Elyos · Levels 10–25

Aion 2 Elyos Leveling Guide: Levels 10–25

Push through Verteron and the Cantas Valley campaign — the band where your Daevanion board, Stigmas and hideout gearing all kick in.

Overview

With your wings earned, levels 10 to 25 are where Aion 2 opens up. The Elyos campaign carries you out of the starting area and into Verteron and the Cantas Valley, and the systems that define the rest of the game come online one after another.

Keep running the main story for the bulk of your levels, but this is the band where you should start gearing on purpose: clear hideouts as they unlock, feed the materials into enchants, and slot every Stigma and Daevanion node you earn.

Stigmas and the Daevanion board

Early in this band you unlock your Stigma slots and the Daevanion board — the two systems that turn a flat character into a built one. Stigmas are extra skills you socket; the Daevanion board is a node grid you advance with crystals that drop from hideouts.

Do not leave them empty. Slot whatever you unlock and spend Daevanion crystals as you earn them — the power gain is immediate and it compounds, so the earlier you start, the smoother every fight after gets.

Main-story checklist

Follow these Elyos campaign (Hero) quests in order — the level shown is the game's recommended level for each step. Click any quest for full details.

11Odyle CollectionTalk to Kaidros at Dawn Legion Base 11Bird's-eye ViewTalk to Gabru at the Cantas Valley Base 12Valley of HopeTalk to Luteros at the Coastal Camp 12Soaring FreeTalk to Nania at the Coastal Camp 13Visions in SmokeTalk to Caelid at Dawn Legion Base 13Illusion CavaliersTalk to Asahr at Dream Crossroad 14Collapsed Barrier TowerTalk to Rohin at the Eastern Cantas Campsite 15Rampaging SpiritsTalk to Ione at the Collapsed Barrier Tower 16Beyond EtheriaTalk to Ione at the Collapsed Barrier Tower 16Undying LightTalk to Laveis at Spirit's Rest 16Awakened HopeTalk to Hithanya at the Marsh Outpost 16Empyrean MonolithTalk to Luteros at Dawn Legion Base 16Renewed ResolveTalk to Luteros at Dawn Legion Base 18A Gesture of SincerityTalk to Hepallin at Dawn Legion Base 19Transformation PrepTalk to Cecilia at the hideout in front of the ruins 20Fortress Ruins InfiltrationTalk to Cecilia who infiltrated the Verteron Fortress Ruins 21Kaisinel's SealTalk to Caelid at the Collapsed Pillar Hideout 21Path to the AltarTalk to Phernos at the Collapsed Pillar Hideout 22Illusion OratoryTalk to Phernos in front of the Illusion Oratory 22Daeva in a DreamTalk to Caelid in front of the Illusion Oratory 22Wind Breeze MerchantsTalk to Caelid in front of the Illusion Oratory 22Precious MineralsTalk to Bao at Dawn Legion Temporary Outpost 24Mutual BenefitTalk to Caelid at Dawn Legion Temporary Outpost 24ShugonappedTalk to Caelid in front of Kochi's Quarters 24Finding KochiTalk to Caelid in front of Kochi's Quarters 24Mercenary PursuitTalk to Arin at the Wind Breeze Merchant HQ 24Weapon's OwnerTalk to Astin at the Astin Mercenaries Base 25Best Served ColdTalk to Baison at the Astin Mercenaries Base 25Hidden SchemeTalk to Baison at the Astin Mercenaries Base 25Crime SceneTalk to Caelid in front of the Illicit Trade Spot

Gear & your first enchants

Your gear pipeline this band is hideouts. Each first clear pays out enchant materials and Daevanion crystals, so work through them as they hit their recommended level and bank the rewards. Keep your weapon enchanted ahead of your armor — weapon damage moves your clear speed the most.

Gear Score is still just your equipped item levels plus enchant levels, so do not sit on upgrades — equip the highest item-level piece in every slot the moment you get it, even if it means re-enchanting.

Hideouts

Hideouts are the heart of the 10–25 grind: instanced clears that hand you the enchant stones and Daevanion crystals your build runs on. Clear each one as it reaches its recommended level — the first clears are by far the best value, and they keep your gear ahead of the campaign difficulty.

What's next

By 25 you should have your Stigmas slotted, a Daevanion board that is filling in, and gear you have been actively enchanting. Next comes the long mid-game push — continue with the Elyos 25–40 guide, where strongholds join your hideouts and the Gear Score climb gets serious.

← Elyos 1–10 Elyos 25–40 →

Frequently asked questions

When do Stigmas and the Daevanion board unlock for Elyos?

Early in the 10–25 band, shortly after your Ascension. Slot Stigmas as you unlock them and spend Daevanion crystals (from hideouts) on the board right away — the power gain is immediate.

What is the best way to gear up from 10 to 25?

Run hideouts as they hit their recommended level. Their first clears give the enchant stones and Daevanion crystals you need, and they keep your Gear Score ahead of the campaign.

Should I still follow the campaign at this level?

Yes — the main story is still your main source of experience and carries you between zones. Use hideouts and enchanting alongside it, not instead of it.