Which Faction Should You Choose In Aion 2?

Published Oct 7, 2026, 10:50 PM EDT Allyson Cochran is a Chicago-based Editor at TheGamer who has worked as a journalist since 2020 and in games journalism since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and focuses primarily on guides, previews, and developer interviews, with particular expertise in cozy indie games and live-service FPS titles. She has interviewed numerous game directors, including those of games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. Allyson has written and edited thousands of guides, and she genuinely loves every minute of it. Starting Aion 2 means making a few very important decisions: your character's face, their class, and, perhaps most importantly, which side of Atreia you want to call home. The Elyos and Asmodians have been at odds for a very long time, and picking a faction determines more than which dramatic set of wings your character gets to wear. Your choice shapes your starting experience, the areas you will explore, the story you will follow, and the community you will play alongside. There are plenty of reasons to love both sides, so this is one character creation decision worth giving a little thought before you click that very tempting Create button. Your perfect Atreian home awaits, babe. Factions, Explained Aion 2 has two playable factions to choose from: the bright and radiant Elyos and the darker, rugged Asmodians. Here is everything you need to know about each faction before you pick a side. Both factions have access to all eight launch classes. There are no faction-specific combat bonuses, exclusive class roles, or differences in baseline combat capabilities, so choosing either is entirely a thematic and social decision. Should You Choose The Elyos Faction? The Elyos are the people of Elysea, the sunlit southern half of Atreia. Their faction identity leans into bright, radiant, and angelic imagery. Elyos characters begin their journey in Poeta before progressing into Verteron as their main leveling region. Their main storyline follows the history of the Elyos and their ongoing conflict with the Asmodians. This gives you a chance to experience Atreia from their side of the story. Visually, Elyos characters begin with light-colored Daeva wings, but this does not mean you are locked into a specific appearance. Aion 2's character creator allows plenty of customization, so you can create characters with a wide range of skin tones, body types, hairstyles, and aesthetics. Pros Cons Bright, radiant faction aesthetic May not appeal if you prefer darker environments Starts in Poeta and progresses into Verteron Story and regions are faction-specific Access to all eight launch classes Your home server is tied to the Elyos faction Extensive character customization Should You Choose The Asmodians Faction? The Asmodians are the people of Asmodae, the darker northern half of Atreia. Their identity is shaped by surviving in a harsher homeland. This gives the faction a darker and more rugged style compared to the Elyos. Asmodian characters begin in Ishalgen and continue into Altgard as their main leveling region. Their storyline explores the world from the Asmodian perspective, including their history and conflict with the Elyos. Asmodians initially receive dark-colored feathered Daeva wings, although your character does not have to maintain a particularly dark appearance. Pros Cons Darker, rugged faction aesthetic May not appeal if you prefer bright environments Starts in Ishalgen and progresses into Altgard Story and regions are faction-specific Access to all eight launch classes Your home server is tied to the Asmodian faction Extensive character customization What Faction Should You Choose? The best faction in Aion 2 ultimately comes down to which side's story, environments, and aesthetic appeal to you more. Elyos are the obvious choice if you like sunlit environments and radiant faction themes. Asmodians are better suited to players who prefer darker landscapes and a survival-focused atmosphere. Your friends should also be a major factor in the decision. Since each server belongs to one faction, you will want to coordinate your faction and server choices if you plan to spend a lot of time together in the open world.