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AION 2 Settings and Fixes
Graphics, interface, keybinds and network settings, plus fixes for FPS, ping and login errors.
This hub covers the settings side of AION 2 on PC. The Global client runs on Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and asks for at least a Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i5-10500, 8 GB of RAM and a GTX 1050 Ti, with 100 GB of storage and an SSD recommended. Steam advises the Very Low preset at 1080p on such a machine and Low on the recommended RTX 2070 tier. The graphics menu sits under Esc, Settings, Graphics: Display holds Display Mode, Resolution Scale and Vertical Sync, the Basic list runs from Texture Quality to Anti-Aliasing, and the Advanced list holds the Upscaler, Frame Generator and NVIDIA Reflex. Combat has two control modes, AION 2 Mode with an action camera and AION 1 Mode with classic tab targeting.
Start with the best graphics settings for FPS, which goes through each option and what it costs. In crowded fights the four to lower first are Mass Combat Quality, Shadow Quality, Effect Quality and Reflection Quality. Frame Generator needs an RTX 40-series card or newer and helps only once you already hold a steady 60 FPS; it does little when the processor is the limit in busy towns. If the game closes at the NC logo with NCGuard error 0xE0000013, overlays and RGB or monitoring tools are the usual suspects. For new-player questions beyond the menu, see the basics hub.
For AionBot, run the client in Borderless Window or windowed mode and keep F5, F6 and F7, the bot's keys for Start, Pause and Stop, free of other bindings. In the bot's own Settings, Planned breaks with Break every and Break length sets the rhythm of a session, Stop at level ends it at a goal, and Stop when the character dies, Pause on a whisper and Sound alert decide what happens when something goes wrong; flight is set in Leveling and Gathering with Use flight on long trips. A steady frame rate makes long sessions smoother for you and the bot alike. Know the risk before you start: automation breaks NCSOFT's rules for AION 2, the game runs its own anti-cheat, NCGuard, and NC bans accounts for it, as the October 2026 ban waves showed, so never bot on an account you cannot afford to lose.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best graphics settings for a low-end PC?
Start from the Very Low preset, as Steam advises for minimum spec PCs at 1080p, and set Texture Quality to match your video memory, Normal with 4–6 GB. Turn Volumetric Fog and Vertical Sync off, use Borderless Window and keep Mass Combat Quality low for crowded fights.
Why does AION 2 close at start with an NCGuard error?
Error 0xE0000013 has several causes, most often software that hooks into the game: RGB tools, monitoring apps, MSI Afterburner, RTSS, and the Steam or Discord overlay. Close them, verify the game files in Steam, update the graphics driver, and never delete NCGuard files.
Should I play in AION 2 Mode or AION 1 Mode?
AION 2 Mode uses an action camera, while AION 1 Mode is classic tab targeting; guides also call them Action Combat and Tab Target. Neither is stronger. Pick the one your hands prefer; the choice is about comfort, not power.