From the client · AION 2 2026.10.21
AION 2 best settings: every option explained
The most-upvoted AION 2 settings tips (r/Aion2, 1,802 upvotes) are about clarity: Camera Shake off, Player Particle Effect Display on Self Only, Set Main Target Upon Attack on with the click choices off, Preferred Search Direction on Front of Camera, an HP potion at 50%, and the pets, spirits, nameplates and floaters on your own character hidden. For AoE markers on bright ground one player raises White Point Reduction (Accessibility › Visual Assist) to 10. Below: all 430 options the game lists in 11 tabs with its own descriptions, and what players pick.
Players' picks
What r/Aion2 recommends, as of 2026-10-22.
How it's counted
The option names, paths and descriptions are the game's; the values and reasons are the players', in our words. These are tastes, not a power ranking.
White Point Reduction
Accessibility › Visual Assist
Set to: 10
Reduces glare by reducing the intensity of bright colors. The higher the value, the more glare is reduced. A noticeable difference in overall tone may occur.
A player who could not see the AoE markers on bright ground raised it from 0 to 10: still not perfect, but much better. A commenter put theirs from 0 to 1 and lost the harsh bloom everywhere.
Camera Shake Effect During Combat
Graphics › Camera / Direction
Set to: Offdefault On
Plays camera shake effects for attack hits and skill effects.
The post's first tip: the screen no longer shakes in combat, so the fight is easier to read.
Player Particle Effect Display
Graphics › Optimize
Set to: Self Only
Sets the range of visible player particle effects. (Graphics Quality and full-screen effects are not affected by this setting.) When set to Everyone, particle effects from all players are displayed. When set to Self and Party, only particle effects originating from you and your party members or those affecting you or your party members are displayed. When set to Self Only, only particle effects originating from you or those affecting you are displayed
Other players' particle effects stop covering the screen. The poster calls it a big clarity gain that can also help performance when a lot is going on.
Set Main Target Upon Attack
Combat › Controls
Set to: On, with the Left-Click and Right-Click choices offdefault On; Left-Click On, Right-Click On (AION 2 control mode)
Click the mouse to set the aimed target as the main target. When no main target is selected, the skill will automatically designate the hit target as the main target.
Stops the main target jumping between a boss and its adds once you already have something targeted. (The post says “Targeting section”; in the client's keys the option sits under Combat › Controls.)
Preferred Search Direction
Combat › Target Scanning
Set to: Front of Camera
Set the default direction used when scanning for targets with the [Change Target] key and targeted skills.
The post says Tab targeting then cycles through enemies in front of you on screen instead of grabbing random ones around you. The post calls the section Target Scanning, which is the client's name for the sub-tab.
Auto-use HP Conditions
Combat › Auto-use
Set to: 50%default On, at 70%
Set the HP Conditions for Auto-use.
The poster sets the HP potion to trigger at 50%.
Buff Auto-use Conditions
Combat › Auto-use
Set to: In Combatdefault In Combat or Motion
Sets the usage requirement for buffs to be auto-used.
Auto-used scrolls and food then only fire when you are in combat. The poster warns that for melee classes swinging at the air counts as combat.
Display My Nameplate: Character Info
Info Display › Common
Set to: Offdefault On
Sets whether character information is displayed on your nameplate. Turn this off to hide Legion, title, and character name information.
Less clutter around your character. The post says “My Nameplate”; the client has four “Display My Nameplate” lines (Character Info, Gauges/Bars, Markers, Status Effects) and the post does not say which were switched off.
Display My Spirits' Nameplates
Info Display › Common
Set to: Offdefault On
Display the nameplate of your spirits.
Same reason: less clutter. “My Spirits” in the post.
Display Party Members' Spirits' Nameplates
Info Display › Common
Set to: Offdefault On
Display the nameplate of the party members' spirits.
Same reason: less clutter. “Allied Spirits” in the post (the client's name is the party members' spirits).
Display Pets
Info Display › Common
Set to: Offdefault On
Sets visibility of all pets. When set to ON, your pet and other players' pets are visible and when set to OFF, all pets are hidden.
Pets hidden, again for a cleaner screen.
Display HUD Key Guide
Info Display › Common
Set to: Off for every state
Display controls when flying, swimming, gliding, diving, and falling.
“You already know how to move”: the poster switches the movement hints off (the post says “OFF, OFF, OFF”, one per movement state).
Damage on Me
Info Display › Floater
Set to: Offdefault On
Displays the floater when Damage occurs to me.
No small numbers popping up over your own character; clarity again.
Heal on Me
Info Display › Floater
Set to: Offdefault On
Displays the floater when Heal occurs to me.
Same as damage on me: fewer numbers over your character.
Display Boss Orientation Indicator
Info Display › Combat
Set to: Backdefault OFF
Toggle display of boss radius indicator for front and back attacks.
The poster keeps the boss indicator on Back to see at a glance where it is safer to stand and where to deal more damage. One commenter says Gladiators do extra damage to the front and prefer Front.
Quick Settings
Graphics › Optimize
Set to: The lowest quality preset
'Graphics Quality - Basic' simplifies graphics settings to default values. Can set any value for each item when selecting Custom.
A player says the lowest preset looks odd but fixed their FPS problems. The post is an image with no text, so which options it changes is not stated.
Sources: “Settings that made Aion 2 feel much better for me, with explanations” (1,802 upvotes), “Settings on super low look weird but fixed my fps problems” (394), “If you can't see AoE markers on bright places increase White Point Reduction” (10); upvote counts as read on 2026-10-22.
All settings
Straight from the client's text: 430 options, 317 with a description, 338 named choices.
How it's counted
Options are sorted by name inside each group, not in the order the game draws them.
Info Display
Combatkey COMBAT
Aggro Range Display
Default: OnDisplay the Aggro Range of the targeted monster.
Aggro Range Opacity
Adjust the opacity of the aggro range.
Display Boss Orientation Indicator
Default: OFFToggle display of boss radius indicator for front and back attacks.
Choices:OFFFRONTBACKALL
Display Skill Cooldown Time
Display Skill Range
Default: OnDisplay the skill range.
Skill Range Opacity
Set the opacity of the skill range.
Display Skills on Cooldown
Skills that are on cooldown but not shown in the quickslot are shown in a single row at the bottom center.
Range Display
Commonkey COMMON
Advanced Gathered Material
Display the nameplate of the Advanced Gathered Material.
Auto Decline Friend Requests
Automatically declines Friend Requests.
Auto Display NPC List
Automatically displays the NPC list upon entering a village.
Combat
Damage Floater Display
Displays floaters for damage, healing, status effects, etc.
Choices:To SelfTo Summoned SpiritTo Target
Display Cloak
Shows your cloak skin.
Display Elite Monster Nameplate
Include nameplates for elite monsters when displaying monster nameplates.
Display Gathered Material Nameplate
When set to ON, the nameplate will always be displayed if the target is within view distance. When set to OFF, the nameplate will only be displayed when you approach the target.
Display Helm
Shows your helm skin.
Display HUD Key Guide
Display controls when flying, swimming, gliding, diving, and falling.
Choices:DiveFallJump JumpHidden LugiMysterious TrackShugo FestivalFlightGlideGroundSwimWindstream
Display Monster Nameplate
When set to ON, the nameplate will always be displayed if the target is within view distance. When set to OFF, the nameplate will only be displayed when you target or hover your cursor over the monster. ※ Nameplates for Unique Monsters will always be displayed. ※ Nameplates for Heroic and Legendary monsters will always be displayed.
Display My Pet
When set to OFF, your pet is hidden.
Display My Spirits' Nameplates
Default: OnDisplay the nameplate of your spirits.
Display Normal Monster Nameplate
Include nameplates for normal monsters when displaying monster nameplates.
Display Other Players' Pets
When set to OFF, other players' pets are hidden.
Display Pets
Default: OnSets visibility of all pets. When set to ON, your pet and other players' pets are visible and when set to OFF, all pets are hidden.
Display Player Nameplate
Display player nameplates. Nameplates of party members are displayed even if this option is turned off.
Abyss
Player nameplates will display as Tier icons in the Abyss. Setting this to ON simplifies the displayed information, allowing an optimized play environment.
Display Party Members' Spirits' Nameplates
Default: OnDisplay the nameplate of the party members' spirits.
Dive
Display controls while diving.
Expert Gathered Material
Display the nameplate of the Expert Gathered Material.
Fall
Display controls while falling.
Flight
Display controls during flight.
Floater
Glide
Display controls while gliding.
Ground
Display controls on the ground.
Hidden Lugi
Choices:Display controls while playing "Hidden Lugi" in Shugo Festival.
HUD Key Guide
Intermediate Gathered Material
Display the nameplate of the Intermediate Gathered Material.
Jump Jump
Choices:Display controls while playing "Jump Jump" in Shugo Festival.
Minimap
Choices:When the [Gatherable Material Search] skill is acquired, it displays the locations of nearby Gatherable Material.Display Gathered Material Location InfoDisplays the location information of nearby monsters.Display Monster Location Info
Mysterious Track
Choices:Display controls while playing "Mysterious Track" in Shugo Festival.
Nameplate
Display Gathered Material Nameplate
When set to ON, the nameplate will always be displayed if the target is within view distance. When set to OFF, the nameplate will only be displayed when you approach the target.
Display Monster Nameplate
When set to ON, the nameplate will always be displayed if the target is within view distance. When set to OFF, the nameplate will only be displayed when you target or hover your cursor over the monster. ※ Nameplates for Unique Monsters will always be displayed. ※ Nameplates for Heroic and Legendary monsters will always be displayed.
Choices:Aggressive
Display My Nameplate: Character Info
Default: OnSets whether character information is displayed on your nameplate. Turn this off to hide Legion, title, and character name information.
Display My Nameplate: Gauges/Bars
Sets whether gauge or bar UI elements are displayed on your nameplate. Turn this off to hide all gauge and bar UI shown on the nameplate.
Display My Nameplate: Markers
Sets whether markers are displayed on your nameplate. Turn this off to hide marker icons on your nameplate.
Display My Nameplate: Status Effects
Sets whether status effects are displayed on your nameplate. Turn this off to hide status effect icons below your nameplate.
Display Player Nameplate
Display player nameplates. Nameplates of party members are displayed even if this option is turned off.
Novice Gathered Material
Display the nameplate of the Novice Gathered Material.
NPC List
Automatically displays the NPC list upon entering a village.
Party / Force Invite Notifications
Configure who can send you party / force Invitations.
Choices:AllFriends OnlyDecline
Pets
Shugo Festival HUD Key Guide
Skill Floater Display
Displays floater when using a skill.
Swim
Display controls while swimming.
Windstream Controls
Display controls while in a Windstream.
Floaterkey FLOATER
Combat Floater Display
Displays floaters for damage, healing, status effects, etc.
Damage on Me
Default: OnDisplays the floater when Damage occurs to me.
Damage on My Spirit
Displays the floater when Damage occurs to my spirit.
Damage on Target
Displays the floater when Damage occurs to the target.
Floater
Heal on Me
Default: OnDisplays the floater when Heal occurs to me.
Heal on My Spirit
Display the floater when Heal occurs to my spirit.
Heal on Target
Displays the floater when Heal occurs to the target.
Skill Floater Display
Displays floater when using a skill.
Status Effect on My Spirit
Displays the floater when Status Effects occur to my spirit.
Status Effects on Me
Displays the floater when Buffs/Debuffs occur to me.
Status Effects on Target
Displays the floater when Buffs/Debuffs occur to the target.
Graphics
Advancedname from the key ADVANCED, no SUBTAB in the key
Spacetime Rift: Domination
Participating player nameplates will display as Tier icons within Spacetime Rift Domination. Setting this to ON simplifies the displayed information, allowing an optimized play environment.
Camera / Directionkey CAMERA
Camera
Camera Horizontal Move Speed
Sets the camera's horizontal move speed.
Camera Lock-On to Target
Locks the camera on the target during combat.
Camera Lock-On to Target
Locks the camera on the target during combat.
Camera Perspective
Select "Default" to position the character at the center of the screen. Select "Over-the-Shoulder View" to position the character on the left side of the screen.
Choices:DefaultOver-the-Shoulder View
Camera Shake Effect During Combat
Default: OnPlays camera shake effects for attack hits and skill effects.
Camera Vertical Move Speed
Sets the camera's vertical move speed.
Display Equipped Title Effects on Nameplate
Sets whether the visual effects of equipped titles appear on nameplates.
Title Effect on Self Nameplate Only
Sets whether to display effects for other characters as well when title effects are shown on nameplates.
Hit Freeze Effect
Plays freeze effects on your character when attacking.
Invert Y-Axis
Reverses the camera's vertical rotation when moving the mouse up or down.
Joystick Camera Rotation Mode
You can rotate the camera using the joystick displayed on the screen. Holding the joystick in a direction will rotate the camera continuously. If you turn off the setting, you can drag the screen to rotate the camera.
Maximum View Distance
Set the maximum view distance.
Choices:NearMediumFar
Miscellaneous Effects
Display Equipped Title Effects
Displays the visual effect on titles equipped on characters.
Self Title Effect Only
Displays the visual effects of other characters’ titles.
Display Weapon Outside of Combat
Displays weapon while outside of combat.
Etcname from the key ETC, no SUBTAB in the key
Teleport Effect Color
Controls the loading screen color during teleportation.
Choices:DarkBright
Optimizationname from the key OPTIMIZATION
Player Effect Display
Limits the display of player effects.
Choices:EveryoneSelf and PartySelf Only
Optimizekey OPTIMIZE
Abyss
In Abyss, all players will have identical appearances except for yourself, party members, and force members. Turn on to significantly improve performance in large-scale battles.
Field
In the field, all players will have identical appearances except for yourself, party members, and force members. Turn on to significantly improve performance in the world.
Spacetime Rift: Domination
In Spacetime Rift Domination, all players will have identical appearances except for yourself, party members, and force members. Turn on to significantly improve performance in large-scale battles.
Ambient Occlusion
A rendering technique that makes 3D objects appear more realistic by adding shadows.
Choices:NCAOGTAO
Anti-Aliasing
Smooths out edges. At higher settings, the image will be smoother and more visually appealing.
Cloud Quality
Controls how full and natural the clouds in the sky appear. At higher settings, clouds will be more impressive and realistic. When cloud quality is set to "Medium" or lower, the Volumetric Light Scattering option under Graphics Quality - Advanced cannot be changed.
Display
Display as Tier Icon
Player nameplates will display as Tier Icons. Turn on to simplify player nameplates in the area and optimize the gameplay environment.
Field
Player nameplates will display as Tier Icons in the Field. Turn on to simplify display information and optimize the play environment.
Display Character Info
Display Mode
Switch between windowed or full-screen mode.
Choices:Full-Screen ModeBorderless Window ModeWindowed Mode
Display Network Status
Setting to display network latency. [ON] shows your latency as a numerical value and shows party/force member latency as Fast/Normal/Slow/Very Slow. Network status is updated cyclically. [OFF] does not display any network latency information.
Effect Quality
Adjusts the quality of various game effects involving materials, fog, and particles. At higher settings, effects will be more vibrant and realistic.
Frame Generator
When the upscaler is set to DLSS or FSR, the Frame Generator option can be enabled. This advanced frame interpolation technology significantly improves graphics card performance. However, if the upscaler is set to DLSS, the following conditions must be met: - On Windows 10, additional configuration and a PC restart are required. On Windows 11, no further actions are necessary. - Available only on NVIDIA RTX 40 Series or higher.
Choices:2X3X4X5X6XDynamic
Global Illumination Quality
Adjusts the rendering of light reflections on walls and floors. At higher settings, light will spread more naturally, resulting in more realistic visuals.
Graphics Quality - Advanced
Screen Space Ambient Occlusion and Reflections
Activates the Ambient Occlusion and Reflections.
Mass Combat Quality
Adjusts how many characters are displayed on the screen at once. At higher settings, more characters will appear simultaneously.
Model Quality
Adjusts how detailed and refined characters and environments appear. At higher settings, they will be more detailed and visually impressive.
NVIDIA Reflex
This function reduces system latency to make mouse and key inputs more responsive and improve the overall game to feel more immediate and fluid.
Choices:OFFONBOOST
Performance
Player Particle Effect Display
Sets the range of visible player particle effects. (Graphics Quality and full-screen effects are not affected by this setting.) When set to Everyone, particle effects from all players are displayed. When set to Self and Party, only particle effects originating from you and your party members or those affecting you or your party members are displayed. When set to Self Only, only particle effects originating from you or those affecting you are displayed
Choices:EveryoneSelf and PartySelf Only
Post-Processing Quality
Raise the level of this option to enhance a variety of visual effects.
Proportion Settings
Quality
Set the quality depending on the Upscaler settings.
Choices:High PerformancePerformanceBalancedQuality
Quick Settings
'Graphics Quality - Basic' simplifies graphics settings to default values. Can set any value for each item when selecting Custom.
Reflection Quality
Adjusts the reflection effects on surfaces such as water or glass. At higher settings, reflections will be more natural and visually appealing.
Resolution
Adjust resolution of the game screen. The option marked as (Recommended) is the resolution that best matches the display.
Choices:(Recommended)Custom
Resolution Scale
Adjust the balance between performance and visual quality.
Choices:High PerformancePerformanceBalancedQualityNative
Screen Refresh Rate
Adjusts the display refresh rate.
Choices:Hz
Shading Quality
Controls light-related visual effects. At higher settings, effects will be more vivid and realistic.
Shadow Quality
Adjusts the sharpness and draw distance of shadows. At higher settings, shadows will appear clearer and more natural.
Standardize Player Appearances
All players will have identical appearances except for yourself, party members, and force members. Turn on to standardize the appearances of all players and significantly improve performance.
Texture Quality
Adjusts the sharpness of visible surfaces. At higher settings, backgrounds and characters will appear clearer and more lifelike.
UI Proportion
Sets the UI proportion. "Medium" is the most optimized setting for the device.
Choices:SmallerSmallMediumLargeLarger
Upscaler
Renders 3D graphics at a lower resolution than your display resolution to provide faster gameplay performance. TAA - Basic anti-aliasing technology that reduces jagged edges. Offers moderate image quality with low performance cost for stable gameplay. TSR - Epic Games' proprietary upscaler integrated into Unreal Engine. Provides excellent visual consistency, compatibility, and balanced performance. DLSS - NVIDIA's AI-based upscaling technology. On supported GPUs, it delivers superior sharpness, noise reduction, and ghosting suppression while significantly improving performance. FSR - AMD's universal upscaling technology. Offers broad compatibility with stable quality and performance across a wide range of hardware. ※ If you are using an RTX 5000 Series laptop GPU, please disable G-SYNC and enable Vertical Sync in the NVIDIA Control Panel before activating the DLSS Frame Generation function.
Choices:TAATSRDLSSFSR
Vegetation Quality
At higher settings, trees and foliage will appear more lush and detailed, providing a more immersive gameplay experience.
Vertical Sync
Adjusts the frame rate to prevent screen tearing when the refresh rate is lower.
View Distance Quality
Raise the level of this option to increase the viewing distance.
Volumetric Fog
Expresses light scattering around light sources and atmospheric volume, creating god rays in fog and spatial depth.
Volumetric Light Scattering
A technique that creates realistic shadows and light scattering effects in images and simulations.
Water Reflection Method
Controls the quality of water reflection effects in the game. In Performance Mode, graphical quality may be slightly reduced in exchange for improved GPU performance. In Quality Mode, reflections will appear more realistic but may result in excessive load on the GPU.
Choices:PerformanceQuality
Optionname from the key OPTION, no SUBTAB in the key
High
Low
Normal
Very High
Very Low
Subtitlename from the key SUBTITLE
Ambient Occlusion
A rendering technique that makes 3D objects appear more realistic by adding shadows.
Choices:GTAONCAO
Camera
Auto Adjust Camera Direction during Auto-Move
Adjusts the camera direction to match the character's movement during automatic movement.
Camera Horizontal Move Speed
Sets the camera's horizontal move speed.
Camera Shake Effect During Combat
Plays camera shake effects for critical hits, multi-hit judgments, and skill effects.
Camera Vertical Move Speed
Sets the camera's vertical move speed.
Display
Display Mode
Switch between windowed or full-screen mode.
Choices:Full-Screen ModeBorderless Window ModeWindowed Mode
Resolution
Adjust resolution of the game screen.
Choices:Custom
Resolution Scale Adjustment
Adjusts the resolution scale to balance performance and image quality.
Screen Refresh Rate
Choices:Hz
Graphics Quality - Advanced
Anti-Aliasing Method
Higher the level, the smoother objects will look around the edge.
Frame Generator
This technique helps the in-game graphics look smoother and improve the efficiency of your computer. DLSS and FSR 3.0 options need to be enabled in Upscaler menu. However, this option cannot be used if the hardware is inadequate, if the driver version does not match, or if the game is not set to windowed screen mode.
Quality
Find an optimal balance between quality and performance. Option is not available when Upscaler is disabled.
Choices:BalancedPerformanceQualityHigh Performance
Upscaler
Render 3D screen at a lower resolution to boost efficiency of the graphics card and provide higher frame rate. Quality and Frame Generator options are available depending on your Upscale setting.
Choices:DLSSFSR 1.0FSR 3.0TAATSR
Vertical Sync
Adjusts the frame rate to prevent screen tearing when the refresh rate is lower.
Volumetric Light Scattering
A technique that creates realistic shadows and light scattering effects in images and simulations.
Graphics Quality - Basic
Anti-Aliasing
Enable this to smooth out the graphics.
Choices:FXAAMSAATSR
Cloud Quality
Raise the level of this option for more immersive cloud environments.
Effect Quality
Adjust this to optimize game effects for smoother gameplay.
Global Illumination Quality
Indirect light quality will improve and become more realistic at higher level.
Hair Texture Quality
Raise the level of this option for more realistic hair textures.
Mass Combat Quality
Adjusts quality in large-scale combat.
Maximum Character Display
Adjust this to optimize the number of characters displayed for smoother gameplay.
Model Quality
Adjusts model quality.
Motion Blur
Enable to add natural motion effects to the visuals.
Post-Processing Quality
Raise the level of this option to enhance a variety of visual effects.
Quick Settings
Quickly adjusts graphics quality.
Reflection Quality
Reflected light quality will improve and become more realistic at higher level.
Shading Quality
Light processing quality will improve and advanced lighting techniques will become available at higher level.
Shadow Quality
Raise the level of this option for more realistic shadow effects.
Texture Quality
Raise the level of this option to enhance texture details.
Vegetation Quality
Adjust this to optimize the appearance of foliage and trees for smoother gameplay.
Vertical Sync
Adjusts the frame rate to prevent screen tearing when the refresh rate is lower.
View Distance Quality
Raise the level of this option to increase the viewing distance.
Lumen
Raise the level of this option for more natural lighting effects.
Miscellaneous Effects
Aggro Range Display
Displays the aggro range of targeted monsters. Adjustable opacity.
Display Skill Range
Displays the skill range. Adjustable opacity.
Hit Freeze Effect
Plays freeze effects on your character when attacking.
Nanite
Raise the level of this option for cinematic-quality visuals.
Realtime Image-Based Lighting Quality
Assists in rendering reflective surfaces such as metal and water.
Choices:PerformanceQuality
World Mapkey WORLDMAP, no SUBTAB in the key
World Map Transition Animation
Configure the display of the cloud animation when opening the World Map.
Combat
Autoname from the key AUTO
Auto-use
Auto Combatkey AUTOBATTLE
Auto Combat Range
* The character does not leave the Action Range (which was set when Auto Combat was turned on) But the character may leave the range when chasing after the target, and returns to the range when the target is released. * If the Target Scanning Detailed Settings is set to 'Farthest First', the farthest monster within a certain distance will be targeted. (Around 10m for the melee class, and around 15m for the ranged class)
Choices:20m30m40m50m
Auto Combat Search
Auto Combat Settings
Camera Switch
When the target is selected during Auto Combat, the camera automatically switches towards the direction of the target.
Fair Play Mode
Excludes monsters first attacked by other players from being targeted by you during Auto Combat.
Choices:Except for the Party, Legion, and Force
Scanning Target Detailed Settings
Set the order in which target are scanned.
Choices:Priority RankingClosest First
Auto-usekey AUTOUSE
Auto Equip Power Shards
Automatically equips the lowest-grade Power Shard in your bag when all equipped Power Shards have been used.
Buff Auto-use Conditions
Default: In Combat or MotionSets the usage requirement for buffs to be auto-used.
Choices:In CombatIn Combat or MotionAlways
Item
Life Potion
Auto-uses potions that restore HP. If enabled, you can specify the HP threshold for activation.
Choices:Set Items for Automatic Potion Use
Auto-use HP Conditions
Default: On, at 70%Set the HP Conditions for Auto-use.
Auto-use HP Conditions during PvP
Auto-use at 100% HP during PvP.
Replace Auto-use Items
When automatically using consumables with the same effect in your bag, items with higher priority are used first. [From Untradable to Tradable] Once all items set for automatic use are consumed, the next priority item is used automatically.
Skill
Controlskey CONTROL
Adjust Aim Position
Adjust the aim position
Choices:px
Attack Target on Mouseover
Attack the target when moving the mouse over it
Auto Flight During Odyle Extraction
Configure whether to switch to Auto Flight after moving towards Odyle via the ground
Auto Register Power Shards
Automatically registers the lowest-grade Power Shard in your bag when all registered Power Shards are used.
Auto Sprint
Automatically sprints towards the target you are interacting with.
Auto Sprint
Configure whether to automatically Sprint when possible while Auto Moving.
Auto Target Upon Skill Use
Allows for a main target to be automatically selected when a skill requiring a target is used.
Choices:ON
Auto-use Life/Mana Potions
Auto-uses both Life Potions and Mana Potions in the potion auto-use settings.
Buff Auto-use Conditions
Sets the usage requirement for buffs to be auto-used.
Choices:In CombatIn Combat or MotionAlways
Click Ground to Move
Move by clicking the ground.
Click Ground to Move
Allows movement by clicking the ground.
Choices:Left ClickOFFRight Click
Click on the Target to Attack or Perform Actions
Set whether to allow attack, actions, and interaction on targets via mouse click.
Choices:Allow Both SidesRight Click
Control Mode
Sets the control mode. [AION 2] Cursor is hidden by default. However, pressing the [Display Cursor] key or opening the UI will show the cursor. The camera can be rotated just by moving the mouse without the need of clicking. Character is moveable only by keyboard. [AION 1] Cursor is always active. Camera can be rotated via click and drag. Character movement and manual targeting is available via mouse movement.
Choices:AION 2AION 1
Control Mode
Display Distance to Aimed Target
Displays the distance to the aimed target
Display Distance to Target on Mouseover
Display the distance to the target on mouseover.
Fix Mouse Cursor
Set the mouse cursor to not move outside the game screen. [ON] The mouse cursor won't move outside the game screen. [OFF] The mouse cursor can move outside the game screen.
General Control Mode Settings
Left-click Only to Rotate the Camera
A setting that allows only the camera to be rotated while moving by clicking and dragging the left mouse button. When [ON], only the camera will rotate when clicking and dragging the left mouse button while moving, and clicking and dragging the right mouse button will rotate both the camera and the character. When [OFF], clicking and dragging either the left or right mouse button with move both the camera and character.
Choices:OFFON
Life Potion
Auto-uses potions that restore HP. If enabled, you can specify the HP threshold for activation.
Choices:During PvP, set Potion Auto-Use to 100%
Set Items for Automatic Potion Use
Displays items in the list for automatic use, even if not currently in possession, when auto-using potions
Maintain Aimed Target After Long-Pressing Quick Slot
Maintains the aimed target after long-pressing the quick slot.
Maintain Combat With Target After Exiting Auto Hunt
Remains in combat with your target if you exit auto hunting with the Main Action key.
Maintain Target After Ground Tap
Maintain the target after ground tap
Manual Non-targeting Skills
Manually activating non-targeting skills prompts your character to move towards the target until it is within the skill's casting range.
MP Limit for Skill Auto-use
Choices:Always Auto-use Buff SkillsDuring PvP, MP Limit OFF
Skill Auto-use Priority
Sets the priority of skills for auto-use. Combo and condition-specific skills will always be used first, regardless of these settings.
Choices:Buffs, Heals, and Other Beneficial SkillsLong-Range SkillsSkills with Long CooldownSkill that consumes a lot of MPRankPriority SettingsSkill to Use
Pursue Targets with Skill Activation
If target is trackable upon skill activation, automatically pursue the target until the skill range requirement is met.
Quest Auto Move Permission Settings
Configure Auto Moving to quest objectives and whether to Auto Interact upon arrival.
Choices:Interact After Auto MoveAuto MoveDo Not Use Auto Move
Replace Auto-use Items
When automatically using consumables with the same effect in your bag, items with higher priority are used first. [From Untradable to Tradable] Once all items set for automatic use are consumed, the next priority item is used automatically.
Select Aimable Target
Set the select range of the aimable target.
Choices:Hostile TargetFriendly Target, Neutral Target
Set Main Target Upon Attack
Default: On; Left-Click On, Right-Click On (AION 2 control mode)Click the mouse to set the aimed target as the main target. When no main target is selected, the skill will automatically designate the hit target as the main target.
Choices:Set Main Target on Left-Click AttackSet Main Target on Right-Click Attack
Set the Auto Target when there is a Hit Target
When no main target is selected, the skill will automatically designate the hit target as the main target.
Settings for Auto Hunt After Reaching Quest Auto Move Destination
Proceeds with auto hunt after arriving at the quest's target point for automatic movement.
Settings for Interaction After Arriving at the Quest's Automatic Movement Destination
Automatically interacts with the target after arriving at the quest's target point for automatic movement.
Skill Queue
Default: OnWhile using a skill, pressing another skill button will cause that skill to be queued.
Use Basic Attack Repeatedly
Activated only when a target is being tracked. If Basic Attack is used while a target is selected, the Basic Attack skill will be used repeatedly.
Use Virtual Pad
Enables the use of a virtual pad.
Auto Flight During Odyle Extraction
Automatically flies towards Odyle after approaching from the ground.
Virtual Pad Movement Hold Time
When using the virtual pad to move, Allows the Change Target button to be used at the new location for a certain amount of time.
Choices:OFF1 second1.5 seconds2 seconds
Obtainkey AUTOLOOTING
Auto-Hunt Gear Looting
Sets the grade of gear to loot during auto hunt.
Choices:AllRare or HigherEpic or HigherOFF
Instant Loot on Drop Item Selection
Attempts to loot immediately upon selecting a dropped item.
Item Loot during Auto Hunt
Obtains items other than gear during auto hunt.
Choices:Other ItemsMisc. ItemsRecovery PotionsScrollsPower Shards
Item Types Looted with Loot Button
Sets the item types to obtain when pressing the Loot button.
Choices:Common ConsumablesCrafting MaterialsPotionsPower Shards
Items Looted with Loot Button
Sets the item grade to obtain when pressing the Loot button.
Choices:AllRare or HigherEpic or Higher
Loot Priority for Loot Button
Sets the looting priority when pressing the Loot button.
Choices:Closest FirstHighest Grade First
Other Players' Loot During Auto Hunt
Loots items dropped by other players during auto hunt.
Obtainkey LOOTING
Common Consumables
Set whether to obtain Common Consumables.
Crafting Materials
Set whether to obtain Crafting Materials.
Loot Priority
Sets the looting priority when pressing the Loot button.
Choices:Closest FirstHighest Grade First
Obtaining Gear
Sets the gear grades to obtain when pressing the Loot button.
Choices:AllSelectedNone
Common
Set whether to obtain Common Gear or not.
Epic
Set whether to obtain Epic Gear or not.
Heroic
Set whether to obtain Heroic Gear or not.
Mythic
Set whether to obtain Mythic Gear or not.
Rare
Set whether to obtain Rare Gear or not.
Unique
Set whether to obtain Unique Gear or not.
Obtaining Item
Sets the item type to obtain when pressing the Loot button.
Choices:AllSelectedNone
Potions
Set whether to obtain Potions.
Power Shards
Set whether to obtain Power Shards.
Using Loot Button
Scanname from the key SCAN
Auto Scan
Enables the use of auto scan.
Scan Frequency
Sets the auto scan's frequency.
Choices:3 seconds5 seconds10 seconds
Gathered Material Scan Settings
Specifies scanning preferences for each type of gathered material.
Only Scan for Gathered Material Below My Proficiency Level
Scans only Gathered Material below my Proficiency Level.
Choices:Gathered Material Below My Proficiency Level
Receive Party Leader's Scan List
Automatically receives the party leader's scan list.
Renew Existing Scan List When Using Daeva Sense
Renews the normal scan list when using Daeva Sense with the Scan button.
Scan Criteria
Sets the scan selection criteria.
Choices:PriorityDistance
Scan Target Filter and Priority
Choices:RankPriority SettingsScan Target
Target Scanningkey TARGETSEARCH
Auto Combat Movement
Keeps Auto Combat active while moving.
Automatic Share of Party Leader's Attack Target
Automatically shares the current target with party members when you are the party leader.
By Monster Search Distance
Choices:Closest FirstFarthest First
By Search Distance
Choices:Closest FirstFarthest First
By Target Selection
Choices:PriorityDistance
Fair Play Mode
Monsters that have already been attacked by other players are excluded as targets.
Choices:Exclude Party and Legion
Lock Target After Ground Tap
Prevents target from being deselected when you tap on the ground.
Maintain Attack State in Motion
Keeps your attack state active while moving.
Choices:OFF Only During Ground Click Movement
Manual Combat Target Search
Selects targets based on search distance and target selection within the search range. If all priorities are deselected, normal monsters within range are targeted. *For [Scan Numbers], if the selection is set to 'By Priority,' it prioritizes targets with the smallest scan numbers. If set to 'By Distance,' it chooses targets with scan numbers meeting the 'search distance criteria' within range.
Preferred Search Direction
Set the default direction used when scanning for targets with the [Change Target] key and targeted skills.
Choices:Front of CharacterFront of CameraNone
Scanning Target Detailed Settings
Choices:PriorityTargetPriority SettingsPriorityTargetPriority Settings
Search Range
Choices:20M30M40M50M
Target Auto-Search During Basic Attacks
Automatically searches for targets when the Basic Attack button is pressed.
Target Auto-Search During Skill Attacks
Automatically searches for targets when the Skill button is pressed.
Target Scanning
Target Scanning Detailed Settings
Choices:Priority RankingClosest FirstNone
Target Search in Auto Mode
Selects targets based on monster search distance criteria and target selection search range. If all priorities are deselected, normal monsters within range are targeted. *For [Scan Numbers], if the selection is set to 'By Priority,' it prioritizes targets with the smallest scan numbers. If set to 'By Distance,' it chooses targets with scan numbers meeting the 'monster search distance criteria' within range.
Choices:TargetPriorityPriority Settings
Miscellaneous (Etc)
Accountkey ACCOUNT
Character Name
Current Account
Choices:Apple LoginLog in as different accountFacebook LoginGoogle LoginLine LoginLogin with ID or EmailLogin with Phone NumberReset AccountVK LoginX Login
Account Linking
Choices:Account LinkingThe account contains saved info. Please select another account.
Customer Center
Delete
Enter Coupon
Choices:Confirm
Google Play Integration
Guest
Logout
NC Probability Info
Privacy Policy
Choices:Legal Notation
Select Server
Version Info
Languagekey LANGUAGE
Language
Voice
Miscellaneous (Account)
Buttonname from the key BUTTON, no SUBTAB in the key
Subtitlename from the key SUBTITLE, no SUBTAB in the key
Character Name
Current Account
Choices:Hide Account InfoHide Character Name - Display as "Player"Streamer Mode
Account Linking
Choices:Private
Enter Coupon
Language
System Voice
Select voice for system messages.
Choices:Voice 1Voice 2Voice 3Voice 4
Version Info
Voice
Audio
Advancedkey ADVANCED
3D Audio
3D Audio
System Settings - Output with the 3D audio settings of your PC or audio device. For PCs, if the output device has spatial audio enabled, 3D audio output is possible through the setting (Dolby Atmos, Dts, etc.). Auro 3D - Applies spatial audio with Auro 13.1 channel 3D audio. (Headphone recommended)
Choices:OffSystem SettingsAuro 3DResonance
Auto Switch Interval
Set Battle Audio Auto Switch Interval
Battle Audio
Sound tone can be selected according to your listening environment or your preference. Clear - Basic tone without adjustments Soft - Removes certain ranges from being louder than a certain volume Softer - A version with a higher control range and adjustments.
Choices:ClearSoftSofter
Battle Audio Adjustment
Choices:Under [Clear]Under [Soft]Under [Softer]
Current Battle Audio
Displays current setting for battle audio.
Device
PC - The difference between the lowest volume and the highest volume is the greatest. Headphone - The difference between the lowest volume and the highest volume is at an appropriate level.
Choices:PCHeadphone
Output Device Optimization
Smart Battle Audio Adjustment
As playtime elapses, Battle Audio can be adjusted to a softer level to alleviate ear fatigue cased by long-term gameplay.
Checkboxname from the key CHECKBOX, no SUBTAB in the key
Mute
Play Sounds While in Background
Sfxname from the key SFX, no SUBTAB in the key
Monster Volume
Mount Volume
Choices:My Mount's Sound Effects Only
My Volume
Choices:Play my emote sound effects and those of selected players only
Other Player Volume
Choices:Play my Target's Emotes only
Pet Volume
Choices:Play my pet's sound effects only
Uivolumename from the key UIVOLUME, no SUBTAB in the key
Interface
Notice
Voicename from the key VOICE, no SUBTAB in the key
Quest Dialogue
System Voice
Choices:Original (Female)Original (Male)TTS (Female)TTS (Male)
Volumename from the key VOLUME, no SUBTAB in the key
Volume
Choices:Sounds PresetParty/Force Voice ChatMaster Volume
Ambient Sound
Adjusts the Ambient Sound.
Cinematics
Adjusts the volume of cinematics.
Event
Adjusts the volume of events and certain content. (E.g., collaborations)
Interface
Adjusts the interface sound volume.
Master Volume
Adjusts the overall volume.
Monster Volume
Adjusts the monster volume.
Mount Volume
Adjusts mount volume.
Music Volume
Adjust the volume of background music.
My Microphone Volume
Adjust voice chat volume within the Party/Force.
My Mount's Sound Effects Only
Plays only the sound of my mount.
My Spirit's Sound Effects Only
Set whether to play only the sound of my spirits.
My Volume
Adjusts the volume of sound effects from the player's controls and actions.
My Wings' Sound Effects
Set whether to play the sound of my wings.
Notification
Adjusts the Notification volume.
Other Player Volume
Adjusts the volume of sound effects from other players' controls and actions.
Other Players' Microphone Volume
Adjust voice chat volume for Party/Force members.
Play Sounds While in Background
Set game sounds to play even when the game is running in the background.
Quest Dialogue
Adjusts the Quest Dialogue Volume.
Sound Effects
Adjusts the Sound Effects volume depending on controls and actions. Mutes the sound volume of the player, other players, monsters, pets, and mounts when muted, regardless of the settings.
Spirits' Volume
Adjusts Spirits' volume.
System Voice
Adjusts the System Voice Volume.
System Voice
Select voice for system messages.
Choices:Voice 1Voice 2Voice 3Voice 4
UI Sound Effects
Adjusts the UI Sound Effects. Mutes the alarm and Interface Sound Effects when muted, regardless of the settings.
Voice
Adjusts the in-game voice volume. Mutes the Quest Dialogue and System Voice when muted, regardless of the settings.
Volume Quick Settings
Sets simplified overall Sound settings. Multi, Single, and Notifications provide recommended default settings tailored to each play style while still allowing individual adjustments if needed. Custom lets you freely configure every option to your preference.
Choices:CustomMultiSingleNotification
Volume Quick Settings
Volume Preset for each group that users can choose to their preference.
Choices:NoticeCustomMultiResetSingle
Accessibility
Colorblindname from the key COLORBLIND
Color Correction
Sets the type of color blindness correction.
Choices:OffGreen-weak (Deuteranopia)Red-weak (Protanopia)Blue-weak (Tritanopia)Red-Green-weak
Correction Intensity
Sets the intensity of color blindness correction.
Communicationkey COMMUNICATION
Chat Font Color
Chat Font Size
Chat Font Size
Sets the font size of chat messages. Font Size is adjusted according to the setting of Graphics > Optimize > UI Proportion.
Choices:NormalLargeExtra Large
Chat Voice
Chat Voice Support
Set whether to convert chat messages to voice.
Event
Set whether to convert Event chat messages into voice.
Faction
Set whether to convert Faction chat messages into voice.
Force
Set whether to convert Force chat messages into voice.
Legion
Set whether to convert Legion chat messages into voice.
Normal, Whisper, and Shout
Set whether to convert general, whisper, and shout chat messages into voice.
Party and Dungeon
Set whether to convert Party and Dungeon chat messages into voice.
System Notification
Set whether to convert System Notification chat messages into voice.
Scrollingname from the key SCROLLING
Scrolling Text
Choices:FastNormalSlow
Adjust Text Speed
Adjusts the speed of text scrolling.
Subtitleskey SUBTITLE
Cutscene Subtitles
Subtitle Size
Set the font size of subtitles shown during cinematic cutscenes.
Choices:NormalLargeExtra Large
Subtitle Use
Set whether to show subtitles during cinematic cutscenes.
Visual Assistkey VISUALASSIST
Colorblind Mode
Photosensitivity
White Point Reduction
Reduces glare by reducing the intensity of bright colors. The higher the value, the more glare is reduced. A noticeable difference in overall tone may occur.
Controls
Controlskey CONTROL
Control Mode
Sets the control mode. [AION 2] Suitable for users that like action RPG-style combat controls. Aiming (with a reticle) is possible, and the mouse pointer is deactivated by default. When pressing [Alt] or opening a window in the UI, the mouse pointer is displayed to operate the UI. The camera can be rotated just by moving the mouse without the need of clicking. Character movement can be controlled only by keyboard. [AION 1] Provides a control scheme similar to that of the original AION. The mouse pointer is always activated. The camera can be rotated by clicking and dragging the mouse. Target selection and movement controls are done with the mouse.
Choices:Adjust Aim PositionMaintain Aimed Target After Long-Pressing Quick SlotDisplay Distance to Aimed TargetAttack Target on MouseoverDisplay Distance to Target on MouseoverClick Ground to MoveMaintain Target After Ground Tap[PC] Control Mode
Activate Mouse Click Shortcut
Use mouse clicks as a quickslot or UI shortcut.
AION 1
Cursor is always active. Rotate camera through mouse click and drag. Skills using mouse buttons are unavailable. Movement and manual target using mouse is available. Double clicking after targeting will move the character towards the target.
AION 2
Cursor is hidden by default. However, pressing [Alt] or opening the UI will display the cursor. Character is moveable only by keyboard. Character camera can be rotated just by moving the mouse without the need of clicking. Skills can be used with mouse buttons.
Auto Target Upon Skill Use
Allows for a main target to be automatically selected when a skill requiring a target is used.
Choices:ON
Character Movement Option
Set Character Movement Option. (WIP)
Choices:Facing Front of CameraFacing Movement Direction
Display Aim
Set Display Aim Settings.
Display Cursor
Display Cursor Settings. Camera rotation controls will change based on cursor display settings.
General Control Mode Settings
Pursue Targets with Skill Activation
If target is trackable upon skill activation, automatically pursue the target until the skill range requirement is met.
Quest Auto Move Permission Settings
Able to change auto move to the quest objective and interaction settings.
Choices:Interact After Auto MoveAuto MoveDo Not Use Auto Move
Use Basic Attack Repeatedly
Activated only when a target is being tracked. If Basic Attack is used while a target is selected, the Basic Attack skill will be used repeatedly.
Select Aimable Target
Choices:Hostile TargetFriendly Target, Neutral Target
Select Target with Mouse Click
Use the mouse click to set the aimed target as the main target.
Set the Auto Target when there is a Hit Target
When no main target is selected, the skill will automatically designate the hit target as the main target.
Uses Sprint during Flight when using the Virtual Pad
Choose whether to use Sprint during Flight when using the Virtual Pad
Notification
Game Alertskey INGAMENITICE
Hit Alert
Hit Alert from Other Players
Alerts with sound when attacked by another player.
Choices:Sound ONSound OFF
Hit Alert Vibration
Alerts with vibration when attacked by another player.
Choices:Vibration ONVibration OFF
Select Hit Alert Sound
Sets hit alert effects to be used.
Choices:Sound Effect 1Sound Effect 2Voice 1Voice 2
HP Conditions for Danger Alert
Sets the HP value for receiving Danger Alert
Select Danger Alert Sound
Sets HP danger alert effects to be used.
Choices:Sound Effect 1Sound Effect 2Voice 1Voice 2
HP Danger Alert
HP Danger Alert
Set whether to receive alerts with sound when HP falls below the set value.
Choices:Sound ONSound OFF
HP Danger Alert Vibration
Set whether to receive alerts with vibration when HP falls under the set value.
Choices:Vibration ONVibration OFF
Ingamenoticename from the key INGAMENOTICE
Hit Alert from Other Players
Alerts with sound or vibration when attacked by another player.
Choices:Sound OFFSound ONVibration OFFVibration ON
HP Danger Alert
Triggers sound or vibration when HP is below .
Choices:Sound OFFSound ONVibration OFFVibration ON
Push Notificationskey PUSH
Daytime (8AM to 9PM) Marketing Push Notifications
Gives permission for marketing push notifications to be sent during daytime.
Nighttime (9PM to 8AM) Marketing Push Notifications
Gives permission for marketing push notifications to be sent during nighttime.
Push Notifications
Requestskey REQUESTRECEIVE
Auto Decline Duel Requests
Automatically declines duel requests.
Auto Decline Friend Requests
Automatically declines Friend Requests.
Auto Decline Personal Trade
Automatically declines personal trade requests.
Keep My Info Hidden
Sets the visibility of your information to other players.
Party/Force Invite Notifications
Configure who can send you party/force invitations.
Choices:AllFriends OnlyDecline
Requests
Auto Battle(name from the key)
Autoname from the key AUTO, no SUBTAB in the key
Auto Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode Timer
Choices:5 minutes30 minutes60 minutes
Cameraname from the key CAMERA, no SUBTAB in the key
Camera Switch during Combat
Mannername from the key MANNER, no SUBTAB in the key
Auto Combat Fair Play Mode
Targetname from the key TARGET, no SUBTAB in the key
Action Range
Choices:20M30M40M50M
Auto Combat Target Search
Target Scanning Detailed Settings
Choices:Farthest FirstClosest FirstPriority RankingPriority
Target
Choices:Aggressive Hostile NPC, MonsterNPC and Monsters Attacking MeHostile Elite NPC, MonsterHostile Common NPC, Monster
Gameplay(name from the key)
Conveniencename from the key CONVENIENCE
Auto Decline Duel Requests
Automatically declines duel requests.
Auto Decline Personal Trade
Automatically declines personal trade requests.
Infoname from the key INFO
Keep My Info Hidden
Sets the visibility of your information to other players.
How we read it
The client keeps the settings window as text keys of the form String_UI_SETTING_TAB_<tab>_SUBTAB_<group>_<option>…, with a sibling …_DESC for the tooltip. We take the tab from the start of the key and the group from the part after SUBTAB. An option sits under the longest shorter key that has a label of its own; a child with no description and no children of its own is shown as a choice (Off, Low, Everyone…). Where the keys do not say, an option stays directly under its group, and we do not claim the order the game draws.
1,210 keys were read and 82 left out (mobile variants, popups, messages and bare ON/OFF labels). The client also carries parallel groups with the same names (for example Graphics › Optimize and Graphics › Subtitle, or Combat › Controls and Combat › Auto-use); the keys do not say which one the PC build shows, so each is listed under its own key name. 2 of the 11 tabs have no name of their own in the client; those are named from their key and marked.
Defaults: DefaultSettings.json as last decoded (2026-10-10); the table of the current build (2026.10.21) has no schema yet, so a patch may have changed these. Only 14 options are matched to a stored default, the ones where the field name leaves no doubt; the rest show none. The client does not store the order of the tabs, recommended values or performance costs of any option.
Questions
What are the best settings for AION 2?
There is no official best; these are what players choose. The top post of the month (1,802 upvotes, r/Aion2, 2026-10-04) sets: Camera Shake Effect During Combat Off; Player Particle Effect Display Self Only; Set Main Target Upon Attack On, with the Left-Click and Right-Click choices off; Preferred Search Direction Front of Camera; Auto-use HP Conditions 50%; Buff Auto-use Conditions In Combat; Display My Nameplate: Character Info Off; Display My Spirits' Nameplates Off; Display Party Members' Spirits' Nameplates Off; Display Pets Off; Display HUD Key Guide Off for every state; Damage on Me Off; Heal on Me Off; Display Boss Orientation Indicator Back. The reasons are about a clearer screen and fewer target mix-ups, not a power gain. Where the game's defaults are known they are shown on each card (the table was last decoded on 10 Oct 2026).
How do I see AoE markers better in AION 2?
One player's tip (r/Aion2, 2026-10-22): raise White Point Reduction to 10 (Accessibility › Visual Assist › White Point Reduction); the markers are still not perfect on bright ground but much better. The game describes it as: “Reduces glare by reducing the intensity of bright colors.” A commenter says raising it from 0 to 1 also removed a harsh bloom everywhere. The same post lists no other setting, and the client text names no AoE-marker option.
How do I improve FPS in AION 2?
The game's own texts for the graphics options say: Upscaler “renders 3D graphics at a lower resolution than your display resolution to provide faster gameplay performance” (TAA, TSR, DLSS, FSR); Resolution Scale adjusts “the balance between performance and visual quality” (High Performance, Performance, Balanced, Quality, Native); Mass Combat Quality: “Adjusts how many characters are displayed on the screen at once. At higher settings, more characters will appear simultaneously.”; Player Particle Effect Display limits which players' particle effects are drawn. Frame Generator (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, Dynamic) needs the upscaler on DLSS or FSR and, for DLSS, an NVIDIA RTX 40 series or higher. From players: one reports that the lowest quality preset fixed their FPS problems although it looks odd (394 upvotes, 2026-10-17); the top settings post says Self Only particle effects help clarity and can help performance. We have no benchmark numbers.
How do I stop target switching in AION 2?
The top settings post (2026-10-04) turns Set Main Target Upon Attack on and its Left-Click and Right-Click choices off, which it says stops the target jumping between a boss and its adds once you have something targeted. It also sets Preferred Search Direction to Front of Camera: the game says this is “Set the default direction used when scanning for targets with the [Change Target] key and targeted skills.” (Combat › Target Scanning). The game describes the first as: “Click the mouse to set the aimed target as the main target.” Defaults in the client: On; Left-Click On, Right-Click On (AION 2 control mode).
Can I turn off camera shake in AION 2?
Yes: Graphics › Camera / Direction › Camera Shake Effect During Combat. The game says it “plays camera shake effects for attack hits and skill effects.” It is on by default. The top settings post turns it off for a clearer screen in combat.
Are AION 2 settings saved per character?
Players say no. Posts on r/Aion2 complain that each new character starts with default settings and has to be set up again (157 upvotes, 2026-10-06; 66 upvotes, 2026-10-11). A commenter says the HUD layout can be exported and imported between characters; the other settings have no such copy that they know of. The client text read here does not say either way.
More
From the game files: client 2026.10.21 (Steam build 26077854, 2026-10-21). Text: String_UI_SETTING_TAB_*; defaults: DefaultSettings. Players' picks: r/Aion2.