Argo Pauldrons: Aion 2 item stats
Argo Pauldrons is a Unique pauldrons item in Aion 2 for the shoulders slot.
TL;DR
Argo Pauldrons has 2 base stats: Defense 388, HP 175. Players usually run it at +10.
Updated By Zane Game version: Global, patch of 20 Oct 2026 Sources
Official-sample n=1,600, 2026-10-26
- Grade
- Unique
- Slot
- Shoulders
- Item level
- 70
- Worn
- 2 times
Aion 2 item details
This Aion 2 item page shows what the official item data says about Argo Pauldrons and how often the 1,600 sampled Global characters wear it. See the items database for every item, or the gear guide for how grades work.
- Item id: 210430065
- Grade: Unique
- Type: Pauldrons (Equip)
- Slot: Shoulders
- Item level: 70
- Required character level: 45
- Classes: All classes
- Race: All
- Tradable: No
- Magic stone slots: 4
- God stone slots: None listed
Base stats
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| Defense | 388 |
| HP | 175 |
Values are the item's own base numbers from the official item endpoint. Sub stats and gem rolls differ per character and are not published.
Common enchant level
The median enchant among 2 sampled wearings is +10, out of a maximum of +15. Read the enchanting guide before you spend materials past that point.
Worn by class
| Class | Times worn | Share of slots |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | 1 | |
| Assassin | 1 |
Who uses it and why
In the 2-wearer sample no single class reaches the ten-wearer reporting line, so Argo Pauldrons reads as a thinly spread pick rather than a class staple. All recorded wearers are Dark. The item data lists no race lock, and the sample alone does not show why.
Region mix of wearers: Latin America 50%, NA East 50%. The sample uses an equal per-region quota, so this mix does not show the real regional player split. Sampled 2026-10-26, confidence Official-sample.
Top band vs rest
| Band | Characters | Wearers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top band (ranks 1-50 per class) | 100 | 1 | |
| Rest (ranks 51-200 per class) | 300 | 1 |
Top-band and rest usage sit within five points of each other (1% vs 0.3%), so the sample shows no clear strength signal either way for Argo Pauldrons. Shares are taken among Gladiator and Assassin characters only, the classes that wear it.
Change between samples
| Sample date | Times worn |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-16 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-17 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-18 | 2 |
| 2026-10-19 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-20 | 1 |
| 2026-10-21 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-22 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-23 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-24 | not in sample |
| 2026-10-25 | 1 |
| 2026-10-26 | 2 |
Use of Argo Pauldrons stayed flat between the 2026-10-18 and 2026-10-26 samples, from 2 to 2 wearings, inside the plus or minus ten percent band we call noise between samples.
Alternatives for the shoulder slot
| Item | Share of slot | |
|---|---|---|
| Vakron Pauldrons | ||
| Pilgrim Pauldrons | ||
| Liberator Pauldrons | ||
| Bakarma Pauldrons | ||
| Divine Canyon Pauldrons | ||
| Unyielding Pauldrons |
Among Gladiator and Assassin characters, Argo Pauldrons ranks number 15 by use in the shoulder slot: Vakron Pauldrons fills 21% of the 400 sampled Gladiator and Assassin characters with that slot occupied. Its base stat line matches Vakron Pauldrons (21%), the closest rival, so the choice comes down to sources and substats we cannot see.
Enchant distribution
| Enchant level | Uses |
|---|---|
| +10 | 2 |
Across 2 sampled wearers the p25, median and p90 enchant are +10, +10 and +10. The single most common level is +10 (2 uses), against an official cap of +15. Its median of +10 runs about 5.0 above the shoulder slot median of +5, so wearers spend extra on it.
How to get it and priority
The official data lists these sources: Reward Chest, Looted from monsters.
Our read on priority: Niche or situational. Signals in favour: the official data lists a named source.
Editorial. Argo Pauldrons scores 1 point. Score one point each for: top-five rank in its slot, a slot share of 30% or more, being tradable, a listed source, and a median enchant at half the cap or lower; top-two slot rank scores two, and when the top band wears it at least five points less than the rest we subtract one for being a stepping stone. Four or more points is high priority, two or three is worth picking up.
Related items
- Bakarma Breastplate, Unique chest, worn 752 times
- Vakron Cloak, Unique cape, worn 382 times
- Vakron Breastplate, Unique chest, worn 379 times
- Vakron Gloves, Unique gloves, worn 371 times
- Bakarma Greaves, Unique legs, worn 353 times
- Vakron Boots, Unique boots, worn 339 times
Argo Pauldrons FAQ
What are the base stats of Argo Pauldrons?
Argo Pauldrons has Defense 388, HP 175. These are base values at enchant 0. Sub stats and gem rolls differ per character and are not published.
What enchant level do players use on Argo Pauldrons?
The median enchant among 2 sampled wearings is +10, out of a maximum of +15.
Who wears Argo Pauldrons?
It was worn 2 times in the sample, most often on Gladiator (1 times).
What do players use instead of Argo Pauldrons?
Among Gladiator and Assassin characters, the most used shoulder item is Vakron Pauldrons, filling 21% of the sampled Gladiator and Assassin characters with that slot occupied. Argo Pauldrons itself ranks number 15 by use among them.
Is Argo Pauldrons getting more or less popular?
Use of Argo Pauldrons stayed flat between the 2026-10-18 and 2026-10-26 samples, from 2 to 2 wearings, inside the plus or minus ten percent band we call noise between samples.
Do top players wear Argo Pauldrons?
1% of the strongest 100 sampled Gladiator and Assassin characters wear it (the top 50 of each class), versus 0.3% of ranks 51 to 200 per class.
How far should I enchant Argo Pauldrons?
The sample's p90 enchant is +10 and the official cap is +15. Most wearers stop near +10; anything past that is the strongest slice of the sample.
Sources
- AION 2 official character pages
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