In Aion 2, Empyrean Traces—often called "feathers" by the community—are more than just collectibles. They are key items that let you boost your Mastery Skills and enhance your Amulet slot, giving your character an edge in both PvE and PvP.

How to Get Empyrean Traces

Empyrean Traces are scattered across the world as interactive objects. You’ll need sharp eyes, some exploration skills, and sometimes a little patience.

Locations by Faction:

Elyos: Most traces are found in the Verteron region. Keep your glider ready for high ledges.

Asmodians: Look in Altgard for most of the traces. Vertical navigation is common here too.

The Abyss (Reshanta): Some traces are tucked away in this dangerous PvPvE zone, ideal for high-level players chasing rare rewards.

Exploration Tips:

Many traces are hidden in hard-to-reach spots like cliff edges, peaks, and corners behind obstacles.

Gliding and climbing are essential skills—mastering them will save you a lot of backtracking.

Use community tools like the Aion 2 Interactive Map to track all 560 trace locations efficiently.

Repeatable Missions:

Certain field missions, like "Empyrean Advancement", let you farm specific traces repeatedly.

These missions are great for daily progression, especially if you’re aiming to max out Mastery Skills.

How to Use Empyrean Traces

Collecting traces is just step one. To benefit, you need to exchange them at a Monolith.

Step 1: Locate a Monolith

Monoliths are massive structures found in major hubs—Verteron, Altgard, Azriel, and some Abyss outposts.

Step 2: Hand in Your Traces

Interact with the Monolith to submit your collected Empyrean Traces.

Step 3: Receive Rewards

Wisdom/Mystic Stones: Added directly to your inventory. Using them grants Skill Points for Mastery Skills.

Amulet Enhancement Scrolls: Hitting collection milestones awards scrolls for upgrading your amulet slot:

Revelation Amulet for PvE

Fierce Battle Amulet for PvP

Titles: Completing all traces in a region (like all Verteron feathers) can earn a golden title, giving static stat boosts.

Pro Tips from Experienced Players

Focus on one region at a time to complete full sets quickly.

Combine trace hunting with field missions to maximize efficiency.

Keep an eye out for hidden ledges and corners—many traces are purposely tucked away to reward thorough exploration.

Collecting and using Empyrean Traces is a grind, but it’s worth it. Not only do they power up your Mastery Skills and Amulet gear, but finishing full sets gives you bragging rights and permanent stat bonuses. Explore smart, climb higher, and let those feathers take your character to the next level.