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Find all 206 Hidden Cubes across Verteron, Altgard, Eltnen, and Morheim. Learn how to get keys and what rewards drop.
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Hidden Cubes are one of the more rewarding side activities in Aion 2, but the game does almost nothing to help you find them. They don't appear on the minimap, they don't show up as quest objectives, and they're deliberately placed in spots you'd only reach if you were actively looking up. Game data analysis puts the total count at 206 cubes spread across 4 maps, with 3,722 possible spawn points between them. This guide covers everything: where they are, how to open them, where keys come from, and whether the effort is worth your time.
Hidden Cubes are glowing red (or occasionally gold) chest objects placed in out-of-the-way locations across Aion 2's open-world zones. You'll find them perched on cliff ledges, tucked into rocky hollows, sitting atop ruins, and even submerged underwater in certain areas of Verteron. To open one, approach it and press F. The opening animation takes a few seconds, then the rewards scatter on the ground for you to pick up, also with F.
One mechanic worth understanding upfront: Hidden Cubes use a rotating spawn system. Each of the 206 cubes in the game has multiple candidate spawn points, totalling 3,722 across all maps. When a cube spawns, it picks one of those spots. Once another player claims it, the cube can reappear at any of its candidate locations after a cooldown. Korean server players report respawn windows anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours, and the spawn point can shift each time.
Not every cube you find works the same way.
| Type | Key Required | Reward Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hidden Cube | Yes, consumes a Hidden Key | Standard full reward pool |
| Gold Hidden Cube | No | Fewer rewards than red version |
Red cubes are the standard type and give the best loot, but they consume a Key: Hidden Cube on opening. Gold cubes can be opened freely whenever you find one, though the rewards are noticeably smaller. The practical takeaway: never skip a gold cube since it costs you nothing, and save your keys for red cubes you're confident are worth the trip.
A key also boosts the cube's energy level, which directly increases the value of what drops. Opening a red cube without a key shows the message "Cannot open without a key," so you'll know immediately if you're blocked.
Aion 2 Guide: All Hidden Cube Locations
The 206 cubes are distributed unevenly across the four zones. Verteron and Altgard hold the majority, while Eltnen and Morheim have far fewer.
| Map | Total Cubes | Possible Spawn Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Verteron | 95 | 1,440 |
| Altgard | 59 | 1,371 |
| Eltnen | 26 | 456 |
| Morheim | 26 | 455 |
Verteron has the highest cube density of any map. The zones with the most cubes are Altamia Canyon (9 cubes, 90 possible spots), Ellun River Midstream (7 cubes), and Verteron Fortress Ruins (7 cubes). Several cubes in Verteron are placed underwater, particularly in the lake segments of Western and Eastern Cantas Valley, so don't ignore the water. Others sit on top of mushrooms, flying islets near the Steep Guard Post, and along the shoreline north of Dawn Legion Base.
Altgard's highest-density zone is Dredgion Crash Site with 6 cubes across 160 possible spots. Western Gribade Highland (5 cubes) and several zones with 3-4 cubes each fill out the rest. Many Altgard cubes sit on coastal cliffs, rocky ridges near the Nameless Cemetery, and along the shoreline northwest of Fafnite Deposit. A few are in genuinely awkward spots, like on a rock in shallow water or on top of a natural stone bridge northeast of Fang Hideout.
Eltnen concentrates its cubes in three zones: Eiron Hill (7 cubes, 95 possible spots), Eltnen Barrier Tower Ruins (6 cubes), and Ruberein Highland (5 cubes). The remaining 8 cubes spread thinly across five other zones.
Nephra Snowfield leads Morheim with 7 cubes, followed by Iralcig Highland (5 cubes) and Muspel Volcano Zone (5 cubes). The terrain in Morheim makes cube hunting trickier since elevation changes are steep and visibility is lower in the volcanic and snowfield areas.
Aion 2 Guide: All Hidden Cube Locations
The cubes aren't marked on your default map, so you need a system. A few approaches that actually work:
If you're planning a dedicated cube run, pairing it with fast travel routes across Atreia will cut your transit time significantly between zones.
Keys are the limiting resource in cube hunting. Here's every confirmed source:
| Source | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shop (Quna) | Up to 3 per day per character | Costs 50 Quna each |
| Season Shop | Variable | Purchased with season currency |
| AION 2 Starter (Season 1) pack | 10 keys | Bundled with other items |
| Quests and achievements | Individual keys | Varies by quest/achievement |
The daily shop cap of 3 keys per character means you can't stockpile them quickly through purchases alone. Quest and achievement rewards are the most cost-efficient source if you're progressing normally. The starter pack's 10 keys give a solid early buffer.
If you're focused on maximizing your Kina income alongside cube hunting, the best ways to earn Kina fast in Aion 2 covers all the reliable farming methods that complement open-world exploration.
The game's global client lists 36 possible rewards across all rarity tiers. Here's the breakdown by grade:
Special (most common)
Unique (mid-tier)
Epic
Rare
Common
A key-boosted red cube can yield 1,000 Soul Crystals and 180 Superior Power Shards in a single opening, alongside utility consumables like Status Effect Resist Scrolls and Resurrection Spiritstones. Soul Codices are worth noting specifically because they raise your gear's binding level, which matters for progression. Superior Power Shards boost your damage output directly.
The rare drops, including wings and unique skin pieces like Radiant Love Wings, are confirmed in the loot table but appear infrequently. Don't plan around them, but do keep opening cubes.
Honestly, the answer depends on what you're after. The consumable rewards from individual cubes (Soul Crystals, Power Shards, potions) are useful but not transformative. You're not going to gear up through cube hunting alone.
The case for doing it anyway:
The case against spending keys aggressively: at 50 Quna per key with a 3-per-day cap, burning through your key supply on mediocre cube locations isn't efficient. Save keys for cubes in high-density zones like Altamia Canyon or Dredgion Crash Site where you're more likely to find red cubes worth the investment.
For players who want to maximize every content system, cube routes pair well with field boss circuits since both involve open-world traversal and both yield Kina and useful materials.
For more systems to work through as you explore Atreia, the full Aion 2 strategy guide collection covers everything from dungeon tactics to currency farming.
