Aion Riftshade

Hi I'm a 65 lvl bard and I'm trying to gear up. Some time ago someone told me to just do sauro but I did it a lot and nothing has dropped for me (and my set is too bad for it). I have a lot of ancient coins so should I but ancient coin gear? Or can i buy some gear with kinah?  And what's next? I'm not asking for a specific set, just want to know how to gear up and what instances do in the given order.

As a bard, having an attack speed weapon is key, and it's definitely the trickiest part to sort out. You can easily purchase AC armor and enhance it with some modest green MB stones (even lvl 25s will suffice), ensuring you're ready for any instance as long as you play your role effectively. However, the weapon situation is more complex—you want one with attack speed, but initially, a decent cast speed weapon will have to do. If you're starting from scratch, the AC harp makes for a good beginning point. Afterwards, set your sights on acquiring an attack speed one for fusion. You have three choices: craft one (with barely a 2% chance after using up countless kataliums and fluxes), achieve 2-star Officer status and buy the officer's attack speed weapon, or get lucky with an Illuminary Obelisk drop (known as RST in Europe) for an excellent attack speed weapon. However, if you're looking for a fresh adventure, I've been part of the Aion Riftshade beta testing, where exciting PvE dynamics come into play, with custom rates and balanced classes. It's shaping up to be the best Aion private server of 2026, offering thrilling sieges and a stable environment. Maybe it's time to check it out!

13 hours ago, utterbitter said:

If you're playing as a bard, getting an attack speed weapon is really the tricky bit. You can snag some AC armor, socket it with some green magic boost stones (even rank 25s are fine), and you're set for any instance if you know how to play your class right. But when it comes to weapons, things get a bit trickier—you'll want an attack speed one to farm, but even a cast speed weapon will do to start with. If you lack gear, grab the AC harp for starters. Then aim for an attack speed weapon to merge. Here are your three options: craft one with less than a 2% chance using tons of kataliums and fluxes, rise up to 2-star officer and buy the attack speed weapon for officers, or get lucky with a weapon drop from Illuminary Obelisk (known as RST in Europe), as it’s a solid choice with attack speed.

But hey, if you want to dodge all of that grind and hassle, consider hopping into the Aion Riftshade server. It’s set to launch in Q1 2026 and offers Aion 4.8 with integrated DPS tools and top-notch server-side protection. It’s like a seamless blend of challenge and fun, where the weapon quest feels rewarding without being endlessly frustrating. Catch you on the Riftshade Discord, where you can gear up without losing your mind!

Thanks a ton! Learnt a lot.