Updated November 2, 2026
Ariel Fragments are important progression materials earned from Hard Mode Expeditions in AION 2. However, collecting them is only the first step. You must convert them into a special crystal before you can use them to unlock bonuses on the Ariel Daevanion board.
The system can be confusing because each dungeon drops a different type of Ariel Fragment, crystal conversions have limits, and Ariel uses a separate point system from the other Daevanion boards.
This guide explains where to find Ariel Fragments, how to convert them into Ariel Crystals, how to obtain Ariel points, which upgrades to prioritize, and what to check if your fragments are not converting.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: How to Use Ariel Fragments
- What Are Ariel Fragments Used For?
- Where to Get Ariel Fragments
- How to Convert Ariel Fragments Into Crystals
- How to Unlock Ariel Daevanion Points
- Can You Combine Different Ariel Fragments?
- Ariel Fragment 30-Conversion Limit Explained
- Best Ariel Daevanion Nodes to Unlock First
- Can You Reset Ariel Daevanion Points?
- Ariel Fragments Not Converting?
- Ariel Crystal vs. Enhance Stones
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Tips
Quick Answer: How to Use Ariel Fragments in AION 2
To turn Ariel Fragments into Ariel Daevanion points:
- Complete a supported Hard Mode Expedition to collect Ariel Fragments.
- Gather 100 fragments of the same dungeon-specific type.
- Open Substance Morph → Special → Daevanion.
- Select the matching recipe and convert the fragments into Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound).
- Use the crystal from your inventory to obtain 1 Ariel Daevanion Point.
- Open Daevanion → Ariel and spend your point on an available node.
Important: Krao, Draupnir, Urugugu, and Vakron fragments have separate conversion recipes. You cannot combine different fragment types to reach the required 100.
Creating an Ariel Crystal and consuming it are also two separate actions. If you have converted your fragments but cannot see your new point, check whether the crystal is still in your inventory.
What Are Ariel Fragments Used For?
Ariel Fragments are special materials earned from Hard Mode Expeditions. Their main purpose is to provide additional character progression through the Ariel Daevanion board.
Unlike ordinary equipment upgrades, Ariel progression lets you unlock nodes that improve combat-related attributes, including PvE damage and defensive bonuses.
There are three resources to understand:
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Ariel Fragment | Dungeon material used in Substance Morph |
| Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound) | Consumable that grants one Ariel point |
| Ariel Daevanion Point | Point spent on Ariel board nodes |
The main conversion requires 100 matching fragments for one crystal.
Ariel Fragments also have an alternative use: converting them into Enhance Stones. However, players still developing their Ariel board should check their remaining crystal conversions before using fragments for enhancement materials.
Where to Get Ariel Fragments: All Four Hard Mode Dungeons
Ariel Fragments are available through four Hard Mode Expeditions.
Each dungeon rewards its own fragment type, so choosing which dungeon to farm matters.
| Hard Mode dungeon | Item level | Fragment type |
|---|---|---|
| Krao Cave | 2,600 | Krao |
| Draupnir | 2,600 | Draupnir |
| Urugugu Canyon | 2,700 | Urugugu |
| Vakron Sky Island | 2,700 | Vakron |
The full item names follow the format Ariel Fragment: [Dungeon Name].
Krao Cave and Draupnir require 2,600 item level, while Urugugu Canyon and Vakron Sky Island require 2,700.
Hard Mode Expeditions also feature demanding combat rules, including a four-minute boss Frenzy timer and a limit of three revives per player.
How Many Ariel Fragments Do You Get Per Run?
Hard Mode reward information indicates approximately 60–90 Ariel Fragments per claimed reward cube, although the amount may vary.
If your reward cubes provide roughly 60–90 fragments each, two rewarded clears may be enough to reach 100 matching fragments.
Actual rewards can vary, so check your inventory after each run rather than expecting a guaranteed number of fragments.
Remember that completing a dungeon and claiming its reward are not necessarily the same thing. Make sure you obtain the reward containing the fragments.
Which Dungeon Should You Farm First?
Start with a dungeon you can clear consistently.
A successful 2,600-item-level dungeon run is more useful than repeatedly failing a 2,700-item-level encounter simply because the higher-tier dungeon offers another fragment type.
Once your equipment improves, you can expand into Urugugu Canyon and Vakron Sky Island to work on their separate Ariel Fragment recipes.
If you are preparing for Vakron, see our AION 2 Vakron Sky Island Hard Mode Guide: Surging Thorn & Lodestone Prison. It explains the boss mechanics that can prevent your group from completing the dungeon.
How to Convert 100 Ariel Fragments Into an Ariel Crystal
Once you have 100 matching fragments, you can turn them into an Ariel Crystal through Substance Morph.
Step 1: Check Your Fragment Type
Open your inventory and identify the exact Ariel Fragment you collected.
For example, if you completed Krao Cave Hard Mode, look for Ariel Fragment: Krao.
Do not count fragments from other dungeons toward the same recipe.
Step 2: Open Substance Morph
Navigate to:
Substance Morph → Special → Daevanion
Find the Daevanion Crystal: Ariel recipe associated with your fragment type.
The crystal conversion and Enhance Stone conversion appear under different Special categories, so make sure you are viewing the correct recipe.
Step 3: Convert 100 Matching Fragments
The conversion is:
100 matching Ariel Fragments → 1 Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound)
The listed crystal conversion has a 100% success rate.
Confirm that the selected recipe uses the fragment type you own, then complete the conversion.
Step 4: Locate Your New Crystal
After the conversion, look for Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound) in your inventory.
You now have the crystal required to gain an Ariel point, but you still need to use it.
Tip: Do not accidentally select the Enhance Stone conversion if your goal is Ariel progression. That recipe consumes fragments for a different reward.
How to Use Ariel Crystals and Unlock Daevanion Points
The Ariel board is available as a separate tab in the Daevanion interface, with a level 45 requirement.
To obtain and allocate your point:
- Open your inventory.
- Find Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound).
- Use the crystal to receive 1 Ariel Daevanion Point.
- Open the Daevanion menu.
- Select the Ariel tab.
- Choose an available node connected to your existing progression path.
- Spend the required Ariel points to unlock it.
The Ariel board has its own point pool. Spending Ariel points does not use the regular Daevanion points assigned to other boards.
What Does the 0/120 Counter Mean?
The Ariel interface can display a counter such as 0/120.
Each of the four dungeon-specific crystal recipes lists up to 30 conversions. Together, these account for a potential 120 Ariel points from the four Hard Mode sources.
However, 120 points are not enough to unlock every node on the entire board.
The full Ariel board contains 153 nodes with a combined cost of 232 points, making efficient upgrades important.
The four-dungeon allocation should not be confused with a permanent limit on every possible source of Ariel points.
Can You Combine Krao, Draupnir, Urugugu and Vakron Fragments?
No. The four dungeon-specific Ariel Fragment types are not interchangeable in the crystal recipes.
For example, suppose you have:
- 60 Ariel Fragment: Krao
- 40 Ariel Fragment: Draupnir
Although these add up to 100 fragments, they do not satisfy a recipe requiring 100 Krao fragments or 100 Draupnir fragments.
You need to gather enough of one matching type.
This is one of the first things to check if you have more than 100 Ariel Fragments across your inventory but the crystal recipe remains unavailable.
Best approach: Keep track of each dungeon's fragments separately and focus on completing one 100-fragment set at a time.
Ariel Fragment 30-Conversion Limit Explained
Ariel Crystal conversion is limited, unlike the alternative Enhance Stone recipe.
The four dungeon-specific recipes each list a limit of 30 crystal conversions.
| Fragment type | Per crystal | Listed limit |
|---|---|---|
| Krao | 100 | 30 |
| Draupnir | 100 | 30 |
| Urugugu | 100 | 30 |
| Vakron | 100 | 30 |
Each Ariel Crystal grants one point, so the four dungeon recipes account for a potential total of 120 Ariel points.
The important distinction is that the recipes are dungeon-specific. Check the remaining conversion allowance displayed for the recipe you intend to use.
Does the 30-Conversion Limit Reset?
Do not assume that the conversion limit resets daily or weekly.
There is no established recurring reset schedule for these conversion limits.
If your recipe has reached its maximum, check the other dungeon-specific recipes and any updated in-game information before spending more time farming the same material.
Do You Need 120 Ariel Points Before Upgrading the Board?
No.
You can begin using Ariel points as you obtain crystals. There is no need to collect every possible fragment before unlocking useful nodes.
In fact, allocating points toward practical PvE upgrades can make subsequent Hard Mode farming easier.
Best Ariel Daevanion Nodes to Unlock First
The Ariel board contains offensive and defensive nodes designed around PvE combat.
For players mainly interested in Hard Mode Expeditions and raid preparation, a sensible starting strategy is to prioritize efficient access to valuable damage bonuses.
1. Prioritize PvE Damage Boost
The Ariel board includes four PvE Damage Boost nodes, each providing:
- PvE Damage Boost +1.5%
Unlocking all four provides a combined +6% PvE Damage Boost from those nodes.
These are attractive long-term targets for damage-focused PvE builds.
However, reaching a node also requires spending points on its connected path, so the total cost is higher than the target node alone.
2. Use Efficient Connecting Paths
Ariel nodes have different point costs.
| Node tier | Point cost |
|---|---|
| Gray | 1 |
| Green | 2 |
| Blue | 3 |
| Legendary | 4 |
When planning your route, avoid unlocking unrelated branches without a clear purpose.
Lower-cost connecting nodes can be useful when they allow you to reach a stronger target efficiently.
Do not choose a route based on color alone. The available connections and useful bonuses along the way also matter.
3. Consider PvE Damage Tolerance
If you are struggling to survive boss attacks, PvE Damage Tolerance can be a worthwhile alternative to pursuing every offensive bonus immediately.
Ariel's PvE Damage Tolerance nodes can provide +1.5% each.
This may be particularly useful for players who regularly take damage during difficult dungeon mechanics or need more survivability while learning encounters.
4. Consider Boss Damage Boost and PvE Attack
After establishing a useful route toward PvE Damage Boost, consider other offensive bonuses such as:
- Boss Damage Boost
- PvE Attack
- Critical Hit-related bonuses
- Accuracy-related bonuses
The best choice depends on your class, existing stats, and the content you are preparing for.
For example, a player who already has sufficient accuracy may benefit more from damage-focused upgrades than from additional accuracy nodes.
Should You Prioritize Ariel Points for Ludra?
Ariel progression is worth considering when preparing for difficult raid content because it adds combat bonuses beyond ordinary equipment upgrades.
However, Ariel points do not replace the raid's item-level requirements.
For the difference between the 2,800 and 3,000 entry targets, see our AION 2 Ludra Raid: 2800 vs 3000 Item Level & How to Prepare.
Recommended priority: Aim for useful PvE Damage Boost nodes, then adjust your path toward survivability, boss damage, or accuracy based on what your character needs.
Can You Reset Ariel Daevanion Points?
Yes. The Ariel board includes a Refund Node function.
The displayed refund cost is 500 Kina per node, although you should confirm the current cost in your own interface before proceeding.
Refunding allows you to recover allocated points and spend them elsewhere, subject to the board's refund and connection requirements.
Keep these distinctions in mind:
- Refunding a node returns its allocated Ariel points.
- It does not create additional points.
- It does not return the Ariel Fragments originally used to make your crystals.
- Removing a node may affect your planned progression path.
Before refunding several nodes, check the connected route and calculate how many points you need for the replacement upgrades.
Ariel Fragments Not Converting? What to Check
If you cannot convert Ariel Fragments or unlock an Ariel node, use the following checks to identify the likely problem.
You Have 100 Fragments, but the Recipe Is Unavailable
Check whether all 100 fragments belong to the same dungeon.
Having 100 fragments across multiple dungeon types is not enough for one crystal conversion.
You Cannot Find the Ariel Crystal Recipe
Open Substance Morph → Special → Daevanion.
Do not confuse it with the Enhance Stone recipe under Special → Consumables.
Also verify that you are selecting the recipe for the fragment type in your inventory.
You Have Enough Fragments, but Conversion Is Still Blocked
Check the conversion limit shown on the recipe.
A dungeon-specific recipe may no longer be available after reaching its listed maximum.
You Converted the Fragments, but Your Ariel Points Did Not Increase
Check your inventory for Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound).
Creating the crystal is not the same as consuming it. Use the crystal to receive the point.
You Have Ariel Points, but Cannot Unlock a Node
Check that:
- You are viewing the Ariel board.
- You have enough available Ariel points for that node.
- The required connecting path is unlocked.
- Your character meets the node's level requirement.
If the interface still behaves unexpectedly, reopen the menu and check your inventory and point counter before attempting another conversion.
These checks help distinguish missing materials, progression requirements, and conversion limits from a possible interface problem.
Ariel Crystal vs. Enhance Stones: Which Conversion Is Better?
Ariel Fragments have two conversion options.
| Conversion | Reward | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 100 matching Ariel Fragments | 1 Daevanion Crystal: Ariel | Limited |
| 1 Ariel Fragment | 5 Enhance Stones | Unlimited |
For most players still developing their Ariel board, Ariel Crystals are the more important long-term progression option.
They grant points that can be allocated to combat bonuses, while Enhance Stones are consumable upgrade materials.
However, Enhance Stones can still be useful when you urgently need equipment upgrades or have fragments that you no longer intend to use for available crystal conversions.
When Should You Convert Fragments Into Enhance Stones?
Consider the Enhance Stone conversion when:
- You have reached the relevant crystal recipe limit.
- You no longer need additional conversions from that fragment type.
- Your immediate equipment upgrade needs outweigh your remaining Ariel progression plans.
If you are unsure, keeping the fragments until you have checked your crystal limits is the safer option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Ariel Fragments do in AION 2?
Ariel Fragments are Hard Mode Expedition materials used to create Daevanion Crystal: Ariel (Bound). Each crystal grants one Ariel Daevanion point, which you can spend on the Ariel board to unlock combat bonuses.
How many Ariel Fragments do I need for one Ariel point?
You need 100 matching Ariel Fragments to create one Ariel Crystal. Using the crystal grants one Ariel Daevanion point.
Where do I convert Ariel Fragments?
Open Substance Morph → Special → Daevanion and select the Ariel Crystal recipe matching your dungeon-specific fragments.
Can I combine Ariel Fragments from different dungeons?
No. Krao, Draupnir, Urugugu, and Vakron fragments have separate conversion recipes. You must collect 100 of the same type for one crystal.
How do I unlock the Ariel Daevanion board?
The Ariel board has a level 45 requirement. Open the Daevanion interface and select the Ariel tab. You obtain points for it by using Ariel Crystals created from Hard Mode dungeon fragments.
How many Ariel points can I get from Hard Mode dungeons?
The four dungeon-specific conversion recipes are associated with up to 120 Ariel points in total. Check the individual recipe limits in-game. This four-dungeon allocation is not the same as the number of points required to fill the entire board.
What are the best Ariel Daevanion nodes?
PvE Damage Boost nodes are strong targets for PvE-focused characters. Boss Damage Boost, PvE Attack, and PvE Damage Tolerance are also worth considering depending on your class and survivability needs.
Can I refund Ariel Daevanion points?
Yes. The Ariel board provides a Refund Node function with a displayed cost of 500 Kina per node. Refunding reallocates points but does not return the fragments used to create them.
Why can't I convert my Ariel Fragments?
First check whether you have 100 fragments of the same type, whether you selected the correct Substance Morph recipe, and whether that recipe has reached its conversion limit.
Should I use Ariel Fragments for Enhance Stones?
Generally, prioritize useful Ariel Crystal conversions while you still need points for your board. Consider Enhance Stones when your relevant crystal conversions are complete or your immediate equipment needs are more important.
Final Tips
Ariel Fragments are most useful when you treat them as part of a longer progression plan rather than converting them without checking your goals.
Farm a Hard Mode dungeon you can complete consistently, collect 100 matching fragments, create an Ariel Crystal, and use it to obtain your point.
Then focus on efficient Ariel board upgrades that improve your performance in the content you actually play.
The key things to remember are simple: different dungeons drop different fragments, 100 matching fragments make one crystal, and you must use the crystal to gain an Ariel point.
With those steps understood, you can build your Ariel Daevanion progression without wasting fragments or allocating points blindly.
Bottom line: Collect 100 matching dungeon fragments, convert them into an Ariel Crystal via Substance Morph, consume the crystal for a point, and spend that point on efficient PvE nodes. Check recipe limits and never mix fragment types.
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