AION 2 Pet System Guide
Overview
In AION 2, pets enhance gameplay by providing mounts and permanent collection bonuses. Ordinary pets maintain their effects even when riding other creatures or traveling on foot, allowing you to enjoy your favorite pets while reaping the benefits of various stats.
Acquiring Pets
- To obtain a specific pet, check its Source before heading to a farming area. Pets can be acquired from various sources such as:
- Monster Souls
- Quests
- Merchants
- Chests
- Events
- Unlocking an ordinary pet requires 5 matching Souls. Additional Souls can further enhance the pet, while Soul Crystals contribute to its genus’s stats.
Pet Categories
- Ordinary Pets: Belong to one of four categories—Cogni, Fera, Natura, or Varian.
- Special Pets: A fifth category that follows unique acquisition rules.
Progression Table
| Progression Type | Collected/Spent | Improves |
|---|---|---|
| Pet Insight | One pet’s Souls | Owned rewards and functions |
| Genus Insight | EXP and currency | Family’s level and stat effects |
Unlocking and Riding Pets
The pets system unlocks around level 10 during specific episodes. Your starter pet options include Fossa, Armadon, and Tog.
Steps to Unlock a Pet:
- Open the main menu, select Pets, and choose an unowned pet.
- Review the Owned Effects and Source.
- Go to the listed environment to hunt the specified monsters.
- Collect the required Souls and unlock the pet.
- Equip the pet by pressing Equip and then C to ride it.
Additional Features:
- Pets gain Mount Glide and Transform abilities with different Pet Insight levels.
- For auto-loot, obtain the Pet: Auto-Loot Voucher (30 Days).
Finding Your Target Pet
Begin by checking the pet’s Source and consider the following options to acquire it:
| Listed Source | Action |
|---|---|
| Field Monster | Kill corresponding monsters for Souls |
| Black Cloud Merchants | Inspect stock and prices |
| Selection Chest | Ensure the target pet is selectable |
| Random Chest | Check the reward pool |
| Quest/Event/Pass | Verify reward availability |
Tips for Acquisition
- Utilize Black Cloud Merchants to save time in farming.
- Recognize that paid refreshes increase in cost.
- Ensure you are checking for each pet’s unique requirements.
Examples of Unlocking Pets
Elyos: Unlock Fungen
- Region: Verteron, Eastern Cantas Valley
- Target: Lv.12 Red Cap Fungen
- Souls Required: 5
Asmodian: Unlock Papis
- Region: Altgard, Safe Haven
- Target: Lv.11 Faded Papis
- Souls Required: 5
Insights and Strategy
Pet Insight vs Genus Insight
Pet Insight involves enhancing individual pets, while Genus Insight focuses on developing the overall family of pets through Soul Crystals.
Pet Priority Recommendations
| Genus | Main Stat | Suggested Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Cogni | Might +1 | Attack Growth |
| Natura | Precision +1 | Accuracy/Critical Hit |
| Fera | Dexterity +1 | Defensive Utility |
| Varian | Constitution +1 | HP/Survival |
Farming Locations by Faction
Elyos Spots in Verteron
| Area | Levels | Pet Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminated Marsh | 14-15 | Skama, Black Spirit |
| Northern Tolbas Forest | 24 | Nepenthes, Karnif |
| Eternal Isle | 49 | Kerubar, Kerubian |
Asmodian Spots in Altgard
| Area | Levels | Pet Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Purifying Forest | 28-29 | Gravi, Kalgolem |
| Fafnite Deposit | 35-36 | Swarm, Mudthorn |
| Immortal Isle | 49-50 | Kuru Worker, Kuru Tinkerer |
Efficiency Tips
- Create a compact farming circuit to enhance Souls collected.
- Utilize class-specific abilities to optimize killing efficiency.
- Stay present during farming sessions to avoid unattended mistakes.
Conclusion
Collecting pets in AION 2 enhances both gameplay and character progression. Always check the sources before hunting, and ensure you maximize your efficiency in farming to build a well-rounded pet collection. Enjoy your adventures with your beloved pets!
