Training dummies in Aion 2 are called Training Scarecrows, and they're one of the most overlooked tools for new players. They don't show up on your map, they're faction-locked to different zones, and most players stumble across them by accident rather than heading there with purpose. This guide tells you exactly where to find them, what they do, and how to get the most out of both the standard and Melee variants.
Where are the training dummies in Aion 2?
The answer depends on your faction. Elyos and Asmodian characters start in different regions and access completely separate sets of Training Scarecrows. Both sets unlock at Level 10, which is right when you finish the tutorial and step into the open world for the first time.
Elyos: Dawn Legion Base in Verteron
Elyos players need to head to Verteron and navigate to the Dawn Legion Base fast travel point in Cantas Valley. From there, walk west and you'll find five Training Scarecrows sitting beside the command center, just north of the Veteron Monolith where Empyrean Trace Feathers are turned in.
You reach this spot automatically the first time you enter Verteron at Level 10. No additional unlock is required. The dummies are active the moment you arrive.
Asmodian: Safe Haven in Altgard
Asmodian players open the Altgard map and travel to the Safe Haven fast travel point. Immediately outside the main command structure, northeast of that fast-travel point, you'll find four Training Scarecrows. Two sit on a balcony above the stairs on the left side; the other two are positioned to the right.
Like the Elyos location, this area opens up as soon as you hit Level 10 and complete the tutorial. Follow the main story missions out of the starting hub and the dummies are ready to use.
Aion 2 Guide: Where to Find Training Dummies
How do Training Scarecrows work?
These dummies exist for one purpose: letting you practice without consequences. Here's the full breakdown of their behavior.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Health | Infinite (bar resets to full instantly at zero) |
| Level scaling | Matches your current character level |
| Server sharing | Multiple players can use the same dummy simultaneously |
| Location | Inside safe towns and bases (no mob interference) |
| Unlock requirement | Level 10 |
To start using one, approach it and target it exactly as you would any standard enemy, then fire off your skills. Because they sit inside protected zones, you can run full rotations, test animation cancel timing, and check cooldown sequencing without needing to track down open-world mobs between attempts.
The level-scaling behavior is worth paying attention to. A Level 10 character fights a Level 10 dummy, and a Level 45 character fights a Level 45 dummy. That means your damage numbers and skill interactions stay relevant no matter when you come back to practice.
What is the Melee Training Scarecrow?
Most scarecrows absorb hits and do nothing. The Melee Training Scarecrow is different. Attack it and it retaliates with a melee-range shockwave after a short delay. A warning circle appears on the ground before the hit lands, giving you a window to react.
This retaliation mechanic makes it the only dummy in the game that lets you practice defensive responses. Dodge timing, reflect damage, and any ability that only activates when you take a hit all become testable here. Both Dawn Legion Base (Elyos) and Safe Haven (Asmodian) have regular and Melee Training Scarecrows in the same area, so neither faction needs to travel anywhere extra to access both types.
How to make the most of training dummies
Spending time on the Training Scarecrows before heading into harder content pays off fast. Here's what to focus on during each session:
- Skill order testing: Run your intended rotation from start to finish and check whether cooldowns line up the way you expect.
- Animation timing: Some skills have recovery frames that affect when your next ability fires. Dummies let you feel that without combat pressure.
- Cooldown management: Watch which skills come off cooldown first and adjust your rotation order accordingly.
- Defensive practice: Switch to the Melee Training Scarecrow specifically when you want to rehearse dodge windows or reaction-based abilities.
For players looking to get more out of their daily sessions, the Aion 2 daily and weekly checklist covers every activity worth completing each login, and fitting in a few minutes on the Training Scarecrows before queuing for content is a habit worth building.
If you're still working out which class to commit to, knowing your fast travel locations makes getting between Training Scarecrow spots and the rest of Atreia much faster once you're ready to test builds in real content.
For a full breakdown of everything else the game has to offer, the Aion 2 guides collection covers builds, field bosses, pets, and more in one place.
