AION 2 Class Guide

Templar Class Guide: Skills and How to Play

The Templar is the main tank. You grab the boss, turn it away from the party and soak the big hits with a longsword and shield.
Role
Tank
Weapon
Longsword and shield
Core skill
Judgment
Party job
Main tank

Checked October 17, 2026

Templar Overview

Templar Basic Information

Role

Main tank. You hold enmity so the party can deal damage safely.

Weapon

A longsword, with a shield in the off hand.

Damage

Judgment is your main hit. Shield skills and Blocks set it up.

Party value

Battlefield Banner and Fury raise the whole party's damage.

How to Play Templar

Pull First, Hold Enmity

Open every pull with Poach or Taunt, so the boss locks onto you before anyone else hits it.

Turn the Boss Away

Turn the boss away from the group. Its cleaves and frontal attacks then land only on you.

Damage Mitigation

Blocks, Defense and HP keep you standing. Swap in Noble Armor for heavy damage or big pulls.

Open Judgment With Shield Skills

Shield Smite and Warding Strike set up Judgment. Fire procs like Annihilate the moment they light up.

Time Your Party Buffs

Pop Battlefield Banner when the party bursts. Fury adds party damage after you block.

Templar Skills

Active Skills

  1. JudgmentJudgmentMain damage, set up by shield skills and Blocks
  2. PunishmentPunishmentCharge it fully before you let go
  3. Warding StrikeWarding StrikeShield hit that opens Judgment
  4. Shield SmiteShield SmiteAlso opens Judgment
  5. PummelPummelFiller that cuts Punishment cooldown
  6. Vicious StrikeVicious StrikeBasic hit that refills MP
  7. AnnihilateAnnihilateProc skill, use it as soon as it lights up
  8. PoachPoachPulls a far target to you
  9. Shield RushShield RushGap closer with a stun

Passive Skills

  1. Ironclad DefenseIronclad Defense
  2. FuryFuryParty damage buff after you block
  3. Punishing BenedictionPunishing BenedictionTop damage passive
  4. Insulting RoarInsulting RoarMore enmity
  5. Enhance HealthEnhance Health
  6. Warding ShieldWarding Shield
  7. Guarding SealGuarding SealAutomatic damage block when your HP drops low

Stigma Skills

  1. Doom ShieldDoom ShieldDash in and trigger Judgment
  2. Battlefield BannerBattlefield BannerBurst window for the party
  3. TauntTauntPull aggro back, even from far mobs
  4. Empyrean Lord's PunishmentEmpyrean Lord's PunishmentArea stun and stagger
  5. Noble ArmorNoble ArmorSwap in for heavy damage or big pulls
  6. Executing BladeExecuting BladeSwap in for easier content

Global builds run 4 Stigma slots, and most Templars fill them with the first four picks.

List of All Templar Skills

Templar Active Skills

  1. Vicious StrikeVicious StrikeLevel 1
  2. PummelPummelLevel 1
  3. PoachPoachLevel 1
  4. Shield SmiteShield SmiteLevel 3
  5. JudgmentJudgmentLevel 4
  6. Flash RampageFlash RampageLevel 5
  7. Debilitating SmashDebilitating SmashLevel 7
  8. Warding StrikeWarding StrikeLevel 8
  9. Shield RushShield RushLevel 10
  10. AnnihilateAnnihilateLevel 12
  11. PunishmentPunishmentLevel 14
  12. DefianceDefianceLevel 16

Templar Passive Skills

  1. Enhance HealthEnhance HealthLevel 1
  2. Warding ShieldWarding ShieldLevel 6
  3. Punishing BenedictionPunishing BenedictionLevel 9
  4. Ironclad DefenseIronclad DefenseLevel 11
  5. Guarding SealGuarding SealLevel 13
  6. Impact HitImpact HitLevel 15
  7. Insulting RoarInsulting RoarLevel 17
  8. FuryFuryLevel 21
  9. Survival WillpowerSurvival WillpowerLevel 23
  10. Block PainBlock PainLevel 25

Templar Stigma Skills

  1. Empyrean Lord's PunishmentEmpyrean Lord's PunishmentStigma, from level 22
  2. Nezekan's ShieldNezekan's ShieldStigma, from level 22
  3. Shield of ProtectionShield of ProtectionStigma, from level 22
  4. TauntTauntStigma, from level 22
  5. Armor of BalanceArmor of BalanceStigma, from level 22
  6. Second SkinSecond SkinStigma, from level 22
  7. Doom ShieldDoom ShieldStigma, from level 22
  8. Noble ArmorNoble ArmorStigma, from level 22
  9. Executing BladeExecuting BladeStigma, from level 22
  10. Comrade in ArmsComrade in ArmsStigma, from level 22
  11. GrappleGrappleStigma, from level 22
  12. Assault FuryAssault FuryStigma, from level 22
  13. Battlefield BannerBattlefield BannerStigma, from level 22

Templar Daevanion Boards

List of Daevanion Boards

  1. NezekanYour main board, start here
  2. ZikelDamage Boost and Judgment nodes
  3. TrinielJudgment and Multi-Hit nodes
  4. VaizelLight investment only
  5. AzphelPvP board, skip it for PvE

Which Nodes to Take First

Judgment1Judgment nodesPunishment2Punishment nodesPummel3Pummel nodesFury4Fury, Ironclad Defense, Punishing Benediction5Combat Speed, Cooldown Reduction, Damage Tolerance

Templar Strengths and Weaknesses

Very hard to killBlocks, shields and big HP keep you up through boss hits.
Strong enmity controlPoach, Taunt and Insulting Roar keep enemies on you.
Protects the partyBanner and Fury raise party damage, and shield skills guard your allies.
The main tank classDungeons and raids need a tank, and this class is built for it.
Low damageYour own damage is low. Your job is holding the boss.
Slow to moveLow mobility, so Poach, Shield Rush and Doom Shield do the closing in.
Tight on MPLong fights drain MP, so keep Vicious Strike in your loop.

Best Templar Build

Poach1PoachBattlefield Banner2Battlefield BannerDoom Shield3Doom ShieldPunishment4PunishmentShield Smite5Shield SmiteJudgment6JudgmentPummel7Pummel
Judgment Templar PvE BuildStats, Arcana, gear and the full rotationStigma GuideHow Stigma skills and slots work

Other AION 2 Classes

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

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

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

Weapon OrbGood for solo playCleric class in AION 2ClericHealer

A holy healer who keeps the party alive with light.

Weapon MaceHealer who can also deal damageChanter class in AION 2ChanterSupport

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

Weapon StaffFlexible support

AION 2 Templar FAQ

Is the Templar the only tank in AION 2?

It is the only class built as the main tank. A Gladiator can take some hits, but it has no real taunt.

What weapon does the Templar use?

A longsword, with a shield in the off hand.

Does the Templar deal good damage?

Not much on its own. Judgment hits hard, but your real value is holding the boss and buffing the party.

What is the best Templar build?

Most players build around Judgment: shield skills and Blocks set it up, and Punishment is the charged heavy hit.

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