<div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>A quick guide to the most important things new players should know before entering an Expedition dungeon.</strong></span></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: left;"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Clear speed matters in Expedition parties.<br>A few common mistakes can significantly slow down a runβor even cause the party to wipe.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text"> </div><div data-contents-type="text">Game Info is NCER β AION2 game news brought to you by NCER.</div><div data-contents-type="text"> </div><div data-contents-type="text">β οΈ 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"> </div><div data-contents-type="text">Written as of: 2026.10.05</div><div data-contents-type="text"> </div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h1 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: var(--point4);"><strong>β οΈ Expedition (Krao / Draupnir) First-Time Mistake Prevention Guide</strong></span></span></h1><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h2 id=""><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>π¦ 1. Know What Kind of Party You're Joining</strong></span></span></h2><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β οΈ β Confusing a Full-Clear Party with a Final-Boss Rush Party</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Common mistakes include:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Joining a Final-Boss Rush party but running ahead alone and pulling aggro</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Assuming every boss and trash pack needs to be cleared in a rush party</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Joining a full-clear party without realizing the group plans to defeat every named boss</span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>1. Check the party recruitment title before joining</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Look for terms such as:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Final Boss Rush</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Final Boss Only</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Bakarma Only</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Berk Only</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Final Boss Run</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>All Kill</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>3 Named</strong></span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">These usually tell you what kind of run the party is planning.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>2. Know what reward or objective you're aiming for</strong></span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Achievement-focused run</strong> β Final-boss route may be enough</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>More boss drops / loot opportunities</strong> β Full-clear run may be better</span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π If it's your first time, joining an <strong>All Kill / Full Clear</strong> party first is recommended so you can learn the dungeon route and boss mechanics before attempting faster routes.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><h2 id=""><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>π¦ 2. Krao Cave β Common First-Time Mistakes</strong></span></span></h2><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π΅ (1) Taking the Wrong Route at the Start</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">A typical Krao Cave route is:</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Left β opposite-side right β central Guardian β drop section β final boss</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Common first-time mistakes include:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Running straight toward the center</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Pulling unnecessary trash mobs and slowing the party down</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Reaching a boss first and attacking before the party is ready</span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">For your first few runs, simply <strong>follow the player in front of you</strong>.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Trying to navigate entirely from the map can actually be more confusing until you become familiar with the route.</span></span></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><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π΅ (2) Getting Caught by Berk's Mechanics</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β Missing the Whirlwind Telegraph</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Berk commonly follows a <strong>Swing</strong> with a <strong>Whirlwind</strong> attack.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">A frequent beginner mistake is dodging the initial Swing, immediately moving back toward the boss, and then getting caught by the follow-up spin.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Keep some distance after dodging the Swing.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">If you see the red visual cue, move away immediately.</span></span></div></li></ul><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"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--point4);">β Failing to Hide During <strong>Wave of Fury</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">When the mechanic begins, move behind the designated rock or safe object.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Failing to do so can result in lethal damage.</span></span></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"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--point4);">β Mishandling the Stagger Mechanic</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">This is one of the most important mechanics for preventing a party wipe.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Common mistakes include:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Using all high-Stagger skills before the mechanic begins</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Not knowing which skills deal high Stagger damage</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Ignoring calls to save key skills</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Entering the mechanic with too little HP</span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Before entering, make sure you have <strong>high-Stagger skills</strong> equipped.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Save those skills as the boss approaches the relevant HP threshold.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Once the Stagger phase begins, use your Stagger skills immediately.</span></span></div></li></ul><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><h2 id=""><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>π¦ 3. Draupnir β Common First-Time Mistakes</strong></span></span></h2><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π΅ (1) Failing the Drop-and-Glide Section</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">This is one of the most common obstacles for first-time Draupnir players.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Common mistakes include:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Dropping into the hole and landing in the wrong area</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Falling straight to the bottom and dying</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Gliding in the wrong direction near the first boss area</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Becoming separated from the party and getting lost</span></span></div></li></ul><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Jump in immediately after the player ahead of you.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Open your wings and glide while descending.</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Follow the party's flight path closely until you learn the route.</span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Landing too early can leave you far away from the intended path.</span></span></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><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π΅ (2) Forgetting to Bind to the Kibelisk</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">There is a Kibelisk after the second boss that players should bind to, but first-time players often run past it.</span></span></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Look for the <strong>Faint Rift Kibelisk</strong> near the Updraft in front of the second boss area.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">If the rest of the party suddenly stops, check whether they are interacting with the Kibelisk.</span></span></div></li></ul><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><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π΅ (3) Entering the Windstream from the Wrong Position</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The Windstream activation device is positioned slightly off to the side, which can make the correct entry route unclear at first.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Common mistakes include:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Running in the wrong direction and falling</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Missing the Windstream</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Moving ahead of the group and losing the route</span></span></div></li></ul><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Activate the device, then <strong>follow the direction the rest of the party takes into the Windstream</strong>.</span></span></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><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">π΅ (4) Wiping During Bakarma's Stagger Mechanics</span></span></h3><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--point4);">β Mistiming <strong>Surging Shockwave</strong></span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The safest approach is to jump slightly before the shockwave reaches your character.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Waiting until it is directly underneath you may be too late.</span></span></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Watch the shockwave animation rather than waiting for it to reach your feet.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Zoom the camera out to make the timing easier to read.</span></span></div></li></ul><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"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--point4);">β Losing Jump Timing During the Second Stagger Phase</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">During the later Stagger phase, black tornadoes can restrict movement and interfere with your timing.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Common mistakes include:</span></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Touching a tornado and becoming unable to react in time</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Standing too close to the center</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Missing the next shockwave jump</span></span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Stay slightly toward the outside of the tornado area.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Maintain enough space to react to incoming shockwaves.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Avoid moving unnecessarily toward the center.</span></span></div></li></ul><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"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--point4);">β Taking Unnecessary Damage from the Dive Shockwave</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">A shockwave occurs shortly after the first Stagger sequence.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β What to Do</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Get into the habit of jumping whenever you see the shockwave animation.</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Avoid unnecessary damage to reduce pressure on the healer.</span></span></div></li></ul><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><h2 id=""><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: var(--point10);"><strong>π¦ 4. First-Time Party Preparation Checklist</strong></span></span></h2><h3 id=""><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">β Recommended Preparation</span></span></h3><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Bring buff food and recovery items</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Equip <strong>skills with high Stagger damage</strong></span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Check the cooldown of your defensive or invulnerability skills</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Confirm what type of party you are joining before entering</span></span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">If you're unfamiliar with the route, follow the group instead of rushing ahead</span></span></div></li></ul><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"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Thank you.</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">#AION2 #PurpleLounge #Guide #NC #MMORPG #GameGuide #Expedition #Krao #Draupnir</span></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div>