AION 2 Transcendence
Transcendence is AION 2's seasonal 5-player challenge: 5 dungeons with 4 stages each, gated from item level 1,600 to 4,800. Season 1 runs Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 with Deus Research Base and Shattered Arkanis.
Item level required per stage
Each stage needs a higher item level. The table lists every Transcendence dungeon in the client and the seasons it runs in.
| Dungeon | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shattered Arkanis | 1,600 | 1,900 | 2,200 | 2,500 | S1, S2, S3, S4 |
| Deus Research Base | 1,600 | 1,900 | 2,200 | 2,500 | S1, S2, S3, S4 |
| Submerged Life Temple | 2,400 | 2,800 | 3,200 | 3,500 | S2, S3 |
| Mirror of Scarlet Desire | 3,200 | 3,500 | 3,800 | 4,000 | S3 |
| Abyssal Horn Den | 3,800 | 4,100 | 4,500 | 4,800 | Not scheduled yet |
How Transcendence works
The game's own guide to Transcendence:
- Transcendence is a seasonal content.
- It is a 5-player mode with stages in each dungeon.
- Each dungeon and stage has seasonal traits.
- Dungeon setups change every season.
- Each Transcendence stage is scored.
- Your results depend on how quickly you defeat the boss and complete the mission without dying.
- Clearing each stage of Transcendence grants [Arcana].
- The Arcana grade depends on the Transcendence stage.
- Rank Points earned throughout the season determine your final seasonal rewards.
Transcendence seasons
Season 1 is live until Dec 16, 2026. The dungeon line-up per season comes from the client's season schedule.
- S1
Season 1 · Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026Now
- S2
Season 2 · Dec 16, 2026 – Mar 10, 2027
Deus Research Base, Shattered Arkanis, Submerged Life Temple
- S3
Season 3 · Mar 10, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027
Deus Research Base, Shattered Arkanis, Submerged Life Temple, Mirror of Scarlet Desire
- S4
Season 4 · Jun 2, 2027 – Aug 25, 2027
Dates are the client's schedule (UTC) and can move with patches.
Stage effects (affixes) by dungeon
All Transcendence stage effects ↓Higher stages stack more effects on monsters and players. These are the effects the client sets for the season each dungeon runs in.
Shattered ArkanisS1, S2, S3, S4
| Stage | Item Level | Stage Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 1,600 | No effects applied on this stage. |
| Stage 2 | 1,900 | Poison Blood |
| Stage 3 | 2,200 | Poison Blood, Elevation |
| Stage 4 | 2,500 | Poison Blood, Elevation, Tolerance |
Deus Research BaseS1, S2, S3, S4
| Stage | Item Level | Stage Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 1,600 | No effects applied on this stage. |
| Stage 2 | 1,900 | Balance |
| Stage 3 | 2,200 | Balance, Wrath |
| Stage 4 | 2,500 | Balance, Wrath, Judgment |
Submerged Life TempleS2, S3
| Stage | Item Level | Stage Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 2,400 | No effects applied on this stage. |
| Stage 2 | 2,800 | No effects applied on this stage. |
| Stage 3 | 3,200 | Betrayal |
| Stage 4 | 3,500 | Betrayal, Spore |
Mirror of Scarlet DesireS3
| Stage | Item Level | Stage Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 3,200 | No effects applied on this stage. |
| Stage 2 | 3,500 | Frenzy |
| Stage 3 | 3,800 | Afterimage, Frenzy |
| Stage 4 | 4,000 | Afterimage, Frenzy, Barrage |
Abyssal Horn DenNot scheduled yet
| Stage | Item Level | Stage Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 3,800 | No effects applied on this stage. |
| Stage 2 | 4,100 | Ascension |
| Stage 3 | 4,500 | Roar, Ascension |
| Stage 4 | 4,800 | Roar, Ascension, Residual Lightning |
All Transcendence stage effects
Every stage effect in the scheduled seasons, what it does and where it appears.
| Effect | What it does | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Blood | A [Poison Blood Zone] is formed on the spot when an Elite Tier 3 or above enemy dies. [Poison Blood]: Imbues Restore effect to monsters within the zone and Damage over Time to the PC. | Shattered Arkanis Stage 2+ |
| Elevation | Increases Damage Boost of nearby non-Boss enemies other than itself when a non-Boss enemy dies. | Shattered Arkanis Stage 3+ |
| Tolerance | Increases Stagger gauge values of Boss tier enemies. | Shattered Arkanis Stage 4 |
| Balance | A [Balance Zone] is formed on the spot when an Elite Tier 3 or above enemy dies. [Balance]: Imbues Damage Boost increase effect to monsters within the zone and Damage over Time to the PC. | Deus Research Base Stage 2+ |
| Wrath | Increases Damage Boost value of a non-Boss enemy when its HP is 50% or below. | Deus Research Base Stage 3+ |
| Judgment | Inflicts [Status Effect: Judgment] whenever hit by a Boss tier enemy. [Judgment]: Generates an explosion when stacked, inflicting damage proportional to HP to the surroundings. | Deus Research Base Stage 4 |
| Betrayal | Inflicts [Status Effect: Betrayal] whenever hit by a Boss tier enemy. [Betrayal]: Releases radial projectiles that deal damage to players when stacked. | Submerged Life Temple Stage 3+ |
| Spore | Forms a [Poison Sac] on defeating an Elite Tier 5 or above enemy. [Poison Sac]: Follows the player and deals Poison and damage to the surroundings over time. | Submerged Life Temple Stage 4 |
| Frenzy | When a non-Boss monster's HP drops to 50% or less, its Combat Speed and Move Speed increase. | Mirror of Scarlet Desire Stage 2+ |
| Afterimage | Inflicts [Status Effect: Afterimage] whenever hit by a Boss tier enemy. [Afterimage]: When stacked, Kromede's clone appears and releases projectiles that deal damage to players. | Mirror of Scarlet Desire Stage 3+ |
| Barrage | Inflicts [Status Effect: Barrage] whenever hit by an Elite Monster. [Barrage]: Releases a barrage of projectiles that makes players hit dance when stacked. | Mirror of Scarlet Desire Stage 4 |
| Ascension | When a Boss's HP drops to 50% or less, its Damage Boost increases by 20%. | Abyssal Horn Den Stage 2+ |
| Roar | Inflicts [Status Effect: Roar] whenever hit by a Boss tier enemy. [Roar]: A phantom of Gargaum appears and roars, dealing damage and inflicting Fear on players when stacked. | Abyssal Horn Den Stage 3+ |
| Residual Lightning | Inflicts [Status Effect: Residual Lightning] whenever hit by an Elite Monster. [Residual Lightning]: Lightning crashes down when stacked, summoning a Lightning Orb at the struck location. | Abyssal Horn Den Stage 4 |
Transcendence entry and reward counters
The counters Transcendence uses and how they refill, from the client.
| Counter | Limit |
|---|---|
| [Transcendence] Transcendent Dungeon Reward Count | +1 every 12 h · max 14 |
| [Transcendence] Final Boss Kill Count | 28 per week |
| [Conquest/Transcendence] Remaining Unobtained Cube Count | 10 per week |
| [Conquest/Transcendence] Remaining Unobtained Cube Count | 7 per week |
| [Transcendence] Deus Research Base Reward Count | 2 per day · max 4 |
| [Transcendence] Shattered Arkanis Reward Count | 2 per day · max 4 |
Data read from the AION 2 global client (build 0.0.4387.0). How we read the game files
Transcendence is the seasonal party content: 5 dungeons, each with 4 stages, and every stage needs a higher item level (1,600 for the first stage up to 4,800 for the last). Each dungeon and stage has its own effects that make monsters and bosses stronger, and the dungeon line-up changes every season. Season 1 runs Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Clearing stages grants Arcana, with the grade set by the stage, and the entry counter refills by 1 every 12 hours up to 14.
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AION 2 Transcendence FAQ
What is Transcendence in AION 2?
Transcendence is the seasonal 5-player challenge mode. It has 5 dungeons with 4 stages each, adds stage effects that strengthen enemies, scores every clear and rewards Arcana; the dungeon line-up changes each season (4 seasons are scheduled in the client).
What item level do you need for Transcendence?
The first stage starts at item level 1,600 and the hardest stage needs 4,800. Per dungeon: Shattered Arkanis 1,600–2,500, Deus Research Base 1,600–2,500, Submerged Life Temple 2,400–3,500, Mirror of Scarlet Desire 3,200–4,000, and Abyssal Horn Den 3,800–4,800.
How many Transcendence runs do you get?
[Transcendence] Transcendent Dungeon Reward Count refills by 1 every 12 hours and stores up to 14.
Which dungeons are in the current Transcendence season?
Season 1 (Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026) runs Deus Research Base and Shattered Arkanis. Season 2 starts Dec 16, 2026 and adds Submerged Life Temple.
What are the stage effects in Shattered Arkanis?
At Stage 4, Shattered Arkanis runs with Poison Blood, Elevation, and Tolerance. Lower stages have fewer effects; the table above lists every stage.
What rewards does Transcendence give?
Clearing a Transcendence stage grants Arcana, and the Arcana grade depends on the stage. The Rank Points you earn over the season decide the season rewards. The Arcana page covers enhancement, sets and Transmute costs.