<div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">To progress smoothly from a new AION2 character toward higher Item Levels, it helps to follow a clear progression path:</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Understand the Progression System → Complete Core Content → Build Your Foundation → Enhance Gear → Farm Expeditions → Progress into Transcendence</strong></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Below is a streamlined progression route designed for new players.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text">&nbsp;</div><div data-contents-type="text">Game Info is NCER — AION2 game news brought to you by NCER.</div><div data-contents-type="text">&nbsp;</div><div data-contents-type="text">⚠️ This is AI-generated information.<br>It may differ from actual game content. Please verify on the official channels.</div><div data-contents-type="text">&nbsp;</div><div data-contents-type="text">Written as of: 2026.10.05</div><div data-contents-type="text">&nbsp;</div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>① Understanding Combat Power System Structure</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Before investing heavily in progression, it is important to understand <strong>content entry requirements and the main systems that contribute to your character's power</strong>.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>🔹 Item Level Requirements for Major Content Entry</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>700+</strong>&nbsp;:<strong> </strong>Expedition (Conquest) - <em>Krao Cave / Draupnir</em></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>1,600&nbsp;</strong>: Expedition (Conquest) – <em>Urugugu Canyon / Vakron Sky Island Difficulty, </em>Transcendence Level 1 Entry</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>2,100&nbsp;</strong>: Expedition (Conquest) – <em>Fire Temple / Ferocious Horn Den</em></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text" style="margin-left: 30px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">→ The Item Level values above are the minimum requirements for entry, and having an Item Level about 200 higher than the minimum will allow you to play smoothly.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>🔹 3 Key Elements of Item Level Composition</strong></span></div><ol><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Gear Enhance + Mana stone/Soul stone Setup</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Daevanion Point (Key to Skill Performance)</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Arcana (a card skill system obtained through Transcendence)</strong></span></div></li></ol><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">These three factors combine to raise your Item Level.<br>Knowing this in advance makes it clear where you should spend your time in later stages.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>② Level 0~45 &amp; 900 Item Level : Basic Progress Stage</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">This stage is the 'preparation phase before full-scale progress,' and <strong>just clearing the Main Quests will bring your Item Level to around 900</strong>.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>🎯 Objective</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Reach Level 45 + 900 </strong>Item Level</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Understand the Game Systems and Combat Structure</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>✔ Things to Do</strong></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>🔸 1) Clear the Main Quests</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Even after reaching Level 45, <strong>the yellow Main Quests will still remain</strong> → be sure to clear them all the way through</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Quest rewards include some <strong>Unique-grade Gear</strong> → key gear for boosting early Item Level</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>🔸 2) No Additional Spec-Up Needed</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">This stage requires almost no Gear Enhance, Manastones, or internal groundwork</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Simply <strong>clearing Quests while getting familiar with the systems</strong> is enough<br>→ the 'real spec-up stage' begins from the 900~1,300 range onward</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>③ 900 → 1,300: The stage where new users get stuck the most (core internal groundwork)</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">This is the stage where you lay a solid foundation for your build in earnest. Since this is the phase that forms the backbone of your Item Level, <strong>foundational work</strong> is extremely important.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>A) Fully Complete the Main Quest</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">As mentioned earlier, <strong>Unique-grade Gear</strong> drops, greatly increasing your base stats</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">This is where the baseline spec required for future dungeon Challenges is established</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>B) Complete All Regional Quests</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Includes new Sub-Quests added after Level 45</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Rewards: <strong>Gear, Runes, Daevanion Points</strong>, etc.</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Not just Item Level — Skill Points are also provided, giving a noticeably big boost</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">▶ <strong>TIP: </strong>Process quests in order of noticeable Stat increase first, then quests that can be done later → maximize efficiency relative to time spent</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>C) Empyrean Trace (Feather Collection)</strong></span><span style="color: var(--point4);"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Collection and Resonance</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The Item Level increase gained through Resonance is quite significant</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">You can quickly collect them by checking the feather markers shown on the map</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--point4);"><strong>D) Dungeon 'Seal' &amp; 'Stronghold'</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--point3);"><strong>The content where Item Level increase feels the most noticeable</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">However, since all monster levels are <strong>unified at Level 45</strong>, the Difficulty may be high<br>→ it's most efficient to finish <strong>Main Quest + Regional Quest + Empyrean Trace (Feathers)</strong> before taking on the Challenge</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>E) 2 types of Content you must do Daily/Weekly</strong></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>1) Shugo Festival</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Since reward selection quantity varies by Rank, <strong>always aim for 1st place</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Most Materials needed to boost Item Level can be obtained here</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>2) Spacetime Rift</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">'Spacetime Rift' appears every 3 hours</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">After entering the opposing faction's territory, prioritize clearing Sealed Dungeons and Strongholds and Quests</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Only max-level characters can enter</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>④ 1,300 → 1,600: Real jump through Gear building + Enhance</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">From this stretch onward, <strong>Item Level begins to rise explosively</strong>.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>A) Unique Gear Setup</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Obtain from Shugo Festival / Hunting / Dungeons / Market</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Objective: <strong>Equip Unique Gear in all slots</strong><br>→ Meet the minimum requirements for subsequent Enhance and setup</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>B) Enhance Strategy (Most Important Part)</strong></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>✔ Core Gear (Weapons · Guard)</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Recommend up to +10</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Gear you'll use long-term, so it's definitely worth investing in</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>✔ Remaining parts</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Don't over-enhance!</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Evenly enhancing all parts is the most effective way to raise Item Level</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>✔ Rare (blue item)</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Only up to +5</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The range with the best cost-to-effect ratio</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>C) Manastone/Soulstone Work</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Manastone = Weapons/Armor</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Soulstone = Accessories</strong></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Since Unique gear is used long-term, <strong>using high-grade Manastones is recommended</strong></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>D) Purchasing Daevanion Points</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Purchase Available from the Shugo Festival / Nightmare Dungeons Shop</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Skill coefficients directly increase, raising Item Level as well, and the felt gameplay efficiency is excellent</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>E) Daily Dungeon – Enhance Stone Farming</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">14 times weekly / Resets every Wednesday</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Amulet/Belt upgrade (Advanced→Rare→Unique) also requires a lot of Enhance Stones → Content you must secure</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>⑤ Conclusion: Follow this route and you won't get stuck in the 1,600 range</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Full route summary:</span></div><ol><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Build early-game stats foundation</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Secure internal strength (regional quests, feathers, dungeons)</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Gear Enhance + Manastone setup (manastone crafting)</span></div></li></ol><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Just follow this order and you can <strong>stably reach 1,600 </strong>Item Level.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text">For the range from 1,600 to 2,000 afterward, please look forward to the next guide.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text">Thank you.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text">#ItemLevelGuide #GearEnhance #InternalStrengthEnhance</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div>