Dungeons are the backbone of AION 2 PvE. The Steam store page confirms over 200 dungeons across solo, 5-player and 10-player formats, layered on top of the Abyss faction war and open-world events.
The three formats
| Format | What it is | |---|---| | Solo | Individual challenges for story bosses and power progression. | | 5-player | Party dungeons that reward the best XP-per-minute while leveling. | | 10-player | Group raids for endgame gear and progression. |
Sealed dungeons and early power
Sealed dungeons are worth a lot of power for the time they take. Clearing them early gives an easier time on story bosses, especially during the crowded first launch wave. Community launch advice is to push the main story, then clear sealed dungeons on your route.
How dungeons fit progression
- Follow the main story to unlock systems and movement options.
- Chain 5-player clears with a party — group content rewards more XP per minute than soloing.
- Clear sealed dungeons early for their power spike.
- Layer skill points, Stigma shards, Arcana cards and gear from dungeon drops.
- Move into 10-player raids once your build is stable.
Dungeon rewards
Dungeon drops feed most of your character systems: Stigma shards come from the Abyss and dungeons, Arcana cards drop from dungeons or are crafted after grinding, and quest rewards cover leveling gear before dungeons take over.