance further and hold more Manastones.
- Grades on Global
- 4
- Top grade
- Unique
- Unique cap
- +15
- Always succeeds
- Up to +10
Checked October 17, 2026
All Equipment Rarities
| Grade | Enhancement cap | Manastone slots |
|---|---|---|
| Common | +5 | 1 |
| Rare | +5 | 2 |
| Epic | +10 | 3 |
| Unique | +15 | 4 |
Unique Is the Top Grade on Global
UniqueThe best gear grade you can get on Global right now.
Heroic and Mythic gearOnly on the Korean and Taiwanese servers so far.
What Does Equipment Rarity Affect?
Higher Rarity Means Higher Enhancement Caps
Safe to +10
Every enhancement attempt works up to +10.
Risky past +10
Unique gear from +11 to +15 can fail a try.
No downgrades
A failed try eats materials but keeps the item's level.
More Manastone Slots on Higher Rarity Gear
One stat per stone
Each Manastone adds a stat line like Attack, Crit or HP.
More slots, more lines
Unique gear holds four, Common only one.
Unique Gear Opens Extra Progression Systems
Amplified enhancement
Pushes eligible Unique gear past its normal +15 cap.
Gear transfer
Moves your upgrades from old Unique gear to new pieces. More
Save big spending
Keep most Kina and materials for Unique pieces you will keep.
Rarity Explained FAQ
What is the highest rarity in AION 2 Global?
Unique. Heroic and Mythic gear only exists on the Korean and Taiwanese versions so far.
Can enhancing destroy my gear?
No. Up to +10 it always works. Past that a Unique item can fail, but it keeps its current level.
Is Epic gear worth enhancing?
Yes, up to a point. Epic caps at +10 and every step is safe, so it carries you until you get Unique pieces.