The Sanctuary Raid encounter against Ludra returns to AION 2 on November 4, 2026, opening both Normal Mode and Hard Mode simultaneously. Reaching the boss requires an item level of 2,800 for Normal Mode or 3,000 for Hard Mode, setting a strict endgame threshold for groups tackling the revised mechanics.
Raid launch schedule and entry thresholds
Events tied to the raid open at 6 a.m. PST (3 p.m. CET) on November 4. The returning encounter brings redesigned attack patterns and new mechanics compared to the original version pulled shortly after launch.
| Difficulty | Item Level Requirement | Available Modes |
| Normal Mode | 2,800 | Day-one access |
| Hard Mode | 3,000 | Day-one access |
What the return means for your progression
Gearing up requires pushing through existing high-end content or relying on catch-up mechanics. If you need assistance meeting the endgame gear check, the Aion 2 Abyssal Forge: Ludra Boost handles the encounter directly.
Normal Mode raiders
Players sitting between 2,800 and 2,999 item level can enter Normal Mode immediately on launch day without needing to clear a separate unlock. Recent Hard Mode additions such as Krao Cave and Draupnir require 2,600 item level and award gear upgrades to bridge the remaining gap.
Crafting upgrades often stall progression before reaching raid eligibility, as one player put it:
aye let me craft that weapon so i can get ready for ludra…. o nvm it failed again time to grind 50mil again cu in the raid in dec
— one player
Hard Mode title contenders
Groups entering at 3,000 item level participate in the Ludra Hunt, an event offering exclusive cosmetic titles to the fastest parties across NA East, NA West, Europe, South America, and Asia.
- Conqueror of Ludra: The first 10-player party in each region to defeat Hard Mode, receiving a title with a purple decorative visual effect.
- Champion of Ludra: The second through fifth parties in each region, totaling 40 players.
- Challenger of Ludra: The sixth through 20th parties in each region, spanning 150 players.
- Ludra Hunter: Any player who completes either Normal Mode or Hard Mode while the event runs.
Progression events and upcoming deadlines
Multiple support events run alongside the release to distribute crafting materials and energy currencies.
- October 28: Daily mail rewards start granting two Odyle Energy per character each day, expiring if left unclaimed after seven days.
- November 4: Raid portals open alongside the Daeva Bootcamp community dungeon clear challenge and an outfit screenshot contest on Discord.
- November 4 to 17: A 14-day login tracker awards 1.5 million Bound Kina, 30,000 Abyss Points, 3,000 Soul Crystals, 2,000 Centuryroot Tokens, 3,000 Phantasmal Fragments, and the Lush Leaf Tiara helmet.
- November 4 to 17: A Twitch Drops campaign distributes cosmetic items, including Dotted Glasses and a Black Conical Hat, for up to 14 hours of total watch time.
- November 10/11: Daily Odyle Energy mail deliveries end alongside scheduled regional maintenance.
- November 24/25: The regional Ludra Hunt event concludes with maintenance, ending the availability of early-clear titles.
