Aion 2 Arcana Guide: Cards, Sets and Upgrades
Updated ·By the Aion2 Atlas team·How we source data
All Arcana cards on global servers
40 cards: 5 slots × 2 sets × 4 grades. Data version: Global client build 0.0.4387.0 as read by MetaBot (Oct 6, 2026). Card names, slots, sets and grade values are from one client-data source (MetaBot) and agree with gameplay.tips / mein-mmo descriptions. Treat exact numbers as likely, not verified in game.
Slot
Set
Grade
10 of 40 cards
| Card | Set | Grade | Lord stat | Possible secondary stats | Skill lines | Max + | Skill pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalice of Magic | Magic Armor | Unique | Space [Israphel] +20 | Move Speed, Block Chance | 4 | +5 | Any of your class skills (actives and passives) |
| Chalice of Vigor | Primal Vigor | Unique | Time [Siel] +20 | Combat Speed, Double Resist | 4 | +5 | Any of your class skills (actives and passives) |
| Parchment of Magic | Magic Armor | Unique | Destiny [Marchutan] +20 | MP, Endurance Chance | 4 | +5 | Half of your active skills |
| Parchment of Vigor | Primal Vigor | Unique | Life [Yustiel] +20 | HP, Regen Activation Chance | 4 | +5 | Half of your active skills |
| Compass of Magic | Magic Armor | Unique | Death [Triniel] +20 | Critical Hit, Regen Penetration | 4 | +5 | The other half of your active skills |
| Compass of Vigor | Primal Vigor | Unique | Freedom [Vaizel] +20 | Accuracy, Evasion | 4 | +5 | The other half of your active skills |
| Bell of Magic | Magic Armor | Unique | Destruction [Zikel] +20 | Attack, Perfect Resist | 4 | +5 | Half of your passive skills |
| Bell of Vigor | Primal Vigor | Unique | Justice [Nezekan] +20 | Defense, Perfect Activation Chance | 4 | +5 | Half of your passive skills |
| Mirror of Magic | Magic Armor | Unique | Wisdom [Lumiel] +20 | MP Cost Reduction, Double Chance | 4 | +5 | The other half of your passive skills |
| Mirror of Vigor | Primal Vigor | Unique | Illusion [Kaisinel] +20 | Cooldown Reduction, Endurance Penetration | 4 | +5 | The other half of your passive skills |
What is Arcana in Aion 2?
- 5 slots on global: Chalice, Parchment, Compass, Bell, Mirror
- 2 sets on global: Primal Vigor and Magic Armor
- 4 grades: Common, Rare, Epic, Unique (+8 to +20 Lord stat)
- Main source: Transcendence; crafting uses Mysterious Crystals
How Arcana works
- One card per slot. Each of the five slots only takes its own card type, so you wear at most five cards.
- Lord stat. Every card carries one stat named after an Empyrean Lord. The value depends only on grade: +8 Common, +12 Rare, +16 Epic, +20 Unique.
- Skill-level lines. Each card rolls 1 to 4 lines (by grade) that add levels to skills from that slot's pool. The Chalice can roll any class skill; Parchment and Compass split your actives; Bell and Mirror split your passives. Stigma skills are not in any pool.
- Sets. Wearing 2 or 4 cards of the same family turns on a set bonus.
- No manastone slots on Arcana, according to client data.
- MetaBot's guide says you equip Arcana at character level 45. Only one source says this, so treat it as likely rather than confirmed.
Sets on global servers
| Set | Cards | 2-piece bonus | 4-piece bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Vigor | "of Vigor" cards | +60 PvE Attack while HP ≥ 70% | +150 PvE Attack while HP ≥ 70% (one source) |
| Magic Armor | "of Magic" cards | Restore 1,500 MP when MP ≤ 20% (30 s cooldown) | +1,000 PvE Defense while MP ≥ 50% (one source) |
Grades and enhancement
| Grade | Lord stat | Item level | Skill-level lines | Max enhance | EXP to max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | +8 | 20 | 1 | +2 | 900 |
| Rare | +12 | 40 | 2 | +3 | 4,200 |
| Epic | +16 | 60 | 3 | +4 | 18,000 |
| Unique | +20 | 80 | 4 | +5 | 93,000 |
Enhancing never fails. Feed spare cards or Training Arcana (Lesser 200 EXP up to Exalted 5,000 EXP) into a card; each enhancement level adds +1 to one random skill line already on the card and +1 item level. Sources disagree on whether a fed card passes on all of its invested EXP, so don't sink resources into a card you plan to throw away.
How to get Arcana
- Transcendence (the 5-player seasonal mode) is the main source, and higher tiers drop better grades. On global, Deus Research Base drops Chalice, Compass and Bell, and Shattered Arkanis drops Chalice, Parchment and Mirror.
- Daeva Pass rewards include Rare to Unique Arcana, Training Arcana and Mysterious Crystals.
- Coin shop and attendance rewards give Training Arcana and Mysterious Crystals.
- Extraction: break cards you don't need into Mysterious Crystals.
- Transmute (craft): pick a set, slot and grade, and optionally lock up to two skill lines. It costs Mysterious Crystals plus Kinah, and each chosen line raises the price. The other lines stay random.
Craft the Chalice first
The Chalice is the only slot that can roll any of your class skills, so a Chalice with lines on your main damage skill is the biggest single upgrade. Roll that one before the others.
Best Arcana for each class
Nobody has server-wide data on Arcana yet, so these are starting points from guide logic, not proven best-in-slot. Match the skill lines to the core skills in each class build.
| Class | Starting set | Chase these skill lines |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | 4× Vigor + Bell of Magic (Attack) | Keen Strike, Rending Blow; Survival Stance on Bell |
| Templar | 4× Magic + Bell of Vigor (Defense) | Your taunt and shield skills |
| Assassin | 4× Vigor + Bell of Magic | Your main burst skills; no class-specific source yet |
| Ranger | 4× Vigor + Bell of Magic | Your main ranged damage skills; no class-specific source yet |
| Sorcerer | Magic Armor for MP, or Vigor if you never drop below 70% HP | Hellfire and Firestorm on the Chalice |
| Spiritmaster | Magic Armor (Parchment and Mirror of Magic) | Your spirit and DoT skills |
| Cleric | Magic Armor | Your main heals |
| Chanter | Magic Armor | Your mantras and main attacks |
Arcana skill levels stack with the skill nodes on your Daevanion board. Plan both together in the Daevanion board planner so you don't overspend on a skill that Arcana is already raising.
Korea/Taiwan-only Arcana (not on global yet)
Korea and Taiwan are about a year ahead. Their servers added extra slots (Key and Hourglass in July 2026, then Dice and Lantern in August), new sets such as Prelude of Punishment and Protected Soul, and a way to lock lines with Pure Crystals. None of this is in the global client today, so treat KR/TW Arcana guides as a preview of what may come.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arcana in Aion 2?＋
A card-style gear system with five slots. Each card gives an Empyrean Lord stat, extra levels on some of your class skills and a set bonus. It's the main way to push your top skills to max level.
How many Arcana slots are there in Aion 2?＋
Five on global: Chalice, Parchment, Compass, Bell and Mirror. Korea and Taiwan have more slots after their 2026 updates, but those aren't on global yet.
How do you get Arcana in Aion 2?＋
Mostly from Transcendence dungeons, with better grades from higher tiers. The Daeva Pass, coin shop and attendance give Training Arcana and Mysterious Crystals, which you use to enhance or craft cards.
How do you upgrade Arcana?＋
Feed spare cards or Training Arcana into a card for EXP. Enhancement can't fail, and each level adds +1 to one random skill line on the card. A Unique card goes up to +5.
Which Arcana set is best?＋
For most damage dealers, Primal Vigor (+PvE Attack while HP is 70% or higher). Tanks, healers and MP-hungry casters often prefer Magic Armor. There's no server-wide data yet, so test both.
When does Arcana unlock?＋
MetaBot's guide says level 45. Only one source states the level, so check your in-game unlock notice.