[Upgrade] Cooking Specialty Skill is a Crafting quest for level 10 in Altgard for the Asmodians. Gordon takes it in. It has 2 steps. Rewards: 2 item rewards.
Start the Specialty Upgrade Test
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
- Automatically
- Requires
- Cooking mastery 50
- Character level
- 10
- Finish
Gordon (Artisan Chef)Safe Haven, Altgard
Steps
The journal's lines and objectives, as the game writes them; who and what each objective names, from QuestStep.GoalList.
- Step 1 · AltgardMeet the Artisan Chef
- Talk to Gordon
Gordon (Artisan Chef)Safe Haven, Altgard - Step 2 · AltgardPass the Specialty Upgrade Test
- Craft the Novice Chef's Seasoning
Rewards
Dialogue
6 lines, as the game writes them (NpcTalk rows named after the quest); lines in italics have no speaker.
Talk · 1 line
Gordon: I believe you're ready for upgrade. Come see me.
Step 1 · 3 lines
Gordon: Looking at the way you're cutting the ingredients, it's time for you to try the Professional Chef Test.
Gordon: The secret to delicious cooking is to bring out the flavor of each individual ingredient.
Gordon: Create a Novice Chef's Seasoning which does exactly that. If you succeed, I'll upgrade you to Professional Chef.
Turning in · 2 lines
Gordon: Goodness me! This is exquisite Novice Chef's Seasoning. This will make any dish a delicacy!
Gordon: As an Artisan Chef, I'll be happy to upgrade you to Professional Chef. I hope you go far in the culinary world!
When it is done
"This seasoning will truly bring out the flavor of the dish." Successfully crafted the Novice Chef's Seasoning as tasked by Gordon. Pleased with the seasoning, he gladly approved of your work. Upgraded to Professional Chef by passing the Artisan Chef's test.
[Upgrade] Cooking Specialty Skill FAQ
How do you start [Upgrade] Cooking Specialty Skill in AION 2?
The game offers it through its Crafting quest list from level 10.
Where do you turn in [Upgrade] Cooking Specialty Skill?
To Gordon at Safe Haven, Altgard.
How many steps does [Upgrade] Cooking Specialty Skill have?
2: “Meet the Artisan Chef” and “Pass the Specialty Upgrade Test”.
What are the rewards for [Upgrade] Cooking Specialty Skill?
Cooking Upgrade: Professional, Artwork: Artisan Chef (Bound).
Quest ID 2902060 · internal name MQ2902060 · Data: client 2.0.6.0 (Steam build 25767555, 2026-10-07)