Aion 2 PvP Guide: Modes, Abyss Points, and Progression

What does PvP mean in Aion 2?

PvP stands for Player vs. Player. In Aion 2, PvP is expected to be a core part of the game rather than a side activity.

In general, PvP is not isolated from PvE. Most players will experience PvP while also dealing with monsters, objectives, and environmental threats. This mixed setup is usually called PvPvE.

This means you are rarely just fighting other players. You are often fighting players while also managing mobs, terrain, and map mechanics.

How is PvP and PvE combined?

Like the original Aion, Aion 2 uses a PvPvE structure. In practice, this means:

• You may fight enemy faction players while PvE monsters are nearby.
• PvE enemies can interrupt PvP fights.
• Many PvP zones also include PvE objectives or bosses.

Most players end up adapting their builds and playstyle to handle both at the same time, rather than specializing in only PvP or only PvE.

What PvP modes are expected to return?

Based on Aion's past systems, several PvP types are expected to return in some form.

Dueling

• One-on-one combat.
• Usually between players of the same faction.
• Commonly used for testing builds or practicing mechanics.

Rifting

• Temporary rifts open between Elyos and Asmodian territories.
• Players can cross into enemy zones to fight.
• In general, rifting creates uneven fights, since defenders often outnumber attackers.

Open World PvP

• Shared endgame maps where both factions can appear.
• PvP often happens around farming spots, bosses, or objectives.
• Most players encounter open world PvP naturally while grinding or questing.

How do players earn Abyss Points (AP)?

Abyss Points are the main PvP currency. PvP gear can only be purchased with AP.

Common AP sources include:

• PvP matches (1v1, 4v4, 8v8).
• Killing PvE enemies in the Abyss.
• Player-versus-player minigames.
• Supply quests that run daily and weekly.
• Turning in specific items for AP through shared server systems.

In general, players earn AP by actively participating, not by waiting on timers.

Is AP farming time-gated?

No. There is no time-gating for AP farming.

This means:

• Players can farm AP as much as they want.
• Progress depends on playtime and efficiency, not daily caps.
• Most players who focus on PvP can progress steadily without waiting for resets.

What happens if you extract PvP gear?

If you extract PvP gear, you get back 80% of the AP cost.

In practice, this allows players to:

• Recover most of their investment.
• Change builds without losing everything.
• Experiment with gear choices more safely.

This system usually encourages flexibility rather than locking players into one setup forever.

How does PvP progression work?

PvP progression includes ranks and transformations.

• Ranks show long-term PvP involvement.
• Transforms exist but are not expected to be as powerful as in Aion 1.
• In general, skill, positioning, and group play matter more than raw transformation power.

Most players progress through PvP naturally just by playing, rather than grinding a single activity.

What are PvP minigames?

PvP minigames are short competitive activities against other players.

• Some resemble reaction or memory challenges.
• Others are similar to obstacle or survival games.
• Winning usually grants AP or progression rewards.

These modes give players an alternative to direct combat PvP, and are often used by players who want AP without constant fighting.

How does PvP usually feel for most players?

In general:

• PvP happens naturally rather than being forced.
• Group play matters more than solo play in most situations.
• Players who understand positioning and timing usually perform better than players with only gear advantages.

Most players treat PvP as part of everyday gameplay, not a separate mode they queue for once in a while.