Aion 2 Crafting Guide: Expert's Orichalcum Guard

The Expert's Orichalcum Guard is a mid-tier defensive item in Aion 2. This is an upgrade craft—you will upgrade an existing Splendent Orichalcum Guard into a more powerful version. This guide walks you through the materials needed and the exact steps to craft it. If you are missing any components, you can buy Aion 2 items directly to save time and complete the recipe faster.

Required Materials

Before you begin, ensure you have the following items in your inventory. The crafting window will reject the recipe if even one item is missing or if the quantities are incorrect.

Base Item (x1)

Splendent Orichalcum Guard × 1 (this is consumed in the craft)

Refining Material (x5)

Expert's Refining Stone × 5

Ore Material (x6)

Fine Orichalcum Ore × 6

Essence Material (x3)

Fine Odyle × 3

Understanding Each Material

Splendent Orichalcum Guard (x1)

This is your base item. It will be consumed during the crafting process to create the Expert's Orichalcum Guard.

Acquisition methods: You can obtain the Splendent Orichalcum Guard through lower-tier crafting, purchasing from the Auction House, or as drops from specific content. If you are short on materials, you can buy Aion 2 Kinah from trusted vendors to purchase the required components directly from the Auction House.

Expert's Refining Stone (x5)

These are mid-tier catalysts used to stabilize and enhance the refinement process. They prevent the item from failing or degrading during the upgrade.

Acquisition methods:

Daily quests – Many factions offer these as repeatable rewards

Disenchanting gear – Breaking down unwanted green or blue Expert-tier equipment can yield these stones

Reputation vendors – Some faction vendors sell them for currency earned through questing

Elite monsters and world bosses – Drop in level 35+ zones such as Silent Plateau and Dragonfall Basin

Crafting – Certain disciplines can produce them, though this requires its own material investment

If you have spare Kinah, check the Auction House. Players who farm endgame content often list refining stones for sale. They typically sell for 10,000–25,000 gold each.

Fine Orichalcum Ore (x6)

Orichalcum is a mythic metal that appears as a high-tier material in many game series, including Aion. Fine Orichalcum Ore is the refined version of basic Orichalcum Ore.

Acquisition methods: Mining Orichalcum veins in mid-to-high level zones. You can also find it on the Auction House from players who farm gathering nodes.

Fine Odyle (x3)

Fine Odyle is an essence-type material obtained from gathering Odyle-infused resources.

Acquisition methods: Gather from Odyle-rich deposits in mid-level zones. These materials often drop from elemental-type enemies as well. Check the Auction House if you prefer to skip gathering.

Prerequisites

Before attempting to craft the Expert's Orichalcum Guard, ensure you meet the following requirements:

Access the Crafting System
Crafting is accessed through the Crafting Management interface, available from the main menu.

Select the Correct Discipline
From the Main Category section, select Armorsmithing (for guard pieces) or the appropriate crafting discipline.

Achieve Sufficient Crafting Proficiency
Expert-tier items require a certain level of crafting proficiency. If your proficiency is too low, craft lower-tier items to gain experience first. Both success and failure grant experience toward proficiency.

Step-by-Step Crafting Instructions

Step 1: Verify Crafting Proficiency
Confirm that your Armorsmithing proficiency meets the requirement for the Expert's Orichalcum Guard recipe. If insufficient, craft lower-tier items to gain experience.

Step 2: Acquire the Base Item
Ensure you have one Splendent Orichalcum Guard in your inventory.

Step 3: Gather All Materials
Confirm you have all required materials:

One Splendent Orichalcum Guard

Five Expert's Refining Stones

Six Fine Orichalcum Ore

Three Fine Odyle

Step 4: Open Crafting Management Interface
Access the crafting menu from the game's main interface.

Step 5: Select the Correct Category
In the Main Category section, select Armorsmithing to filter for defensive item recipes.

Step 6: Locate the Recipe
Browse or search the Crafting Item List to find the Expert's Orichalcum Guard. The recipe will display the required crafting proficiency, material list with quantities, and success rate influenced by your proficiency level.

Step 7: Execute the Craft
Select Execute Craft to begin the crafting process. The Splendent Orichalcum Guard will be consumed as part of the upgrade.

Step 8: Collect Results
Upon successful completion, you will receive the Expert's Orichalcum Guard, along with crafting experience toward your next proficiency level.

The Combo System

The Combo system provides an opportunity to obtain a superior item when crafting equipment.

Combo Chance: Displays as a percentage in the crafting interface.

Effect: Upon Combo activation, the player receives an item one tier higher than the target item.

Result: A successful Combo may yield a higher-grade guard instead of the standard Expert's Orichalcum Guard.

To maximize Combo opportunities, ensure your crafting proficiency meets or exceeds the recommended level and consider using catalysts if available. Multiple craft attempts increase the statistical chance of triggering a Combo.

Efficiency Tips

Check the Auction House first. Some materials may be cheaper to buy than to farm, depending on your server's economy. Expert's Refining Stones are frequently listed by players who farm endgame content.

Farm refining stones from elites. If you prefer to farm, target level 35+ zones like Silent Plateau and Dragonfall Basin. Elite monsters and world bosses in these areas drop Expert's Refining Stones.

Disenchant unwanted gear. Breaking down green or blue Expert-tier equipment you don't need can yield refining stones, saving you both time and Kinah.

Complete daily quests. Many factions offer Expert's Refining Stones as repeatable rewards. This is a reliable, low-effort source.

Don't rush. The Expert-tier is a stepping stone to higher crafts like the Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Guard used in Dragon Lord recipes. Take your time and build up your materials gradually. If you need cheap Aion 2 items to speed up the process, MMOEXP is a great place to find them.