Gladiator
The Gladiator is a melee character skilled with greatswords. Typically a frontline DPS, they can also serve as a secondary tank courtesy of their high HP.
Names in other regions: Korean
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Gladiator builds
How the Gladiator plays
The Gladiator is Aion 2's frontline bruiser: a greatsword melee class that trades finesse for reach, cleave and staying power. In practice you play it as a damage dealer who is never afraid of standing in the fight — wide swings hit multiple targets, high base HP forgives positioning mistakes, and in a pinch a Gladiator can off-tank a pull while the Templar recovers. It is the most forgiving of the three melee damage classes and a popular first character: your rotation is built around committing to swings and managing gap-closers rather than juggling stealth windows or resource bars.
Skill chains
Built-in chains are always on; the others need a Specialty option or a stigma level.
- Keen Strike then Rupture Strike then Wrathful Strike then Reckless StrikeSpecialty 5 · skill Lv 16
- Rending Blow then Smashing BlowAlways on
- Specialty 3
- Ankle Slice then Ankle SmashSpecialty 2
- Crushing Wave then Frenzied WaveAlways on
- Aerial Snare then Forced FallSpecialty 4 · skill Lv 12
- Defiance then Wrath BurstSpecialty 1
- Blade Toss then Blade DanceAlways on
- Stigma Lv 10
Gladiator skills
The skills of the in-game skill window, by tab. Each skill page has its damage, learning cost and Specialty options.
All 12 Gladiator actives in unlock order, with cooldown, MP cost and range.Sortable list
- Rending BlowLv. 1 · 120 MP · 4 m
Deals 70 + 74.25% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity.
- Keen StrikeLv. 1 · 4 m
Deals 51 + 43% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP.
- Leaping SlamLv. 1 · Cooldown 15 s · 20 m
Leaps to a target within 20m and deals 70 + 115% of Attack damage.
- Mocking BladeLv. 3 · Cooldown 20 s · 200 MP · 4 m
Deals 207 + 194.4% of Attack damage to a target within 4m and inflicts Knockdown for 3s. Changes skill motion when atta…
- Overhead SlamLv. 4 · Cooldown 5 s · 4 m
Deals 174 + 163.6% of Attack damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m and increases Enmity. Has a 7% chanc…
- Sword Aura RampageLv. 5 · 4 m
Deals 124 + 82.5% of Attack damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 4m.
- Ankle SliceLv. 7 · Cooldown 10 s · 4 m
Selects a target within 4m and deals 294 + 150% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m with a 50% chance to infl…
- Crushing WaveLv. 8 · Cooldown 20 s · 250 MP · 4 m
Deals 206 + 105% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster.
- Rush StrikeLv. 10 · Cooldown 20 s · 10 m
Moves to a target within 10m and deals 330 + 125% of Attack damage with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s after…
- Aerial SnareLv. 12 · Cooldown 45 s · 150 MP · 4 m
Deals 479 + 181.5% of Attack damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m with a 50% chance to inflict Airborn…
- Ruinous BlowLv. 14 · Cooldown 45 s · 250 MP · 7.5 m
Rushes to a target within 7.5m to deal 2,387 + 689% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies nearby and grants Prepare for B…
- DefianceLv. 16 · Cooldown 1 min
Removes Stun, Knockdown, Airborne, Grab, Frost, and Fear from the caster and grants Tenacity for 5s. Tenacity: Grants S…
- Survival StanceLv. 1
Increases the caster's HP by 200. Increases Max HP by an additional 7%, Natural HP Regen by 20, PvE Damage Tolerance by…
- Protection ArmorLv. 6
Increases the caster's Block by 200 and restores 53-64 HP on Block.
- Blood AbsorptionLv. 9
The caster has a 50% chance to restore 20-24 HP and 1.6% Max HP on landing an attack. Immediately restores 26% Max HP w…
- Identify WeaknessLv. 11
Increases the caster's Critical Hit by 100 and Perfect Chance by 0.5%.
- Attack PreparationLv. 13
Increases the caster's PvE Damage Boost by 5.5%, PvP Damage Boost by 2.75%, Defense by 2%, and Accuracy by 100.
- Impact HitLv. 15
Increases the caster's Impact-type Chance by 11.2% and Double Chance by 0.3%.
- Destructive ImpulseLv. 17
Deals 146 extra damage to targets afflicted with Stagger or an Impact-type status.
- Experienced CounterstrikeLv. 21
Increases Front Attack Damage Boost by 0.4%. Increases PvE Damage Boost by 5.4%, PvP Damage Boost by 2.7% for 20s for t…
- Survival WillpowerLv. 23
Increases the caster's Status Effect Resist by 17%. Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 12% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 6…
- Murderous BurstLv. 25
Grants a stack of Menace for 3s when landing an attack. Removes Menace at 5 stacks and deals 539 damage to up to 4 enem…
Stigmas are equippable skills, unlocked at level 22.Sortable list
- Blade TossLv. 22 · Cooldown 20 s · 20 m
Deals 534 + 87.75% of Attack damage to a target within 20m and reduces Defense by 30% and Incoming Heal by 50% for 10s.
- Focused BlockLv. 22 · Cooldown 20 s
Temporarily increases Block Damage Reduction by 100% and guarantees Parry. Restores 110 MP and Stamina once on Parry.
- Armor of BalanceLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min 30 s
Increases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 10s.
- Wrath WaveLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min · 200 MP · 4 m
Deals 1,068 + 175.5% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster and has a 50% chance to inflict Knockd…
- Zikel's BlessingLv. 22 · Cooldown 2 min
Increases the caster's Attack by 20% and Accuracy by 100 for 10s.
- Lifestealing BladeLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min 30 s · 200 MP · 4 m
Deals 1,522 + 250% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and absorbs 10% HP.
- TenaciousnessLv. 22 · Cooldown 2 min 30 s
The caster becomes immune to damage and status effects for 3s. Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 50% and PvP Damage Tol…
- Rage BurstLv. 22 · Cooldown 45 s · 100 MP · 4 m
Deals 1,327 + 218% of Attack damage to a target within 4m. Inflicts Wounded for 10s on hit, reducing the enemy's Attack…
- Lunge StanceLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min
Increases the caster's Combat Speed by 20% for 10s.
- Wave ArmorLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min · 200 MP
Deals 207 Damage over Time to up to 4 enemies within 3m of the caster for 10s.
- Forced RestraintLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min · 100 MP · 4 m
Deals 1,059 damage to a target within 4m with a 75% chance to inflict Seal for 5s. 100% chance to inflict Seal on NPC t…
- Fracturing RushLv. 22 · Cooldown 1 min 30 s · 100 MP · 4 m
Rushes forward 10m and deals 974 + 160% of Attack damage to up to 4 enemies on the path, with a 60% chance to inflict R…
- Assault StrikeLv. 22 · Cooldown 2 min · 20 m
Selects a target within 20m and deals 998 + 164% of Attack damage up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target, with a 30% c…
Gladiator FAQ
What role does the Gladiator play in Aion 2?
The Gladiator is listed in the game data as both Tank and Dealer. In parties it is usually played as melee DPS, with enough HP and defensive tools to serve as a secondary or backup tank when needed.
What weapon does the Gladiator use?
The Gladiator wields the Greatsword, a two-handed weapon with wide, multi-target swings. It is the only class in Aion 2 that uses Greatswords.
Is the Gladiator good for beginners?
Yes. High base HP, straightforward melee rotations and cleave damage make it one of the most forgiving damage classes to level, and it stays relevant in endgame parties as DPS with off-tank utility.
Gladiator or Templar — which should I pick?
Pick Templar if you want to main-tank: it has a shield, stronger defenses and party protection skills. Pick Gladiator if you want to deal damage first and tank only occasionally — it hits harder but protects the party less.