Ariel and Azphel are arriving soon...
I'm excited to share some more info on the incoming update! Update 8.4.2 is going live and will be playable on the AION servers from 13th December 2023. Keep reading for details on the new features!
Fresh Runes
This update brings in fresh runes designed for Ariel and Azphel’s Ultimate Transformations (Attack, Enhancement, and Support). You can acquire these new runes from the Powerful Rune Chest or by gathering Major Rune Fragments.
Enhanced Collections
The upcoming Ultimate Transformations further power up collections! When you've secured all Ultimate Transformations, you get a 10,000 HP bonus alongside the special Summon: Alliance skill to gather your alliance.
Exciting New Corps Activities
Look forward to new corps content that awaits in Aphsaranta:
- Fresh corps quests and agent battles
- New Lord’s Relics (Ariel/Azphel)
- A new amulet season
Sakhril
Be aware that the material Sakhril, needed for amulet enchanting, will be discontinued with the next update.
For comprehensive details on the update, check out our patch notes.
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