AION 2 July 22 Update Notes: Class Nerfs, Transparent Map, and Server Transfers

NCSOFT has released the update notes for AION 2 on July 22, 2026. The patch shifts focus toward durability adjustments, reducing overall survivability, hard crowd control caps, and life steal mechanics across several classes. Additionally, the update introduces a brand-new Transparent Map navigation system, limited-time server transfers, and key quality-of-life additions including attacking training dummies and explicit crafting success rates.

Class Balance Adjustments

General combat tweaks affect defensive durations and crowd control mechanics. Life steal abilities now restore health based on damage dealt to a single target only, significantly affecting multi-target sustaining in open-field grinding and Abyss encounters.

All Classes

Skill	Change
Focused Block Shield of Protection Focused Defense Evasion Stance	Spec 3’s “+1 consecutive cast” is replaced by: on a successful block, +20% movement speed for 3 seconds.
Rush Strike Shield Rush Shoulder Tackle	Status-effect (crowd control) chance is reduced.
Tenaciousness Comrade in Arms Barrier Spell Mother Nature’s Breath Command: Proxy Unstoppable	The duration of these survivability skills is reduced.
Noble Armor Guardian Blessing	Max-HP increase effects can no longer be dispelled.

• Life steal effects now apply strictly to a single target.

Gladiator

Skill	Change
Rush Strike	Knockdown chance 50% → 30%.
Tenaciousness	Spec 5 duration bonus 2s → 1s.
Experienced Counterstrike (passive)	Its base damage-amplification bonus no longer overwrites the 1.5× damage amplification from Wave Armor. Frontal damage amplification adjusted: 5% / 10% / 15% ▶ 4% / 8% / 12% * shown at skill level 10 / 20 / 30

A broader rework of the Gladiator skill-chain system is currently under development and will be detailed in a future update.

Templar

Skill	Change
Battlefield Banner	Spec 5 combat speed bonus 10% → 15%.
Shield Rush	Stun chance 50% → 30%.
Comrade in Arms	Duration 10s → 6s.
Noble Armor	Can no longer be removed by dispel effects.
Taunt	Spec 1 PVE damage-resistance reduction 25% → 20%. Spec 1 PVP damage-resistance reduction 12.5% → 10%. Spec 5 critical-damage-resistance reduction 7% → 5%.
Punishment	Executor PVE damage amplification 10% → 15%. Executor PVP damage amplification 5% → 7.5%.
Vicious Strike	Spec 4 changes from “Warding Strike cooldown −1s” to “Punishment cooldown −1s“.
Pummel	Spec 4 changes from “on Punishing Strike hit, Punishment cooldown −2s” to “on Punishing Strike hit, Warding Strike cooldown −2s“.
Fury (passive)	Its base damage-amplification bonus no longer overwrites the 1.5× damage amplification from Second Skin. Frontal damage amplification: 2% / 4% / 6% ▶ 3% / 6% / 9% PVE damage amplification: 20% / 30% / 40% ▶ 18% / 26% / 34% PVP damage amplification: 10% / 15% / 20% ▶ 9% / 13% / 17% * shown at skill level 10 / 20 / 30
Insulting Roar (passive)	Attack: 8% / 11% / 14% ▶ 10% / 15% / 20% * shown at skill level 10 / 20 / 30

Brawler

Skill	Change
Unstoppable	The cooldown-increase effect no longer applies to it. Spec 5 duration bonus 2s → 1s.
Rampage	Can no longer be removed by dispel effects.
Pulverize	Fixes spec 3’s [Frontal Breakthrough] 1.5× multiplier not applying. Adds a tooltip for the 0.5s re-trigger limit on hit stacks.
Ascending Blow	Base effect gains: at maximum charge in [Normal] and during [Rampage], 50% chance of a 3s air bind. Spec 2 “[Normal] +30% skill speed” ▶ guaranteed critical hit. Spec 3 “move while charging” ▶ +30% Ascending Blow accuracy. Spec 4 “air bind at max charge / during Rampage” ▶ up to +20% maximum damage, scaling up as fewer targets are hit. Spec 5 “−50% cooldown during Rampage” ▶ +50% damage against targets immune to action-impairing effects.
Whirlwind	Spec 4 “frontal damage amplification” ▶ move to the target’s front.
Exploding Fist	Base effect now grants [Normal] +30% skill speed. Spec 2 “[Normal] +30% skill speed” ▶ on hit, +10% frontal damage amplification for 10s. Spec 5 bonus damage now scales with the charge stage.
Shoulder Tackle	Base effect now restores 50 Rage. Stun chance 50% → 30%; stun duration 2s → 3s. Spec 5 “restore 50 Rage” ▶ +25% stun chance.
Ground Smash	Fixes the cooldown being reset when Rampage ends after the skill was used during Rampage.

Ranger

Skill	Change
Bow of Blessing	Spec 2 critical-scaling attack conversion rate 20% → 10%.
Mother Nature’s Breath	Duration 10s → 6s.

Chanter

Skill	Change
Barrier Spell	Spec 5 duration bonus 2s → 1s.
Guardian Blessing	Can no longer be removed by dispel effects.
Rushing Smash	The pre-cast animation is made faster.
Dark Crush Penetration Chain	PVE damage +7%.
Wind’s Promise (passive)	Critical damage amplification: 5% / 10% / 15% ▶ 12% / 19% / 26% * shown at skill level 10 / 20 / 30

Cleric

Skill	Change
Condemnation	PVE damage +5%. Spec 4 “75% chance to reset the cooldown” ▶ reset the cooldown on a critical hit.
Noble Aura Judgment Thunder Divine Punishment	PVE damage +10%.

Spiritmaster

Skill	Change
Command: Proxy	Base duration 5s → 4s. Spec 1 duration bonus 5s → 2s.

Note: Assassin and Sorcerer received no class modifications in this patch.

Transparent Map Interface

A new Transparent Map overlay provides real-time navigation support directly over the main screen without blocking gameplay visuals.

Features and Overlay Details

• Displays zone terrain and walkable paths centered on the character’s position.
• Displays map markers for quests, shop, crafting, and storage NPCs, travel networks (Kibelisk, Spacetime Rift, Flight Circle), dungeon entrances, field bosses, and Traces of Aion.
• Hovering over any marker reveals target details, including altitude and remaining distance.
• Party and Force member positions are visible directly on the overlay.
• Available in major open-world territories as well as Sealed Dungeons, Quest Dungeons, and Party Dungeons.

Server Transfers and Shop Updates

Limited-time server transfers are active from July 22 through July 28, 2026. Applications are open daily between 20:00 and 24:00 server time.

Transfer Requirements and Costs

• Transfers can only occur between servers of the same race.
• Eligible characters must be Level 45 or higher and located inside a village.
• Characters cannot belong to a Legion or have active Legion join requests.
• Pending Exchange listings, unclaimed shop storage items, active Duty missions, or unread mail will prevent purchase.

Cost Breakdown

Transfer Mechanics Summary

In-Game Shop Additions

• Star Jewel Song Wings (Bound) added to Chapter 1 of the Subscription Pass Shop.
• Selected items, including Od Energy (Bound) and various Instant Completion Tickets, temporary move to Substance Morph during the transfer window.

Improvements and Bug Fixes

System Enhancements

• Village and Legion hideout training dummies now include attacking variants that use skill attacks against nearby players.
• A detailed crafting chance window is now accessible via the [%] button next to item recipes, calculating success rates based on proficiency level gaps.

General Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing map pin usage within the Abyss Rift Zone.
• Corrected party removal notifications caused by channel rebalancing in the Abyss Rift Zone.
• Standardized Abyss Orders sold by merchants across all strongholds.
• Adjusted lava flower monster surface materials in the Muspel Volcanic Zone.
• Fixed mechanic display bugs for Vakron Helm and Tamon in Vakron Sky Island.
• Reduced assault pattern triggers on Gargaum in Abyssal Horn Den and adjusted Roar stack thresholds from 4 to 5.
• Fixed Spiritmaster pet fear application issues during the Basilus boss encounter in Citadel of the Fallen Daeva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which classes gain the most offensive benefit in this patch?

Chanter and Cleric gain noticeable damage boosts. Chanter receives increased critical damage amplification via Wind’s Promise alongside faster animation times, while Cleric receives flat PvE damage increases on four skills.

How are defensive stats affected overall?

Defensive buff durations across tanks and support classes have been reduced, hard crowd control application rates dropped from 50% to 30%, and life steal sustainability is now restricted to single targets.

Does the Transparent Map work inside the Abyss?

The update lists major territories and instanced dungeons. The Abyss and Abyss Rift Zone are currently not specified as supported zones for the Transparent Map overlay.

What happens to Kina during a server transfer?

Only Kina held in the character’s cube inventory and character-specific storage transfers over. Kina stored in server storage does not transfer and must be moved before applying.