Aion 2 Crafting Guide: Horned Dragon Lord Guard
The Horned Dragon Lord Guard is a high-tier defensive item in Aion 2. This guide provides the complete material list and step-by-step instructions for crafting this item. If you are missing certain rare materials and wish to speed up the process, you can buy Aion 2 Kinah to purchase what you need from the market.
Required Material
To craft the Horned Dragon Lord Guard, the following materials are required in the specified quantities:
Base Item
Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Guard × 5
Refining Stones
Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone × 50
Balaur Materials
Fine Robust Balaur Horn × 122
Wrathful Essences
Wrathful Mind × 18
Wrathful Will × 27
Wrathful Ego × 42
Maddened Curse of Wrath × 19
Radiant Materials
Radiant Orichalcum Ore × 121
Radiant Odyle × 70
Material Breakdown and Acquisition
Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Guard (×5)
This serves as the base item required for the upgrade craft. Five units of this item are needed as the foundation that will be upgraded into the Horned Dragon Lord Guard .
Acquisition methods: This item can be obtained by crafting using a lower-tier recipe (likely starting from Expert's Splendent Orichalcum Guard), purchasing from the in-game market, or through quest rewards where applicable. The Artisan's tier typically requires Master-level skill in the relevant crafting discipline .
Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (×50)
These are high-tier refining agents essential for the upgrade process. Fifty units are required .
Acquisition methods: Possible sources include dismantling high-level gear, rewards from endgame instances, or crafting through high-tier Alchemy or Smithing disciplines. They may also be dropped by elite monsters and bosses in higher-level zones .
Fine Robust Balaur Horn (×122)
Balaur Horns are materials obtained from Balaur-type enemies. The "Fine Robust" designation indicates a high-quality variant requiring specific farming conditions .
Acquisition methods: Target Balaur enemies in high-level zones. Players should expect extended farming sessions to collect 122 units. These drops are typically associated with endgame content featuring Balaur enemies .
Wrathful Mind (×18)
This material belongs to the "Wrathful" series of drops, which are often the bottleneck for Dragon Lord crafts .
Acquisition methods: Drops primarily from magical or caster-type enemies in endgame zones. The "Wrathful" designation in enemy names indicates these drop sources. Identify zones or dungeons featuring enemies with "Wrathful" in their name or description .
Wrathful Will (×27)
This material drops from warrior-type or physical enemies in the same zones as Mind and Ego .
Acquisition methods: Target physical-type or warrior enemies with "Wrathful" in their name. Farm these together with Mind and Ego as they drop from similar enemy types .
Wrathful Ego (×42)
The most common of the three Wrathful essences. The quantity required is high, making this a potential farming bottleneck .
Acquisition methods: Drops from a wide variety of endgame enemies. Farm all three Wrathful materials together in spots that drop Mind, Will, and Ego from the same enemies. Do not sell extra Ego thinking you have enough .
Maddened Curse of Wrath (×19)
This appears to be a rare variant within the Wrathful material family, likely dropping from specific high-level enemies or bosses.
Acquisition methods: Target endgame bosses or elite enemies. May drop from the same enemies that drop other Wrathful materials but at a lower rate.
Radiant Orichalcum Ore (×121)
Radiant Orichalcum Ore is a tier above Pure Orichalcum Ore .
Acquisition methods: While Pure Orichalcum Ore requires a gathering skill of approximately 300, Radiant Orichalcum Ore likely requires a gathering skill of 350 or higher. The area outside Besfer Refugee Camp remains a prime location for Orichalcum nodes, but Radiant quality ore may require deeper zones or specific node spawns .
Radiant Odyle (×70)
Radiant Odyle represents the highest tier of Odyle material, above Pure Odyle .
Acquisition methods: These materials come from gathering Odyle-infused resources in the most dangerous zones. They may also drop from elemental-type bosses. Target high-level zones with Odyle-rich deposits .
Prerequisites
Before attempting to craft the Horned Dragon Lord Guard, the following requirements must be met.
Access the Crafting System
Crafting is accessed through the Crafting Management interface, available from the main menu .
Select the Appropriate Discipline
From the Main Category section, select the discipline relevant to armor crafting, such as Armorsmithing .
Achieve Required Crafting Proficiency
Dragon Lord tier items require significant crafting proficiency. To increase proficiency, craft lower-tier items to earn crafting experience. Both success and failure grant experience toward proficiency. Higher proficiency improves success rates for advanced crafts .
Step-by-Step Crafting Instructions
Step 1: Verify Crafting Proficiency
Confirm that your crafting proficiency meets the requirement for the Horned Dragon Lord Guard recipe. If insufficient, craft lower-tier items to gain experience.
Step 2: Acquire Base Items
Ensure all five Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Guards are in your inventory. These can be obtained through crafting, purchasing from the in-game market, or quest rewards.
Step 3: Gather All Materials
Confirm you have all required materials:
Step 4: Open Crafting Management Interface
Access the crafting menu from the game's main interface .
Step 5: Select the Correct Category
In the Main Category section, select the appropriate crafting discipline for armor.
Step 6: Locate the Recipe
Browse or search the Crafting Item List to find the Horned Dragon Lord Guard. The recipe will display the required crafting proficiency, material list with quantities, and success rate influenced by proficiency .
Step 7: Execute the Craft
Select Execute Craft to begin the crafting process. The five Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Guards will be consumed as part of the upgrade .
Step 8: Collect Results
Upon successful completion, you will receive the Horned Dragon Lord Guard, along with crafting experience toward your next proficiency level .
The Combo System
The Combo system provides an opportunity to obtain a superior item when crafting equipment .
Combo Chance: Displays as a percentage in the crafting interface.
Effect: Upon Combo activation, the player receives an item one tier higher than the target item.
Result: A successful Combo may yield a higher-grade Guard instead of the standard Horned Dragon Lord Guard.
To maximize Combo opportunities, ensure crafting proficiency meets or exceeds the recommended level and consider using catalysts if available. Multiple craft attempts increase the statistical chance of triggering Combo .
Efficiency Recommendations
Prioritize Radiant Materials
Radiant Orichalcum Ore requires 121 units and may be the most time-consuming to gather. The area outside Besfer Refugee Camp is a known location for Orichalcum nodes, but deeper zones may be required for Radiant quality .
Farm Wrathful Materials Together
Find a spot that drops Mind, Will, and Ego from the same enemies. You need 42 Ego, 27 Will, and 18 Mind. Ego will likely be your bottleneck. Do not sell extra Ego assuming you have enough .
Target Balaur Enemies
Fine Robust Balaur Horns require 122 units. Target Balaur-type enemies in high-level zones for extended farming sessions .
Consider Market Purchase
Players who prefer to skip the lengthy material farming process may purchase the required components directly from other players using in-game currency .
Final Notes
The Horned Dragon Lord Guard represents a significant investment of time and resources. Success requires meeting proficiency requirements, gathering all materials, and careful execution of the craft. If you want to bypass the lengthy material grind, you can purchase cheap Aion 2 Kinah from MMOEXP to acquire what you need from the market instantly. The substantial defensive stats provided by this item make the effort worthwhile for endgame content.