Kernon Helm
- Grade
- Rare
- Category
- Helm
- Item Level
- 35
- Required Level
- 35
- Max enhance
- +5
- Trading
- Soul-bound
Where to find Kernon Helm
Kernon Helm drops from Kernon of the West (13.9%) in Western Cantas Valley, Verteron.
You can also get it from boxes.
- Lv. 45 · ~16 kills for a 90% chanceWestern Cantas Valley · VerteronNearest Kibelisk: Coastal Camp · 104 m
52.6% chance to have at least one Kernon Helm after 5 kills of Kernon of the West.
Kills needed — 50%: 5 · 90%: 16 · 99%: 31
Kernon's Loot Chest (Bound)3.57% per openingThe box drops from Kernon of the West
Find Kernon Helm on the world map
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Stats
Fixed stats come with every copy of Kernon Helm; random stats are rolled from the pool below when the item is obtained.
- Defense
- +19134% of the best Helm
- HP
- +8835% of the best Helm
Sockets: Manastone ×2 · Theostone ×0
Random stats (2 rolls)
| Stats | Roll range | Roll chance |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Damage Defense | +111 – +135 | 6% |
| Critical Hit Resist | +19 – +29 | 6% |
| Block | +11 – +20 | 6% |
| MP | +41 – +54 | 6% |
| HP | +83 – +102 | 6% |
| Natural MP Regen | +9 – +17 | 6% |
| Natural HP Regen | +19 – +29 | 6% |
| Critical Hit | +13 – +22 | 5% |
| Accuracy | +18 – +28 | 5% |
| Defense | +108 – +131 | 5% |
| Evasion | +11 – +20 | 5% |
| Back Defense | +111 – +135 | 5% |
| Front Defense | +111 – +135 | 5% |
| Dexterity | +5 – +13 | 4% |
| Constitution | +8 – +16 | 4% |
| Willpower | +5 – +13 | 4% |
| Attack | +9 – +17 | 4% |
| Incoming Heal | +7.8% – +9% | 3% |
| Status Effect Resist | +2.8% – +3.3% | 3% |
| Double Chance | +0.9% – +1.1% | 1.2% |
| Endurance | +1.3% – +1.6% | 1.2% |
| Attack increase | +0.9% – +1.1% | 1.2% |
| Perfect Resist | +1.6% – +1.9% | 1.2% |
| Weapon Damage Tolerance | +3.1% – +3.7% | 1.2% |
Random skill options
When Kernon Helm is soul-bound it rolls a skill option for your class. Each class has its own pool; the chance per skill and the highest skill level are listed below.
Enhancement rates
Enhancement Calculator →Success chance, pity bonus and cost of every enhancement step of Kernon Helm, up to +5.
Kernon Helm from +0 to +5, using this item's own success rates and pity.
- Expected attempts
- 5
- Expected Kina
- 64,180
- Kina if pity carries you
- 64,180
Materials (expected):
2,565× Enhance Stone
| Step | Chance | Avg. attempts | Cost per attempt | Stats at new level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0 → +1 | 100% | 1 | 4,380 Kina+ 175×  Enhance Stone | Defense +10, HP +8 |
| +1 → +2 | 100% | 1 | 6,300 Kina+ 250× Enhance Stone | Defense +20, HP +16 |
| +2 → +3 | 100% | 1 | 11,500 Kina+ 460× Enhance Stone | Defense +30, HP +24 |
| +3 → +4 | 100% | 1 | 17,500 Kina+ 700× Enhance Stone | Defense +40, HP +33 |
| +4 → +5 | 100% | 1 | 24,500 Kina+ 980× Enhance Stone | Defense +50, HP +42 |
Average attempts are calculated from the success chance plus the bonus the game adds after each failure. Costs are per attempt, so multiply by the average to budget Kina.
All sources for Kernon Helm
Every source the global client lists for Kernon Helm. Drop chances come straight from the game's reward tables.
Dropped by 1 monsters
| Monsters | Level | Chance | Qty | Kills for 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kernon of the West | 45 | 13.9% | 1 | 16 |
Found in: Western Cantas Valley.
Chests that contain Kernon Helm
Kernon Helm can come out of this chest. The chance is per opening.
| Name | Chance |
|---|---|
| Kernon's Loot Chest (Bound) | 3.57% |
What Kernon Helm decomposes into
Decomposing Kernon Helm yields the materials below with these chances.
| Name | Qty | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance Stone | 20 | 100% |
Supply Request registrations
Kernon Helm can be handed in for 1 Supply Requests. Register the required number to collect the rewards.
| Request | Needed | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Kernon of the West | 5 | 9,620× Abyss Points |
Similar items
Nearby items of the same type, with their stats next to Kernon Helm's: green is higher, red is lower.
| Name | Grade | Item Level | Defense | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernon Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Expert's Splendent Orichalcum Helm | Epic | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Aed Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Neikel Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Korin Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Kutar Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Teegant Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Danar Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
 Rajit Helm | Rare | 35 | +191 | +88 |
Best Helm at each level
The highest item-level Helm you can equip at each required level, so you can see what to aim for next.
| Required Level | Name | Item Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Liberator Helm | 41 |
| 13 |  Forgotten Helm | 13 |
| 15 |  Rainy Forest Helm | 15 |
| 16 |  Splendent Orichalcum Helm | 22 |
| 18 |  Riverside Helm | 18 |
| 20 |  Defender Helm | 23 |
| 22 |  Red Agate Helm | 25 |
| 25 |  Temple Guardian Helm | 28 |
| 26 | Expert's Splendent Orichalcum Helm | 35 |
| 28 | Expert's Orichalcum Helm | 28 |
| 30 |  Wisdom Helm | 36 |
| 34 |  Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Helm | 44 |
| 35 |  Spectral Helm | 41 |
| 36 | Artisan's Orichalcum Helm | 39 |
| 37 |  Transcendent Helm | 43 |
| 40 |  High Commander Lagta Helm | 46 |
| 45 |  Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Helm | 102 |
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
Kernon Helm is a Rare Helm in AION 2 with item level 35, usable from character level 35. It can be enhanced to +5 and rolls 2 random stats on top of its fixed stats. The global client lists 2 ways to obtain it, and every one is listed below with the monster, dungeon, quest or recipe behind it.
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Kernon Helm FAQ
How do I get Kernon Helm in AION 2?
Kernon Helm drops from Kernon of the West (13.9%) in Western Cantas Valley, Verteron. You can also get it from boxes.
Which skills can Kernon Helm roll?
Kernon Helm rolls a random skill option from a class-specific pool. For the Cleric, the pool has 10 skills such as Warm Benediction, Empyrean Lord's Grace, and Immortal Veil, up to skill level 1.
Which chests contain Kernon Helm?
Kernon Helm can be found in Kernon's Loot Chest (Bound).
Can I use Kernon Helm for Supply Requests?
Yes. Kernon Helm counts toward 1 Supply Requests, such as Kernon of the West.
What stats does Kernon Helm have?
Kernon Helm has these fixed stats: Defense +191, HP +88. It also rolls 2 random stats from its pool.
What is the enhancement success rate of Kernon Helm?
Enhancing Kernon Helm is guaranteed up to +5. The next step has a 100% success chance, and every failure raises the chance of the following attempt. It can go up to +5.
Can you trade Kernon Helm?
Trade status of Kernon Helm in the game data: Soul-bound. Merchants buy it for 255 Kinah.