Once you reach Novice Level 50 in Aion 2, you can tackle Korius’ upgrade quest and further boost your Essence Extraction Proficiency by finding and delivering a Splendent Ruby to him.
But don’t worry, getting the gem won’t require going through a life-or-death encounter or embarking on a day-long grind. Instead, it will be all about having a bit of luck. Here’s its location and how to get the Splendent Ruby in Aion 2.
Aion 2 Splendent Ruby location and how to gather
You can get the Splendent Ruby in Aion 2 as a rare drop by mining Ruby veins across Kibelisk. The best location to find the resource? South of the Garden of the Illusion God Observatory, where you can find multiple veins close to one another. The spot was also where I managed to find it during my time with the quest.
With the Splendent Ruby at hand, return to Korius at the Dawn Legion Base to complete the [Upgrade] Essence Extraction Specialty quest, claim your rewards, and unlock the Professional tier.
![The player completes the [Upgrade] Essence Extraction Specialty quest in Aion 2.](https://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Aion-2-Splendent-Ruby.jpg?quality=75&w=840&resize=1024%2C576)
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All Ruby handicrafting and alchemy recipes in Aion 2
As you have most likely gathered a good amount of Ruby Gemstones while mining, you can check out all of the non-transfer handicrafting and alchemy recipes the resource can be used for in Aion 2 below. Just remember, all Splendent variants can only be crafted via Crafting Bonuses.
| Item | Type | Requirement | Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Decoration | Handicrafting | NA | 2x Ruby Gemstone 1x Abrasive |
| Ruby Necklace | Handicrafting | Novice Level 10 | 1x Ruby Decoration 1x Refining Stone (Bound) 1x Odyle (Bound) |
| Ruby Decoration x10 | Handicrafting | Novice Level 25 | 20x Ruby Gemstone 20x Abrasive |
| Expert’s Ruby Necklace | Handicrafting | Novice Level 25 | 1x Splendent Ruby Necklace 4x Expert’s Refining Stone 4x Fine Ruby Gemstone 2x Fine Odyle |
| Artisan’s Ruby Necklace | Handicrafting | Novice Level 40 | 1x Expert’s Splendent Ruby Necklace 4x Expert’s Refining Stone 4x Fine Ruby Gemstone 2x Fine Odyle |
| True Dragon Lord Necklace | Handicrafting | Professional Level 10 | 1x Artisan’s Splendent Ruby Necklace 3x Artisan’s Ultimate Refining Stone 14x Enhanced Thick Balaur Scale 6x Wrathful Mind 6x Radiant Ruby Gemstone 2x Radiant Odyle |
| Expert’s Truth Spellbook | Alchemy | Novice Level 15 | 1x Splendent Truth Spellbook 5x Expert’s Refining Stone 2x Fine Ruby Gemstone 3x Fine Odyle |
| Ruby Powder x3 | Alchemy | Novice Level 20 | 1x Ruby Gemstone |
| Artisan’s Truth Spellbook | Alchemy | Novice Level 30 | 1x Expert’s Splendent Truth Spellbook 5x Artisan’s Refining Stone 8x Pure Ruby Gemstone 4x Pure Odyle |
| Ruby Powder x30 | Alchemy | Novice Level 45 | 10x Ruby Gemstone |
| True Dragon Lord Spellbook | Alchemy | Professional Level 5 | 1x Artisan’s Splendent Truth Spellbook 4x Artisan’s Ultimate Refining Stone 22x Refining Thick Balaur Scale 10x Wrathful Mind 9x Radiant Ruby Gemstone 5x Radiant Odyle |
| Superior Speed Scroll | Alchemy | Professional Level 15 | 1x Speed Scroll (Bound) 3x Ruby Powder 1x Yggdrasil Paper 1x Professional Ink (Bound) |
With the Splendent Ruby taken care of, make sure to also take a look at all pets in Aion 2 & how to get them.
