Aion

Mechanics

In Aion for PC, a player assumes the role of a character representing one of the four available classes – a Warrior, a Scout, a Priest, and a Mage. Upon reaching a particular experience level, one can select two additional specialties. The Warrior can become a defensive Templar or a Gladiator, the Scout can evolve into an Assassin or a Ranger, Mages can specialize themselves in dark sorcery (Sorcerer) or in summoning various creatures (Spiritmaster), while Priests can follow the path of a Cleric or a Chanter.

In comparison to similar games, Aion stands out in of its PvPvE combat system - in the first locations one does not meet any foes controlled by the of the enemy faction, however, he has to fight AI-controlled minions. At the later stages of the game, a player is bound to encounter portals that take him to the lands occupied by the opposing faction – in such situation, a player has to fight characters controlled by other players. The climax of the PvP combat is the aforementioned Abyss – a territory where one battles only other players, however, it is possible there to accept assignments from NPCs and encounter Balaur monsters.

Aion for PC does not focus only on fighting monsters, other players and completing consecutive tasks – a player can decide to develop his character and learn one of the available professions. Each character can learn the arcana of foraging, blacksmithing, alchemy, enchanting, tailoring, and cooking – nonetheless, a player can achieve mastery in only one of these professions. Aion features also many mechanics known from other MMORPG games, such as improving items, communicating other players, extensive map and the in-game encyclopedia, creating clans (legions) and entering alliances. A player is bound to appreciate the high-quality visuals based on the CryEngine technology.