Key points
- The Ludra dragon raid officially returns to AION 2 on November 4, 2026
- Normal and Hard difficulty tiers require 2,800 and 3,000 item level gear thresholds
- The first 20 parties in each region will enter the Hall of Fame with purple titles
- Release Date
- November 4, 2026
- Gear Requirements
- 2,800 (Normal) / 3,000 (Hard)
- Key Event
- Ludra Hunt Raid Race
- Game status
- Released
- Model
- Free To Play
NCSoft has officially confirmed the return of Atreia's most lethal world encounter: the mighty dragon Ludra. The high-stakes raid officially goes live on November 4, 2026, featuring two distinct difficulty tiers and sparking the MMORPG's first competitive regional race toward the in-game Hall of Fame.
Dual Difficulty Thresholds and Pre-Raid Gear Ramping
Removed from the launch build for extensive mechanical tuning, Ludra returns armed with deadlier telegraphed assaults and refreshed combat phases. NCSoft has established clear gear benchmarks for entry: Normal mode demands an item level of 2,800, while tackling Hard mode requires an item level threshold of 3,000.
To help midcore rosters cross the finish line before opening night, a targeted catch-up campaign begins early. From October 28 through November 10, all Daevas will receive two daily Odyle Energy drops via in-game mail. Stockpiling this energy enables continuous runs through Expeditions and Transcendence Dungeons, giving raid teams the leeway needed to optimize sub-stats and complete gear sets.
The Hall of Fame Race and Exclusive Animated Titles
The headline competitive event, Ludra Hunt, will challenge regional servers through November 25. Across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, the first 20 ten-player parties to successfully clear Hard mode will secure permanent induction into the Hall of Fame. The fastest clear in each region earns the ultra-rare glowing purple title Conqueror of Ludra, followed by Champion of Ludra for ranks 2–5, and Challenger of Ludra for ranks 6–20. All other players defeating the boss on either difficulty during the window will receive the Ludra Hunter title.
Bootcamp Milestones and 14-Hour Twitch Drops
Releasing alongside the encounter is the Ludra Conquest check-in calendar. Claiming seven daily check-ins over a two-week period delivers 1.5 million Bound Kina, 30,000 Abyss Points, currency bundles, and the exclusive Lush Leaf Tiara helm skin.
Community progression will also be unified under the Daeva Bootcamp event, tracking server-wide dungeon clears up to a 7-million milestone to unlock instant-clear passes and resurrection stones for everyone. Finally, a two-week Twitch Drops campaign offering up to 14 hours of watch rewards will allow players to claim the Dotted Glasses face accessory and the Black Conical Hat helm.
