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  • Iron Chef
    Admit it, you're doing it for the crafting XP....
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    Posted on Thu, November 19, 2009 by Stow

    Congratulations on making a bunch of food no one could ever possibly want in the first tier of cooking! Your reward is paying to upgrade to a tier where you still can't make anything useful for another 50 levels. Don't fret, it'll all be worthwhile in the end. Getting to that end as efficiently as possible is what we're looking to do, and we show you how to do it in our second part to our cooking guides, 100-199.

  • Spiritmaster Locked and Loaded
    It’s not all doom and gloom, some sunny skies ahead.
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    Posted on Thu, November 19, 2009 by Medeor

    As we've discussed in previous articles, Spiritmasters don't significantly bring the pain in grouped up PvE. The caster's DOTS and pets do some damage, but overall the Spiritmaster holds the role of support player. Thus is not the case in PvP with the Spiritmaster playing the role of puppet master. With stuns, fears, dispels and other tricks up their sleeves, Spiritmasters are much more pivotal in PvP. All this and soon
    our pets will fly
    , ensuring havoc throughout the universe. 

  • Aion - Great Temple of Pandaemonium
    Find out where to get the nodes you need!
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    Posted on Wed, November 18, 2009 by Savanja
    Extracting Aether and Vitality from nodes in Aion does not have to be a difficult process. Save that precious gaming time and get the level and locations of the nodes you need to raise your skill level along with valuable tips for gathering.

    This guide will lay it all out in a easy to understand format so that you can quickly find what you are looking for while you gather saving not only your time, but also your sanity!
  • Alchemy 101
    The alchemic cauldron bubbles once more!
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    Posted on Tue, November 17, 2009 by Stow

    Now that Alchemy 101 is over, we take it to the next level in our next Alchemy article. Or next 100 levels, I guess. New opportunities for greatness and more importantly profit open up in this range. We get you to 199 with a minimum of effort in our guide to tier 2 of Alchemy, 100-199!

  • Aion_Sky_Tower
    Finally! The ABCs of Stats Explained Quickly and Clearly.
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    Posted on Mon, November 16, 2009 by Savanja
    Nearly every MMOG that we play uses character stats in some way to alter the effectiveness and playability of our characters. The stats used and what they do though are unique to each game and this is certainly true of Aion stats.

    Knowing what stats you need to focus on is easy once you know what your stats do. This guide will define each stat for you to give you the basic knowledge you need to manipulate your character’s stats for the best gameplay results.

    Agility – This determines the ability to evade, block, or parry enemy attacks. Raising this skill will lower the amount of damage a player will take. Melee classes with low defense benefit most from an increase of Agility. Scouts who often solo will find extra survivability with a boost in Agility.

    Get the ABCs of Aion stats right here!
  • Group Up
    We bring more than just a pretty face and drop rate buff.
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    Posted on Mon, November 16, 2009 by Medeor

    As the lowest overall played class in the game, the Spiritmaster has an uphill battle to educate people on why our presence is required in a group. Besides bringing the unique buff of increasing the mobs’ drop rate for loot, we bring a myriad of support skills to the table. From helping with crowd control to watching our pets tear into the enemies, we have a lot going on to manage and damage. For budding Spiritmasters or those wanting to better understand the class, read the rest of our Spiritmaster Grouping Guide.

  • Iron Chef
    Because everything is better deep fried
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    Posted on Fri, November 13, 2009 by Stow

    Food buffs in Aion are wonderful. So subtle in the effects, yet so obvious in the buff icons when targeting someone well fed. Do you have your own buffs to tell people in the abyss that you're prepared for the worst? Join the ranks of the gourmet chefs in Aion as we gear you up for frying more than just your enemies!

  • Wings from the back
    This detailed stigma list gives you the tools to plan ahead!
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    Posted on Thu, November 12, 2009 by Savanja

    Stigmas are the key to class customization.  Whether you are a dedicated PvE player or strive to take out the opposition in PvP gameplay, the stigmas you choose can make all the difference in your hopeful success.  This list will get you started in finding the skills that will benefit you and if you need to know more about the basics of the stigma system in Aion, please visit this guide to learn more. 

  • Aion_Water-pet.jpg
    Be like Britney and know which pet to bring to the party.
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    Posted on Thu, November 12, 2009 by Medeor

    The Spiritmaster doesn’t believe in a fair fight. Why go mono y mono when you can sneak a few friends in to fight for you? Using this strategy of more is more, the Spiritmaster conjures both semi-permanent and very temporary elements of Fire, Wind, Earth and Water to fight by his/her side. Understanding the primary benefits of the different types of Spirits and Servants is critical for a Spiritmaster. Read up on the different types of Spirits, Energies, and Servants and the skills best used for each type in this week’s Spiritmaster Pet Guide.

  • Vitality 200-235
    Boldly go where no gardeners have gone before.
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    Posted on Tue, November 10, 2009 by Stow

    In our next entry in Asmodean Vitality Gathering, we make things much more interesting. You'll be flying between zones, using teleportation, and running for your life at some point. Such is the price you pay for trespassing in level 46+ areas. But hey -- this is as exciting as gathering can ever get. "If I get Aggro, I'll die!", you may say. Good, at least you're still sane. Welcome to the 200+ range of gathering on the ground, folks.

  • Aion - Fire pet.jpg
    Fun is just a three letter word for DPS.
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    Posted on Tue, November 10, 2009 by Medeor

    The Spiritmaster is truly the aristocracy of the classes in Aion. Standing away from the fray in elegant robes while the “help” take care of the dirty work, the Spiritmaster almost breaks a sweat while giving orders to the pets and lobbing damage at the bad guys. The optimal balance of direct damage and managing the attention of the enemy play large parts in determining a spell rotation. The goal to the rotation is to defeat the enemy yet expend the least amount of energy doing it, thus we can move on to more enemies (and loot). Read on for more information on the optimum Spiritmaster spell rotation for maximum return on your time and very little downtime on your march to level 25.

  • Alchemy 101
    The Scientology of Mixology! Wait....
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    Posted on Mon, November 9, 2009 by Stow

    A bubblin' brew often means trouble, but in Aion it means progress. It means progress for the greater good of your health, mana, and wings, that much is for sure. The road to any tradeskill can be headbutted down by work orders, but if you'd rather put your money towards more useful things in this game and use the materials you've gathered in this level range? We've got you covered on that for our first in our Alchemy series of guides, 1-99!

  • Gathering Banner
    A Collection of Gathering Guides to Aion
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    Posted on Fri, November 6, 2009 by Sardu
  • PvP Header
    Your one stop shop for guides to Rifting and the Abyss!
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    Posted on Fri, November 6, 2009 by Sardu
  • Crafting_Guides_Banner
    Your source for all things crafting related in Aion
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    Posted on Thu, November 5, 2009 by Sardu
  • Vitality 140-160
    Veggies and Steel. This is some trade skill, huh?
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    Posted on Wed, November 4, 2009 by Stow

    Morheim has one big thing going for it in the way that all of the materials stand out against the terrain. You'd think leveling Vitality Extraction would be a total joke, but with how sparsely populated the hills can seem, you might see it as a daunting task. Fear not. We've got you covered in our next vitality extraction segment to carry you into the 200's!

  • Aion - A Startled Sprigg
    Customize your Assassin for the way you play
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    Posted on Tue, November 3, 2009 by Savanja
    Stigmas are the key to class customization. Whether you are a dedicated PvE player or strive to take out the opposition in PvP gameplay, the stigmas you choose can make all the difference. This Assassin Stigma List will get you started in finding the skills that will benefit you and aid in your success in Aion.

    Other classes are soon to come so bookmark and check back again soon for more great guides!
  • Aion - Arrival at Pandaemonium
    Gather your friends and read up on the group hotspots for the lower Aion levels
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    Posted on Mon, November 2, 2009 by Savanja
    You’ve emptied your inventory, bought a good supply of potions, and have gathered 5 of your best gaming mates together in Aion. So now what?

    With the encouragement of solo content, group content has gotten a bit harder to find and out of the way. This guide will tour through the group content for the first half of the game so you and your group know where to go to make the most of your grouped time.
  • Cleric 8
    A detailed breakdown of healing skills available to Clerics in Aion
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    Posted on Thu, October 29, 2009 by Stow

    Healing
    in Aion
    can be a much more complex task than it is in other mainstream MMOGs
    for a number of reasons. As picking the right heal for the right
    situation can ultimately mean the difference between keeping your tank
    alive and certain doom for your entire party, we've put together a
    complete guide to healing in Aion for the aspiring Clerics among you.

    If
    your tank can survive a further beatdown after a wide area of effect
    attack, you'll load this heal up.  If you can afford the time
    to do it, using Grace of the Empyrean Lord beforehand is advised since
    the MP cost is huge on this heal.  Even with the terrible
    efficency from an MP perspective, if only a few people need a lot of
    healing but they need healing fast, throw this out there and go to work
    with single targets after that.


  • Aether 225-250
    Take a vacation in the volcano!
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    Posted on Tue, October 27, 2009 by Stow

    If you're on the lookout for materials to craft something a little bit tougher than Titanium, you're going to need Aether Gems. Since leveling aether extraction is such a pain in general, the price for the good stuff in this area is going to get rather high in a hurry. Why is it so difficult to be self sufficient in this? Alas, your hard work thus far to 200 is about to pay off further. We at Ten Ton Hammer have you covered with our guide to diving into lava on accident, or Aether Extraction 200-299, Asmodean style.

  • Exclusive Aion Screens - 04
    Make cookie cutter armor more personalized quickly and easily
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    Posted on Tue, October 27, 2009 by Savanja
    Aion Dyes are another fun little aspect of the game that offers another level of customization for our characters. You can take the standard armor that everyone seems to be wearing and make it your own with a simple change of color. Find out how you can add a little color to your own wardrobe in this dye tutorial.
  • Assassin07
    Taking out the enemy one backstab at a time
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    Posted on Mon, October 26, 2009 by Savanja

    If you've died and you didn't see it coming, then you probably just met an Assassin. Aion's Assassins are the dashingly swift dealers of destruction and while they can't always stand up to a beating, their arsenal of deceptive tactics and poisons make it so they don't often have to.
    Part of being a good Assassin is knowing your class and to help you along in that endeavor, we've added to our Assassin class skill list. Get all class skills from level 10 through level 50 including skill name, level, and full in-game description in this simple quick reference guide.

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    25 levels of harpies later, some real opponents!
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    Posted on Sun, October 25, 2009 by Stow

    The wait is finally over, my fellow Aion grinder. Nochsana Training Camp is the first instance you can get dirty in for fantastic prizes, and more importantly, fantastic XP. We give you the rundown on the quests, bosses, and everything else you need to know to make your public group succeed... well, if they actually knew how to play

  • Aion_Ranger_02
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    Posted on Thu, October 22, 2009 by Dalmarus
    We are getting started on the class skill lists for levels 25+, including skill names, levels, and full in game description. First up is the Aion Ranger! This master of ranged brutality brings a whole bag of tricks to take down the enemy. Do you play a Ranger? Get a peek at what's to come! Are you thinking of playing a Ranger? Come take a look at what this awesome class has to offer at end game before you put time in on a new character.
  • Vitality 1-45
    Uproot those plants like it's Super Mario Bros 2!
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    Posted on Wed, October 21, 2009 by Stow

    Had it with those ridiculously common plant spawns next to your quest mobs? Want to show them who is boss? We'll give you the tips you need to bust those silly resource nodes in style. Without further ado, here's our Vitality Extraction 1-99 guide, Asmodean style!

  • Aether 125-150
    The Aether Extraction marathon continues!
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    Posted on Sat, October 17, 2009 by Stow

    Finally, you're done with Altgard and picked up a ticket to Morheim. If you don't crash upon trying to load the horde of people around the teleporter and broker, look up and take to the skies in our next Aether Gathering guide. We'll take you through the entire Aether Crystal arc of your journey to the mastering the long lost art of accidentally falling to your death while harvesting. So come prepared with something else to do while your wings charge and we'll begin our 100-199 Aether Extraction Guide for Asmodeans!

  • The night life
    A quick reference chart to get your gathering skills leveled up!
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    Posted on Fri, October 16, 2009 by Savanja
    Whether you are determined to keep up with your Aion gathering skills from the very beginning, or one of the many players who have found that gathering is essential to character progression further into your career, at some point you will need to know where and what to gather. This easy to read chart shows you exactly what you want to gather at each level range, and where the nodes can be found so you can blow through those skill levels quickly.
  • Aion - A Startled Sprigg
    Get the Abyss basics that you will want to know before you hop through that gate.
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    Posted on Thu, October 15, 2009 by Savanja
    Aion's player versus player combat is all about making a name for yourself, taking on the biggest enemy, and earning the best reward. There are several ways in which you can engage in PvP combat, but at some point, nearly all players will find themselves stepping through the Abyss gate and into a world unlike any they have known before. Be prepared and get the basics of the Abyss and the rewards that await you on the other side in this Beginner's Guide to the Abyss.
  • Aion - Vanahal District
    Group etiquette? In MY MMORPG? It's more likely than you think.
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    Posted on Mon, October 12, 2009 by Stow

    Whether the evil Krall impede on your precious citadel or the Black Claw threaten your farmlands, grouping against one of these will be your first real test of your class knowledge. There's a little more to it than knowing your class as you might be spoiled on easier MMORPGs. So we at Ten Ton Hammer put together a little guide on what you need to know after ascension, all the way to your adventures through the Fire Temple and beyond for Asmodeans. We'll have specific dungeon guides coming up, so without further ado check out our first part in our grouping guides!

  • Dragon skull
    Get the basic info on Aion's manastones and recommendations for your class!
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    Posted on Mon, October 12, 2009 by Savanja
    Aion's Manastones are the little wonderful blessings that allow for players to customize their character and manipulate their stats. You really don’t want to waste those slots though and it isn’t always clear which stones will benefit your class the most. This guide will not only explain manastones, but will also give recommendations for your class to get you started!