Where to Find Empyrean Traces
Empyrean Traces are scattered across the world in hidden or hard-to-reach locations, often requiring gliding or vertical navigation. Their locations vary depending on your faction and zone:
- Elyos: Primarily in the Verteron region.
- Asmodians: Primarily in Altgard.
- The Abyss (Reshanta): Found in lower zones, usually guarded by warped spirits or zone bosses.
Traces can be tucked away on high mountain peaks, narrow crevices, floating platforms, or hidden corners, so keep your eyes open while exploring.
Best Farming Methods
1. Exploration & Interactive Maps
The most common method is overworld exploration. Since traces are static, using an interactive map like the Aion 2 Interactive Map or IMapp Aion 2 Map can save a lot of time. Mark the traces you’ve collected to avoid wasting time revisiting spots.
2. Field Missions
Look for repeatable missions labeled “Empyrean Advancement”, especially in Altgard. Completing these missions gives you a consistent source of Traces without relying on random spawns.
3. Dungeons & Instances
Small-party dungeons often drop traces more reliably than open-world enemies. Check faction hub dungeons for repeatable instances that reward Traces on completion.
4. Abyss Skirmishes
For high-risk, high-reward farming, go into Reshanta and defeat Abyss mobs or lower-zone bosses. These areas can drop Traces alongside other valuable loot.
How to Use Empyrean Traces
Collected traces are inactive until redeemed at a Monolith, usually found in major hubs like Verteron, Altgard, or Azriel.
- Skill Points: Turn Traces into Wisdom or Mystic Stones, which give permanent Skill Points for your Mastery Skills.
- Amulet Upgrades: Redemption also grants unique Enchantment Scrolls for Amulet slots—the only way to upgrade this gear effectively.
- Permanent Stat Boosts: Completing all Traces in a region (like all 560 in Verteron for Elyos) gives prestigious titles such as “Saint of Verteron”, which provide static stat boosts even when not equipped.
Pro Tips for Efficiency
- Use Verticality: Always check ridges, cliffs, and hidden crevices. If it looks unreachable, glide with your wings.
- Material Conversion: A recent patch allows converting 1 Trace into 50 Enhancement Stones, giving a way to use extra Traces for gear upgrades.
- Track Your Progress: Hundreds of Traces exist per region. Use a tracker to mark collected locations and avoid unnecessary backtracking.
- Combine Methods: Mix exploration with Field Missions or Abyss farming to maximize Trace gains per hour.
Farming Empyrean Traces in Aion 2 might seem daunting at first, but with the right strategy and careful tracking, you can steadily upgrade your character’s skills and gear while exploring every corner of the world.