Damage
Gladiator
Players who want direct melee damage, cleave for grouped enemies and an active block option.
Gladiator buildFind your playstyle
AION 2 Classes
Compare class roles, combat range and starting loadouts before choosing a character.
Templar provides a tank-focused starting point. Cleric and Chanter support a party in different ways. The damage classes offer melee, ranged physical and spell-based combat. Brawler is listed separately as a regional reference.
How to choose a class| Class | Role | Range | Weapon identity | Build focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | Damage | Melee | Two-handed melee | Frontline bruiser |
| Templar | Tank | Melee | Sword and shield | Shield & judgment |
| Assassin | Damage | Melee | Dual-wield blades | Insignia burst |
| Ranger | Damage | Ranged | Bow | Marked-shot precision |
| Sorcerer | Damage | Ranged | Spellcasting focus | Elemental burst |
| Spiritmaster | Damage | Ranged | Spiritcasting focus | Spirit fusion |
| Cleric | Support | Ranged | Mace and shield | Party lifeline |
| Chanter | Support | Melee | Staff | Mantra guardian |
| Brawler | Damage | Melee | Fists | Rage & rampageRegional availability |
Tank
Templar
Players who enjoy leading pulls, facing predictable boss attacks and creating safe damage windows for a party.
Templar build
Damage
Assassin
Players who enjoy mobile melee combat, deliberate burst setup and adjusting position around a target.
Assassin build
Damage
Ranger
Players who want physical ranged damage, a clear target-preparation sequence and room to observe encounter movement.
Ranger build
Damage
Sorcerer
Players who want deliberate spell burst, area damage and a clear reason to plan casting positions.
Sorcerer build
Damage
Spiritmaster
Players who enjoy planning summon order, maintaining debuffs and adapting spirit choices to resources or mechanics.
Spiritmaster build
Support
Cleric
Players who enjoy monitoring party health, preparing for damage events and choosing the right support action under pressure.
Cleric build
Support
Chanter
Players who want melee combat with active responsibility for party buffs, recovery and planned survival.
Chanter build
Damage
Brawler
Players on a supported regional client who want a Rage-based melee loop and active resource planning.
Brawler buildWhich class fits your party and regional server?
Which AION 2 classes cover tank and support roles?
The reference plans use Templar for a tank-focused role, Cleric for healing and cleansing, and Chanter for coordinated support with melee attacks. Confirm the actual party assignment and equipped protection effects; listing a class does not prove that every skill or overlapping support need is covered.
Is this class comparison a current-patch tier list?
No. It compares role, range, weapon identity and the attention implied by each starting plan. There are no controlled DPS tests or universal difficulty scores behind the labels. Read the class prerequisites and tradeoffs before choosing from an isolated damage recommendation.
Why is Brawler marked as a regional reference?
Brawler is identified by the Korean Chapter 1 announcement. Its availability in every other service and complete specialty options have not been verified here. Check your intended server before planning the class; the separate listing is a scope limitation, not a confirmed Global release date.
Class sources and comparison scope
NC's official class introduction establishes the class presentation, and the Korean Chapter 1 announcement identifies Brawler regionally. Consult official update notices for dated changes. Loadout details use the secondary references linked on each class page; the role comparison is editorial guidance, not a damage ranking. Review policy.