In short
- Ascension Trial is a scored solo dungeon: a few rooms, then a boss room — [Single source]; solo format [Community ×2].
- You get 3 entries per week per character. Entries are used on entry and do not bank — [Community ×4].
- It is the main source of materials for the PvE Daevanion board (Ariel) — [Community ×2].
- Difficulty scales with item level: Normal needs about 1,500 — [Community ×2]. Seven tiers run up to Doom at 4,000 — [Single source].
Ascension TrialDaevanionEnhance Stone
Ascension Trial is a short solo test. You clear a few rooms and a boss, and the game scores your run. Three runs a week feed the PvE side of your Daevanion board.
Status labels: [Official], [Community ×N], [Single source].
How does Ascension Trial work?
| Rule | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Solo | [Community ×2] |
| Structure | 3 rooms, then a boss room; scored, with a leaderboard | [Single source] |
| Entries | 3 per week per character | [Community ×4] |
| Banking | Entries do not carry over | [Community ×4] |
| When an entry is used | On entry, even if you fail | [Community ×2] |
NC lists Ascension Trial in its Oct 14 event missions (“Clear Ascension Trial 1 time”, 25 Pumpkin Coins weekly) — [Official].
Difficulty tiers
| Tier | Item level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 1,000 | [Community ×2] (about 1,000) |
| Normal | 1,500 | [Community ×2] |
| Hard | 2,000 | [Single source] |
| Challenge | 2,500 | [Single source] |
| Insane | 3,000 | [Single source] |
| Hell | 3,500 | [Single source] |
| Doom | 4,000 | [Single source] |
All tiers need Lv. 45 — [Single source]. One guide names six trial dungeons: Nightmare Altar, Tyrant’s Hideout, Sanctum of Loathing, Depository of Fates, Forgotten Repository and Chamber of the Dead — [Single source].
What are the rewards?
- PvE Daevanion materials: Ascension Trial is the main source of fragments for the Ariel (PvE) board — [Community ×2]. Whether the Ariel board is live on Global is disputed; see Daevanion.
- Upgrade materials: Enhance Stones, Amplify Stone Fragments, an Ascension Binding Chest and a Growth Pet Chest, scaled by difficulty and score — [Single source].
Tips
- Use all 3 entries every week. They are lost at the weekly reset (Wednesday).
- Pick the highest tier you clear reliably. A failed run still costs an entry.
- Raise item level with enhancement and Expedition gear to unlock better tiers.
Terms: Ascension Trial, Daevanion.
FAQ
How many Ascension Trial runs do I get?
3 per week per character. Unused entries do not carry over to the next week.
Does a failed Ascension Trial still use an entry?
Yes. Sources say the entry is spent when you enter, unlike Nightmare tickets.
Why is Ascension Trial important?
It gives fragments for the PvE Daevanion board and upgrade materials like Enhance Stones. Skipping it slows your PvE progression.
Which difficulty should I pick?
The highest one you can clear reliably. One guide lists Easy 1,000, Normal 1,500, Hard 2,000, Challenge 2,500, Insane 3,000, Hell 3,500 and Doom 4,000 item level.
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- GamesFuze — AION 2 Ascension Trial guide — format, difficulty tiers, trial dungeons, rewards · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- KeenGamer — Daily and weekly checklist — 3 entries per week, not banked · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- FandomWire — AION 2 daily and weekly checklist — 3 entries per week · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- MetaBot — Daily & weekly checklist — 3 entries per week (client data) · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Mein-MMO — Daily & weekly checklist — 3 entries; Ariel fragments · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Mein-MMO (EN) — Equipment guide: best PvE gear fast — Normal ~1,500 item level · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- GamesFuze — Daevanion guide — Ariel board materials from Ascension Trial · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Patch Notes Oct 13 (PDT) / Oct 14 (CEST) — event mission: Clear Ascension Trial 1 time · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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