Aion PvP - The Tower of Eternity features a strong Player vs Player (PvP) component that allows rival factions to battle for control of strategic points. Making Aion's PvP setup even more interesting is the addition of a third server-controlled faction that will stop at nothing but the utter destruction of both factions.
Player vs Player
The majority of the PvP combat in Aion takes place in the Abyss, the middle zone separating the two halves of the shattered world. In this zone, lone players and groups of players battle for control of fortress and map locations, where their successes bring rewards in the form of money and loot.
An additional concept taking place in the PvP zone are the addition of the Balaur, the AI controlled faction of the game world. The server controlled monsters raise the situation to a PvPvE scenario. This means that once a group of players holds control of a location, both the opposing faction and computer controlled Balaur will try to rip it from their hands.
The Balaur are dispersed throughout the Abyss through a fleet of flying ships. The ships arrive at locations throughout the Abyss to deliver reinforcements and try to swing the balance in favor of the Baluar.
As one progresses through the game, they will have the option to enter the opposing faction's side of the world which will also create PvP situations on the continents surrounding The Abyss.
Here is a breakdown of major points relevant to the PvP and PvPvE process found in Aion.
Rifts
At level 20, the rifts start opening in your zone between Elyos and Asmodian territories. This only happens on select maps. There are two maps per level range, one is pure PvE and the other has these rifts.
The Abyss
The Abyss is a PvPvE area of the game where battle can be done anywhere anytime. Players are allowed to fly anywhere in the Abyss and players can attack other players anywhere on the map.
Legions
Legions are player-formed groups that allow cooperation in raids and PvP battles.
Alliances
Alliances allow for cooperation between multiple Groups
Fortresses
Abyss Fortresses are PvP battlegrounds where factions fight for the control of these castles for monetary and tactical benefits.
Abyss Rankings
Abyss Rankings can help you equip Abyss weapons, gain new abilities, and help increase the strength of your Legion.
Raiding Process
Learn how to complete a Fortress raid.
Abyss Artifacts
These powerful artifacts grant factions powers that can change the outcome of a PvP battle.
