In Aion 2, your faction choice isn’t just about looks—it shapes your starting area, story perspective, and overall vibe. The main conflict is between the Elyos and Asmodians, with the non-playable Balaur as the central antagonist. While both factions play similarly in terms of mechanics, they offer very different aesthetics and early-game experiences. Here’s what you need to know before choosing—or thinking about switching sides.
Quick Faction Comparison
Elyos have an “angelic” and radiant look, featuring feathered white or golden wings. They live in lush jungles and sun-drenched forests, with graceful, human-like features. Their story theme revolves around divine destiny and preservation. Elyos favor flowing robes, holy symbols, and heroic animations.
Asmodians, in contrast, have a darker, rugged, and feral aesthetic. Their wings are black or spiked, and their combat visuals include glowing red eyes, back manes, and claw-like animations. Asmodians inhabit harsh, frozen, or arid landscapes, with a story focused on resilience, survival, and tribal unity. Their style emphasizes furs, steel armor, and unique mid-air combat flips.
Core Differences
Visual Styles & Customization: Elyos lean into bright, flowing designs, while Asmodians embrace a gothic, feral vibe. Asmodians also have extra visual flair, like combat stances that make them look aggressive and unique jump animations.
Gameplay Variations:
Both factions share the same eight classes, including Templar, Sorcerer, Cleric, and Spiritmaster. The differences are minor—like Spiritmasters summoning different elemental spirits at higher levels—but the overall class mechanics remain identical.
Faction Balance & PvP: Elyos servers historically have had higher populations, which can make PvP more crowded. Aion 2 balances this by pairing high-population servers of opposite factions for large-scale battles in Rifts and the Abyss.
Levelling Experience: Elyos quests tend to be smoother and story-focused, while Asmodian early-game leveling can feel quicker but may slow down around mid-levels.
Which Faction Should You Choose?
Pick Elyos if you like bright, heroic visuals, nature-themed zones, and a story about light and divine purpose.
Pick Asmodians if you enjoy a darker, underdog vibe, gothic armor, and a story centered on survival against the odds.
Pro Tip for Experienced Gamers
If you already have a high-level character on one faction but want to try the other, creating a new character on a different server is the easiest way.
Account-bound items like mounts, wings, and cash shop rewards can help your new faction character start strong without losing all your progress.
