Practice Makes Perfect, Nyerk! is a Regional quest for level 16 in Altgard for the Asmodians. Baba (Quai Merchants), at Quai Campsite, Altgard, gives it and takes it back. It has 2 steps. Rewards: 50,028 EXP, 5 item rewards.
Talk to Baba at the Quai Campsite
Start and finish
From the quest's acquire and complete rules in the game's Quest table; where an NPC stands is its spawn point in the map's spawn list.
- Starts
- Baba (Quai Merchants)Quai Campsite, Altgard
- Requires
- Finish
Empyrean Monolith - Character level
- 10
- Finish
- Baba (Quai Merchants)Quai Campsite, Altgard
Steps
The journal's lines and objectives, as the game writes them; who and what each objective names, from QuestStep.GoalList.
- Step 1 · AltgardAccept the training instructor role
- Talk to Baba
Baba (Quai Merchants)Quai Campsite, Altgard - Step 2 · AltgardConduct combat training for the Quai Merchants
- Go to the Quai Merchants Temporary Storage
Rewards
Dialogue
93 lines, as the game writes them (NpcTalk rows named after the quest); lines in italics have no speaker.
Accepting · 10 lines
Baba: Just in time! Do you have a moment, nyerk?
Baba: Thanks to you, this whole area's been tidied up. So I've been able to focus back on merchant work, nyerk!
Baba: But there's a bit of a problem, nyerk... You see...
Baba: Well, first, you need to hear the tragic story of our company, nyerk. We weren't originally settled in a place like this!
Baba: Who would want to set up beside a cemetery by choice, nyerk?
Baba: The truth is... we had our original headquarters stolen from us...
Baba: Those cursed Shulak are the problem, nyerk! But we're not ones to easily give up!
Baba: We're building up our strength to someday reclaim our original base! But, that's where the problem started...
Baba: We've been hard at work learning to fight, but our skills just aren't improving, nyerk. It's clear we need outside help...
Baba: What I'm saying is, could you be our training instructor? Even Nemon recognizes your abilities, so I know you'll be a great teacher, nyerk!
Talk · 1 line
Baba: If you're not busy, please help me, nyerk!
Step 1 · 3 lines
Baba: Nyerk! I knew we could count on you!
Baba: I'll let you know where we do all our training, nyerk! I'll go ahead and tell the others!
Baba: Come whenever you're ready, nyerk!
Talk · 73 lines
Already finished eating, nyerk?
Hoo-rah, nyerk!
Baba: There you are! Come this way, nyerk!
Hit, hit! Dodge!
Hmm, should I try using a different weapon, nyerk...?
Baba: The Lugi smelled the apple!
Wow! Even a Lugi is no match!
You've got this, nyerk!
Wow! As expected of our instructor, nyerk!
Will I be able to fight that well some day too?
Baba: A perfect maneuver, nyerk! From hands to feet, everything moves in flawless harmony!
Baba: Don't worry about the Lugi, nyerk. He'll be nursed back to health in luxury!
Baba: You all watched closely, right? Gather in front to hear the instructor's final words of wisdom, nyerk!
Baba: Please explain the most important aspects of combat to us, nyerk.
Need to listen well, nyerk...!
Where's my notebook, nyerk!?
So clear and concise, nyerk!
I'll be the strongest Shugo around, nyerk!
Th-Thank you...
Baba: Thank you, nyerk! I'll summarize today's content and make a training manual!
Baba: Then this training session will end here, nyerk!
Baba: All right, everyone! Bow to the instructor, nyerk!
Trainee Merchant: Thank you, nyerk!
Baba: I'll discuss the future training plans with everyone before I leave. See you at the Quai Campsite later, nyerk!
Baba: So, don't you all feel stronger already, nyerk?
Trainee Merchant: That was so useful, nyerk!
Baba: This is the space we're using as a temporary storage! At our old headquarters, we had a whole giant building instead of a dingy cave, nyerk...
Baba: *sniffle* Oh, how I miss those days, nyerk... Ahem! Anyway, we've been doing combat training here.
Baba: Before we begin, I must gather the others! All right, everyone, our training instructor has arrived, nyerk!
Trainee Merchant: Nyerk? We finally have a real instructor?
Trainee Merchant: I'm so excited!
Baba: Gather in front of the podium! Quickly, nyerk!
Trainee Merchant: Okey dokey, nyerk!
Baba: ‹your name›! Please introduce yourself briefly at the podium, nyerk.
A new instructor? How exciting!
My heart is pounding, nyerk!
Oh, hello, nyerk.
Nice to meet you, nyerk!
Baba: Now introductions are complete, it's time to train! Where should we begin, nyerk?
Baba: You want to see what we're capable of first, nyerk?
Baba: So systematic! I like it, nyerk!
Baba: You heard the instructor, nyerk? Everybody, get ready to attack!
Trainee Merchant: But wait, there are four of us. Isn't that an unfair advantage?
Trainee Merchant: Are you stupid, nyerk? Even if there were a hundred of us, we'll clearly lose!
Baba: Shh shh, stop talking, nyerk!
Baba: ‹your name›, step forward when you're ready for battle, nyerk!
Baba: Let's show what Shugo are capable of, nyerk! Chaaaarge!
Everyone ready, nyerk?
Let's all attack at once!
We'll show you what Shugo can do, nyerk!
Taste my fist, nyerk!
Trainee Merchant: Waaaah.. I'm gonna die, nyerk...
Trainee Merchant: Ow, it hurts...
Baba: We're so screwed, nyerk...
Baba: We really lack even the basics, nyerk... Even after practicing for several months, this is all we have to show for it...
Baba: It's clear we're not going to get anywhere without a proper instructor. All right, get up, everyone, nyerk.
Trainee Merchant: But Baba, she's completely unconscious, nyerk!
Trainee Merchant: Nng... Nyerk...
Baba: Hmph, just leave her for now, nyerk!
Baba: ‹your name›, what should we do next, nyerk? Everyone's already so tired out...
Baba: How about having them learn by watching you fight? We've got someone who might actually be a good match for you, nyerk!
Baba: It's our strongest Lugi, nyerk!
Strong Lugi: Rooooo...?
Baba: That one's real tough, nyerk. It sent three merchants tumbling with its front paw.
Baba: Do you accept the challenge, nyerk? The Lugi won't attack unless you have an apple from that chest, nyerk.
Baba: He loves food, so he'll charge right for it! Show us what you've got, nyerk!
Baba: All right, everyone, watch carefully, nyerk!
Trainee Merchant: Nyerk!
Oh no... I'm gonna die, nyerk...
Baba: Walk to the middle and the Lugi will smell the apple and charge, nyerk!
Baba: Show us what a real warrior can do, nyerk!
I can't wait, nyerk!
This will be a battle for the ages, nyerk!
Turning in · 6 lines
Baba: Oh, you're back? The members loved your previous combat training, nyerk!
Baba: Of course, it was a great help to me too, nyerk.
Baba: Just you wicked Shulak wait, nyerk! We'll have our headquarters back in no time!
Baba: Those nasty Steel Hammer Merchants will learn what happens when you mess with Shugo!
Baba: Oops, I got carried away there, nyerk... All right, all right, I've prepared a reward for all your help.
Baba: If you ever have time, please come back and teach us some more, nyerk!
When it is done
"We're building up our strength to someday reclaim our original base!" Baba urgently requested your presence at the Quai Campsite. There, he revealed that the campsite is only a temporary refuge, not the true headquarters of the Quai Merchants. Their original base was seized by the Shulak, and Baba spoke bitterly of the day they were driven out. The guild dreams of reclaiming what was lost, but without a proper combat instructor, its members have struggled to prepare for the battle ahead. Hoping to change that, Baba asked for your help in training the Quai Merchants. You led a series of training sessions, helping the Quai Merchants sharpen their fighting skills. Baba was deeply grateful for your assistance. Encouraged by the guild's progress, he hopes you will return to train them again whenever you have the time."
Practice Makes Perfect, Nyerk! FAQ
How do you start Practice Makes Perfect, Nyerk! in AION 2?
Talk to Baba (Quai Merchants) at Quai Campsite, Altgard; it unlocks at level 10.
Where do you turn in Practice Makes Perfect, Nyerk!?
To Baba at Quai Campsite, Altgard.
How many steps does Practice Makes Perfect, Nyerk! have?
2: “Accept the training instructor role” and “Conduct combat training for the Quai Merchants”.
What are the rewards for Practice Makes Perfect, Nyerk!?
50,028 EXP, Kina (Bound) ×14,000, Wisdom Stone (Bound), Daevanion Crystal (Bound), Title: Training Instructor.
Quest ID 2202023 · internal name DQ2202023 · Data: client 2.0.6.0 (Steam build 25767555, 2026-10-07)