Elyos vs Asmodian: Which Faction Should You Pick?
Updated ·By the Aion2 Atlas team·How we source data
Elyos
Light-blessed guardians of the upper hemisphere.
Asmodian
Hardened survivors of the shadowed lower world.
Should I pick Elyos or Asmodian in Aion 2?
- Same 8 classes, stats and appearance options
- Differences: story, zones, wings, field bosses, servers
- Faction can't be changed later
- No official population data
Elyos vs Asmodian at a glance
| Elyos | Asmodian | |
|---|---|---|
| Classes | All 8 | All 8 |
| Stats and skills | Identical | Identical |
| Character creation | Same body and face options | Same options (no claws or talon feet anymore) |
| Starter zone (Lv 1–10) | Poeta | Ishalgen |
| Main open world | Verteron (Elysea) | Altgard (Asmodae) |
| Story | Elyos main story | Separate Asmodian main story |
| Default wings | White | Dark |
| Field bosses | Elyos-side bosses, names and titles | Different bosses, spawns and titles |
| Crafted gear | Some different item names | Same stats, different names |
| Servers | Elyos-only servers | Asmodian-only servers |
| Change later? | No | No |
How servers pair the factions
You don't pick a faction on a menu. You pick it by choosing a server, because every server is either Elyos-only or Asmodian-only. Each server is then paired with an enemy-faction server. That pairing decides who you meet in the Abyss and who comes through your Spacetime Rifts. For example, in Europe the Elyos server Siel is paired with the Asmodian server Israphel.
- Pairings can be rematched over time to keep things balanced. KR has already gone through several rounds of rematching.
- Some content is cross-faction: Transcendence, Expeditions and Sanctuaries can match you with players from the other side.
- Spacetime Rifts open every 3 hours and let you raid the enemy's home zone. Check the rift timer.
- Full server lists with pairings are on our server status page.
How to decide in under a minute
- Friends or legion already playing? Join their faction and server. Nothing else matters as much, because you can't switch later.
- Going solo? Pick the look: bright, airy Verteron and white wings (Elyos), or moodier Altgard and dark wings (Asmodian).
- Care about story? The two campaigns are different, so pick the side whose story you want to experience first, and maybe roll an alt on the other side later.
- Worried about balance? No official population numbers exist, and fan polls are tiny. Don't let rumors decide for you.
- Then pick your class. It's the same list on both sides. Try the class quiz.
Global vs KR
KR/TW servers are about a year ahead, with extra zones (Eltnen and Morheim appear to be KR/TW-only for now) and a ninth class. None of that changes the faction picture: both sides still get the same classes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elyos or Asmodian better in Aion 2?＋
Neither for gameplay. Both have the same classes, stats, skills and appearance options. Choose based on friends, story and looks.
Can I change my faction later?＋
No. Faction is tied to your server, and server transfers only go to servers of the same faction.
Do both factions have the same classes?＋
Yes. All 8 global classes are available to Elyos and Asmodians. See [all classes](/classes/).
Which faction has more players?＋
No official population data exists. Fan polls we've seen are too small to mean anything.
Can Elyos and Asmodians play together?＋
In some content, yes. Transcendence, Expeditions and Sanctuaries allow cross-faction participation. Otherwise the two sides mostly meet as enemies, in the Abyss and through Spacetime Rifts.
Do Asmodians still have claws?＋
No. Aion 2 removed the claws and talon feet, so both factions share the same appearance options.