Combat Upgrade Essentials: How to Obtain Empyrean Trace in Aion 2

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If you’re serious about powering up your Daeva in Aion 2, collecting Empyrean Traces—often called "feathers" by the community—is a must. These hidden collectibles are a key part of character progression, giving extra Skill Points for your Mastery Skills and letting you upgrade your amulet slots. Here’s the lowdown on how to farm them efficiently.

Core Ways to Collect Empyrean Traces

1. Explore the Open World

Empyrean Traces appear as glowing, feather-like objects scattered across the map. In total, there are over 560 locations.

Elyos players: Focus on the Verteron region.

Asmodian players: Check the Altgard region.

Reshanta (Abyss): Special traces here unlock the Fierce Battle Amulet.

Many traces are tucked away in tricky spots—high peaks, narrow ledges, and hidden crevices—so you’ll need your wings and vertical navigation skills to reach them.

2. Targeted Field Missions

Some traces can be farmed through repeatable Field Missions labeled "Empyrean Advancement" in Verteron or Altgard. These missions are a reliable way to grab traces if you want to avoid endless wandering.

How to Use Empyrean Traces

Locate a Monolith: Each faction has a Monolith (like the Verteron Monolith) where you turn in traces.

Exchange for Mystic/Wisdom Stones: These stones are your currency for permanent Skill Points.

Claim Skill Points: Activate the stones from your inventory to boost your Mastery Skills instantly.

Upgrade Amulets: Completing all traces in a region grants Enchantment Scrolls, which enhance your Revelation or Fierce Battle Amulet slots.

Pro Tips for Maximum Efficiency

Use Interactive Maps: Tools like the Aion 2 Interactive Map or Aion2Atlas track all trace locations. Mark them off as you go to avoid wasting time on duplicates.

Master the Momentum Trick: The "V-Dash-V" glide lets you travel between distant nodes faster without burning stamina—perfect for chasing traces in vertical terrain.

Go for Completion Rewards: Collecting every trace in a region earns Golden Titles such as "Saint of Verteron" or "Saint of Altgard"—these give permanent stat bonuses on top of your Skill Points.