Balaur's Essence
Balaur's Essence is an Epic crafting material, usable from character level 40.
An essence condensed with the power of the Balaur. A material used to craft Draconic gear.
How to get Balaur's Essence
The sources the game lists for this item (its acquisition routes), and the monsters whose reward tables drop it, best chance per kill first.
| Best monsters to farm | Level | Chance / kill | In 10 kills | Avg. kills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Black Tentacle LawaVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Centurion DemirosVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Dark Shadow VishwadaAltgard Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Desecrator NewboldAltgard Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Divine AnsasVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Drakan Battalion Weapon GurutaAltgard Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Executioner BarthienAltgard Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Forest Warrior AullamuVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Phantasm KasiaVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
| Researcher SetramVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
| Sentinel K'nashVerteron Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
 Sharp ShylakAltgard Unique | 45 | 60.67% | 100% | 1.6 |
Chance per kill counts equipment packages too (package chance × the item's weight inside). In 10 kills = 1 − (1 − chance)¹⁰; avg. kills = 1 ÷ chance; kills for 90% = ln(0.1) ÷ ln(1 − chance), rounded up. 16 monsters drop it in all; the best 12 are shown.
- Krao Cave (Conquest)
- Urugugu Canyon (Conquest)
- Fire Temple (Conquest)
- Draupnir (Conquest)
- Vakron Sky Island (Conquest)
- Ferocious Horn Den (Conquest)
- Abyssal Forge: Ludra (raid)
Balaur's Essence from dungeons
Chance per clear counts every chest and boss table of the mode, each opened once; weeks assume every weekly reward claim is used. Our calculation from the game's reward tables.
| Dungeon | Chance / clear | Avg. clears | Avg. weeks | Weeks for 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Forge: LudraSanctuary · Normal · 1 a week | 100% | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Krao CaveExpedition · Conquest · 14 a week | 43.3% | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| Urugugu CanyonExpedition · Conquest · 14 a week | 43.3% | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fire TempleExpedition · Conquest · 14 a week | 43.3% | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| DraupnirExpedition · Conquest · 14 a week | 43.3% | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| Vakron Sky IslandExpedition · Conquest · 14 a week | 43.3% | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ferocious Horn DenExpedition · Conquest · 14 a week | 43.3% | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
Crafting
Used in 24 recipes; the first 12 by proficiency are listed.
Fine Thick Balaur HornBlacksmithing · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed- Fine Thick Balaur HornBlacksmithing · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
Enhanced Thick Balaur ScaleHandicrafting · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed- Enhanced Thick Balaur ScaleHandicrafting · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
- Enhanced Thick Balaur ScaleAlchemy · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
- Enhanced Thick Balaur ScaleAlchemy · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
Tanned Thick Balaur LeatherArmorsmithing · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed- Tanned Thick Balaur LeatherArmorsmithing · proficiency 51 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
Fine Hard Balaur HornBlacksmithing · proficiency 65 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed- Fine Hard Balaur HornBlacksmithing · proficiency 65 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
Enhanced Hard Balaur ScaleHandicrafting · proficiency 65 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed- Enhanced Hard Balaur ScaleHandicrafting · proficiency 65 · up to 99.2% success · 2 needed
Balaur's Essence FAQ
How do I get Balaur's Essence in AION 2?
Drops: Black Tentacle Lawa — 60.67% per kill (+11 more). Dungeon: Abyssal Forge: Ludra — 100% per clear. Every source is listed under "How to get" on this page.
Can Balaur's Essence be traded or sold?
Trade rule in the game: Exchangeable. Merchants buy it for 800 Kinah.