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In short
- KR and TW raised the level cap from 45 to 50 on July 1, 2026 (Chapter 1). Global is still capped at 45 and has no date for level 50.
- Chapter 1 added two new regions: Eltnen for the Elyos and Morheim for the Asmodians. They are released in two parts; only part 1 is open as of mid-October 2026.
- To move from Verteron/Altgard to Eltnen/Morheim through the legion hideout, KR/TW require Lv. 45, item level 3,300 and combat power 270,000.
- From Lv. 45 on, every level-up gives a Greater Stigma Shard, used to raise stigma skills from level 20 to 25.
- Level 50 content in KR includes a new Expedition and a 4-stage Transcendence with item level gates from 3,800 to 4,800 (KR scale).
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🇰🇷 Everything on this page is KR/TW data. It shows what Korea and Taiwan got with Chapter 1 on July 1, 2026. None of it has a Global date. Numbers such as item level use the KR/TW scale and may not match Global one-to-one.
Level cap: 45 → 50
| KR / TW (since July 1, 2026) | Global (now) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level cap | 50 | 45 (Season 1) |
| Stigma skill max level | 25 (was 20) | 20 |
| Reward per level from 45 | 1 Greater Stigma Shard per level-up | — |
| Party / Force size | 5 / 20 players | not confirmed |
How the extra stigma levels work in KR/TW:
- Stigma skills go above level 20 only with Greater Stigma Shards (our name; KR 상급 스티그마 샤드).
- You get one shard each time you level up from 45 on.
- A stigma skill that reaches level 20 also gives one shard. Resetting that skill returns the shard.
- Resetting stigmas became free with the same update.
Eltnen and Morheim
| Elyos | Asmodians | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting region (Global and KR/TW) | Verteron | Altgard |
| New Chapter 1 region (KR/TW only) | Eltnen (KR 엘테넨, TW 耶爾特奈) | Morheim (KR 모르헤임, TW 莫爾海姆) |
| Town with the October event merchant (KR) | Lasepin Village (our transcription; KR 라세핀 마을) | Kromede’s Island (our translation; KR 크로메데의 섬) |
“Eltnen” and “Morheim” are the AION 1 names and the names the community uses. NC has not published official English names for AION 2 yet.
How to get there (KR/TW)
- Finish the hero quests in Verteron or Altgard.
- A teleport portal appears in your region.
- The portal checks your level, item level and combat power.
For moving between legion hideouts of the old and the new regions, KR and TW list the thresholds explicitly:
| Requirement | Value (KR/TW) |
|---|---|
| Character level | 45 |
| Item level | 3,300 or more |
| Combat power | 270,000 or more |
Released in two parts
NC split the new regions into two parts and releases them one after another. Up to the KR patch of October 14, 2026 we found no announcement that part 2 has opened. A September fix even hid objects that were visible in the unreleased part 2 area of Eltnen.
What the new regions add
- A pendant gear slot. Lower-grade pendants and their upgrade materials come from Eltnen/Morheim quests.
- New monoliths: find traces of the gods across the region and resonate with the monolith to level it up for rewards.
- New field bosses, with their own gear and collectibles.
- New pets and new legion hideouts (rentals are shared with the old regions’ hideouts).
- Open-world PvP: KR kill missions against the other faction count in Verteron, Altgard, Eltnen and Morheim alike (September 2, 2026).
- On October 7, 2026 KR raised mission quest rewards in Verteron/Altgard to the Eltnen/Morheim level, so the old regions stay useful.
Level 50 dungeons (KR)
| Content | Entry level | Item level (KR scale) |
|---|---|---|
| New Expedition — Explore and Conquest (Normal) | 50 | 3,800 |
| Same Expedition — Conquest (Hard) | 50 | 4,500 |
| New Transcendence, stages 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 | 50 | 3,800 / 4,100 / 4,500 / 4,800 |
The Korean dungeon names have no official English names yet, so we do not invent them here. In the same update, Expedition and Transcendence became 5-player and Sanctuary raids 10-player.
What this means for Global
- Nothing is announced. NC has not said when or whether Global gets level 50, Eltnen or Morheim.
- Global is a different version: prices, item level scale and some systems already differ (see Global vs KR/TW).
- Global already uses official English names for its towns, for example Dawn Legion Base and Zumion Village in Verteron, Safe Haven and Nornir Assembly in Altgard. Expect similar official names for the new regions once they arrive.
We update this page after every KR, TW and Global patch.
FAQ
Is the level cap 50 in AION 2 Global?
No. Global Season 1 caps at 45. Level 50 exists only in KR and TW since July 1, 2026. NC has announced no Global date.
How do I get to Eltnen or Morheim in KR/TW?
Finish the hero quests in Verteron (Elyos) or Altgard (Asmodians). A teleport portal then appears in your region. The portal checks your level, item level and combat power.
What are the requirements for Eltnen and Morheim?
KR and TW list Lv. 45, item level 3,300 or more and combat power 270,000 or more for moving between legion hideouts of the old and new regions. These numbers use the KR/TW item level scale.
Are ‘Eltnen’ and ‘Morheim’ the official English names?
Not yet. They are the traditional AION 1 names and what the community uses. The official names are 엘테넨 / 모르헤임 in KR and 耶爾特奈 / 莫爾海姆 in TW.
What comes with level 50 besides the regions?
Stigma skill level 25, a pendant gear slot, new Arcana slots, new field bosses, monoliths and pets in the new regions, a new Expedition and a new Transcendence. All of this is KR/TW data.
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- 7/1 업데이트 노트 — Chapter 1 — new regions, portal, level 50, stigma 25, pendant, Arcana, Expedition, Transcendence, legion hideout requirements · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 7/1 更新新聞 — 沙霜之地 — same update, TW names; hideout requirements Lv. 45 / 3,300 / 270,000 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 7/8 업데이트 노트 — Spacetime Rift fix for Eltnen/Morheim · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 10/7 업데이트 노트 — mission quest rewards in Verteron/Altgard matched to Eltnen/Morheim · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 10/14 업데이트 노트 — event merchants in Eltnen and Morheim towns · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 8/12 업데이트 노트 — Expedition with entry level 50 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Patch Notes Oct 13 (PDT) / Oct 14 (CEST) — Global towns: Dawn Legion Base, Zumion Village, Safe Haven, Nornir Assembly · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 9/30 Common Product Info (Season 1 Starter, Key: Hidden Cube) — Global Season 1, Lv. 45 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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