In Aion 2, not all currencies are created equal. Understanding the difference between Mileage and other event currencies can save you time, effort, and in-game resources. As an experienced player, you’ll quickly notice that how you earn each currency—and what you can spend it on—is completely different.

What is Mileage?

Mileage is a premium loyalty currency tied directly to real-money spending . Every time you purchase Quna in the cash shop, you earn a percentage of that amount back as Mileage. Think of it as a "cash-back" system for players who actively invest in premium items.

Key Features of Mileage:

Spend-to-Earn: You cannot farm Mileage in the open world. It only accumulates when you make purchases in the cash shop.
Cosmetic & Utility Focus: Items in the Mileage shop mainly enhance convenience (like inventory expansions) or offer premium visual rewards, such as wings and skins.
Global Sharing: Mileage points are shared across all your same-server characters, allowing you to spend them on multiple alts.
How Event Currencies Work

Unlike Mileage, event currencies are earned by actively playing the game. They appear in seasonal or limited-time events, such as the Shugo Festival, special rifts, or mini-games like Golden Pig Hunt.

Key Features of Event Currencies:

Active Gameplay Rewards: You earn tokens by completing event tasks—running dailies, hitting milestone achievements, or participating in mini-games.
Progression-Oriented: Event currencies are designed to help free-to-play players advance. They often grant crafting materials, high-level gear, or skill-enhancing consumables.
Character-Tied: Most event currencies are tied to the individual character, unlike Mileage, which is shared across accounts.
Comparing Mileage and Event Currencies
Feature Mileage Event Currencies
Primary Source Buying premium Quna with real money Completing seasonal quests, mini-games, or time-limited events
Acquisition Cap Uncapped (depends on spending) Hard-capped daily or limited by stamina/energy
Target Rewards Cash-shop cosmetics, wings, utility bundles Enhancement stones, crafting materials, gear, progression boxes
Account Sharing Shared globally across all same-server alts Usually tied to individual character progression
Best For Convenience, cosmetics, long-term premium benefits Fast progression, free-to-play advancement, event mastery
Strategic Takeaways
Use Mileage Wisely: Spend on high-value premium items or account-wide utilities that benefit multiple characters. Avoid buying raw stats upgrades; Mileage isn’t designed for direct combat boosts.
Prioritize Event Currencies for Progression: If your goal is faster leveling, better gear, or unlocking skill points, focus on seasonal and event currencies. These are your free-to-play boosters.
Plan Around Your Goals: If you’re mainly a free-to-play player, don’t chase Mileage—it’s locked behind real-money spending. Conversely, if you invest in Quna, maximize your Mileage returns by timing purchases around premium bundles or seasonal shop rotations.