Path to the Altar Episode · Elyos · Lv. 37

Episode

Path to the Altar is an Episode quest in AION 2 for Elyos characters around level 37. Below are its 3 steps and what it pays out. Gustino (Notos Legion) gives the quest in Verteron. It follows Activating Altar Purification Devices and leads into Meslamtaeda's Poison.

The purification devices are repaired, but it's only a temporary fix. They could break again from even the slightest impact. Clear out the monsters around them to keep them safe.

Type
Episode
Faction
Elyos
Rec. level
37
Unlocks at
10
EXP
11,126,583
Chapter
Two-Faced
Start
Gustino – AION 2 portraitGustino · Hill of Purification
Key reward
Drifter Helm – AION 2 item iconDrifter Helm

Path to the Altar walkthrough

Path to the Altar has 3 steps and 2 of them are placed on the map. Select a numbered step to fly the map to where it happens; the others are described in text.

Path to the Altar quest locations on the Verteron map – AION 2
VerteronOpen on the interactive map
  1. Quest giver · Gustino – AION 2 portraitGustinoVerteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Hill of Purification · 24 m
  2. Clear the area around the Purification Device
    • Defeat the Contaminated Monster
    Verteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Altamia Highland Ruins · 139 m
  3. Purify the Contaminant
    • Destroy the Contamination Clot
    Verteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Altamia Highland Ruins · 177 m
  4. Talk to Luteros via Selvis
    • Talk via Selvis
    Verteron
  5. Turn in · Gustino – AION 2 portraitGustinoVerteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Hill of Purification · 193 m

To finish: Talk to Gustino in front of the Purifying Altar.

Quest dialogue

8 lines of in-game dialogue from Path to the Altar. Main speakers: Gustino and Luteros.

  1. GustinoSince the devices were created by Zumion's priests, they should be greatly effective.
  2. But since it's only a temporary fix, even the slightest impact will break them again.
  3. I'm sorry to keep asking, but could you please take care of the threats near the purification devices?
  4. LuterosYou can count on us. We're expert monster hunters.
  5. Daeva, let's go take care of the contaminated creatures that Gustino mentioned. Contact me via Selvis after you're done.
  6. LuterosYou took care of everything over there? I'll head for the altar, then.
Show the remaining 2 lines
  1. GustinoThere you are.
  2. I was able to arrive safely, thanks to your hard work.
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Where to start and turn in Path to the Altar

The NPCs who give and complete Path to the Altar, and the map where they stand.

RoleNPCMapLocation
Quest giverGustino – AION 2 portraitGustino · Notos LegionVerteronHill of Purification
Turn inGustino – AION 2 portraitGustino · Notos LegionVerteronContaminated Sanctum

Path to the Altar quest chain

Path to the Altar belongs to chapter 5 of the story, “Two-Faced”. These are the quests around it.

OrderQuest
Previous questActivating Altar Purification Devices
This questPath to the Altar
Next questMeslamtaeda's Poison

Rewards

What Path to the Altar gives on completion, plus 11,126,583 EXP.

NameQty
Kina (Bound) – AION 2 item iconKina (Bound)29,000
Drifter Helm – AION 2 item iconDrifter Helm1

Related quests

NameRec. level
Fragmented Tale35
Zumion's Ward35
Purifying Flame36
Perilous Purification36
Activating Altar Purification Devices37
Meslamtaeda's Poison37
Those Who Remain37
Fire Temple37

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

Path to the Altar is an Episode quest for Elyos characters with 3 steps. It rewards 11,126,583 EXP plus Kina (Bound) and Drifter Helm. The story text, steps and rewards on this page come straight from the global client, so they match what you see in game. It follows Activating Altar Purification Devices and leads into Meslamtaeda's Poison.

See Also

QuestsVerteronActivating Altar Purification DevicesMeslamtaeda's PoisonFragmented TaleZumion's WardPurifying Flame
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Path to the Altar FAQ

How do I start Path to the Altar?

Path to the Altar unlocks at level 10 for Elyos characters and is recommended around level 37. Gustino (Notos Legion) gives the quest in Verteron.

Where do I turn in Path to the Altar?

Turn Path to the Altar in to Gustino (Notos Legion) in Verteron.

What does Path to the Altar reward?

Path to the Altar gives 11,126,583 EXP and Kina (Bound) and Drifter Helm; the reward table lists every item and amount.

What quest comes after Path to the Altar?

Completing Path to the Altar unlocks Meslamtaeda's Poison.

Who do you talk to in Path to the Altar?

Path to the Altar has 8 lines of dialogue. The main speakers are Gustino and Luteros. It opens with: “Since the devices were created by Zumion's priests, they should be greatly effective.”

What are the steps of Path to the Altar?

Path to the Altar has 3 steps, starting with: Clear the area around the Purification Device. The step list above shows each one in order.