Payback Time Regional · Elyos · Lv. 30

Regional

Payback Time is a Regional quest in AION 2 for Elyos characters around level 30. Below are its 2 steps and what it pays out. Luteros (Dawn Legion) gives the quest in Verteron.

Bao was furious to learn that Astin was allowed to walk free. Capture Astin again and calm Bao's rage.

Type
Regional
Faction
Elyos
Rec. level
30
Unlocks at
10
EXP
411,483
Map
Verteron
Start
Luteros – AION 2 portraitLuteros · Wind Breeze Merchants HQ

Payback Time walkthrough

Every step of Payback Time is placed on the map. Select a numbered step to fly the map to exactly where it happens.

Payback Time quest locations on the Verteron map – AION 2
VerteronOpen on the interactive map
  1. Quest giver · Luteros – AION 2 portraitLuterosVerteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Wind Breeze Merchants HQ · 93 m
  2. Listen to the plan
    • Talk to Luteros
    Verteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Wind Breeze Merchants HQ · 93 m
  3. Capture Astin at the hideout Bao mentioned
    • Go to Astin's Hideout
    Verteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Ellun River Midstream Pond · 121 m
  4. Turn in · Luteros – AION 2 portraitLuterosVerteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Ellun River Midstream Pond · 79 m

To finish: Talk to Luteros in front of Astin's Hideout.

Quest dialogue

18 lines of in-game dialogue from Payback Time. Main speakers: Luteros and Bao.

  1. LuterosBao wants to see us. Let's go together.
  2. LuterosI hear you asked to see me. What's the matter? Another favor?
  3. BaoI called you here to demand compensation, nyerk!
  4. You remember Astin, right? The one who handed Kochi over to the Aullaeu! I trusted you to punish both the Aullaeu and that traitor!
  5. But the other kidnapped merchants say you just got the info and let Astin go, nyerk!
  6. LuterosAhem... Is... Is that so...? Well, there was a lot going on...
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  1. BaoSome of the people he kidnapped never made it back, nyerk! Put yourself in our shoes. Would you just let this go?!
  2. LuterosOf course not. Okay, fine, it was my fault. How can I make it up to you?
  3. If you want Kina, I don't have much saved up...
  4. BaoWe don't want Kina, what we want is revenge, nyerk! Since you let Astin go, you go get him back for us, nyerk!
  5. LuterosUgh... Why did I let him leave? Daeva, you'll help me, right? You did last time.
  6. LuterosBao, I get where you're coming from, but tracking Astin down will take some time. Are you okay with that?
  7. BaoUs Wind Breeze Merchants trade in information as much as we do goods, nyerk. We already know where he is.
  8. He's hiding under the cliff at the Fortress Ruins north of the forest. This time, don't let him go!
  9. Make sure to bring him back alive, nyerk. We'll deal with him ourselves!
  10. LuterosNow we know where he is, catching him will be easy. We'll wrap him up nice and neat for Bao. Don't be late.
  11. LuterosWhat a mess, all because we let one loser go...
  12. Well, at least Bao has nothing left to hold against me now. Thanks for your help, Daeva.
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Where to start and turn in Payback Time

The NPCs who give and complete Payback Time, and the map where they stand.

RoleNPCMapLocation
Quest giverLuteros – AION 2 portraitLuteros · Dawn LegionVerteronWind Breeze Merchants HQ
Turn inLuteros – AION 2 portraitLuteros · Dawn LegionVerteronEllun River Midstream

Rewards

What Payback Time gives on completion, plus 411,483 EXP.

NameQty
Kina (Bound) – AION 2 item iconKina (Bound)36,000
Wisdom Stone (Bound) – AION 2 item iconWisdom Stone (Bound)1
Daevanion Crystal (Bound) – AION 2 item iconDaevanion Crystal (Bound)1
Title: Get to Work! – AION 2 item iconTitle: Get to Work!Title: Get to Work!1
Wind Breeze Earrings – AION 2 item iconWind Breeze Earrings1

Related quests

NameRec. level
G-G-G-Ghosts!?30
Forging a New Path30
Cursed Blue Mineral30
Aullaeu's Lament30
Side Effects of Transformation30
Too Far Gone33
Nine Wonders of Verteron: 2nd Leg33
Price of Bravado36

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

Payback Time is a Regional quest for Elyos characters with 2 steps. It rewards 411,483 EXP plus Kina (Bound), Wisdom Stone (Bound), and Daevanion Crystal (Bound). The story text, steps and rewards on this page come straight from the global client, so they match what you see in game.

See Also

QuestsVerteronG-G-G-Ghosts!?Forging a New PathCursed Blue Mineral
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Payback Time FAQ

How do I start Payback Time?

Payback Time unlocks at level 10 for Elyos characters and is recommended around level 30. Luteros (Dawn Legion) gives the quest in Verteron.

Where do I turn in Payback Time?

Turn Payback Time in to Luteros (Dawn Legion) in Verteron.

What does Payback Time reward?

Payback Time gives 411,483 EXP and Kina (Bound), Wisdom Stone (Bound), and Daevanion Crystal (Bound); the reward table lists every item and amount.

Who do you talk to in Payback Time?

Payback Time has 18 lines of dialogue. The main speakers are Luteros and Bao. It opens with: “Bao wants to see us. Let's go together.”

What are the steps of Payback Time?

Payback Time has 2 steps, starting with: Listen to the plan. The step list above shows each one in order.