Raid Guide

Sanctuary Guide: Abyssal Forge Ludra Raid

Ludra is the 10-player Sanctuary raid. NC pulled it at Global launch to rework the fight, and it comes back with new mechanics and a First Clear race.

Status: Offline for rework
Players: 10 (two teams of 5)
Entry: Level 45, 2,800 item level
Encounters: 4

Checked October 17, 2026

Abyssal Forge: Ludra Overview

Entry Requirements

Sanctuary	Level	Item Level	Players
Abyssal Forge: Ludra	45	2,800	10

Ludra Return Date

Playable right nowLudra was removed with the full launch build on October 5.

Return date postedPromised by October 16, but not on the official news board as of October 17.

Coming back reworkedSame core raid, with new and adjusted mechanics for Global.

First Clear eventA new race with its own reward, and the in-game Hall of Fame is reset.

What Are Sanctuaries?

Two-Team Raids

10 players, two parties

The raid group is two parties of five that split up for the middle fights.

Split jobs

One team handles the boss while the other runs a side task, then you regroup.

Cube at the end

Charge the reward cube with Odyle Energy. With Membership you can charge it twice.

Abyssal Forge: Ludra Encounter Guide

This is how the fight played in Early Access. NC says the Global version adds new and changed mechanics, so treat it as a starting point.

Abyss Reactor Encounter

1Auxiliary reactorsBreak them when the core goes invulnerable.
2Clear the addsMobs keep spawning. Clean them up while dodging blasts.
3Split at the portalThe group divides into two teams of five here.

Isolation Specialist Rahu Encounter

1Circle transferHand the marked circle to a teammate before it pops.
2Summoned addsKill them fast. Leftover adds turn into wipe zones.
3Ground shockwavesWatch the floor and move out early.

Abyssal Wings Ketu Encounter

1LasersFind the gaps and stay in them.
2Gaze orbsOne color wants you facing it, the other facing away.
3Falling orbsCatch them before they hit the ground.
4Chasing bladesHit them to break them.

Eternal Ludra Encounter

1Claw slamsJump or dodge the circles.
2Red and blue orbsEach player gets a color job. Stick to yours.
3Ludra's OrdealGrid puzzle phase. Open tiles to find the safe spot.

Sanctuary Rewards

Unique Gear Sets

Ludra weaponsThe raid's own weapons.
Unique gear setsUnique is the top rarity on Global.
First Clear rewardOnly for the fastest groups after the return.

What Happens to Early Access Ludra Gear

Gear comes backLudra gear earned in Early Access is removed for now and given back when the raid returns.

Materials refundedAnything spent upgrading that gear is refunded.

Europe clear titlePlayers who cleared Ludra in Europe during Early Access get a unique title.

AION 2 Ludra Raid FAQ

When does Ludra come back?

NC said it would share the new date by October 16. We had not seen it on the official news board by October 17, so keep an eye on the announcements.

What do I need to enter Ludra?

Level 45 and 2,800 item level, plus a full group of 10 players.

Will the Early Access strategy still work?

Partly. NC keeps the core of the fight but adds new and adjusted mechanics, so expect surprises.

Is Abyssal Forge: Ludra the same as Sanctuary Raid: Ludra?

Yes. NC calls it Sanctuary Raid: Ludra, and guides often use the Abyssal Forge name.