AION 2 Class Guide: The Eight Classes and How to Choose

AION 2 keeps the classic eight-class roster from the original, each rebuilt around the sequel's fully manual combat model. Names below follow the original's official English localization; the global client is the final word when it arrives.

The Eight Classes

• Gladiator — the frontline storm: melee burst damage, sustained by offensive momentum. The classic pick for players who want to swing first and ask later.
• Templar — the shield of the party: taunts, blocks and the durability to hold a boss's attention while everyone else works.
• Assassin — burst, crit and stealth. Shadow Walk-style stealth skills set up one-shot duels, and the fastest attack-speed weaving makes Assassins the melee damage benchmark — in 1v1 they can delete a target before help arrives.
• Ranger — range, control and safety. Attacking from distance makes leveling forgiving, and the toolkit of control skills shines in both aerial and ground combat; a top recommendation for new players.
• Chanter — the hybrid support: heals, buffs and melee pressure in one kit, ideal for the dual-client follow build described in our dual client guide.
• Cleric — the pure healer: the class every dungeon group competes for, and the Baklon raid's most-watched HP bars.
• Sorcerer — the elemental artillery: the highest ceiling for ranged burst, at the price of a caster's fragility.
• Spiritmaster — the pet battler: elemental summons tank, bleed and control while you manage the battlefield.

Two Launch-Tested Picks

The KR/TW launch meta converged on two recommendations for efficient starts. Assassin for players who want maximum solo kill speed and dueling power; Ranger for everyone else — the ranged comfort zone, strong AoE control and easy leveling make it the friendliest entry into the fast-leveling route.

How to Actually Decide

Match the class to the content you want in six months: raid slots favor Templar and Cleric; PvP modes reward Assassin and Ranger mobility; solo open-world play forgives everything but boredom. Your faction choice matters too — pick it first, per the starter tips.

Related: leveling roadmap from 1 to 55