Aion 2 Forge Guide: How to Craft the Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword

The Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword represents the pinnacle of two-handed weapon crafting in Aion 2. This is not a craft for beginners; it requires high-tier materials, max-level Smithing proficiency, and a significant investment of time. For those who would rather skip the lengthy farming process, you can buy Aion 2 items from trusted marketplaces to acquire the rare components like Radiant Orichalcum Ore or Wrathful Minds, allowing you to focus on the craft itself rather than the grind.

If you are looking to forge this legendary blade, here is the complete breakdown of the recipe and how to acquire the components.

Required Materials

Before you visit the crafting anvil, ensure you have the following items in your inventory. This recipe follows the "Dragon Lord" pattern, which consumes high-end "Artisan" base items to create the final weapon .

Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Greatsword x 2

Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone x 9

Fine Hard Balaur Horn x 29

Wrathful Mind x 8

Wrathful Will x 14

Radiant Orichalcum Ore x 21

Radiant Odyle x 12

Step-by-Step Crafting Instructions

Step 1: Meet the Prerequisites

You must have a high level of proficiency in the Smithing discipline to see this recipe in your list . If you do not meet the requirements, craft lower-tier Orichalcum weapons to level up your skill.

Step 2: Acquire the Base Weapons

You need two Artisan's Splendent Orichalcum Greatswords.

Source: You must craft these using a prior recipe (requiring Expert's versions, Refining Stones, and Pure ores) or purchase them from the Auction House .

Warning: These swords will be consumed when you attempt the final craft.

Step 3: Farm the Dragon Lord Materials

This tier of gear requires "Dragon Lord" specific materials.

Artisan's Ultimate Refining Stone (x9) : These are the highest tier of refining agents. You can obtain them from endgame conquest dungeons, world bosses, or dismantling high-level legendary gear .

Fine Hard Balaur Horn (x29) : This is likely a leatherworking or rare drop material obtained by hunting Balaur enemies in high-level dragon zones .

Wrathful Mind (x8) & Wrathful Will (x14) : Pay close attention to these. The "Wrathful" series items are almost always the bottleneck for Dragon Lord gear. They likely drop from a specific "Wrathful" dragon boss or high-difficulty instance. Wrathful Mind is usually the rarer of the two .

Step 4: Gather the Radiant Ores

Unlike standard weapons that use "Pure" ore, the Dragon Lord tier requires Radiant quality .

Radiant Orichalcum Ore (x21) : You can mine this from high-end nodes in level 50+ zones. Alternatively, use the Material Conversion system to upgrade standard Orichalcum Ore into Radiant quality (usually at a steep ratio, e.g., 10:1) .

Radiant Odyle (x12) : Similar to the ore, this is the highest tier of Odyle. It can be gathered in endgame zones or crafted via Alchemy .

Step 5: Execute the Craft

Open the Crafting Management interface.

Select the Smithing category .

Locate Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword.

Insert the two Artisan's Greatswords and the materials.

Press Execute Craft.

Note: Watch your Combo Chance. If a "Combo" triggers during this craft, you might receive an even higher tier weapon than intended .

Efficiency Tips

Use Material Conversion: If you are short on Radiant Ores, check your Material Conversion menu. You can often convert "Pure" ores into "Radiant" ores using a special transformation recipe .

Party Up: The Wrathful Mind and Wrathful Will drop rates are low. Group up with a guild to farm the specific dragon bosses faster .

Auction House: If farming feels impossible, focus on earning Kinah to buy the "Wrathful" minds or the base Artisan swords from other crafters. For a more direct and time-saving approach, you can also cheap Aion 2 items from MMOEXP, a trusted platform known for offering competitive prices on rare materials and gear, helping you complete your Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword without the endless grind.