Aion 2 players have new rivals. In an October 28 notice, the developers published a fresh set of server pairings. These pairings decide which server’s players you meet in cross-server content such as Spacetime Rifts and the Abyss.
The system works simply. When your server is paired with another, that server’s players are the ones you fight and compete with in those modes. The developers give an example: if the Asmodian server Israphel is paired with the Elyos server Siel, every Israphel Asmodian entering the Abyss runs into Siel’s Elyos.
Same-faction pairings are now possible
The biggest change is how the pairings are built. Earlier lists always matched an Elyos server against an Asmodian server. The developers now say they will rotate pairings periodically to keep combat balanced, and that this can match the same faction against itself. Several pairs in the new list are Asmodian vs. Asmodian or Elyos vs. Elyos.
The pairings are not permanent either. The developers warn that your current opponent may be swapped for a new one later, so any grudges you build up may not last.
The new pairings
The first and largest table in the notice covers all 46 servers in 23 pairs:
- Triniel (Asmodian) vs. Lumiel (Asmodian)
- Zikel (Asmodian) vs. Kaisinel (Elyos)
- Israphel (Asmodian) vs. Siel (Elyos)
- Vaizel (Elyos) vs. Marchutan (Asmodian)
- Nezekan (Elyos) vs. Azphel (Asmodian)
- Ereshkigal (Asmodian) vs. Beritra (Asmodian)
- Nemon (Asmodian) vs. Ariel (Elyos)
- Yustiel (Elyos) vs. Fregion (Elyos)
- Meslamtaeda (Elyos) vs. Hithanya (Elyos)
- Zemurru (Asmodian) vs. Baba (Asmodian)
- Bakarma (Elyos) vs. Kromede (Asmodian)
- Ludra (Asmodian) vs. Munin (Asmodian)
- Phernos (Elyos) vs. Ulgorn (Asmodian)
- Hadala (Asmodian) vs. Odar (Asmodian)
- Quai (Asmodian) vs. Nania (Elyos)
- Fafnir (Asmodian) vs. Atiel (Asmodian)
- Indnath (Asmodian) vs. Agnita (Asmodian)
- Tiamat (Elyos) vs. Luteros (Elyos)
- Tahabata (Elyos) vs. Kochi (Elyos)
- Kasika (Elyos) vs. Gauss (Asmodian)
- Daminu (Elyos) vs. Tassin (Asmodian)
- Tsenka (Elyos) vs. Ishtar (Elyos)
- Lamuatan (Elyos) vs. Nathara (Elyos)
The notice also contains several smaller tables with additional pairings for a subset of servers. They are not labelled in the post, so if your server shows up in more than one, check the official announcement for the full lists.
The developers signed off with a reminder to make your mark while the current matchups last. Expect your Abyss neighbours to change again in a future update.
Source: Aion 2 official news.
