Gladiator and Templar both fight at the front, but only Templar is built to be the party's tank. Start with the job your group needs, then pick the weapon you enjoy swinging. Class details reflect Global client 2.0.6.0 hotfix 1 data from October 9, 2026. The October 13 and October 20 patches fixed skill bugs on Spiritmaster, Sorcerer and Chanter, so check the skill notes before you commit to a build.
Archetype
Warrior
Gladiator
A front-line greatsword fighter with sustained damage and crowd control.
- Role
- Melee DPS
- Main weapon
- Greatsword
Templar
The dedicated tank for groups that need one class to anchor a fight.
- Role
- Tank
- Main weapon
- Longsword
Archetype
Scout
Assassin
A stealthy dagger fighter built around quick burst windows.
- Role
- Melee DPS
- Main weapon
- Dagger
Ranger
A ranged damage dealer with traps for controlling space.
- Role
- Ranged DPS
- Main weapon
- Bow
Archetype
Mage
Sorcerer
An elemental caster focused on magic damage and area attacks.
- Role
- Magic DPS
- Main weapon
- Spellbook
Spiritmaster
A summoner who pairs spirits with damage-over-time effects and debuffs.
- Role
- Magic DPS
- Main weapon
- Orb
Archetype
Priest
Cleric
The main party healer, built around healing and reviving fallen allies.
- Role
- Healer
- Main weapon
- Mace
Chanter
A staff fighter who keeps mantras and buffs running for allies.
- Role
- Support
- Main weapon
- Staff
Which AION 2 Classes Tank, Heal and Support
Templar is the dedicated tank. It holds enemy attention from the front and protects allies in group content. Cleric is the main healer, keeping parties alive with healing and revives. Chanter takes the support slot instead: it fights in melee while keeping mantras and buffs running for allies. If your party is missing one of those jobs, that's where to start.
Melee, Ranged or Magic: How Each AION 2 Class Fights
Gladiator and Assassin both fight up close. Gladiator keeps up steady damage and crowd control, and it can also cover a backup tank role. Assassin waits in stealth for an isolated enemy, then bursts it down. Ranger stays out of melee and controls the battlefield with traps and precise bow shots. Sorcerer is an elemental caster built for raw magic damage and area attacks, while Spiritmaster sends elemental spirits into the fight and layers damage-over-time effects and debuffs on its target.
Pick Your Weapon First, Then Upgrade Within That Type
Every class has a main weapon, so compare gear within that weapon type before you spend enhancement materials on it. Templar fights with a longsword and gets Guard support on top of it. Once you've picked a class, read its class skills.
FAQ
Does Chanter heal in AION 2?
Some class lists also tag Chanter as a healer, but its real value is mantras and buffs for the party while it fights in melee. If you need healing first, Cleric is the class built for it.
Which class skills were fixed in the October 2026 patches?
The October 13 patch fixed Spiritmaster's Summon: Ancient Spirit, where summons at level 15 or below didn't activate their skills properly. It also fixed Sorcerer's Fire Wall, Cold Storm and Bittercold Wind, whose bonus damage and cooldown effects didn't apply when there was a difference in elevation. The October 20 patch corrected Chanter's Spinning Strike visual and fixed more Sorcerer bugs in Cold Storm and Fire Wall. The class skills page has the skill details.