This guide covers everything you need to know before the update drops. We'll cover the two new gift codes, the massive PvP gear changes, the new Transcendence Dungeon requirements, and all the convenience improvements coming your way. If you're planning to craft the new gear or materials immediately after the patch, having enough currency is essential—so you may want to buy Aion 2 Kinah in advance to hit the ground running.

Part 1: PvP Changes – Season 2 Update

The update brings major changes to the PvP landscape, specifically targeting ranking frustration and gear balance.

1. Ranking Point Adjustments

Loss Reduction (87%): The massive loss of ranking points (e.g., losing 15-20k per death) is being slashed by 87% for top ranks. This is intended to encourage more players to engage in PvP without fear of losing months of progress.

Consecutive Death Penalty Reduction: If you die multiple times in a day, the point deduction will decrease progressively (stacking down), giving you a reason to re-enter the Abyss even after a bad start.

2. PvP Gear Nerf (PvE Damage Reduction)

This is a significant balance change.

The New Effect: PvP gear will now incur a penalty when used in PvE content.

5-set: -10% PvE Damage

8-set: -12.5% PvE Damage

12-set: -20% PvE Damage

The Controversy: This penalty does not apply to PvE gear used in PvP. PvE gear remains fully effective in player combat, creating an asymmetric balance where dedicated PvPers are punished for farming, but dedicated PvEers are not punished for fighting.

3. QoL and Matchmaking

PvP Exclusive Skill Count System: A new system (details TBA).

Matchmaking Updates: Server matchmaking will no longer be tied strictly to seasons. It can be adjusted weekly or bi-weekly based on population needs.

Nameplate Simplification: Player names will be replaced with Rank Icons for cleaner visuals.

Abyss Boss Rewards: You now receive rewards based on contribution, even if you are dead when the boss dies.

Part 3: New Transcendence Dungeon (Endgame PvE)

A new high-difficulty dungeon is dropping with this update, featuring new Runes, Arcana, and crafting materials.

Entry Requirements (Minimum Score)

Stages 1-3: 3,000 CP

Stages 4-6: 3,200 CP

Stages 7-8: 3,500 CP

*Note: There was data-mined information suggesting a 2,400 requirement for new runes; these numbers are for the dungeon entry itself.*

New Rewards & Materials

New Runes: Rune of Zil updated. Accuracy bonus increased from 30 to 500 (scaling from +1 to +10).

New Arcana (Celestian Scales): New Arcana sets will be introduced.

2-piece Effect: PvP Attack +15

4-piece Effect: Boss Damage +50% (when HP is below 70%)

4-piece Effect (Alternate): Critical Damage +5% & Defense +1,000 (when HP is below 70%) – good for PvP.

New Materials: Marutan Trace (Engraved), Fragment of Marchon Crystals, and new Daevanions will be added to the upgrade trees.

Part 4: Convenience Improvements & QoL

1. Dungeon Tickets

Instant Dungeon Tickets: Price increased from 1,000 Kinah to 30,000 Kinah.

Availability: Now available for level 14 characters.

2. Material Downgrading

You can now downgrade higher-tier materials to lower tiers.

Example: Blue Pure Odile → Green Odile → White Odile.

This follows the classic Aion 1 ratio (likely 1 Blue = 3 Green).

3. Stigma Crafting Cost Reduction

25% Stigma: Cost reduced from 250k to 50k Kinah.

100% Stigma: Cost reduced from 1 Million to significantly less.

4. Exploration Mode Buff

Rewards increased by 50% for Exploration mode.

Drop rates for materials (drawers/caves) equalized with Conquest mode. This is huge for alt characters.

5. Skill Fixes

Shield Charge, Shield Burst, Inflation Trac: These skills will now be usable while flying (previously restricted on the ground only).

6. Chat System

Timestamps added to chat.

Whisper functionality improved.

Clickable codes/invites in chat.

Summary Checklist for Update Prep. 

Save your Kinah for the new dungeon entry costs.

Stock up on energy to farm the new Transcendence Dungeon immediately.

If you're running low on funds, you can buy Aion 2 Kinah from MMOEXP to ensure you have enough currency for entry fees, crafting materials, and upgrades right from day one of the patch.