subject: The Abyss Guide In Aion Spiritmaster [print this page] For some players, the Abyss is where the fun really begins. The Abyss is the main PvP zone that you gain access to when you hit level 25. It's located in the center of the destroyed planet of Atreia. When you hit that level, you unlock the Abyss quest chain, which is primarily composed of you talking to various people but eventually leads you to entering the Abyss. You can enter the Abyss through Abyss gates, which are located in the smaller towns.
While you may have been exposed to a little bit of PvP at level 20 via temporary rifts between Elysea and Asmodae, anyone level 25+ can enter the Abyss at any time, and there are less safe zones available compared with your home world. Always pay attention to your surroundings or risk getting ganked by other players. Try not to quest alone if possible.
The Abyss is unlike any of the regions you find in Asmodae or Elysea. It's dark, foreboding, and extremely dangerous. Not only do you have to worry about enemy players, but you also have to watch out for NPC monsters, particularly the Balaur. The Balaur are an ancient common enemy to the Asmodians and Elyseans, mainly responsible for the planet's destruction.
The Abyss is essentially an archipelago in space, which adds a new level of danger. Unlike the secure, flat lands of Asmodae and Elysea, you have to fly a lot to get around the various islands in the Abyss, and if you run out of time you'll plummet to your death. Fortunately there are a few areas that contain special rings that increase your flight time by a few seconds if you fly through them. Still, it's strongly recommended that you try to increase your flight time or speed as much as possible. Apply some flight-related manastones to your gear, equip a title that give you a flight bonus (e.g. the "Shugo Chef" title for Asmodians), and purchase some flight potions. Every little bit helps.
