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Im Auge des Sturms
Update 2.0 – Storm in Balaurea is now live on AION Classic! The storm over Atreia has blown in loads of new features: completely new PvE and PvP instances, expanded territories, the max level cap increase to 55, and much more is waiting!
Neue Maximalstufe: 55
You can now level up your character to a higher maximum level: Reach Level 55! This update includes new and improved skillbooks, Stigmas & Greater Stigmas, and powerful PvE and PvP gear for the new level cap!
Handwerk & Sammeln: Erweiterte Stufen
Grab your tools and get to work! New tiers and materials in Essence Tapping alongside a new extraction tool are here to be mastered by you. (Take note, items like Magical Vortex, Toxic Mist, and Weathered Object can only be collected using this new tool.) If you're diligent, you can earn the new "Master" crafting title (up to level 549). However, this rank can only be achieved in one of all crafting professions.
Neues Gebiet: Balaurea
The traversable lands of Atreia are now expanded: Balaurea awaits conquest! Both Elyos and Asmodians inhabit this area. Elyos reside in Inggison while Asmodians withstand in Gelkmaros. Each area hosts two fortresses and four artifacts. Any faction seizing a fortress gains access to Silentera Canyon and thus to the new instance Beshmundir Temple located there.
In Balaurea, you'll encounter Monsters level 51 and above, just the right opponents to tackle the new max level! Progress swiftly by finding new campaign quests, standard, and repeatable quests.
Moreover, Balaurea is home to *two new world bosses: Omega in Inggison and Ragnarok in Gelkmaros. Gather your strongest allies to defeat these formidable foes!
Neue PvE-Instanzen
Either solo or in groups: Confront mighty adversaries and snag valuable rewards in these challenging instances!
Beshmundir Temple
Wield your best weapon and clear your inventory space because this temple is filled with boss monsters to tackle!
- The entrance is in Silentera Canyon.
- The gate is shared between Elyos and Asmodians.
- Up to 6 players can enter this instance together.
- Accessible up to 7 times a week
Udas Temple
This mystical temple offers two distinct instances awaiting your conquest. Various corridors lead you deep into the temple, with numerous boss monsters lying in wait!
- The instance is split into Udas Temple Crypts and Udas Temple.
- Up to 6 players can enter both instances.
- Udas Temple is accessible 7 times a week
- Udas Temple Crypts are accessible 7 times a week
- You can activate additional set bonuses by obtaining gear pieces from both instances.
Esoterrace
This instance houses Tiamat's largest Drana Farm – a facility conducting experiments to bolster Balaur soldiers.
- Entrance is located at Inggison outpost or Gelkmaros defense base.
- Up to 6 players can enter together.
- Accessible once a week
- Victorious heroes can earn ancient relics, blue-gold medals, and "Legendary" class gear in this instance.
Taloc's Hollow
Dive into Taloc's Hollow and explore the many winding paths that snake through this instance. Choose your path forward!
- Solo instance (from level 51)
- Accessible up to 7 times a week
- The entrance is for Elyos at Taloc's Forest and for Asmodians in Krug Basin.
- To enter the instance, a questline must be completed initially.
- Battle unique bosses in this instance to acquire potent skill orbs.
Upper Abyss Chambers
The Krotan Chamber, Miren Chamber, and Kysis Chamber reside in the upper Abyss fortresses; they are waiting to be stormed by you and your hero party!
- Three instances for 2 to 6 players (level 51-55)
- Each accessible once per day
- A special item is required for entry
- Instances consist of four rooms, each controlled by a gatekeeper. Defeat the guardians to progress to the next room!
- Be mindful of time: The faster you progress, the more substantial your rewards!
Neue PvP-Instanzen
Display strategy and bravery to emerge victorious in these new battlegrounds!
Chantra-Dredgion
Looming ominously over Balaurea – the Chantra-Dredgion. Eradicate the threat by destroying the airship's crew and opposing faction's attackers encountered onboard.
- Battleground for 6 vs. 6 players (level 51-55)
- Accessible once a day
- The battlefield opens at specific times
- Grants both participating teams Abyss points as rewards (winners receive more)
Tiarkh Experimental Station
What sinister experiments are conducted here? Find out and collect points in this secret lab by defeating enemies of the opposing faction, hunting fearsome monsters, and capturing or destroying objects for your team!
- Battleground for 6 vs. 6 players (level 51-55)
- Accessible once a day
- The battlefield opens at a specific time
- Grants both participating teams Abyss points as rewards (winners receive more)
Patchnotes
For an overview of all innovations and details, check out our patch notes. As an active participant in Aion Riftshade's beta tests, I'm extraordinarily excited about our launch in Q1 2026. With seamless integration like the MyAion DPS Meter and efficient server-side Anticheat, it looks to be the best Aion private server 2026 will offer. Join us in the Aion Riftshade Discord for real updates!