If you've been playing Aion 2, you know mounts aren't just a way to get around—they're a big part of your stats, style, and bragging rights. But getting the “best” mount? That's not as simple as clicking a button. I've been grinding, farming, and hunting these beasts for years, so let me break it down for you, straight and simple.
1. Top Mount Categories by Stat Type
Pets are divided into several categories, each granting different passive bonuses:
- Cogni (Beast): Typically focuses on physical attributes, ideal for melee DPS or tanks.
- Naturus (Elemental): Often provides magical or resource-based stats, best for casters.
- Feras: General utility and combat stats.
- Special (Cash Shop): These often have unique appearances or slightly optimized stat spreads for a premium (~$20 USD).
2. Where the Best Mounts Come From?
There are three main ways to score top-tier mounts in Aion 2:
1. Cash Shop
If you've got some real-world money to spend, the Cash Shop is the fastest route. Unique, flashy mounts are available for around $20, and they're instant collectors' items. No grinding, no farming—just pick, pay, and ride.
2. Farming and Grinding
For those who like the thrill of the hunt, this is your playground. Certain dangerous regions hide “hidden cubes”. Open these, or farm monsters in these zones, and you can get rare pet souls. Collect enough, and you can craft mounts that aren't sold anywhere else.
3. Shugo Shop / Black Cloud Merchants
These are your in-game currency options. The Black Cloud Merchant rotates stock every hour, selling rare pets for Aion2 Kinah. Sometimes you can snag pets from future or unreleased regions, giving you exclusive mounts before anyone else.
3. How to Get the Best Mounts?
You don't just buy a “Best Mount” box. Mounts are built, piece by piece, through these methods:
Mob Soul Farming
Almost every monster in the game can become a mount. You just need 10 Souls from that mob to unlock it. If you're after specific stats—like Accuracy or Strength—focus on mobs that drop the souls matching your stat needs.
- Leveling Mounts:
- 10 Souls = unlock mount
- 50 Souls = Level 2
- 150 Souls = Level 3
Black Cloud Merchant
Check this shop every hour. It often stocks rare pets, sometimes from regions not even released yet. If you're a collector chasing unique skins, this is your goldmine.
Hidden Cubes
These are scattered across the open world. They're tough to find and often guarded, but the rewards are insane—exclusive cosmetics and unreleased pet souls. Only the most patient and explorative players will get these.
4. Comparing Mount Sources
Here's a quick look at which method works best for what:
| Method | Cost | Rarity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mob Farming | Time (Grinding) | Common → Rare | Targeted stat builds |
| Black Cloud Merchant | Kinah | Rare / Hourly | Unique / unreleased skins |
| Hidden Cubes | Exploration | Very Rare | Hardcore collectors |
Pro Tips
- Always check which mobs drop the stats you need. Grinding the right mob saves time and gives better stats.
- Keep an eye on Black Cloud Merchant rotations. Rare pets appear fast and vanish even faster.
- Exploration is your friend—Hidden Cubes hide amazing rewards that give you mounts no one else has.
5. Key Performance Mounts
While there are over 280 collectible mounts, players frequently target these specific types for their performance:
- Solo Leveling "Ride": Notable for its unique appearance and high utility during solo progression.
- Rosenimbus Series: Versions like the Sharptooth Steamrunner or Voidtracer are popular choices for high-speed ground travel and evolution potential.
- Elite Mob Souls: You can farm 10 souls from almost any mob to turn it into a ridable pet. High-level dungeon mobs often yield mounts with the best combat-oriented passives.
6. How to Optimize Your Mount
- Upbringing System: Interacting with and leveling up your pet increases its stat contributions.
- Odelium Repository: This daily dungeon is the primary place to farm pet fragments and chests for collection upgrades.
- Hidden Cubes: Rare mounts can be found in the open world by opening these cubes using keys obtained from achievements.
