Reaching level 45 in Aion 2 marks the true start of the endgame. At this point, your focus shifts from story quests to daily and weekly loops that grow your Gear Score and strengthen your character for both PvE and PvP. This is also when you can access the Abyss, where high-stakes fights and top rewards await.

PvE Activities

Endgame PvE is all about collecting Golden gear and essential upgrade materials to push your stats higher. Here’s what you should prioritize:

1. Expedition & Conquest Dungeons

• Expedition Dungeons: Can be soloed if you are geared well. They drop a mix of gold gear and crafting materials.
• Conquest Dungeons: Harder than Expeditions and usually require a healer. Boss mechanics are challenging, but the rewards include some of the best PvE gear available.

2. Ascension Dungeon (Solo)

• A timed solo dungeon with multiple difficulty levels (Easy → Extreme).
• Rewards include Selenium and Aerial Trace fragments, which are crucial for crafting Donian Crystals that boost PvE stats.

3. Daily (Weekly) Dungeon

• A weekly event with three timed stages.
• Players with strong gear can earn up to 9,000 Enhancement Stones per run, making it highly efficient for gear progression.

4. Sealed Dungeons & Strongholds

• Required for long-term character progression.
• Provide key items for upgrading Revelation Amulets and permanent gear like belts.

5. Transcendence Dungeons

• Endgame content similar to "Mythic+" in other MMOs.
• Clearing a high percentage of mobs and bosses grants top-tier rewards and rare crafting materials.

PvP Activities

Level 45 unlocks access to high-level PvP. Here, your goal is to earn Obvious (Obby) Points for specialized PvP gear that increases damage and survivability.

1. Chaotic Abyss

• A large-scale RvR (Realm vs. Realm) system with East vs. West factions.
• Rewards include Obby Points and rare PvP materials.

2. Rifts

• Open every few hours (3–4 typically).
• Allow invasions into the enemy map for exploration, objectives, and Deviant Points from enemy players.

3. Arenas & Battlefields

• Arena of Solitude: 1v1 duels for skill practice.
• Arena of Cooperation: 4v4 matches emphasizing teamwork.
• 8v8 Battlefields: Large-scale PvP with objectives and rewards.

4. Duty Quests

• Five daily missions focused on PvP-enabled zones.
• Involve defeating mini-bosses or mobs, granting Obby Points and materials. High risk but high reward.

Progression Checklist at Level 45

To avoid being "utterly useless" in the Abyss, focus on these essentials:

1. Collect 140 Feathers
   • Scattered across maps; used at the Monolith to upgrade Revelation Amulets for permanent stat boosts.
2. Upgrade Your Belt
   • Farm Strongholds to reach Unique +10, a permanent item that you won’t replace.
3. Hit Gear Score Thresholds
   • Aim for 1,300–1,400 Gear Score by upgrading quest gear to +4 or +5.
   • Essential before attempting high-level Conquest Dungeons or PvP in the Abyss.

By balancing PvE grinding for gear and resources with structured PvP for Obby Points, a level 45 character can quickly transition into a strong contender in both PvE and PvP content. Prioritize permanent upgrades first, then focus on weekly and daily loops to maximize efficiency and progression.