Verteron map and levelling guide
Updated 2026-10-07 · checked against Global launch (client 2.0.5.0)
Verteron is where the Elyos story opens out after the tutorial on Poeta. You arrive at the Dawn Legion Base, hidden in the cliffs above Cantas Valley, and the first field quests start in the valley from level 11.
Monsters here run from level 10 in Dawn Legion Base to level 51 on Eternal Isle. The map has every waypoint and dungeon entrance and all 559 Empyrean Traces, plus the named monsters and field bosses and the gathering nodes. Tick a trace as found and it stays ticked in this browser.
Click the map first, then scroll to zoom.
Where to level in Verteron
Areas in level order, by the levels of the monsters living there. Select an area for what is in it.
| Area | Levels | Waypoints | Traces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Legion Base | 10 | 1 | 18 |
| Eastern Cantas Valley | 10–13 | 2 | 12 |
| Western Cantas Valley | 10–13 | 4 | 24 |
| Ellun River Marsh | 13–14 | 3 | 10 |
| Contaminated Marsh | 14–15 | 1 | 8 |
| Ellun River Meadow | 18 | — | 3 |
| Ellun River Midstream | 18 | 6 | 26 |
| Verteron Fortress Ruins | 19–23 | 3 | 27 |
| Northern Tolbas Forest | 23–24 | — | 5 |
| Southern Tolbas Forest | 23–25 | 4 | 18 |
| Eastern Tolbas Forest | 25–26 | 2 | 10 |
| Aullaeu Village | 27–30 | 2 | 36 |
| Forest of Exiles | 27–30 | 2 | 20 |
| Pilgrim's Ridge | 27 | 2 | 15 |
| Eastern Altamia Highland | 32–35 | 1 | 10 |
| Rock Tomb Hill | 32 | — | 5 |
| Western Altamia Highland | 32–34 | 2 | 6 |
| Altamia Canyon | 33 | 3 | 35 |
| Southern Altamia Highland | 33 | 3 | 14 |
| Contaminated Sanctum | 34–37 | 1 | 5 |
| Destroyed Temple Site | 34–35 | 1 | 3 |
| Kraka Footpath | 39–40 | 4 | 44 |
| Drana Cultivation Area | 40–41 | 1 | 10 |
| Drana Plantation | 40–42 | 2 | 11 |
| Drana Processing Area | 40–42 | — | 13 |
| Scarlet Forest | 41 | 2 | 29 |
| Nahid Brigade Fortress | 43–45 | 1 | 25 |
| Garden of the Illusion God | 44–45 | 3 | 26 |
| Crimson Isle | 46–48 | 1 | 20 |
| Eternal Isle | 49–51 | — | 40 |
Field bosses and named monsters
Select a name for its drops, or map to see where it spawns.
| Monster | Level | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Commander Lagta map | 48 | Field boss | Drana Plantation |
| Silent Dartan map | 48 | Field boss | Southern Altamia Highland |
| Soul Ruler Kashapa map | 48 | Field boss | Eastern Altamia Highland |
| Black Tentacle Lawa map | 45 | Named | Altamia Canyon |
| Bloodfang Pnyn map | 45 | Named | Northern Tolbas Forest |
| Blooming Korin map | 45 | Named | Ellun River Midstream |
| Bodyguard Teegant map | 45 | Named | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Centurion Demiros map | 45 | Named | Destroyed Temple Site |
| Chaser Taulo map | 45 | Named | Forest of Exiles |
| Divine Ansas map | 45 | Named | Contaminated Sanctum |
| Forest Warrior Aullamu map | 45 | Named | Aullaeu Village |
| Furious Saursus map | 45 | Named | Southern Tolbas Forest |
| Harvest Manager Moshav map | 45 | Named | Drana Processing Area |
| Heretic Layla map | 45 | Named | Rock Tomb Hill |
| Kernon of the West map | 45 | Named | Western Cantas Valley |
| Kusan the Mad Gladiator map | 45 | Named | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Neikel of the East map | 45 | Named | Eastern Cantas Valley |
| Phantasm Kasia map | 45 | Named | Garden of the Illusion God |
| Researcher Setram map | 45 | Named | Nahid Brigade Fortress |
| Ritualist Garshim map | 45 | Named | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Rotten Kutar map | 45 | Named | Ellun River Marsh |
| Scholar Aulla map | 45 | Named | Aullaeu Village |
| Sentinel K'nash map | 45 | Named | Drana Processing Area |
| Eternal Gartua map | 51 | Named | Eternal Isle |
Elite packs: Eternal Kerubiel (level 49, 55 spawns on Eternal Isle) and Eternal Drana Mutant (level 50, 25 spawns on Eternal Isle).
The areas
Dawn Legion Base level 10
A secret base built by the Dawn Legion in Verteron's Cantas Valley. It is hidden deep in the cliff and used as a hideout from the Balaur.
Eastern Cantas Valley level 10–13
The eastern region of the Cantas Valley. Groups of refugees attempting to flee to the Dawn Legion often pass through. The area is relatively dangerous due to the lack of Dawn Legion presence.
Western Cantas Valley level 10–13
The western region of the Cantas Valley. Since Odylium was discovered here and a number of collectors were installed, it has long served as a key source of Odylium for the Daeva for some time. The Dawn Legion has repaired the collectors and is gathering the scarce Odyle.
Ellun River Marsh level 13–14
A marsh downstream of the Ellun River that flows through Verteron. There was once a Verteron Barrier Tower, but it was destroyed by the Balaur.
Contaminated Marsh level 14–15
A contaminated marsh downstream of the Ellun River flowing through Verteron, now uninhabitable due to the wastewater from the Balaur's Drana Plantation.
Ellun River Meadow level 18
A grassland located between the Eastern Cantas Valley and the Ellun River Marsh. The area still remains unpolluted and pristine.
Ellun River Midstream level 18
The middle stretches of the Ellun River, which flows through Verteron. It has a relatively clean environment.
Verteron Fortress Ruins level 19–23
A fortress that served as an Abyss Gate and repelled invaders into Verteron. It was destroyed and rebuilt many times during the long war with the Balaur, but was eventually abandoned altogether once Daeva had grown too thin. It is now garrisoned and managed by Krall.
Northern Tolbas Forest level 23–24
The northern part of Tolbas Forest, adjacent to the Verteron Fortress Ruins. Dangerous animals and plants can be found here.
Southern Tolbas Forest level 23–25
The southern part of Tolbas Forest, and a popular hiding place for bandits and marauders.
Eastern Tolbas Forest level 25–26
The border between the Tolbas Forest and the Aullaeu Village. It is the site of a war of nerves between the Shugo of Wind Breeze Merchants and the Urugugu tribe of Aullaeu.
Aullaeu Village level 27–30
This is a settlement of the Urugugu tribe, an Aullaeu people who followed Tiamat and migrated from the Dragon World. Now they worship Ishtar instead of Tiamat.
Forest of Exiles level 27–30
A forest on the outskirts of the Aullaeu Village. It is home to Holyaul, a former ritualist of the Urugugu tribe, and his followers, who were exiled by Aulamus.
Pilgrim's Ridge level 27
This place was called the Pilgrim's Ridge Path because it was a must-stop for those visiting the Zumion Temple and the Ardus Shrine.
Eastern Altamia Highland level 32–35
The elevated areas of the western highlands and canyon region surrounding Zumion Village. Includes the former site of Zumion Temple and the area contaminated by the poison of Meslamtaeda.
Rock Tomb Hill level 32
A hill in the Altamia Highland filled with giant rocks that stand like gravestones. Originally a peaceful place, but after the war and Balaur invasion, this hill became a refuge for Daeva subjected to Balaur experiments. They soon turned into egoless Sura and now wander the hill aimlessly. Later on, with Renegade Daeva also finding refuge here, Rock Tomb Hill has earned a notorious reputation as a dangerous, lawless area.
Western Altamia Highland level 32–34
The elevated areas of the western highlands and canyon region surrounding Zumion Village. Rock Tomb Hill and vast grasslands stretch across the area.
Altamia Canyon level 33
A canyon in eastern Verteron. Legend has it that the canyon's intricate and majestic terrain was formed under the influence of Etheria and the Spirit King. The area is monitored closely by the Notos Legion.
Southern Altamia Highland level 33
A plateau in the highland and canyon region of eastern Verteron, including the former site of Zumion Temple and the area contaminated by the poison of Meslamtaeda.
Contaminated Sanctum level 34–37
An old sanctum where the priests of the Zumion Temple held meetings and prayed until it was destroyed by Meslamtaeda, leaving only a few stepping stones and pillars. Following Meslamtaeda's invasion, the surviving priests sealed Meslamtaeda's Poison Blood in the Purifying Altar, but the seal has since broken, resulting in a dangerous place filled with leaking poison and rampaging Guardite.
Destroyed Temple Site level 34–35
The ground of the ruins of the Altamia Highland. The Zumion Temple and its surroundings, submerged by extreme weather after the Last War, have risen to the surface.
Kraka Footpath level 39–40
A hill named after a legendary Tursin Krall chieftain. Also serving as a path to the Drana Plantation and the Balaur Stronghold, its proximity to these locations means there is a significant risk of encountering Balaur minions.
Drana Cultivation Area level 40–41
An area where the Balaur have concentrated their Drana cultivation. A huge Drana condensation root has small Drana trees and devices attached to it, the latter of which are maintained by workers.
Drana Plantation level 40–42
A place where Drana trees are grown and harvested for Drana fruit, managed by individuals who have been modified and enhanced by the Balaur, for whom it is a vital food source. In the past, Drana fruit had to be harvested and processed by hand, but devices have since been developed that allow the extraction of energy directly from the Drana tree itself, before being collected in repositories and fed directly into the Balaur Fortress. At the center of the Drana Plantation looms Ishtar's imposing Power Tower.
Drana Processing Area level 40–42
An area where the Drana harvested from the Drana Cultivation Area is transported or processed. There are a lot of pipelines and repositories that branch out from the power conversion unit.
Scarlet Forest level 41
A forest near the Drana Plantation and Nahid Brigade Fortress, with vegetation turned red by the influence of Drana. Escaped Sura and Daeva Wraiths roam between the trees, and Balaur scouts are on regular patrols.
Nahid Brigade Fortress level 43–45
A Nahid Brigade Fortress under Dragon Lord Ishtar. This place also works as a bio-research station, with facilities for the confinement and study of the Daeva.
Garden of the Illusion God level 44–45
A sanctum built by order of Kaisinel, Spiritmaster and God of Illusion. It was once a beautiful garden where spirits and fairies were bornbut after years left untended during the long war and Kaisinel's disappearance, it became a dangerous place where powerful spirits raged uncontrollably.
Crimson Isle level 46–48
An island that has grown uninhabitable after being polluted by waste from Nahid Fortress. Krao minerals grow throughout the island due to the influence of Drana, and a number of legions have set out to investigate.
Eternal Isle level 49–51
A sky island floating on the outskirts of Elysea, rich in Odyle ever since its creation. As Odyle depleted, an imbalance formed between the island and the ground below, giving rise to a colossal Odyle Storm that engulfed the skies around it, and only recently was a way discovered to pierce through the storm and reach the island's heart. The storm has kept the island untouched, maintaining the original environment from before AION's collapse, dominated by diverse flora infused with Odyle.
Towns and bases
Ancient Zumion Temple Site
The site of a temple was built to honor Zumion, the first Daeva, when AION was whole and Elysea and Asmodae were one. It was blessed by AION and flourished as a holy place for many years, but fell into ruin after the war.
Waypoints: Ancient Zumion Temple Site.
Wind Breeze Merchants HQ
Headquarters of the Wind Breeze Merchants, who trade mainly in Verteron. The Shugo of the Wind Breeze Merchants settled here as they set a high value on the Biruta leaves grow in Tolbas Forest.
Waypoints: Wind Breeze Merchants HQ.
Zumion Village
A village formed by Daeva and humans fleeing the Balaur, and home base of the Notos Legion. It is located within ancient ruins hidden in Altamia Canyon, and was once submerged underwater alongside the Zumion Temple, only to reemerge when the topography of Altamia Canyon changed due to wars between Elyos, Asmodians, and Balaur.
Waypoints: Zumion Village.
Dungeon entrances
Group dungeons entered from Verteron: Draupnir (Expedition, Garden of the Illusion God), Fire Temple (Expedition, Ancient Zumion Temple Site), Krao Cave (Expedition, Ellun River Midstream) and Urugugu Canyon (Expedition, Ellun River Midstream).
61 sealed dungeons — small dungeons you find by walking in, each with a title for clearing it (every sealed dungeon and its title).
| Sealed dungeon | Area |
|---|---|
| Abandoned Odylium Cave | Southern Tolbas Forest |
| Akilo Thieves Den | Ellun River Midstream |
| Altar of Hope | Contaminated Sanctum |
| Anguish Hideout | Ellun River Midstream |
| Aullaeu Oratory | Aullaeu Village |
| Balaur Scouts Campsite | Drana Plantation |
| Balaur Scouts Outpost | Altamia Canyon |
| Bibliophile's Grave | Ellun River Midstream |
| Broken Hall of Knowledge | Western Altamia Highland |
| Canyon Library | Altamia Canyon |
| Cave Storage | Aullaeu Village |
| Cave of the Defeated | Drana Processing Area |
| Cave of the Desperate | Eastern Cantas Valley |
| Chilly Hideout | Western Cantas Valley |
| Collapsed Fortress Cellar | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Corrupted Spiritmaster's Residence | Ellun River Marsh |
| Cursed Hideout | Contaminated Marsh |
| Deadly Poison Den | Eastern Tolbas Forest |
| Deep Dark Pit | Altamia Canyon |
| Deep Underground Cave | Ellun River Midstream |
| Dehinon's Hideout | Scarlet Forest |
| Distorted Cave | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Dratona Outpost | Drana Processing Area |
| Experimental Prison Compound | Kraka Footpath |
| Filth Pit | Contaminated Marsh |
| Fissure Cave | Eastern Tolbas Forest |
| Forest Library | Ellun River Midstream |
| Fortress Grave | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Fortress Jail | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Grave of the Wrathful Dead | Scarlet Forest |
| Guardian's Armory | Altamia Canyon |
| Herb Cave | Southern Tolbas Forest |
| Hidden Ruins Altar | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Hidden Valley | Southern Tolbas Forest |
| Illusionary Ruins | Garden of the Illusion God |
| Karat's Nest | Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Kidnapper's Hold | Kraka Footpath |
| Kius's Residence | Western Altamia Highland |
| Klaw Den | Southern Altamia Highland |
| Konutin's Cave | Forest of Exiles |
| Kraka's Altar | Kraka Footpath |
| Krall Barracks | Scarlet Forest |
| Laborer Training Ground | Drana Processing Area |
| Looted Pilgrim's Rest | Southern Altamia Highland |
| Looted Repository | Ellun River Midstream |
| Lupyllini Habitat | Western Cantas Valley |
| Marsh Library | Contaminated Marsh |
| Mysterious Mushroom Cave | Eastern Cantas Valley |
| Plantation Storage | Drana Plantation |
| Poacher's Den | Eastern Cantas Valley |
| Prison of Exiles | Forest of Exiles |
| Red Dragon Altar | Aullaeu Village |
| Renegade Base | Eastern Altamia Highland |
| Rift Cave | Altamia Canyon |
| Ruins of the Ancient City of Ru | Southern Tolbas Forest |
| Scribe's Room | Eastern Altamia Highland |
| Solitary Rock Tomb | Pilgrim's Ridge |
| Spirit Flower Cave | Ellun River Midstream |
| Targoth's Cave | Destroyed Temple Site |
| Wild Biruta Habitat | Southern Tolbas Forest |
| Wild Kuru Habitat | Aullaeu Village |
Other entrances: Abandoned Drakan Prison, Aullaeu Altar, Bandit Den, Designated Location, Dodo's Stolen Goods Stash, Etheria Rift, Fallen Relic Storage, Hidden Chapel, Hidden Storage, Illicit Trade Spot, Illusion God's Barrierstone, Illusion Hideout, Illusion Sanctum, Nahid Disposal Plant, Old Hideout, Pantheon Gate, Penitent Altar, Renegade Daeva Hideout, Root Cellar, Scarlotus Experiment Site, Surana Refinery, Suspicious Cave, Table of Testament, Zumion Trial Hall.
Gathering in Verteron
Node counts are spawn points on the map; not all are up at once. Pick a material from the map's Gathering menu to see its nodes.
| Material | Type | Nodes | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Gem | 192 | 6 areas |
| Ruby | Gem | 196 | Garden of the Illusion God, Southern Altamia Highland, Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Sapphire | Gem | 192 | Ellun River Midstream, Pilgrim's Ridge, Scarlet Forest, Verteron Fortress Ruins |
| Aria | Herb | 156 | 9 areas |
| Targena | Herb | 120 | 6 areas |
| Coriolus | Ingredient | 101 | 6 areas |
| Cypri | Ingredient | 108 | 8 areas |
| Inina | Ingredient | 100 | 6 areas |
| Kukuru | Ingredient | 95 | 6 areas |
| Mela | Ingredient | 96 | 5 areas |
| Yggdrasil | Log | 125 | 7 areas |
| Odyle | Odyle | 706 | 25 areas |
| Orichalcum | Ore | 546 | 18 areas |
Things to collect
- 559 Empyrean Traces. Press F to collect; together they fill the Monolith's collection here. Turn on Hide found traces on the map once you start ticking them.
- 95 Hidden Cubes. Each cube has several possible spots and appears at one of them, so the map's cube layer shows every spot it can be.
- 2 Monoliths. Resonating levels the Amulet of Revelation (see Gear).
- 3 Spacetime Rifts. Each opens at one of 5 spots, on the schedule in the timer bar at the top of the page, and leads into the other faction's region.