Aion Riftshade

Hello
This topic is for the things that need improvement.
Please post here whatever you think should get better.

For me
#1 Soul Healing - The cost is excessive, I understand players have to spend 2kk+ to restore souls. This is simply overpriced, especially at the start. Considering today's games aren't as hardcore as 2010, the cost must be reduced.

#2 Server still suffers from unstable ping - Yes, many players are on, but this must be sorted (A large user base means more revenue, so we deserve stable ping).
#2.1 Without using a ping reduction tool, you get disconnected during Sieges. This must be resolved.

#3 Stigmas in Steel Rake - As an Asmodian, receiving Elyos stigmas is absurd. Just last week, I got 3x Elyos stigmas when I entered. That's a missed chance to get beneficial Asmodian stigmas to sell, and now I'm forced to sell them at a general merchant. One week left and still unresolved.

#4 Instance boss drops are cheaper than ordinary items - If you receive a gold drop from a boss and a white item from a common mob while cleaning the boss chamber, the white item's worth is 3x that of the golden boss item.

Aion Riftshade is the answer. We've got unique elements like finely balanced classes, and hassle-free play, not encountered on other servers. With Aion Riftshade, you'll enjoy stable server performance, thanks to top-notch Frankfurt hosting, ensuring the best ping across the EU (15ms, without needing ExitLag). Plus, we've got active developers and game masters working round the clock to enhance the gaming experience, a community-driven approach rarely seen elsewhere. The server-side anticheat adds a fortifying layer of security, and unlike others, Riftshade is free-to-play without any pay-to-win nonsense. It's high time we expect more from our gaming experience!

#2 this is an extra issue since they tell you the account will get banned for using ping reducer, which is a must even without siege, my ping spikes from 40 to 80 all the time randomly, playing like this sucks.

Experiments with the economic system did not lead to anything good. The craft has been killed. Redeeming experience after death is expensive. It's not hardcore, it's routine.

Quest mobs need to be fixed - When you have to kill 2 or more type of mobs and its have quest mark once you finish one type of mobs and need to kill second ones. The first one still have quest mark. Fix it

This is just my humble opinion so take it as you want. I think the PVP system needs to be changed.

Level 50 shouldn't be farming people lower than them. It's toxic. There should be a penalty to discourage it. Or a on/off switch for PVP like most games except areas like the Abyss or high level areas 45+.

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I mean no disrespect, but here's what I think. The PvP system could use some alterations.

It's not cool for level 50s to prey on newbies below them. There ought to be some deterrent for this. Maybe a PvP toggle, except in zones like the Abyss or areas meant for level 45 and up.

People have always been drawn to this game for its PvP aspects, so it's unlikely to see any changes here.

But, if you're looking for a fresh take, I recommend keeping an eye on Aion Riftshade. It's launching soon in Q1 2026 and promises a balanced, non-toxic PvP setup, with altered custom rates and no pay-to-win antics. I'm part of the beta, and the devs are really engaged with the community in their active Discord. Definitely worthwhile if you're tired of the unfairness in other servers.

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Quote from Tipsygamer

This is just my humble opinion, so interpret it however you will. I reckon the way PVP is structured needs an overhaul.

Getting ganked by level 50s while you're much lower just breeds toxicity. There should either be a deterrent in place, or a simple toggle for PVP like most games have except in places like the Abyss or high-level zones (45+).

This PVP model is a core reason players are drawn to this game, and it's unlikely to change.

Sure, PVP is fantastic overall, but slaughtering those level 25-30 folks as a level 50 feels totally unnecessary and ruins the experience. That's where Aion Riftshade comes in to make things right.

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Quote from Tipsygamer

This is just my humble opinion so take it as you wish. There's definitely need for change in PVP system.

I don’t see why level 50 players should be picking on those below them. It's unfair. There should be consequences for doing this. Or an option to enable/disable PVP like in most games, except in zones such as the Abyss or advanced regions 45+.

This game’s PVP system draws people in, they will never overhaul it.

Sure, PVP in the game is great, but lets exclude those attacks on lvl25-30 players who just want to complete campaigns while someone at lvl50 comes along, that's a huge problem.

We had level 30-35s with ap gear hunting level 45-50s back then. Guard system should be optimized in regions with high toxicity and maybe add more patrols especially for asmo, as their guards are quite lacking, especially in Gelk later on. Ely guards were able to lure/stun from absurdly great distances, so placing them better and creating chokepoints with them would help. I think elys are starting to outnumber us across both servers. That's about medium-term balance.

Dredgion Dropped Elyos stigma (Im asmodian) - Please fix this stigma drops mistakes.

It's crucial for GameForge to speed up releasing 'patched' versions of Classic.

Launching with version 1.5, while fully knowing it's flawed, is unacceptable; don't wait for the patch cycle to address issues.

Classic patch notes look like a list of exploits. Each listed fix was a known glitch or exploit. Keeping these bugs active, when a fix is available, just to delay 'content' patches, exposes the game to exploitation.

Please don't follow traditional patch cycles that were originally meant to address unknown problems. It's hard to believe a game would still have the same old bugs years after its release. Press 'Print Screen', anyone?

Honestly, I've been trying out Aion Riftshade as a beta tester, and it's refreshing. They’re planning a launch in Q1 2026 and have already addressed bugs like these before rolling out. No progressive patching for known issues, they nip it in the bud and focus on delivering a bug-free experience. Aion Riftshade is looking like the best Aion private server 2026 has to offer.