With the upcoming major Aion 2 update on July 1, introducing new equipment systems such as the Pendant and Seal slots along with the Level 50 breakthrough progression system, preparation ahead of time will play a critical role in determining early-game efficiency and long-term competitive advantage.
One of the most common mistakes players make is entering a new expansion without adequate resource preparation. After the update, progression systems will become significantly more demanding, and stat scaling will increase sharply. This means early gearing and optimization advantages will have a much greater impact than in previous patches.
- Enhancement and Progression Materials (Highest Priority)
Players should prioritize stockpiling all forms of enhancement-related resources before the patch goes live. This includes enchantment stones, upgrade catalysts, refinement scrolls, and similar materials.
Once the Pendant and Seal systems are introduced, demand for these Aion 2 Items is expected to spike significantly. At the same time, acquisition efficiency may be indirectly reduced due to increased competition and higher system requirements. Having a strong reserve will greatly reduce early-game gearing pressure and allow faster optimization of new equipment systems.
- Gold and Trade Currency Reserve
Gold and other tradeable currencies will become extremely important in the early phase of the new update. Since the Pendant and Seal systems will likely involve extensive crafting, rerolling, and optimization of stats, the demand for currency will surge immediately after the patch.
Players with strong financial reserves will have a clear advantage in securing high-quality builds early, as well as benefiting from market fluctuations during the initial economy shift.
- Dungeon Tickets and Raid Entry Items
It is highly recommended to save all PvE dungeon entry tickets, raid passes, and challenge-based consumables.
These items will likely become essential for farming Level 50 breakthrough materials and progression-related rewards. Stockpiling them allows players to immediately enter high-efficiency farming loops on day one of the update, rather than spending time rebuilding entry resources.
- Mid- to High-Tier Accessories and Gear
Do not dismantle or discard mid-tier or higher-quality accessories before the update. Even outdated gear may gain value as upgrade materials, enhancement fodder, or synthesis components in the new system.
Keeping a diverse inventory of gear will reduce future resource bottlenecks and provide flexibility for system conversion mechanics.
The upcoming update represents a major shift in Aion 2’s progression structure, with expanded equipment systems and breakthrough-level advancement mechanics. In this environment, early momentum is everything.