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New Update: Runes, Collections and More



Today we’ve got some more details for you on the upcoming update! Update 8.4.2 will be rolled out ready to play on the AION servers on 13th December 2023. Read on to learn more about the upcoming changes!

[h3]New Runes[/h3]
The update will introduce new runes for Ariel and Azphel’s Ultimate Transformations (Attack, Enhancement and Support). These new runes can be obtained either from the Powerful Rune Chest or by collecting Major Rune Fragments.

[h3]Powerful Collections[/h3]
The two new Ultimate Transformations also make collections more powerful! Once you’ve collected all Ultimate Transformations, you’ll receive a bonus of 10,000 HP and the special Summon: Alliance skill which allows you to summon all of your alliance members.

[h3]Brand New Corps Content[/h3]
Extra corps content is waiting to be explored in Aphsaranta:
  • New corps quests and agent battles
  • New Lord’s Relics (Ariel/Azphel)
  • New amulet season


[h3]Sakhril[/h3]
Please note that the material Sakhril, used for enchanting amulets, will be removed from the game with the coming update.


Full details on the update can be found in our patch notes.

New Update: Ariel and Azphel



[h2] Light & Shadow in New Splendour[/h2]

It all kicks off on 13th December 2023! With update 8.4.2 coming to AION Live, Ariel and Azphel are bringing the power of light and shadow to Atreia! Read on to find out all about the most important new features in the update!

[h3]Ariel and Azphel[/h3]

Two new ultimate transformations become available with the new update: Ariel and Azphel. Unleash their full potential by picking them up and completing the newly added collections.

Ariel: Energised by the power of light, the gleaming lady enhances your magic skills in particular.

Azphel: Dark powers flow through this sombre Lord of Darkness and enhance your physical skills in particular.



[h3]New Collections[/h3]

The following new collections will become available with the ultimate transformations:

Ariel
  • Lady of Elysea: Increases physical and magic attack
  • Time of Light: Increases Spell Fortitude
Azphel
  • Lord of Asmodae: Increases physical and magic defence
  • Time of Shadows: Increases Strike Fortitude
Stay tuned... there are more juicy details on the update coming soon!

Winter Boost Time



Take advantage of some powerful boosts including more experience, more Abyss points, an increased item drop chance plus an additional item drop event in Gelkmaros and Inggison!

Get your hands on valuable items and make the most of the boosts to advance your character!

Running: 29th November (9:00 AM) to 13th December (9:00 AM CET)

[h3]Active Boosts[/h3]

The following boosts will be active throughout Atreia during this event:
  • Experience: +200%
  • Abyss points: +30%
  • Item drop chance: +20%

[h3]Additional Drop Event[/h3]

Hunt monsters in Gelkmaros and Inggison to loot rare and valuable items! Pick up the Ultimate Transformation Box, the [Rune] DP Daevanion Skill Selection Box, Daevanion Trait Skill Book Box (10 types) or other valuable items.

A complete list of all the items which monsters can drop can be found here.

Boost Event: The Daeva Boost



[h2] Enjoy Benefits When Fusing Contracts and Enchanting Items![/h2]

Strengthen your hero and benefit from increased enchantment chances for Daevanion skills, runes and Odians in this event. Plus, fusing 3 or more Legendary or Ancient Transformation Contracts won’t result in your contract receiving a lower level!

Running: 15th November (9:00 AM) to 29th November (9:00 AM CET)

[h3]Daevanion Skills[/h3]

The enchantment chances for Daevanion skills are slightly increased (from 20% to 30%) when you use different skill books to enchant the skills.

[h3]Runes and Odians[/h3]

During the boost event, the chance for enchanting runes and Odians to level 5 is slightly increased.

[h3]Transformations[/h3]

If you combine three or more Legendary or Ancient Transformation Contracts during the event, the fusion can’t fail. The transformation can’t revert to a lower level, and you’re guaranteed at least a contract of the level Legendary or Ancient.

When fusing two Legendary or Ancient Transformation Contracts, the chance of it losing a level is reduced during the event.

Event: Daeva’s Tasty Honey Cakes



Pat a cake, pat a cake, baker’s Shugo...

The smell of sweet honey coming from a warm kitchen, where deliciously sticky baked treats lie steaming fresh from the oven, will make the cool autumn months easier to swallow. Take part in the biggest baking event the Daevas have ever experienced and create the tastiest honey cakes in all Atreia!

Pick up items on the way such as the [Event] Dark Tiger’s Weapon Selection Box, [Event] Full Moon Wing Selection Box, [Event] Ultimate PvE Enchantment Stone (7 days) and many more!

Running: 8th November (9:00 AM) to 29th November (9:00 AM CET)

[h2]Get Those Ingredients[/h2]

Before you can start, you’ll need the right ingredients! You can earn these by completing the following tasks:
  • Complete the daily quest Tromnerk’s Desire by talking to Tromnerk in the Guardian Garrison/Archon Garrison in Aphsaranta to earn 5x [Event] Honey per day. There’s also a slight chance that monsters in Aphsaranta will drop the tasty [Event] Honey.
  • Complete the posting quests. You’ll receive 3x [Event] Rice Powder for the first and second round.
  • Battle your way through dungeons to receive [Event] Pine Needles.
    • Ara Infernalia (normal), Heart of Aphsaranta (normal): 12x [Event] Pine Needle
    • Prometun’s Workshop, Makarna of Bitterness: 3x [Event] Pine Needle

[h2]Mix the Batter[/h2]

Once you’ve got all the ingredients together, you can whisk together the tasty treat. You’ll need:
  • 4x [Event] Honey
  • 1x [Event] Rice Powder
  • 2x [Event] Pine Needle

Mix these together to receive one of these potential cakes:
  • 1x [Event] Honey Cake
  • 2x [Event] Brittle Cake

[h2]Sweet, Sweet Profit[/h2]

Once you’ve made your tasty cake, you can take advantage of it in numerous ways, as many of Atreia’s inhabitants can’t get enough of the stuff!

[h3] Exchange Honey[/h3]

Pay a visit to Honeylips in the fortress in Gelkmaros/Inggison and offer him your Honey – he’s always hungry! In exchange he’ll offer you [Event] Imperial Couple Hanbok, [Event] Lodas’ Greater Golden Star and more great items.

[h3] Honey Cake Basket[/h3]

Pay a visit to Nighteye in the fortress of Gelkmaros/Inggison and purchase an [Event] Pure Moonshine for 4,000,000 Kinah. Add this to your [Event] Honey Cake to receive an [Event] Honey Cake Basket. This may contain items such as the [Event] Dark Tiger’s Clothing Chest, [Rune] Transformation Contract: Triniel’s Apostle and more.

[h3] Honey Cake Power[/h3]

Pay a visit to Catchmoon in the fortress of Gelkmaros/Inggison and pick up a powerful buff. It grants you:
  • +3,000 HP
  • +2% Attack Speed
  • +2% Casting Speed
  • +2% Movement Speed
  • +100 Magic Attack
  • +100 Physical Attack
  • +200 Crit Strike
  • +200 Crit Spell
  • +200 Accuracy
  • +200 Magical Accuracy

[h3] Watch Out for the Brittle Cakes![/h3]
Unfortunately, the [Event] Brittle Cakes were cooked just a bit too long and no one particularly wants to eat them. But they make perfect weapons for smashing over your enemies’ skulls and dealing damage! (Please note: Brittle Cakes can only be used in Aphsaranta.)

[h2]Sweet Stuff in the AION Shop[/h2]

Rather than talking to Nighteye for your [Event] Honey Cake Baskets, you can also buy them directly in the AION Shop .

[h2]Rewards[/h2]

You can find an overview of all possible rewards in our list of rewards .

Note
The following items will be removed from the game after the event:
  • [Event] Honey Cake
  • [Event] Rice Powder
  • [Event] Pine Needle
  • [Event] Brittle Cake
  • [Event] Honey Cake Basket
  • [Event] Pure Moonshine