I froze over the map, thinking the ruby would be behind a boss or hidden in a thousand-yard slog. You don’t need to clear a raid to get this one — you need patience, a pickaxe, and a smidge of luck. I went south and found it where the rocks whisper.
If you’ve hit Novice Level 50 in Aion 2, Korius’ upgrade quest is sitting there waiting to bump your Essence Extraction Specialty to Professional — but first you need the Splendent Ruby.
Aion 2 Splendent Ruby location and how to gather
On a sunny afternoon, rock-pickers and geocachers compare notes over coffee.
I’ll keep this short: the Splendent Ruby is a rare mining drop on Kibelisk. The best spot I found — and where players on Reddit and the official Discord often point — is south of the Garden of the Illusion God Observatory. There are multiple Ruby veins clustered together there, which stacks your chances quickly. Think of finding one like finding a vintage coin at a flea market; you can increase odds with time and presence, but luck still writes the ticket.
Where is the Splendent Ruby found in Aion 2?
It drops from Ruby veins across Kibelisk, with the densest cluster just south of the Observatory. Head there with a pick equipped and sweep the veins; the drop is rare, not guaranteed, so expect multiple attempts.
How do I get the Splendent Ruby for Korius’ quest?
Mine Ruby veins until you get the Splendent Ruby, then return it to Korius at the Dawn Legion Base to finish the [Upgrade] Essence Extraction Specialty quest and claim your Professional-tier reward. Simple loop: mine, check inventory, turn in, reap benefits.
Is the Splendent Ruby rare?
Yes — it’s an uncommon drop compared to regular Ruby Gemstones. If you’re farming, consider rotating zones or using in-game channels like the Aion 2 Discord and Steam community guides to spot lower-traffic windows. You can also watch YouTube clips for route ideas and use Moyens I/O’s screenshots for quick visual cues.
If you want efficiency tips: mine in off-peak hours, tag nodes quickly, and watch for other players — fighting over veins costs time. For route planning, many players use the in-game map plus a pinned Discord channel to mark active nodes; some even use streaming clips to learn timing. The grind is gentle enough that some players treat it like background work while they catch up on a stream or podcast.
![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
At crafts fairs, people crowd around a jeweler’s table to see raw stones become heirlooms.
Below is the full table of Ruby-related handicrafting and alchemy recipes. Keep this tab open while you’re at the anvil — it’s the fastest route from raw vein to marketable item.
| Item | Type | Requirement | Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Decoration | Handicrafting | NA | 2x Ruby Gemstone1x Abrasive |
| Ruby Necklace | Handicrafting | Novice Level 10 | 1x Ruby Decoration1x Refining Stone (Bound)1x Odyle (Bound) |
| Ruby Decoration x10 | Handicrafting | Novice Level 25 | 20x Ruby Gemstone20x Abrasive |
| Expert’s Ruby Necklace | Handicrafting | Novice Level 25 | 1x Splendent Ruby Necklace4x Expert’s Refining Stone4x Fine Ruby Gemstone2x Fine Odyle |
| Artisan’s Ruby Necklace | Handicrafting | Novice Level 40 | 1x Expert’s Splendent Ruby Necklace4x Expert’s Refining Stone4x Fine Ruby Gemstone2x Fine Odyle |
| True Dragon Lord Necklace | Handicrafting | Professional Level 10 | 1x Artisan’s Splendent Ruby Necklace3x Artisan’s Ultimate Refining Stone14x Enhanced Thick Balaur Scale6x Wrathful Mind6x Radiant Ruby Gemstone2x Radiant Odyle |
| Expert’s Truth Spellbook | Alchemy | Novice Level 15 | 1x Splendent Truth Spellbook5x Expert’s Refining Stone2x Fine Ruby Gemstone3x 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 Spellbook5x Artisan’s Refining Stone8x Pure Ruby Gemstone4x 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 Spellbook4x Artisan’s Ultimate Refining Stone22x Refining Thick Balaur Scale10x Wrathful Mind9x Radiant Ruby Gemstone5x Radiant Odyle |
| Superior Speed Scroll | Alchemy | Professional Level 15 | 1x Speed Scroll (Bound)3x Ruby Powder1x Yggdrasil Paper1x Professional Ink (Bound) |
After you hand the Splendent Ruby to Korius, check crafting recipes that require Radiant Ruby Gemstone upgrades — they’re often the ones that change how your handicrafting or alchemy routes pay out. Community hubs like the Aion 2 subreddit, Steam guides, and a handful of YouTube creators will show efficient crafting chains and profitable sales prices if you want to flip materials.
Want more practical guides? See our list of all pets in Aion 2 and how to get them below.
Is spending an evening mining for a Splendent Ruby the most efficient path to Professional rank, or is it a vanity chase that only collectors will defend?