Crafting · Global

Aion 2 Crafting Guide

Five disciplines, three crafting systems and the Splendent proc mechanic — covering all global regions (EU / NA / SA / JP) equally. Which profession to pick, what to craft when, and how to turn Kinah profit in launch month.

The Three Systems

Standard Crafting

Produce items from recipes: gather the material list, craft at the station. Every craft carries a 'Splendent' proc chance — on proc the item jumps one quality tier.

Transfer Crafting

Re-forge an existing crafted item into a higher tier: old item + extra materials → new item. This is how mid-tier crafted gear becomes endgame-viable.

Substance Morph

Convert raw materials into refined components: every recipe's refined parts can be morphed from raw gatherables instead of buying them off the AH.

The Five Disciplines

Every character can access every discipline; your specialization plan matters.

Blacksmithing

Metal melee weapons: greatswords, longswords, daggers, maces and shield components.

Tank & melee DPS progression

Armorsmithing

Plate and chain armor: the core of Templar and Cleric gear.

Templar / Cleric

Handicrafting

Accessories, bows and wooden/stone components — the highest AH margin lives here.

Ranger / Chanter / profit crafting

Alchemy

Potions, scrolls and oils — the only category that sells 24/7.

Everyone — launch's most reliable income

Cooking

Buff food and stat consumables — the mandatory PvE / PvP drain.

Every raid-going class

What You Can Craft — Real Recipe Families

The major craft families verified from KR/TW live data and slated for global launch. Note the dual names: each family drops as a normal version AND a 'Splendent' proc version — the proc tier is one quality step higher.

Discipline	Recipe Family	When It Matters
Armorsmithing	Genesis / Splendent Genesis Dragon Lord Breastplate, Greaves, Helm — plus Splendent proc versions	Top PvE progression set at endgame — the target above Guardian Decanus
Blacksmithing	Lava Heart Weapon Series Terrorblade, Deathblade, Firemace, Flamesword, Gauntlet, Barrier	Core crafted weapon line — a bridge for players who missed Decanus weapon drops
Handicrafting	Dragon Lord Bow & Staff Bow, Staff — plus Splendent proc versions	Ranger and Chanter craft path; accessory AH margins stay high
Alchemy	White / Dark Dragon Consumables Herb Teas, Beef Wellington line, combat potions	Sells 24/7 — the most reliable launch-month Kinah engine
Cooking	Seafood & Meat Buff Line Pasta, Steak, Dumpling, Bulgogi and similar buff foods	AH prices peak before raid-prep nights — stock and sell then
Substance Morph	Refined Components Radiant Orichalcum Ore and similar refined materials	Converting raw gatherables cuts crafting cost dramatically vs buying refined off the AH

Launch-Month Crafting Plan

1Week 1: commit to Alchemy + Cooking — stock your own consumables, sell the excess on AH
2Week 1: SKIP Armorsmithing/Blacksmithing — everyone dumps quest gear, crafted blues sell below cost
3Week 2: craft Handicrafting accessories — jewelry slots are the last BiS gaps, margin is high
4Week 3: park materials for Transfer Crafting projects — push your crafted set toward endgame viability
5Daily: run your herb/ore gathering circuit with Substance Morph materials in mind

Use the Tools On This Site

Before committing materials, plan what your crafted piece should equip:

Item Database

Compare crafted pieces against the BiS options

Build Editor

Slot your crafted piece and see the live stat diff

Deep Guide: Crafting & Gathering

Profit priorities and gathering routes

Note: system info compiled from KR/TW live-server data and global launch notes; global patches may shift values — re-check after launch week.