Aion Ingame Tips

Ingame Tips

Tip: Being defeated by a character from the opposing faction in PvP will not cause you to lose EXP.
Tip: Being defeated by a character from the opposing faction in PvP will cause you to lose Abyss Points.
Tip: You can learn new skills by buying Skill Manuals from Class Instructors or Preceptors.
Tip: Access Help by pressing the 'H' key.
Tip: Once you reach Level 6, you will lose some EXP when you die.\nSome lost EXP can be restored by Soul Healers.
Tip: Binding at an Obelisk will change where you resurrect when you die.\nSearch for nearby Obelisks by typing '/PathFinding Obelisk'.
Tip: The Abyss is available to characters of Level 25 and higher.
Tip: Link to item information in chat by Ctrl-right-clicking the item.
Tip: Link to quest information in chat by Ctrl-right-clicking the quest title in the Quest Log.
Tip: Link to crafting information in chat by Ctrl-right-clicking' the name of the item in the craft window.
Tip: Click the names of other characters in chat to view their class, level and other information.
Tip: Try on items by Ctrl-clicking the weapon or armor.
Tip: Change the camera angle while moving without changing the direction of your movement by pressing Shift and holding the right mouse button.
Tip: Toggle auto-run either by clicking both mouse buttons at once or by pressing NumLock.
Tip: Reduce loading time by adjusting settings in 'Menu - Options - Graphics Optiuons'.\nOr, allow the system to auto-detect optimal settings with 'Auto Preference'.
Tip: Send and receive mail by using the Mailbox.
Tip: Falling from a great height will cause you to suffer damage, or even to die.
Tip: You can ascend as a Daeva and choose a new sub-class when you reach Level 10.
Tip: The green gauge on the Fly button displays the remaining flying time.
Tip: After becoming a Daeva, you can glide by pressing the Space Bar in the middle of a jump.
Tip: When you want to group with another character, check that you are in the same channel.\nView the channel number at 'Menu - Service - Change Channel'.
Tip: Toggle flight by clicking the Fly button.
Tip: Aggressive monsters and characters from the opposing race are displayed as red dots on the Compass.
Tip: Whisper to the last person you sent a Whisper to by pressing 'T'.
Tip: View a quest in the Quest Tracker by checking the box beside the quest title.\nThis allows you to monitor your quest progress while playing.
Tip: Click blue words in the Quest Log for more detailed information on that person, place, or item.
Tip: Open the Info Window or view the shortcut keys by clicking 'Menu' at the bottom of the screen.
Tip: Group Leaders can display the Sign by right-clicking the Target Window.
Tip: Press 'B' to activate and deactivate the equipped Power Shards.
Tip: Easily locate NPCs by typing '/PathFinding NPCname' in chat.\nType '/PathFinding' again to cancel the search.
Tip: Hit 'N' key to activate the transparent overlay map in order to view both the map and the game screen at the same time.
Tip: You can link to a location in chat by Ctrl + right-clicking the location on the map.
Tip: Right-click a location link on the map to open a pop-up menu.
Tip: Click 'Pass' in the Work Order tab of the Mission/Quest Window to cancel the Work Order quest currently in progress.
Tip: When your craft skill is maxed out for your current level, talk to a crafting master to access the next level.
Tip: View the current week's Legion and Character rankings by clicking 'Influence Ratio' at the bottom of the screen.
Tip: Create a new Legion by visiting the Legion Administration Offices in the city.
Tip: By moving about during combat, you can increase your defense or attack.\nOn-screen arrows indicate the current active bonuses.
Tip: Uup to three additional Quickbars are available in 'Options - Game Options - User Interface'.
Tip: Fortresses and cities have warehouses where you can store spare items.
Tip: All characters on an account share the same account warehouse.
Tip: Expand your inventory (Cube) space by visiting a cube craftsman.
Tip: Rifts are corridors leading into enemy territory, and there is a limit on the number of users who can travel through one.
Tip: Toggle the altitude lock while flying by pressing 'Scroll Lock'.
Tip: Save the location information shown in chat to your Memo Pad by right-clicking it.\nView it at 'Menu - Community - Memo Pad'.
Tip: When your race captures a fortress in the Abyss, it temporarily boosts the abilities of all members of your race.
Tip: The race with a significantly reduced Influence Ratio is given a boost to its abilities during PVP.
Tip: Purchase items from Abyss Contributors with Abyss Points.
Tip: You can consume both food and beverages at the same time.
Tip: At Level 20, you can take quests to become qualified to equip Stigma Stones.
Tip: The ranks of items are displayed as white for Normal, green for Rare, blue for Legendary and yellow for Unique.
Tip: Starting at Level 30, you can visit special vendors in cities to modify the appearance of your items.
Tip: Visit Godstone Socketers in cities to equip Godstones on your items.
Tip: The types of quest available include 'Missions', 'Quests', and 'Work Orders.
Tip: When a quest marker appears as a double-ended arrow, it means that the reward differs according to the choices you make.
Tip: Clicking the mouse wheel rotates your view by 180 degrees.
Tip: Press 'Shift+Z' to switch between primary and secondary weapon sets.
Tip: Characters who receive express mail do not need to go to a Mailbox to read the mail.
Tip: When you receive an Express Mail, you can read it immediately by clicking the Express Mail Icon above the Compass.
Tip: View the information of the chain skill you will be using next by clicking Chain Skill Info on the Skill Window
Tip: Cycle through nearby targets by pressing 'Tab'.
Tip: The number of dots at the left of the Target Window varies depending on the difficulty of the monster.
Tip: Some NPCs that wander about instead of remaining on one spot. Also, some NPCs only appear at specific times.
Tip: View the current status of the Abyss War by selecting the Abyss on the map.
Tip: At Legion Level 3, you can register custom Legion emblems.
Tip: DP does not reset until the character has been logged off for 5 minutes.
Tip: A well-timed attack can interrupt an enemy's skill.
Tip: Abnormal conditions may cause you to become temporarily immobilized or unable to fight.
Tip: When Bleeding, Poisoned, or Burned, you will suffer damage at regular intervals.
Tip: You do not lose EXP when you are killed in the Arena.
Tip: Spiritmasters can issue commands to spirits by using the Command button.
Tip: When you transform into an animal by using an item, you will not be able to use any skills.
Tip: Dredgion is more likely to appear to the race with higher Influence Ratio.
Tip: Artifacts can play an important strategic role in Fortress Battles.
Tip: You can earn Abyss Points by hunting monsters in the Abyss.
Tip: The use of certain special skills depends on your Abyss Ranking.
Tip: Teleporting is more expensive when a Fortress Battle is in progress in the Abyss.
Tip: Castle Gates can be repaired using the Caste Gate Repairing Device.
Tip: A fortress loses the protection of its Aetheric Field when the Aetheric Field Generator is destroyed.
Tip: High level enchantment stones have a higher success rate.
Tip: You can obtain enchantment stones by using extraction tools on equipment.
Tip: You can obtain high level enchantment stones from high rank items.
Tip: A failed enchantment attempt weakens previous enchantments 1 level.
Tip: To use a Godstone to strengthen an item, visit a Godstone Socketer.
Tip: Soul Bound items cannot be sold or traded.
Tip: Divide stacks of items in your inventory by Shift + double-clicking the stack.
Tip: A critical success during crafting will result in your creating an item one rank higher.
Tip: Increase your crafting skills easily by completing Work Orders.
Tip: You may decide on the ownership of an item by rolling a dice.
Tip: You may decide on the ownership of an item through Instant Account Settling.
Tip: Sell all junk items at once by clicking 'Sell all Misc' in the Sell Window.
Tip: Access the broker service through Broker NPCs.
Tip: Once your Legion is Level 2 or higher, you can use the Legion Item Merchant.
Tip: You can attach items or Kinah to mail that you send.
Tip: When mail arrives for you, an icon will appear above the Compass.
Tip: Press the Auto Arrange Inventory button at the bottom of your Cube to sort items by type.
Tip: Be careful of deep water; you could get hurt, or even die, in it.
Tip: Flying potions increase the duration of your flying time.
Tip: You cannot use items while gliding.
Tip: Once you become a Daeva, you can use a teleporter to travel to other regions and cities.
Tip: You cannot use items while on an airship or floating stone.
Tip: Communicate with other people via the Skills window or the chat box by using Emotes.
Tip: Make skills and items more accessible by dragging them to the Quickbars.
Tip: You can lock the Quickbar slots by clicking the padlock icon at the left of the Quickbar.
Tip: Press 'F12' take clean screenshots without the UI in the pictures.
Tip: Pressing 'Shift + F12' in a populated area will hide all other characters on the screen.
Tip: When your icon is shown as red on the Compass, it means you are at an altitude where you could die if you fall.
Tip: Hit 'Enter' to begin typing in chat.
Tip: You can detach the tabs from the Chat Window and put them anywhere on the screen.
Tip: You can send a Whisper to the last person you sent a Whisper to by pressing 'Tab' while in the Chat Window.
Tip: You can view the Tutorial at any time by going to '1:1 Petition - Tutorial'.
Tip: You can view a list of skills related to your class in the Chain Skill Info section of the Skill Window.
Tip: Hit 'V' to open the Friends Window, where you can find and add friends.
Tip: In 'Options - Game Options - Combat Info', you can toggle the option 'Display distance from target'.
Tip: Switch between UI styles at 'Options - Game Options - User Interface'.
Tip: Macros allow more convenient access to chains of actions that you perform frequently.
Tip: Double-click the Group Window to auto-follow the selected group member.
Tip: Many important hints for quests appear in NPC dialogs and cutscenes.
Tip: Coin Quests will reward you with many Coins, which can be exchanged for valuable rare rewards.
Tip: Certain monsters drop items that allow you to start a quest.
Tip: Be careful when a monster shouts for help during combat, because their companions may join the fray.
Tip: Monsters with unique names are very powerful, but they drop good items.
Tip: When attacking enemy bases, be wary of their NPC allies. They have powerful stats and skills in comparison to normal monsters.
Tip: There is a low chance of treasure boxes yielding good items.
Tip: Some skills cannot be used while flying.
Tip: You cannot request a duel with someone who is in the middle of combat or trade.
Tip: In the Arena, everyone outside your group counts as an enemy.
Tip: Taxes and the price of goods will fluctuate according to the Influence Ratio of each race.
Tip: You can check the number of members allowed to register and the remaining number of resurrections from the tool tip of the Kisk.
Tip: You remove Manastones from an item by visiting a Manastone Remover.
Tip: Remove dye using a dye remover bought from a vendor.
Tip: The Aether Crystals floating in the sky can be converted to materials for crafting by extracting their enery, and then converting them.
Tip: You can increase your Legion's level by collecting Abyss Points.
Tip: You can create a private chat channel for you and your friends.\nCommands for this channel can be viewed by clicking the Speech Bubble Icon on the Chat Window.
Tip: Hit 'Y' to open a private store.
Tip: Some quests cannot be carried out unless you have a specific title.
Tip: You can check the current time and whether it's day or night on the icon next to the Compass.
Tip: Hover the mouse over a fortress or artifact icon on the Abyss map for detailed information.
Tip: You can change the size of UI with the slider in 'Menu - Options - Game Options - User Interface.
Tip: There are peddler NPCs that only appear at certain times or during events.
Tip: Match your skills against other players by requesting a duel.\nRight-click the desired opponent to send a request.
Tip: Go to 'Options - Game Options - Combat Info' and to enable the option to 'View your target's target'.
Tip: Send a Whisper to someone by typing '/Whisper TargetName Message' in chat.