Kinah LedgerAion 2 best crafted gear: every slot, every step
The best gear you can craft in Aion 2 tops out at item level 102: the Splendent Dragon Lord set (Ebony for Asmodians, Wise for Elyos), made by Blacksmithing, Armorsmithing and Handicrafting at level 45. Below: the best craft for every slot, the ladder to it, what each piece takes, and whether crafting or buying is cheaper on today's Market.
Best crafted gear for every slot
The highest item level you can craft per slot. "Materials today" is everything in the recipe at today's typical lowest ask (a + means some materials have no Market price). The top pieces don't trade on the Market, so you craft them; the rungs below them do, and the ladder shows where buying beats crafting.
Weapons
| Slot | Best craft | Item level | Profession | Materials today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatsword | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord GreatswordElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Greatsword | 102 | Blacksmithing | 21.1M |
| Longsword | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord LongswordElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Longsword | 102 | Blacksmithing | 21.1M |
| Dagger | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord DaggerElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Dagger | 102 | Blacksmithing | 21.1M |
| Mace | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord MaceElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Mace | 102 | Blacksmithing | 21.1M |
| Staff | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord StaffElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Staff | 102 | Handicrafting | 21.4M |
| Bow | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord BowElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Bow | 102 | Handicrafting | 21.4M |
| Orb | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord OrbElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Orb | 102 | Alchemy | 21.4M |
| Spellbook | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord SpellbookElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Spellbook | 102 | Alchemy | 21.3M |
| Guard | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord GuardElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Guard | 102 | Blacksmithing | 21.1M |
Armor
| Slot | Best craft | Item level | Profession | Materials today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helm | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord HelmElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Helm | 102 | Armorsmithing | 10.2M |
| Top | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord BreastplateElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Breastplate | 102 | Armorsmithing | 15.2M |
| Pauldrons | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord PauldronsElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Pauldrons | 102 | Armorsmithing | 10.2M |
| Gloves | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord GlovesElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Gloves | 102 | Armorsmithing | 10M |
| Legs | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord GreavesElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Greaves | 102 | Armorsmithing | 12.6M |
| Shoes | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord BootsElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Boots | 102 | Armorsmithing | 12.5M |
| Cloak | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord CloakElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Cloak | 102 | Armorsmithing | 10M |
Accessories
| Slot | Best craft | Item level | Profession | Materials today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earrings | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord EarringsElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Earrings | 102 | Handicrafting | 12.3M |
| Necklace | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord NecklaceElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Necklace | 102 | Handicrafting | 12.9M |
| Ring | Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord RingElyos: Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Ring | 102 | Handicrafting | 10.3M |
Prices: typical lowest ask across all servers, snapshot 2026-10-27 01:55 UTC. On your own server they differ a lot; check the item page or the Market before you commit.
The crafting ladder, step by step
Every slot climbs the same rungs; most recipes use a lower piece as one of their materials. Where a rung trades on the Market, the last column says whether buying it beats crafting it today. About 1 craft in 4 of a gear piece comes out Splendent (the recipe's combo chance), and the next tier asks for the Splendent version, so expect to craft each rung a few times; a Splendent piece's cost is marked "+ base" because it starts from that roll.
Greatsword
| Rung | Item level | Grade | Wear at | Crafted by | Craft cost | Market | Cheaper to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orichalcum Greatsword | 18 | Common | 18 | Blacksmithing 3 | 28K | 12K | buy |
| Expert's Orichalcum Greatsword | 28 | Rare | 28 | Blacksmithing 15 | 505K | 55K | buy |
| Artisan's Orichalcum Greatsword | 39 | Epic | 36 | Blacksmithing 30 | 4.6M | 500K | buy |
| Star Dragon Lord Greatsword | 62 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing 55 | 49.8M | 60M | craft |
| True Dragon Lord Greatsword | 62 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing 55 | 49.8M | 64M | craft |
| Splendent Star Dragon Lord Greatsword | 70 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 9M + base | 100M | – |
| Splendent True Dragon Lord Greatsword | 70 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 9M + base | 89.5M | – |
| Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword | 78 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 46.3M | – | – |
| White Dragon Lord Greatsword | 78 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 46.3M | – | – |
| Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword | 86 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 5.3M + base | – | – |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Greatsword | 86 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 5.3M + base | – | – |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Greatsword | 94 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 91.1M | – | – |
| Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Greatsword | 102 | Unique | 45 | Blacksmithing | 21.1M + base | – | – |
Chest
| Rung | Item level | Grade | Wear at | Crafted by | Craft cost | Market | Cheaper to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orichalcum Breastplate | 16 | Common | 16 | Armorsmithing 3 | 65K | 70K | craft |
| Expert's Orichalcum Breastplate | 28 | Rare | 28 | Armorsmithing 15 | 438K | 150K | buy |
| Artisan's Orichalcum Breastplate | 39 | Epic | 36 | Armorsmithing 30 | 4.1M | 500K | buy |
| Star Dragon Lord Breastplate | 62 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing 55 | 41.2M | 50.9M | craft |
| True Dragon Lord Breastplate | 62 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing 55 | 41.2M | 47.9M | craft |
| Splendent Star Dragon Lord Breastplate | 70 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 7M + base | 65.8M | – |
| Splendent True Dragon Lord Breastplate | 70 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 7M + base | 65M | – |
| Dark Dragon Lord Breastplate | 78 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 38M | – | – |
| White Dragon Lord Breastplate | 78 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 38M | – | – |
| Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Breastplate | 86 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 3.8M + base | – | – |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Breastplate | 86 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 3.8M + base | – | – |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Breastplate | 94 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 67M | – | – |
| Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Breastplate | 102 | Unique | 45 | Armorsmithing | 15.2M + base | – | – |
Necklace
| Rung | Item level | Grade | Wear at | Crafted by | Craft cost | Market | Cheaper to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Necklace | 16 | Common | 16 | Handicrafting 10 | 13K | 15K | craft |
| Expert's Ruby Necklace | 28 | Rare | 28 | Handicrafting 25 | 371K | 37K | buy |
| Artisan's Ruby Necklace | 39 | Epic | 36 | Handicrafting 40 | 3.3M | 285K | buy |
| Star Dragon Lord Necklace | 62 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting 60 | 32.1M | 38.9M | craft |
| True Dragon Lord Necklace | 62 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting 60 | 32.1M | 35.5M | craft |
| Splendent Star Dragon Lord Necklace | 70 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 4.6M + base | 51.7M | – |
| Splendent True Dragon Lord Necklace | 70 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 4.6M + base | 58M | – |
| Dark Dragon Lord Necklace | 78 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 31.5M | – | – |
| White Dragon Lord Necklace | 78 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 31.5M | – | – |
| Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Necklace | 86 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 3.3M + base | – | – |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Necklace | 86 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 3.3M + base | – | – |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Necklace | 94 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 58.3M | – | – |
| Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Necklace | 102 | Unique | 45 | Handicrafting | 12.9M + base | – | – |
What the top pieces take
- Greatsword: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Fine Durable Balaur Horn (crafted, 60K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Longsword: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Fine Durable Balaur Horn (crafted, 60K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Dagger: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Fine Durable Balaur Horn (crafted, 60K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Mace: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Fine Durable Balaur Horn (crafted, 60K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Staff: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Asvata Log (gathered, 640K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Bow: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Asvata Log (gathered, 640K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Orb: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Sapphire Gemstone (gathered, 620K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Spellbook: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Ruby Gemstone (gathered, 550K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Guard: 2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 21× Fine Durable Balaur Horn (crafted, 60K each), 7× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 3× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Helm: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 9× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 3× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Top: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 14× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 5× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Pauldrons: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 9× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 3× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Gloves: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 7× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 3× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Legs: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 10× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 4× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Shoes: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 9× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 4× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Cloak: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 7× Tanned Durable Balaur Leather (crafted, 65K each), 3× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Earrings: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 11× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 4× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Diamond Gemstone (gathered, 355K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Necklace: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 13× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 4× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Ruby Gemstone (gathered, 550K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
- Ring: 1× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (drops, 142K each), 8× Enhanced Durable Balaur Scale (crafted, 70K each), 3× Wrathful Ego (drops, 2.4M each), 2× Radiant Sapphire Gemstone (gathered, 620K each), 2× Radiant Odyle (gathered, 639K each)
Where to craft
| Profession | Station | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmithing | Blacksmithing Table | Safe Haven Altgard |
| Blacksmithing | Blacksmithing Table | Nornir Assembly Altgard |
| Handicrafting | Handicrafting Table | Safe Haven Altgard |
| Handicrafting | Handicrafting Table | Nornir Assembly Altgard |
| Alchemy | Alchemy Table | Safe Haven Altgard |
| Alchemy | Alchemy Table | Nornir Assembly Altgard |
| Armorsmithing | Armorsmithing Table | Safe Haven Altgard |
| Armorsmithing | Armorsmithing Table | Nornir Assembly Altgard |
After crafting: enhance and Amplify
Crafted gear keeps climbing after it's made: the top pieces enhance to +15 and Amplify to 20. The odds and the stones it takes are on the enhancement calculator. Materials for the climb: ore, Odyle, refining stones; leveling the profession: crafting guide; whether a craft pays to sell: crafting profit.
Recipes, item levels and stations from MetaBot.GG.
Questions
What is the best crafted gear in Aion 2?
The Splendent Dragon Lord pieces (Ebony for Asmodians, Wise for Elyos), item level 102, crafted at level 45 by Blacksmithing (weapons), Armorsmithing (armor) and Handicrafting (accessories).
Is it cheaper to craft or buy gear in Aion 2?
The top Splendent Dragon Lord pieces don't trade, so you craft them. Lower rungs do trade, and on many of them buying is cheaper than crafting at today's prices; the ladder tables show each rung.
What do you need to craft Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Greatsword?
2× Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone, 21× Fine Durable Balaur Horn, 7× Wrathful Ego, 2× Radiant Orichalcum Ore, 3× Radiant Odyle, at a Blacksmithing station.