Aion 2 classes compared
All eight Global classes in one table. Role and weapon come from the Global client. Difficulty and the PvE, PvP and Solo ratings are our editorial view, with the reasons on each class page. Combat Power is the median and 90th percentile of the top 200 level 45 characters per class in our official armory sample.
| Class | Role | Weapon | Difficulty | PvE | PvP fit | Solo | CP median | CP p90 |
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| Gladiator | Tank and damage | Greatsword | Easy | A | Not rated | S | 70,469 | 91,533 |
| Templar | Tank | Sword and shield | Medium | S | Sieges | B | 70,588 | 93,529 |
| Assassin | Damage | Dual daggers | Hard | B | Duels | B | 70,032 | 98,286 |
| Ranger | Damage | Bow | Medium | A | Open sky | A | 71,405 | 90,616 |
| Chanter | Healer and damage | Staff | Medium | S | Sieges | A | 72,758 | 99,260 |
| Cleric | Healer | Mace | Medium | S | Sieges | B | 72,349 | 91,749 |
| Sorcerer | Damage | Spellbook | Medium | A | Duels, open sky | A | 70,493 | 97,794 |
| Spiritmaster | Damage | Orb | Medium | B | Open sky | A | 67,602 | 90,003 |
Which Aion 2 class should I play
Pick the job you want to do, then open that class. These are editorial picks, not an official ranking.
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Gladiator: Safest first character and solo Heals on hit and needs little setup. Our solo rating is S. -
Ranger: Ranged solo Most of its skills reach 20 m, so you fight from range. Our solo rating is A. -
Spiritmaster: Hands-off caster Spirits take attention while you cast. Solo sources disagree, so we rate it A. -
Sorcerer: Magic burst at range Long reach and 11 multi-target attacks, with low HP and Defense. -
Templar: Tank for a party The only pure tank. MetaBot places it in group PvE tier S. -
Cleric: Healer for a party The only pure healer. MetaBot places it in group PvE tier S. -
Chanter: Support with damage Buffs the party and keeps real damage of its own. MetaBot places it in group PvE tier S. -
Assassin: Duel and burst melee Back-attack burst and the hardest class to play. Strong in duels, weaker in group PvE.
New to the game? The beginner guide and the best solo class guide go deeper.
The eight classes
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Gladiator Frontline “A frontline vanguard who carries a colossal blade and tears through the battlefield like a raging storm” Read guide -
Templar Shield guardian “A sworn guardian who stands firm like a fortress wall, holding the battlefield with an unbreakable shield” Read guide -
Assassin Stealth melee “A cold-blooded assassin who cuts through darkness and approaches unseen with deadly silence” Read guide -
Ranger Ranged physical “A quiet hunter who commands the battlefield with a single, decisive shot” Read guide -
Chanter Support buffer “A venerable guardian who bolsters allies with divine blessings and steadfast protection” Read guide -
Cleric Healer “A holy shepherd who preserves life with the gentle touch of light” Read guide -
Sorcerer Ranged magic “A harbinger of ruin who devours all with a storm of arcane power” Read guide -
Spiritmaster Spirit / elemental summoner “A herald of spirits who commands the battlefield with elemental power” Read guide
Builds for every class
Each class has a PvE build, a PvP build, a skills page and a Daevanion page.
- Gladiator: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Templar: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Assassin: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Ranger: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Chanter: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Cleric: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Sorcerer: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
- Spiritmaster: PvE build, PvP build, skills, Daevanion
The table of all builds with dates is on Builds.
Where is Brawler?
Aion 2 classes FAQ
How many classes are in Aion 2?
Eight on Global: Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Chanter, Cleric, Sorcerer and Spiritmaster, as listed on NC's official About page.
Is Brawler in Aion 2?
Brawler is a Korea and Taiwan class that uses Gauntlets. It is not on the Global roster, and no Global notice has added it.
What is the best class for solo play in Aion 2?
MetaBot scores solo 5 of 5 and KeenGamer gives it S, and our own verdict agrees it is the safest solo pick. All of that is opinion, not measured clear times. Ranger and Spiritmaster follow. Rankings differ by source, so read the reasons in the table.
What is the best healer in Aion 2?
Cleric is the only pure healer. Chanter heals and deals damage, and sources disagree on how much it heals.
Can I change my class in Aion 2?
NC has not published a class change for Global. A server transfer keeps your class. Deleting a character now has a 24 hour wait at any level, so rerolling is cheap.
Which Aion 2 class is best for beginners?
Gladiator. Its client kit heals on hit, so it forgives mistakes while you learn.
Sources
- AION 2 official About page (Classes)
Classes section lists exactly eight classes in this order: Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Chanter, Cleric, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster. Brawler is absent. Source of every official class tagline on this site. Also the source for the combat, flight, dungeon, customization, pet, faction, and lore lines on the Systems page.
- AION 2 Korea/Taiwan update, July 2026 (Brawler)
Introduces Brawler to the Korea/Taiwan live service. This is not the global roster.
- Official AION 2 character pages (armory)
Public, no login. We sample top level 45 characters per class and publish only aggregates: no player names or IDs. Method and sample size are on the Stats page.
- MetaBot beginner's guide: class roles and weapons
Role and weapon label for each of the eight classes, from the Global client.
- MetaBot: best class tier list and kit analysis
Reads the Global client. Source of the kit counts (range, multi-target skills), the weapon labels and the group PvE and solo opinions used on this page. Opinion tiers are not measured clear times.
- KeenGamer: Aion 2 class tier list for PvE, PvP and solo
Published 2 October 2026. Opinion tiers, shown next to MetaBot's where they differ.