AION Classic EU has officially kicked off 2026 with its first major content drop of the year.
Update 4.5 “Ignite” is now live, bringing a brand-new class, a fresh high-level zone, progression changes, and one of the largest balance overhauls the game has seen in years.
For returning players and longtime veterans alike, this is one of the most substantial updates to hit AION Classic EU since launch.
Meet the New Phoenix Class
The headline feature of Update 4.5 is the arrival of the Phoenix, a mid-range magical DPS class built around mobility, burst damage, and sustained pressure.
Equipped with Flame Revolvers and leather gear, the Phoenix generates Overcharge Energy through critical hits, which can then be unleashed in powerful burst windows. The class also features:
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Airborne binds and pull abilities
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Auto-cannon style attacks
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Skill resets and combo chains
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Strong AoE potential for PvE and PvP
The result is a fast-paced, high-mobility class designed to thrive in both large-scale PvP and high-level PvE encounters.
New High-Level Zone: Teva
Update 4.5 also introduces Teva, a new open-world zone designed for players between levels 65 and 75.
Teva includes:
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Dynamic anomalies and field missions
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Rare monsters and hidden islands
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Weekly currency for rewards
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Monster taming using Prism Cores
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Solo and group challenges
The zone serves as a new endgame hub, offering multiple progression paths and daily activities for players pushing toward the new level cap.
Level Cap Raised to 75
Progression has been expanded with the level cap now raised from previous limits to level 75.
Alongside the new cap, players can pursue:
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Battle Armour upgrades (Hardened and Seasoned tiers)
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New Arcamant gear with enhanced stats
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Fabled Manastones
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Updated stat progression and gear scaling
This creates a fresh gear chase and new build opportunities across all classes.
Massive Skill and Balance Overhaul
One of the most impactful parts of Update 4.5 is a sweeping balance and skill rework.
Gameforge has introduced:
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Reworked Advanced Skills and Stigmas
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Improved class clarity and build diversity
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Adjusted leveling curves
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Better instance rewards and drop rates
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Improved faction raid scheduling and rewards
These changes aim to modernize gameplay while maintaining the core AION Classic experience.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Update 4.5 also streamlines several systems to improve accessibility and progression:
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Players can now skip base classes and start as advanced classes
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Crafting and enhancement systems simplified
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Inventory management improvements
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Faster onboarding for new and returning players
These updates should make it easier for players to jump into high-level content quickly.
Launch Events and Seasonal Content
To celebrate the release of Ignite, several events are now live:
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Hunterinerk’s Monster Hunt leveling and reward event (running through April 8)
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New Daeva Pass season with missions and rewards
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Shop refresh featuring new items and cosmetics
Together, these events provide additional incentives for players returning to experience Update 4.5.
A Major Start to 2026 for AION Classic
With a new class, new zone, higher level cap, and sweeping balance changes, Update 4.5 “Ignite” marks one of the most important updates for AION Classic EU in recent memory.
Whether you’re returning to test the Phoenix class or pushing toward level 75, there’s plenty of new content to explore.
AION Classic EU’s 2026 roadmap is officially underway — and Ignite is just the beginning.
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