In short
- Dimensional Invasion is a short open-world event: join from the timer icon next to the minimap and fight waves plus a boss for 3 minutes — [Single source].
- You get 1 Reward Key per day, shared by all characters on a server — [Community ×3].
- The key is used only when you flip reward cards, so you can join without spending it — [Community ×2].
- Keys bank up to 7 — [Community ×3].
Dimensional Invasion is a quick world event. A rift opens, you jump in, and you fight waves of monsters and a final boss for a few minutes. At the end you flip reward cards with a key.
Status labels: [Official], [Community ×N], [Single source].
How does it work?
- A timer icon appears next to the minimap. Use it to join; you are moved to the invasion arena — [Single source].
- The run lasts 3 minutes: waves of monsters, then a closing boss — [Single source].
- Your score comes from damage and kills — [Single source].
- At the end, spend a Reward Key to flip reward cards — [Community ×2]. Higher ranks may get more picks — [Single source], rules pending verification.
NC lists Dimensional Invasion among live content: the Halloween event mission “Participate in Dimensional Invasion 1 time” gives 20 Pumpkin Coins weekly — [Official].
Reward Keys
| Rule | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Keys per day | 1 | [Community ×3] |
| Shared | Per server | [Community ×3] |
| Cap | 7 | [Community ×3] |
| Refill time | 16:00 server time (07:00 UTC) | [Single source] |
| When a key is used | Only when you flip reward cards | [Community ×2] |
In plain words: you get one key a day for your whole server roster. Use it on the character that needs the rewards most, and do not let 7 pile up.
Which invasions exist?
One guide names three invasion types from the leveling zones — [Single source]:
| Invasion | Boss | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Beritra Air Raid | Captain Tetrata | 16 |
| Accursed Sword | Executor of the Magical Sword | 20 |
| Incursion of the Spirits | Grandios | 20 |
Lv. 45 invasion types are pending verification. Track event timers with our timers tool.
Terms: Dimensional Invasion.
FAQ
How do I join a Dimensional Invasion?
One guide says you join through the timer icon beside the minimap, which teleports you to the invasion arena. NC has not published a guide.
Are Dimensional Invasion keys per character?
No. Sources agree the daily key is shared per server (per account on that server).
Can I join without a key?
Yes. The key is spent only when you flip reward cards at the end.
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- AllThingsHow — AION 2 Dimensional Invasion guide — joining, 3-minute format, score, key refill 16:00 server time, invasion types · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- KeenGamer — Daily and weekly checklist — 1 key/day, cap 7, per server · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Mein-MMO — Daily & weekly checklist — 1 key/day, cap 7 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- MetaBot — Daily & weekly checklist — 1 key/day, cap 7 (client data) · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Patch Notes Oct 13 (PDT) / Oct 14 (CEST) — event mission: Participate in Dimensional Invasion 1 time · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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