
Ferocious Horn Den Guide Expedition
Ferocious Horn Den is an Expedition in AION 2 where you face Ferocious Horn Nuakum, Watchdog Kwapo, and Necromancer Duanka. Start with the quick guide below (requirements, boss order and mechanics), then the map, every difficulty, the clear rewards and the loot table.
A den of the Ferocious Horn Mau tribe, located in the Abyss. Through constant use of Fafnite, the Ferocious Horn Mau managed to survive within the Abyss, but many lives were lost on the way. After fully embracing the power of Fafnite, the Ferocious Horn tribe is now pioneering a new life in the Abyss while keeping the memory of the fallen alive.
- Type
- Expedition
- Min. item level
- 2,100
- Party size
- 5
- Difficulties
- 3
- Bosses
- 4
Changed in the Nov 4, 2026 patch →
Ferocious Horn Den quick guide
The short version: what you need to enter, the bosses with their enrage timers and named skills, and the drops worth the run, all read from the game client. Boss levels are for Conquest.
Before you go
- Item level Exploration 2,100 · Conquest 2,100 · Transcendence 2,800
- Party Up to 5 players
- Reward limit 10 per week, refills on Wednesday
- Difficulties Exploration, Conquest, and Transcendence
- Revives 3 per run
Drops worth the run
Artwork: Wrathful Ferocious Horn Den0.3% · Ferocious Horn Nuakum
Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound)20% · Ferocious Horn Nuakum
Wrathful Ego (Bound)2.4% · Ferocious Horn Nuakum
Wrathful Ego2.4% · Ferocious Horn Nuakum
Gear Change Voucher: Ferocious Horn Den (Bound)Guaranteed after 28 runs
Ferocious Horn Den boss guide: order and mechanics
- Route to this boss ↓

Shining Mau Totem
Lv. 63 · Hero 
Necromancer Duanka
Lv. 63 · Hero- Soul Caller1s cast · 8s warning · Stun (3s)
- Mau NecromancyInstant
Watch the ground warnings and step out of the marked area before the skill lands.
Route to this boss ↓
Ferocious Horn Nuakum
Lv. 63 · HeroFerocious Horn Nuakum goes berserk after 5:00 of combat, so plan your damage to finish it before then.
Route to this boss ↓
Skill names, cast times and status effects come from the game client's own skill data.
Run Ferocious Horn Den with the map open beside you
Party dungeons, raids and instances with entry rules, bosses, rewards and an interactive dungeon map.
- Interactive dungeon maps with boss pins
- Bosses, difficulties and weekly reset day
- Rewards and loot for every mode

Ferocious Horn Den Map: Bosses, Rooms & Route
Interactive Ferocious Horn Den map for AION 2 showing 4 boss and named-monster locations, 48 monster packs, portals, doors and the reward cube on the in-game dungeon map. Switch between all 3 difficulties – the spawns change with each one.

Ferocious Horn Den map (Conquest): numbered markers show the boss order and the dashed line traces the suggested route. Positions come from the game client.
Rooms: Fera Surveillance Site, Requiem Altar, Mau's Resting Place, Abyssal Surface, and Howling Throne.
What changes by difficulty
| Difficulty | Bosses | Monster packs | Monsters | Objects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exploration | 4 | 56 | 163 | 23 |
| Conquest | 4 | 48 | 176 | 20 |
| Transcendence | 4 | 48 | 182 | 20 |
Ferocious Horn Den Walkthrough: Bosses, Monster Packs & Route
Stage-by-stage Ferocious Horn Den walkthrough on Conquest: 4 bosses in the order you reach them, 48 monster packs (176 monsters) and every chest, shrine, door and portal along the way. Stage numbers match the markers on the map above. Other difficulties change the spawns – switch the difficulty on the map above to compare.

Entrance
Start at the entrance in Fera Surveillance Site.


Stage 1: Fera Surveillance Site – Watchdog Kwapo
Fight through 31 monster packs – 111 monsters in total – on the way to Watchdog Kwapo. Monsters here are Lv. 63, mostly Elite rank. Expect mostly Ferocious Duduka Worker, Ferocious Horn Mau Sentry, and Ferocious Horn Mau Brawler. Along the way: Bomb Chest ×2, Wooden Barricade ×2, and Common Veil. Teleport portals here: Fera Surveillance Site.
Monsters on the way
Bomb Chest ×2
Fera Surveillance Site- Wooden Barricade ×2
- Common Veil
Watchdog Kwapo waits at the end of this stage – check the boss page for its skills and drops before you pull.


Stage 2: Requiem Altar – Shining Mau Totem
Fight through 14 monster packs – 57 monsters in total – on the way to Shining Mau Totem. Monsters here are Lv. 63, mostly Elite rank. Expect mostly Summoned Duduka Worker, Mutated Shulak Laborer, and Mutated Shulak Miner. Along the way: Bomb Chest ×3, Shining Mau Totem, Stone Wall, and Common Veil. Teleport portals here: Twinkling Abyss.
Monsters on the way
Bomb Chest ×3
Twinkling Abyss
Shining Mau Totem- Stone Wall
- Common Veil
Shining Mau Totem waits at the end of this stage – check the boss page for its skills and drops before you pull.


Stage 3: Requiem Altar – Necromancer Duanka
Fight through 3 monster packs – 8 monsters in total – on the way to Necromancer Duanka. Monsters here are Lv. 63. Expect mostly Summoned Duduka Worker, Summoned Duduka Slinger, and Ferocious Horn Mau Totem Shaman. Watch for the stronger foes mixed in: Ferocious Horn Mau Totem Shaman (Elite). Along the way: Bomb Chest and Altar Door. Teleport portals here: Mau's Resting Place and Abyssal Surface.
Monsters on the way
Bomb Chest
Mau's Resting Place
Abyssal Surface- Altar Door
Necromancer Duanka waits at the end of this stage – check the boss page for its skills and drops before you pull.


Stage 4: Howling Throne – Ferocious Horn NuakumFinal boss
This stage starts with a teleport – take the portal to move ahead. No monster packs stand between you and Ferocious Horn Nuakum – head straight to the fight. Along the way: Common Veil. Teleport portals here: Howling Throne.
Howling Throne- Common Veil
Ferocious Horn Nuakum is the final boss of Ferocious Horn Den; defeat it to complete the run. After 5:00 of combat it goes berserk.

The Odyle Energy Cube in this area can give:
Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound)49%
Soul Codex (Bound)100%
Silentium (Bound)100%
Kina100%
Enhance Stone100%
Nuakum Guard0.85%
Nuakum Breastplate1%
Nuakum Greaves2%
Nuakum Helm2%
Nuakum Pauldrons2%
Nuakum Gloves3%
Nuakum Boots2%
Nuakum Cloak3%
Black Claw Greatsword11%
Black Claw Longsword11%
Black Claw Dagger11%
Black Claw Bow11%
Black Claw Spellbook11%
Black Claw Orb11%
Black Claw Mace11%
Black Claw Staff11%
Black Claw Guard11%
Black Claw Breastplate17%
Black Claw Greaves22%
Black Claw Helm26%
Black Claw Pauldrons26%
Black Claw Gloves32%
Black Claw Boots26%
Black Claw Cloak32%
Black Claw Earrings32%
Black Claw Ring41%
Earth Greatsword18%
Earth Longsword18%
Earth Dagger18%
Earth Bow18%
Earth Spellbook18%
Earth Orb18%
Earth Mace18%
Earth Staff18%
Earth Guard18%
Earth Breastplate26%
Earth Greaves33%
Earth Helm39%
Earth Pauldrons39%
Earth Gloves47%
Earth Boots39%
Earth Cloak47%
Vagabond Greatsword5%
Vagabond Longsword5%
Vagabond Dagger5%
Vagabond Bow5%
Vagabond Spellbook5%
Vagabond Orb5%
Vagabond Mace5%
Vagabond Staff5%
Vagabond Guard5%
Vagabond Breastplate7%
Vagabond Greaves9%
Vagabond Helm11%
Vagabond Pauldrons11%
Vagabond Gloves14%
Vagabond Boots11%
Vagabond Cloak14%
Sealed Dark Veil Wings1%
Artwork: Ferocious Horn Den1%
Wrathful Mind1%
Wrathful Will1%
Wrathful Ego4%
Balaur's Essence43%
Refining Stone100%
Expert's Refining Stone25%
Artisan's Refining Stone3%
Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone2%
Fera Necklace13%
Ferocious Horn Den entry requirements & limits
Ferocious Horn Den needs item level 2,100 or higher to enter. The table lists level, party size and run limits for each mode.
| Mode | Level | Min. item level | Party size | Limit | Resets | Revives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exploration | 45+ | 2,100 | 5 | — | Wednesday | — |
| Conquest | 45+ | 2,100 | 5 | 10 per week | Wednesday | — |
| Transcendence | — | 2,800 | 5 | 10 per week | Wednesday | 3 |
Counters used: [Conquest/Transcendence] Remaining Unobtained Cube Count (10 per week)
Reset days follow the server's weekly schedule; the client does not state the time of day in a way we can verify, so only the weekday is shown.
Item level by mode
Bosses and monsters
Bosses: 4. Other monster types inside: 18. Open any of them for its level and drops.
Monsters:
What Ferocious Horn Den rewards turn into
Substance Morph recipes that spend items Ferocious Horn Den gives out (4). Counts and Kinah costs are read from the game client.
| Result | Materials | Success |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | |
| 100% | ||
| 100% | ||
| 100% |
Every recipe, with its limits and requirements, is on our conversion page: all Substance Morph recipes
Loot table
The 92 items the game lists as loot for Ferocious Horn Den, strongest grade first. Each item page shows its full stats and other sources.
Boss and monster chances are per kill. Reward-cube chances are per clear, counting every boss in the run. Items without a chance are on the game's loot list without published odds.
Ferocious Horn Den achievements
8 achievements involve Ferocious Horn Den or its bosses. Tiers and rewards come from the game client.
| Achievement | Tiers | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Ferocious Horn Den Exploration ClearClear Ferocious Horn Den Exploration 1 time | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 | Title: Ferocious Horn Den Sightseer1,600× |
| Ferocious Horn Den Conquest ClearClear Ferocious Horn Den Conquest on Normal 1 time | 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 | Title: Ferocious Horn Den Tour Guide2,480× |
| Ferocious Horn Den Exploration Perfect ClearClear Ferocious Horn Den Exploration without dying | — | |
| Ferocious Horn Den Conquest Perfect ClearClear Ferocious Horn Den Conquest on Normal without dying | — | |
| Ferocious Horn Den Exploration Solo ClearClear Ferocious Horn Den Exploration solo | — | 4,000× |
| Ferocious Horn Den Conquest Solo ClearClear Ferocious Horn Den Conquest on Normal solo | — | 7,000× |
| I'm Pulling ThisDefeat Watchdog Kwapo and Necromancer Duanka in Ferocious Horn Den 5 times | 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 | 28,000× |
| Faith in the TotemDestroy 20 Mau/Fafnite Totems in Ferocious Horn Den | 20 | Title: Hey! I'm Walkin' Here! |
More Expedition
| Name | Party size |
|---|---|
| Abyssal Horn Den | 5 |
| Azure Breath Island | 5 |
| Citadel of the Fallen Daeva | 5 |
| Cradle of Nihility | 5 |
| Deus Research Base | 5 |
| Draupnir | 5 |
| Dying Dramata's Nest | 5 |
| Fire Temple | 5 |
Data read from the AION 2 global client (build 0.0.4387.0). Updated for the Nov 4, 2026 patch. How we read the game files
Ferocious Horn Den is an Expedition in AION 2 for up to 5 players, with 3 difficulty settings. The story text above is the game's own. The bosses, the 18 monster types inside and the 92 items on its loot table all come from the global client, so names and numbers match what North American and European players see. Entry needs item level 2,100. 8 achievements are tied to it.
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Ferocious Horn Den FAQ
How do you beat Ferocious Horn Nuakum in Ferocious Horn Den?
Ferocious Horn Nuakum is the final boss of Ferocious Horn Den (level 63). It goes berserk after 5:00 of combat, so your party needs enough damage to finish it in time.
What do Ferocious Horn Den rewards turn into with Substance Morph?
Substance Morph turns them into: Sync Stone (Unique) (Bound) for 1× Gear Change Voucher: Krao Cave (Bound), Nuakum Guard for 3× Gear Change Voucher: Ferocious Horn Den (Bound) and 2,000,000× Kina (All), Amplify Stone (Unique) for 4× Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) and 2,500× Enhance Stone, and Ferocious Horn Den: Armor Selection Chest (Bound) for 1× Gear Change Voucher: Ferocious Horn Den (Bound) and 500,000× Kina (All).
Who is the boss of Ferocious Horn Den?
The bosses of Ferocious Horn Den are Ferocious Horn Nuakum, Watchdog Kwapo, and Necromancer Duanka. Each boss page shows its level and any boss challenge tiers.
What level do you need for Ferocious Horn Den?
Ferocious Horn Den allows up to 5 players; the game sets no fixed recommended level for it.
What does Ferocious Horn Den drop?
The game lists 92 loot items for Ferocious Horn Den, including Soul Codex (Bound), Silentium (Bound), Philosopher's Stone: Revelation (Bound), and Artwork: Wrathful Ferocious Horn Den. The loot table on this page links every item.
What difficulties does Ferocious Horn Den have?
Ferocious Horn Den has 3 difficulties: Exploration, Conquest, and Transcendence.
Where is the final boss in Ferocious Horn Den?
Ferocious Horn Nuakum is the final boss of Ferocious Horn Den. It waits in Howling Throne – encounter 4 of 4 on the map's suggested route.
What monsters are in Ferocious Horn Den?
Ferocious Horn Den has 48 monster packs with 176 monsters on Conquest. The most common are Ferocious Duduka Worker, Ferocious Horn Mau Sentry, Summoned Duduka Worker, and Ferocious Horn Mau Brawler; the walkthrough above lists them stage by stage.
Are there portals or shortcuts in Ferocious Horn Den?
Yes. Ferocious Horn Den has teleport portals that move the party ahead: Fera Surveillance Site, Twinkling Abyss, Mau's Resting Place, Abyssal Surface, and Howling Throne. Each one is marked on the map.
What item level do you need for Ferocious Horn Den?
The minimum item level for Ferocious Horn Den depends on the mode: Exploration 2,100, Conquest 2,100, and Transcendence 2,800.
When does the Ferocious Horn Den reward limit reset?
The weekly reward limit for Ferocious Horn Den resets every Wednesday (server time).
How many revives do you get in Ferocious Horn Den?
Ferocious Horn Den allows 3 revives per run.
Are there achievements for Ferocious Horn Den?
Yes. 8 achievements involve Ferocious Horn Den, including Ferocious Horn Den Exploration Clear, Ferocious Horn Den Conquest Clear, and Ferocious Horn Den Exploration Perfect Clear.


