For new AION 2 players, the fastest start is to focus the main story quest first and activate side quests as you go. Main quests carry most early progression and unlock a weapon reward when finished.
Early leveling
Community launch advice is to push the main story as hard as possible, then complete side quests that sit on your route. Side quests also feed the ascension percentage bar, so you will do them eventually.
Sealed dungeons and power
Sealed dungeons are worth a lot of power for the time they take. Clearing them early gives an easier time on story bosses, especially during the crowded first launch wave.
Skills and stigma shards
Skill points come from several sources, including side quests and open-world dungeons. Stigma shards are earned through the Abyss, Shugo mini-games, and dungeons. Some progression can be accelerated with currency, but the main sources still require play.
Gear basics
Quest rewards cover most of your leveling gear. Community players report finishing the main story quest can reward a weapon, though the exact item is 待确认. After that, dungeons and crafting take over.