As a Templar in Aion 2, if you are looking to reach the required 2,800 item level threshold for Ludra raid, IGGM.com considers running Hard mode dungeons to be the most cost-effective strategy currently available.
Of course, this path is not without its challenges – you must master the balance between dungeon mechanics and Stigma switching, while also carefully managing your Odyle Energy.
Let’s explore how a Templar should approach Ludra raid with the help of IGGM.com.
Rewards from Hard Mode
Running Hard mode is essential because it offers three key types of rewards.
First and most directly, you can obtain fragments for Daevanion board, which can be converted into Daevanion Crystals via Substance Morph. By investing Odyle Energy into Hard mode runs, you can reliably boost your item level.
Second, these dungeons yield a significant amount of Aion 2 gold, providing the necessary capital for future gear enhancement and crafting.
Third, you can acquire Philosopher’s Stones; when used strategically, these can substantially increase your combat power and overall damage output.
Additionally, lower-item-level gear dropped in these dungeons can – with a bit of luck – be used for transfer (stat transfer), helping to improve the attributes of your primary equipment.
Stigma
In Hard mode, bosses possess high accuracy, making it unreliable to rely solely on passive blocks to maintain your Fury resource. Therefore, IGGM.com recommends equipping Shield of Protection for most Aion 2 encounters.
This skill not only helps replenish your Fury but also allows you to mitigate dangerous incoming attacks.
For content featuring stagger mechanics – such as Krao Cave or Draupnir – you will need to utilize Empyrean Lord’s Punishment to handle critical encounter phases.
In Krao Cave, the first two bosses primarily test your ability to maintain close-range DPS and switch targets effectively; a standard Stigma setup is usually sufficient here.
However, the final boss requires you to manage stagger mechanics. For better survivability, consider using Noble Armor, Taunt, Empyrean Lord’s Punishment, and Shield of Protection.
Shield of Protection is particularly valuable; at levels 10 and 15, it becomes highly effective when you need to reposition to avoid boss attacks, significantly boosting your chances of survival.
The first boss in Draupnir leaves circular zones on the ground and features some annoying mechanics; subsequent bosses also necessitate the use of Empyrean Lord’s Punishment.
However, since there are few blockable attacks, the value of Shield of Protection Stigma skill diminishes, and Fury becomes more dependent on luck.
Overall, IGGM.com recommends keeping Shield of Protection equipped. Only consider swapping it out if you are explicitly prioritizing damage output – and even then, only when there are few blockable attacks or you have sufficient alternative sources for Fury.
Aligning your Stigma loadout with specific dungeon mechanics ensures that Odyle Energy you consume is consistently converted into Daevanion Crystals and gains in item level.
Allocating Odyle Energy
After completing each dungeon in a Hard mode with a full party, you will earn approximately 20 Daevanion Crystals – still 10 short of your target.
IGGM.com suggests that the best approach in Aion 2 is to complete each dungeon once with a full party, selecting Philosopher’s Stone as your guaranteed reward.
If you have any remaining Odyle Energy, run the dungeons a few more times to collect the remaining Daevanion Crystals.
Following this strategy, even a single full-party clear of each dungeon will grant you roughly 80 item levels, bringing you closer to the entry requirements for Ludra raid.
Gear Enhancement
Once you have accumulated enough Aion 2 gold, prioritize enhancing all your gear to +10. Next, push your Templar’s weapon and armor (guards) to +15 before considering amplification.
Keep in mind that gear amplification involves an element of luck; it is not worth blindly exhausting all your resources in a desperate attempt to reach a higher level.
Furthermore, in the current game environment, the prices of certain materials may become inflated because of the release of Ludra raid. You should prioritize paths that offer stable item-level gains without relying too heavily on market fluctuations.
Preparing for Ludra
Even if your current gear in Aion 2 lacks a top item level – and your armor (guards) still requires further upgrades – do not worry.
According to IGGM.com, as long as you consistently farm Hard mode to obtain Daevanion Crystals and complete all the upgrade objectives on your Daevanion boards, you have a strong chance of reaching the required item level – potentially even exceeding the baseline requirements for Ludra encounter.
If your Odyle Energy falls short of completing all Daevanion board objectives, you can further optimize your Manastones or buy Aion 2 Kinah to strengthen your Templar’s defenses and bridge the gap.
By maximizing the rewards from Daevanion Crystals and Daevanion boards, you will steadily move closer to your goal.
To improve your Templar’s survivability in Aion 2’s Hard mode and boost your item level in preparation for Ludra raid, simply follow the upgrade sequence recommended by IGGM.com!