Contents
In short
- Soul Binding adds random bonus stat lines to Unique gear and makes the item untradeable (Global client data).
- Three actions reported by guides: Bind (raise values), Sync (reroll one line, consumes a Unique item) and Reset (reroll all lines).
- Cost per step rises from 30,000 Kina + 10 Soul Codex (step 1) to 632,000 Kina + 102 Soul Codex (step 10); rebinding costs 300,000 Kina + 3 Soul Codex (client data).
- Soul Codex is sold officially in the Mileage Shop (2,000 Mileage, 3 per character per day).
- Transfer can move Soul Binding and enhance level to a new item, so binding a piece you will keep is not wasted.
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Status labels: [Official] — NC; [Client data] — read from the Global client by a database site; [Community ×N]; [Single source]; [KR/TW].
What Soul Binding does
Soul Binding unlocks random bonus stat lines on a gear piece. It is one of the upgrade tabs next to enhancement, Manastones, Theostones and Transfer — [Community ×2].
- Works on Unique gear — [Client data].
- Gives 3 to 5 random lines — [Client data]; most guides say up to 4, and 5 on crafted high-tier gear — [Community ×3].
- Makes the item untradeable — [Client data].
Naming: KR 영혼 각인. English guides use both Soul Binding and Soul Imprint — same system.
In plain words: you pay to roll extra stats on a good item; the item becomes yours for good.
The three actions
| Action | What it does | Cost type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | Raises the values of the lines step by step | Kina + Soul Codex | [Community ×2] |
| Sync | Rerolls one line | Consumes a Unique item | [Community ×2] |
| Reset | Rerolls all lines | — (not published) | [Community ×2] |
Costs per step (Global client data)
| Step | Kina | Soul Codex |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30,000 | 10 |
| 10 | 632,000 | 102 |
| Rebind | 300,000 | 3 |
[Client data: single database]. Intermediate steps rise between these values; we will add the full table once a second source confirms it.
Where Soul Codex comes from
- Mileage Shop: Soul Codex for 2,000 Mileage, up to 3 per character per day — [Official].
- Other in-game sources: pending verification.
Soul Binding and Transfer
- Transfer moves the enhance (Growth) level and Soul Binding to another item. Manastones, Theostones and Potential are lost — [Community ×2].
- The material item for a Transfer must itself be Soul Bound — [Client data].
- Crafted Dragon Lord upgrades (for example True → Splendent True) keep enhancement, amplification and Soul Binding — [Client data].
When should you start Soul Binding?
- Not while leveling — you replace gear too fast.
- Start on Unique pieces you will keep for weeks: weapon first, then pieces from the 70 and 86 tiers. → Gear progression hub
- Bind early steps (cheap) first; heavy Kina steps later.
- Use Sync on one bad line instead of Reset when the rest are good.
KR/TW difference
🇰🇷 KR Chapter 1 (Jul 1, 2026) added new “front” stats that also apply through Soul Binding — [Official KR]. Not on Global.
Pending verification
- Full step-by-step cost table from a second source.
- Reset cost and Soul Codex drop sources on Global.
- Official English name used by NC Global.
FAQ
Is Soul Binding the same as Soul Imprint?
Yes. The KR name is 영혼 각인; some English guides translate it as Soul Imprint, others as Soul Binding. NC has not used a single English name on Global yet.
Which items can be Soul Bound?
Unique-grade gear, according to Global client data. Bound items can no longer be traded.
How many lines can Soul Binding give?
Usually up to 4 lines; crafted high-tier gear can have 5, according to several guides. One database lists 3 to 5 lines for Unique gear.
Where do I get Soul Codex?
NC’s Mileage Shop sells Soul Codex for 2,000 Mileage, up to 3 per character per day. Guides also mention in-game sources; we have not verified those yet.
Do I lose Soul Binding when I upgrade my gear?
Not necessarily. Transfer moves Soul Binding and enhance level to another item, and crafted Dragon Lord upgrades keep enhancement, amplification and Soul Binding levels (client data).
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- MetaBot — AION 2 Gear Progression: Level 45 upgrade order (Global client data) — Unique only; 3–5 random stats; untradeable; costs step 1 → 10; rebind 300,000 Kina + 3 Soul Codex; Transfer needs Soul Bound material; crafted upgrades keep Soul Binding · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- GamesFuze — How to upgrade gear (Manastones, Theostones, Soul Binding) — Bind / Sync / Reset; menu tab · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- gameplay.tips — Enhancement guide — Soul Binding options; up to 4 lines · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- KeenGamer — Crafting guide: professions, gear, materials — crafted gear up to 5 Soul Binding lines · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 9/30 Common Product Info (Season 1 Starter, Key: Hidden Cube) — Mileage Shop: Soul Codex 2,000 Mileage, 3 per character per day · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 7/1 업데이트 노트 — Chapter 1 — KR Chapter 1: new ‘front’ stats added to Soul Binding (KR only) · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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