AION 2 Character Customization: 200+ Options and the Classic Eight Classes

AION 2's character creator is the game's opening argument. With over 200 appearance options — from facial structure and skin gloss to voice selection, two-tone dyeing and outfit previews under adjustable lighting — it aims to be one of the deepest customization suites in any MMORPG.

Everything Old Is New Again

The sequel advances the original's timeline while keeping its bones: the world of Atreia, the faction split, and — critically — the classic eight-class roster. Each class keeps its identity while its combat style and skill tree have been reworked and expanded for the new action-oriented system.

Why the Creator Matters Beyond Vanity

Three practical reasons the customization depth matters:

1. The Style Shop economy. Player-made presets are a real marketplace — see the celebrity lookalike controversy it triggered.
2. Identity across platforms. The same character renders on PC and mobile, so the fidelity bar has to hold on every screen.
3. Wings and dyes as progression. Cosmetics tie into the reward economy — the Adventure Prologue event gave every dedicated player a free pair of wings.

Choosing a class is the other half of character creation. Our class selection guide walks the eight options, and the leveling roadmap covers what to do once your look is locked in.

Related: how AION 2's world and combat systems fit together