AION 2 Classes

List of All Classes: Best Class to Pick

All 8 classes on Global with their role and weapon, plus the best class for the way you like to play.

Classes: 8
Tank: 1
Healer: 1
Support: 1
Damage: 5

Checked October 17, 2026

List of All Classes

Gladiator class in AION 2

Gladiator

Melee DPS

A frontline fighter with a huge blade who cuts through groups of enemies.

Pick it if: You like big area hits and being in the middle of the fight.

Gladiator Class Guide Ruinous Blow Gladiator PvE Build Tank DPS Gladiator PvP BuildWeapon GreatswordStrong area skills

Templar class in AION 2

Templar

Tank

A sworn guardian who holds the line with a shield and keeps enemies off the team.

Pick it if: You want to be the main tank in dungeons and raids.

Templar Class Guide Judgment Templar PvE Build Tank Templar PvP BuildWeapon LongswordMain tank class

Assassin class in AION 2

Assassin

Melee DPS

A quiet killer who moves unseen and strikes fast from close range.

Pick it if: You like precise melee hits and picking off targets.

Assassin Class Guide Heart Gore Assassin PvE Build DPS Assassin PvP BuildWeapon DaggerPrecise melee damage

Ranger class in AION 2

Ranger

Ranged DPS

A patient hunter who controls the fight from a distance with a bow.

Pick it if: You want to fight from range and keep room to move.

Ranger Class Guide Deadshot Ranger PvE Build DPS Ranger PvP BuildWeapon BowLong range scout

Sorcerer class in AION 2

Sorcerer

Magic DPS

A spellcaster who wipes out enemies with storms of raw magic.

Pick it if: You love big magic burst and high damage numbers.

Sorcerer Class Guide Hellfire Sorcerer PvE Build DPS Sorcerer PvP BuildWeapon SpellbookHigh magic burst

Spiritmaster class in AION 2

Spiritmaster

Magic DPS, summoner

A caster who calls elemental spirits to fight next to them.

Pick it if: You often play alone and like having spirits on your side.

Spiritmaster Class Guide Fire Spirit Spiritmaster PvE Build DPS Spiritmaster PvP BuildWeapon OrbGood for solo play

Cleric class in AION 2

Cleric

Healer

A holy healer who keeps the party alive with light.

Pick it if: You want to be the one keeping the party alive.

Cleric Class Guide Condemnation Cleric PvE Build Support Cleric PvP BuildWeapon MaceHealer who can also deal damage

Chanter class in AION 2

Chanter

Support

A guardian who boosts allies with holy blessings and steady protection.

Pick it if: You like buffing and protecting the whole team.

Chanter Class Guide Dark Crush Chanter PvE Build Support DPS Chanter PvP BuildWeapon StaffFlexible support

AION 2 Weapons by Class

Each class has its own main weapon, and shop weapon skins are made per class too. Any class can hold a Guard in the off-hand.

Class	Weapon	Role	All weapons
Gladiator	Greatsword	Melee DPS	83 greatswords
Templar	Longsword	Tank	85 longswords
Assassin	Dagger	Melee DPS	83 daggers
Ranger	Bow	Ranged DPS	89 bows
Sorcerer	Spellbook	Magic DPS	83 spellbooks
Spiritmaster	Orb	Magic DPS, summoner	83 orbs
Cleric	Mace	Healer	83 maces
Chanter	Staff	Support	89 staffs

Weapons by Type

GreatswordsGladiator, 83 items

LongswordsTemplar, 85 items

DaggersAssassin, 83 items

BowsRanger, 89 items

SpellbooksSorcerer, 83 items

OrbsSpiritmaster, 83 items

MacesCleric, 83 items

StaffsChanter, 89 items

GuardsOff-hand for every class, 83 items

Class Roles Explained

Tank

Templar holds the line with a shield so the rest of the party can work.

Healer

Cleric keeps the group alive with healing light.

Support

Chanter boosts allies with blessings and protection.

Melee DPS

Gladiator and Assassin deal damage up close. Gladiator hits groups, Assassin goes for precise strikes.

Ranged DPS

Ranger deals damage from a distance with a bow.

Magic DPS

Sorcerer and Spiritmaster cast spells. Sorcerer goes for burst, Spiritmaster fights with summoned spirits.

Best Class for Each Playstyle

You play solo a lot

Spiritmaster. NC pitched it as the class that suits solo play.

You want quick party invites

Templar or Cleric. Groups tend to look for a tank and a healer first.

You love big damage numbers

Sorcerer for magic burst, Gladiator for wide melee hits.

You like to keep your distance

Ranger, the long-range scout with a bow.

You like helping the team

Chanter for blessings and protection, Cleric for healing.

You want precise melee damage

Assassin, the quiet killer who strikes from close range.

Brawler: The Ninth Class

Only in Korea and Taiwan for now

The Brawler fights with gauntlets and came out in the Korean and Taiwanese versions on July 1, 2026.

No Global date yet

NC has not announced when the Brawler comes to Global, so all Global servers have the 8 classes above.

AION 2 Classes FAQ

How many classes are in AION 2?

There are 8 classes on Global: Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster, Cleric, Chanter.

What weapon does each class use?

Gladiator: Greatsword, Templar: Longsword, Assassin: Dagger, Ranger: Bow, Sorcerer: Spellbook, Spiritmaster: Orb, Cleric: Mace, Chanter: Staff.

What is the best class for solo play?

The Spiritmaster. When NC first showed the classes, it called the Spiritmaster the one that suits solo play.

Is there a ninth class?

Yes, the Brawler, but only in the Korean and Taiwanese versions so far. It arrived there on July 1, 2026 and has no Global date yet.