In the latest patch 2.0, which recently have been implemented on Korean live servers, NCSoft added many new instances – some for low-levels players to aid them during leveling process, but also many “end-game” instances for players with level above 50. Also new types were introduced – solo instances and alliance instances (for 12 players).

Feel free to read basic informations about these new locations.

1) Haramel

Entrance: The Elyos enter the instance through the Haramel Secret Entry located at the Cantas Coast in Verteron. Asmodians through the Haramel Secret Entry located near the Impetusium in Altgard.
Typ: Solo (1 person)
Level range: only for levels 18-22
Reset / Re-entry time: 3 hours
Attunement: No
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information / Drop: You do many new quests here. Bosses drops weapons with unique look and rare armors and accessories.

2) Nightmare

Entrance: The Elyos enter the instance by talking to Raninia in Arbolu’s Haven in Heiron. Asmodians enter the instance by talking to Bridget of Camp Kistenian in Beluslan.
Type: Solo (1 person)
Level range: only for levels 37-44
Reset / Re-entry time: 22 hours
Attunement: Yes
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information: You do quests here and discover love story of Kromede! You can acquire four skills which can only be used inside the dungeon (Exclusive skills are acquired in the form of an item. You can use skills by dragging the item to your quickbar). The final boss players have to fight changes depending on the path they choose.
Drop: Depends on final boss version – the weakened versions of the final and secondary bosses drop legendary class armor; the enchanted final boss may drop ’Kaliga’s Key’. Daevas who earn ’Kaliga’s Key’ may choose one class weapon or shield, all of which are displayed inside the final room.

3) Taloc’s Hollow

Entrance: You enter by talking to NPC: Elyos – Lothas; Asmodians – Taloc’s Messenger.
Type: Solo (1 person)
Level range: 51 and above
Reset / Re-entry time: 46 hours
Attunement: Yes
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information: You get item which boost your HP (100k) and MP (50k), also you can get help from NPC who will fight along your side as tank or healer.
Drop: Legendary armors and accessories.

4) Chantra Dredgion


Entrance: Daevas can apply for entry by clicking the [Entry Request] button or talking to NPCs placed in the Balaur region. Time of appearance is 0:00-2:00 / 12:00-14:00 / 20:00-22:00.
Type: Party (6 players)
Level range: 51 and above
Reset / Re-entry time: 2 hours, you can entry 3 times in a day
Attunement: No
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Informacje: Like in normal Dredgion you fight with Balaurs and opposite franction to take control of the ship (PvEvP system).
Drop: Abyss Points.

5) Udas Temple

Entrance: The Elyos can gain access to the Udas Underground Temple by completing a quest given by Versetti of Inggison. The Asmodians obtain their entry quest from Valetta of Gelkmaros.
Type: Party (6 players)
Level range: 52 and above
Reset / Re-entry time: 6 hours
Attunement: Yes
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information: You do quests here, instance has 3 bosses.
Drop: Unique parts of armor set – boots and shoulders [see also: Aion 2.0 – Unique set z Udas Temple], eternal ring, unique sets of weapons, legendary armors and accessories. From trash mobs you can get green 52 level items named “Dragonbound”, which has unique look (looks like instance’s mobs gear) – see also: Wyglądaj jak mob z Udas instance!.

6) Udas Underground Temple

Entrance: The Elyos can gain access to the Udas Underground Temple by completing a quest given by Versetti of Inggison. The Asmodians obtain their entry quest from Valetta of Gelkmaros.
Type: Party (6 players)
Level range: 52 and above
Reset / Re-entry time: 6 hours
Attunement: Yes
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information: You do quests here, instance has 3 bosses.
Drop: Unique parts of armor set – gloves, pants and chest [see also: Aion 2.0 – Unique set z Udas Temple], eternal ring, unique sets of weapons, legendary armors and accessories. From trash mobs you can get green 52 level items named “Dragonbound”, which has unique look (looks like instance’s mobs gear) – see also: Wyglądaj jak mob z Udas instance!.

7) Beshmundir Temple


Entrance: The entrance leading to the Beshmundir Temple is placed within the Silentera Canyon. Both Elyos and Asmodians must use the same entrance.
Type: Party (6 players)
Level range: 55 level
Reset / Re-entry time: 12 hours
Attunement: No
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information: When entering the dungeon, the Group Leader can choose the desired level of difficulty. The levels of difficulty are divided into “Safe Path” (general) and “Perilous Path”(difficult). In addition to the standard entry quest Daevas must complete extra quests in order to explore other regions inside the dungeon.
Daevas have to use the Abyss Gate in the Prison of Ice in order to travel to the Stormwing, the location holding the final boss of Beshmundir Temple. Daevas have to complete quests related to the Acquiring Entry Qualification Quest in order to use the Rift Orb.
Drop: Eternal sets of armors and weapons.

8 ) Debris of Abyss

Entrance: The allied race must first occupy the Divine Fortress in order to enter the Debris of Abyss instance.
Type: Alliance (max. 12 players)
Level range: level 50 and above
Reset / Re-entry time: 46 hours
Attunement: No
Available for: Elyos / Asmodian
Information: The allied race must first occupy the Divine Fortress in order to enter the Debris of Abyss instance. In instance are located few bosses and you do quests from which as reward you get medals and AP.
Drop: Eternal sets of armors (Rudra’s) and waepons.


Source: New instance in 2.0 on Korean PowerWiki and Korean PTS: Initial 2.0 Patch Notes.