Aion 2 gear score is shown as item level, and sources use it in two ways. A single piece tops out at 102. Your total across slots decides which dungeons you can enter. Never mix the two numbers. NC has published no gear tables, so most facts here are client data.
Aion 2 gear score: piece item level vs total
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- Piece item level is the number on one item. A Unique piece goes from 36 to 102.
- Total item level is the sum across your slots. Dungeon gates such as 700, 2,100 and 3,000 use this total.
- Equipping Arcana raises the total. The total, not your best piece, is what gates check.
The exact total for a full set of item level 102 pieces is not stated by any source we read. Client-data 2026-10-14 Source
Gear grades and what each gives
The English client lists Common, Rare, Epic, Unique, Heroic and Mythic. On Global, only Common to Unique exist on weapons, armor and accessories. There is no Heroic gear in Season 1, including crafted gear. Unique item level 102 is the current best. Observed 2026-10-14 Source
| Grade | Piece item level | Equip level | Enhance cap | Manastone slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 1 to 20 | 1 to 20 | +5 | 1 |
| Rare | 9 to 35 | Not listed | +5 | 2 |
| Epic | 23 to 45 | 20 to 45 | +10 | 3 |
| Unique | 36 to 102 | 30 to 45 | +15 | 4 |
Client-data 2026-10-14 Source Epic and Unique weapons and guards also have a Theostone slot. Soul Binding exists only on Unique gear. Amplified Enhancement starts from item level 54. Amulets and belts cap at +10 at every grade and have no manastone slots.
Unique gear comes in 16 item levels: 36, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 54, 56, 62, 65, 70, 78, 86, 94 and 102. The top tier has 47 items. Rates and costs for each enhance step are in the enchanting guide.
Equipment slots and class weapons
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You have 20 visible slots and all are open from the start: main hand weapon, off-hand Guard, Helm, Pauldrons, Breastplate, Greaves, Gloves, Boots, Cloak, Necklace, 2 Earrings, 2 Rings, 2 Bracelets, Amulet, Belt and 2 Rune slots. Only the Clash Rune exists so far. Arcana sit outside the 20 slots but count for item level.
| Class | Weapon |
|---|---|
| Gladiator | Greatsword |
| Templar | Sword |
| Assassin | Dagger |
| Ranger | Bow |
| Sorcerer | Spellbook |
| Spiritmaster | Orb |
| Cleric | Mace |
| Chanter | Staff |
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Item level gates for dungeons
Level 45 unlocks Nightmare, Abyss, Rank, Market, Season, Arcana, Arena, Battlefield, Transcendence, World Level, Ascension Trial and Sanctuary. Gates below are total item level. See the dungeons guide for each dungeon.
| Tier | Total item level | Dungeons |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | 700 | Draupnir, Krao Cave |
| T2 | 1,400 | Urugugu Canyon, Vakron Sky Island |
| T3 | 2,100 | Ferocious Horn Den, Fire Temple |
| T4 | 2,800 | Cradle of Nihility, Dying Dramata's Nest |
| T5 | 3,000 | Azure Breath Island, Cradle of Nihility, Dying Dramata's Nest, Hall of Illusion |
Observed 2026-10-14 Source Tier 6 (Citadel of the Fallen Daeva, 3,800) needs level 50, which Global does not reach. The tier-to-dungeon list is client data.
| Stage | Total item level |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 1,600 |
| Stage 2 | 1,900 |
| Stage 3 | 2,200 |
| Stage 4 | 2,500 |
Client-data 2026-10-14 Source The two Season 1 dungeons are Deus Research Base and Shattered Arkanis. NC names them in its leaderboard notice but publishes no item level gates. Later seasons' gates in the client can move.
How to upgrade gear step by step
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Levels 1 to 44
- Levels 1 to 20: Common and Rare starter gear and quest rewards.
- Levels 20 to 30: Epic gear (item level 23 at level 20, 28 at level 25).
- Level 30: first Unique, item level 36. Level 35: item level 41. Level 40: named elite sets at item level 46, such as the High Commander Lagta, Silent Dartan and Soul Ruler Kashapa sets.
Level 45 Expedition gear
| Dungeons | Unique item level |
|---|---|
| Krao Cave, Draupnir | 54 |
| Urugugu Canyon, Vakron Sky Island | 70 |
| Fire Temple, Ferocious Horn Den | 86 |
Client-data 2026-10-14 Source In each pair, one dungeon drops Unique weapons and accessories and the other drops Unique armor.
Crafted chain
Crafted gear runs Orichalcum (18), Expert's (28), Artisan's (39), True or Star Dragon Lord (62), White or Dark Dragon Lord (78), then Wise or Ebony Dragon Lord (94). Each recipe has a 25% great success that gives the Splendent version one tier higher (22, 35, 44, 70, 86, 102). Upgrade recipes carry over enhancement, amplification and Soul Binding, and the result is Soul Bound to the crafter. Item level 102 armor and accessories come only from Splendent Wise or Ebony crafts. See the crafting guide.
Amulet, belt and vouchers
- Amulet and belt: Rare item level 13 from a quest, then Epic 36 (a Rare at +10 through Substance Morph), then Unique 65 (an Epic at +10). Once per character.
- Gear Change Vouchers drop from the final bosses of Draupnir, Vakron Sky Island and Ferocious Horn Den. A Unique guard costs 1, 2 or 3 vouchers plus 1, 1.5 or 2 million Kinah. An armor chest costs 1 voucher plus 500,000 Kinah. Krao Cave, Urugugu and Fire Temple bosses give an accessory chest or a swap weapon.
- Soul Binding unlocks 3 to 5 random stats and makes the item untradeable. It costs from 30,000 Kinah plus 10 Soul Codex up to 632,000 Kinah plus 102 at step 10. Rebinding costs 300,000 Kinah plus 3 Soul Codex: Reset.
- A Transfer Stone (Unique) moves the power of one Soul Bound Unique piece to another Unique piece. It cannot go to a lower grade.
Manastones, Soulstones and Theostones
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Weapons, guards and armor use Manastones. Necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets use Soulstones. Amulets, belts and runes cannot be engraved.
| Grade | Slots | Fee per engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 1 | 500 Kinah |
| Rare | 2 | 1,000 Kinah |
| Epic | 3 | 1,500 Kinah |
| Unique | 4 | 2,000 Kinah |
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- Stats are random. Lesser stones roll Common 70% or Rare 30%. Intermediate roll Common 50%, Rare 35%, Epic 15%. Superior roll Rare 50%, Epic 35%, Unique 15%.
- Combat Speed, cooldown reduction and main stats cannot roll. The top Attack roll on a Superior stone is +10.
- Theostones: one slot on Epic and Unique weapons and guards. 51 exist, all weapon category. Identical Theostones apply only one effect.
- Lesser Manastones drop from named level 45+ monsters in Verteron, Altgard and Chaotic Lower Reshanta. Alchemy makes Intermediate and Superior stones.
- Upgrading through the Enhancement menu keeps enhance level, stones and Soul Binding. A different drop starts with empty slots, and dismantling does not refund engraved stones.
Item level 102 weapons and the Ludra raid
NC removed the Sanctuary Raid: Ludra from the full launch build. Ludra gear from Early Access is removed for now and granted back with upgrade materials refunded when the raid returns. NC says it will share the return date by 16 October. Official 2026-10-14 Source
| Item | MetaBot (updated 7 Oct) says | NC notice (5 Oct) says |
|---|---|---|
| Ludra raid | Drops item level 54 to 102 weapons and guard, such as Ludra's Blade of Extinction. | Temporarily removed with the launch build. |
Until Ludra returns, the only proven source of item level 102 gear is a Splendent Wise or Ebony Dragon Lord craft.
Not confirmed yet
These points have no reliable Global source yet. Do not plan around them.
- Whether item level 102 weapons return from Ludra as before, and the exact return date.
- What carries over through a Transfer Stone. One site says enhancement, breakthrough and Soul Binding carry and stones do not. Another says stat lines carry and stones do not. Not checked on Global.
- Whether the 16 Unique item levels match what players see in game.
- The total item level of a full item level 102 set.
- An official NC statement of the item level scale and dungeon gates.
- Whether Global player trading is disabled with the Market as the only route. One source says so.
Related guides and tools
Aion 2 gear score and item level FAQ
What is the highest gear grade on Aion 2 Global?
Unique, up to item level 102 on a piece. There is no Heroic gear in Season 1.
How do I raise my item level?
Replace your lowest piece first. Run Expedition dungeons for Unique item level 54, 70 and 86 gear, craft up the Dragon Lord tiers, equip Arcana, and use Gear Change Vouchers.
What item level do Conquest tiers need?
Total item level 700, 1,400, 2,100, 2,800 and 3,000 for tiers 1 to 5. Tier 6 needs level 50 and 3,800.
What do Transcendence stages need?
Total item level 1,600, 1,900, 2,200 and 2,500 for stages 1 to 4 in Season 1.
How many manastone slots does gear have?
1 on Common, 2 on Rare, 3 on Epic and 4 on Unique. Epic and Unique weapons and guards also have a Theostone slot.
Is Ludra gear available now?
No. NC removed the raid at launch. It returns later, with a date due by 16 October.
Can I move enhancement to new gear?
Upgrade recipes carry enhancement and Soul Binding. Transfer Stones move Soul Bound Unique power, but sources disagree on what exactly carries over.
What is the level cap?
45 at Global launch. Korea is at 50.