The Chanter is a Healer and Damage class in AION 2 that fights with the Staff. It has 35 skills – 12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigma – and 6 Daevanion boards to plan.
The Chanter possesses a variety of status effect skills. They increase ally stats during party play, and can function in several roles simultaneously, from buffer to a secondary healer or damage dealer.
The best AION 2 Chanter build is a melee support hybrid: Undefeated Mantra and Sprint Mantra on the party, Rushing Smash and Impactful Crush to open, then Spinning Strike for its stacking Critical Damage Boost and Recuperation to heal. Build HP and Attack, take Nezekan's Attack Preparation and Protection Circle node pairs first, and stay in melee range with your group.
Based on 2,050 top Chanter players · updated 7 hours ago · How we collect this
Core skills
OnslaughtLv. 7100%
Rushing SmashLv. 7100%
RecuperationLv. 7100%
Spinning StrikeLv. 7100%
Dark CrushLv. 7100%Stigmas in unlock order
Undefeated MantraLv. 598%
Sprint MantraLv. 588%
Power of the StormLv. 688%
Marchutan's WrathLv. 875%Rotation
PvP swaps: Obliterate
Our order, from the stat descriptions in the client. Manastones roll these stats on weapons and armor, Soulstones on accessories. Manastone odds and rolls
637 tracked level 45 Chanter characters · 39,752 stones · gear fetched Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · How we collect this
Stone stats are random rolls (about 10% each), so these shares show what players kept, not a ranking.
Take Nezekan's Attack Preparation and Protection Circle node pairs first, then Zikel's Earth's Promise to cut the target's PvE Damage Tolerance.
Ludra's Heavenbound StaffAn AoE Theostone, because most Chanter hits strike four targets.
The Chanter is a Healer and Damage class that fights with the Staff. It learns 12 active skills between level 1 and 16 (the last one is Defiance), 10 passive skills, and 13 stigma skills that unlock at level 22.
Chanter progression also runs through 6 Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, Triniel, Ariel, and Azphel), which open between level 12 and 45 and add stats or extra skill levels. At level 100 the Chanter has 12,000 base HP before gear.
Data read from the AION 2 global client (build 0.0.4387.0). Updated for the Nov 4, 2026 patch. How we read the game files
Core rotation, where the class shines in PvE and PvP, and how hard it is to pick up.
Melee support that hits hard: the stun-into-smash chain and the crit-damage buff on the AoE strike give real damage, the party heal and cleanse are on a short cooldown, and the mantra stigmas buff everyone near you permanently. Solo it is sturdy and quick.
Stun, knock down, buff: the dash-stun opens, the knockdown follows on a stunned target, and the combat-speed-and-cooldown stigma turns a skirmish in your team's favour. Hard to kill thanks to heals and block, but it rarely bursts anyone down alone.
Moderate. The melee loop is short and the mantras are set-and-forget, but you are also the group's cleanse and emergency heal, so watching health bars while standing in melee is the real skill.
Editorial ratings on a 1–5 scale; the class tier list guide uses the same numbers.
Recommended endgame PvE, leveling and PvP builds for every class, with skill levels, stigmas and the opening rotation.
All 12 active skills in unlock order, with cooldown and level-1 effect. Open a skill for every level and its specializations.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Range | MP | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslaught | Lv. 1 | — | 4 m | — | Deals 74 (+84.2% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and restores 100 MP. |
 Incandescent Blow | Lv. 1 | — | 4 m | 120 | Deals 160 (+228.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m. 2 Stagger Gauge Damage |
| Rushing Smash | Lv. 1 | 15s | 20 m | — | Rushes at a target within 20m and deals 112 (+189.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies and restores 100 MP. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Impactful Crush | Lv. 3 | 15s | 20 m | 100 | Deals 224 (+218.4% Attack) damage to a target within 20m. Has a 60% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Stun on NPC targets. [Dark Crush] becomes available for… |
| Dark Crush | Lv. 4 | 5s | 20 m | — | Deals 215 (+210.2% Attack) damage to a target within 20m. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Gust Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | 4 m | — | Deals 120 (+82.5% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 4m. |
 Heat Wave Blow | Lv. 7 | 10s | 4 m | — | Selects a target within 4m and deals 345 (+182% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m with a 40% chance to inflict Seal for 3s on Block. 100% chance to inflict Seal on NPC… |
| Recuperation | Lv. 8 | 15s | — | — | Restores 183 (+100% Attack)-201 HP and removes 1, 1 debuff(s) for the caster and party members within 40m. Restores 183 HP every 2s for 8s. |
 Tremor Crush | Lv. 10 | 20s | 10 m | — | Move to a target within 10m and deal 260 (+102% Attack) damage with a 50% chance to inflict Stun for 3s after using [Dodge] or while flying. 100% chance to inflict Stun on NPC… |
 Wave Blow | Lv. 12 | 20s | 4 m | — | Deals 538 (+211.2% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Stun within 4m and inflicts Knockdown for 3s. Has a 7% chance to trigger on attacking a target with Incapacitated… |
| Spinning Strike | Lv. 14 | 30s | 20 m | 250 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 2,347 (+700.1% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies nearby. Increases the caster's Critical Damage Boost by 15% for 30s on hit. Stacks up to 2… |
 Defiance | Lv. 16 | 60s | — | — | Removes Stun, Knockdown, Airborne, Grab, Frost, and Fear from the caster and grants Tenacity for 5s. Tenacity: Grants Status Effect Immunity Unaffected by cooldown reduction… |
10 always-on bonuses the Chanter learns while levelling.
| Skill | Unlocks | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|
 Blessing of Life | Lv. 1 | Increases the caster's HP by 150. Increases Max HP by an additional 6.5% and Heal Boost by 15,300% of Attack. |
 Crossguard | Lv. 6 | Increases the caster's Block by 200 and restores 53 (+100% Attack)-58 HP on Block. Cooldown: 1s |
 Protection Circle | Lv. 9 | Grants a Protection Circle that lasts for 5s on landing an attack. Removes the Protection Circle at 10 stacks and grants Divine Barrier to the caster and party members, which… |
 Inspiring Spell | Lv. 11 | Increases the caster's Critical Hit by 100 and Perfect Chance by 0.5%. |
 Attack Preparation | Lv. 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 Hit | Lv. 15 | Increases the caster's Impact-type Chance by 11.2% and Double Chance by 0.3%. |
 Raging Spell | Lv. 17 | Deals 146 (+34% Attack) extra damage to targets afflicted with Stagger or an Impact-type status. Cooldown: 1s |
 Earth's Promise | Lv. 21 | Reduces the target's PvE Damage Tolerance by 5.4% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 2.7% for 5s each time an attack lands. [Earth's Promise]'s PvE/PvP Damage Tolerance reduction effect… |
| Survival Willpower | Lv. 23 | Increases the caster's Status Effect Resist by 17%. Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 12% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 6% for 5s when afflicted with Stun, Knockdown, Airborne,… |
 Wind's Promise | Lv. 25 | Increases the caster's Critical Damage Boost by 5.7% and has a 50% chance to deal 554 (+82.6% Attack) extra damage to the target on landing a Critical Hit. Extra Damage Cooldown:… |
13 stigma skills unlock at level 22 and level up to 25. They are where most Chanter builds differ.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Range | MP | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Obliterate | Lv. 22 | 60s | 4 m | 200 | Deals 1,078 (+182.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target, with a 50% chance to inflict Knockdown. 100% chance to land Knockdown on NPC targets. 50 Stagger… |
| Marchutan's Wrath | Lv. 22 | 30s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,384 (+234.3% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m. [Dark Crush] becomes available for 3s on skill use. |
 Guardian Blessing | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Increases the caster's Max HP by 5.4% for 120s and immediately restores 5.4% HP. Not affected by buff dispel effects. |
 Assault Shock | Lv. 22 | 120s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 986 (+167% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target, with a 30% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Stun… |
| Undefeated Mantra | Lv. 22 | 5s | — | — | Increases PvE Damage Boost and PvE Damage Tolerance by 10.5% and PvP Damage Boost and PvP Damage Tolerance by 5.25% for the caster and nearby party members. Does not stack with… |
 Impeding Authority | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Grants a Protective Shield that blocks damage equaling 16% of Max HP for 20s to the caster and nearby party members within 40m. |
 Focused Defense | Lv. 22 | 20s | — | — | Temporarily increases Block Damage Reduction by 100% and guarantees Block. Restores 110 MP and Stamina once on Block. |
 Barrier Spell | Lv. 22 | 180s | — | — | Prevents the HP of the caster and party members within 40m from falling below 10% for 3s. Cannot block certain powerful attacks. Unaffected by cooldown increase effects.… |
 Ensnaring Mark | Lv. 22 | 60s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,034 (+175% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m. Has a 50% chance to inflict Seal for 5s. 100% chance to inflict Seal on NPC… |
| Sprint Mantra | Lv. 22 | 5s | — | — | Increases Move Speed by 10.5% and grants a 15% chance to restore 127 (+100% Attack)-140 HP on landing an attack to the caster and nearby party members. Healing Cooldown: 1s |
 Healing Touch | Lv. 22 | 30s | — | — | Restores 927 (+100% Attack)-1,020 HP for the caster and party members within 40m. |
| Power of the Storm | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Increases Combat Speed by 20% and reduces skill cooldowns by 20% for 10s. Increases Combat Speed by 20% and reduces skill cooldowns by 10% for party members within 40m. Cannot… |
 Fracturing Blow | Lv. 22 | 45s | 20 m | 100 | Rushes to a target within 20m and deals 1,288 (+218% Attack) damage and reduces their Defense by 30% for 5s. Increases damage by 20% to targets afflicted with an Impact-type… |
Skill specialization slots open at skill levels Lv. 8, Lv. 12, and Lv. 20.
6 boards from level 12 to 45. Plan them node by node in the Daevanion Planner.
| Board | Required Level | Stat nodes | Skill nodes | Total points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nezekan | Lv. 12 | 66 | 22 | 134 |
| Zikel | Lv. 20 | 66 | 22 | 134 |
| Vaizel | Lv. 30 | 66 | 22 | 134 |
| Triniel | Lv. 40 | 94 | 22 | 168 |
| Ariel | Lv. 45 | 152 | 0 | 232 |
| Azphel | Lv. 45 | 152 | 0 | 232 |
What the class gains from levelling alone, before any gear.
| Level | HP | Defense Bonus | Attack Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 122 | 10 | 6 |
| Lv. 10 | 1,230 | 100 | 17 |
| Lv. 20 | 2,480 | 200 | 30 |
| Lv. 30 | 3,750 | 300 | 42 |
| Lv. 45 | 5,702 | 450 | 61 |
| Lv. 60 | 7,360 | 600 | 80 |
| Lv. 80 | 9,640 | 800 | 105 |
| Lv. 100 | 12,000 | 1,000 | 130 |
89 weapons in the global client the Chanter can equip, highest item level first.
| Name | Item Level | Required Level | Stats | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludra's Heavenbound Staff | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 420–578 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
 Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Staff | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 420–578 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
| Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Staff | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 420–578 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Staff | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 387–532 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
| Wise Dragon Lord Staff | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 387–532 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
 Abyssal Staff | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–486 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
 Enraged Kromede Rod | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–486 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
 Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Staff | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–486 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Staff | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–486 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
| Dark Dragon Lord Staff | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 320–440 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
| White Dragon Lord Staff | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 320–440 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
 Aulamus Staff | 70 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 287–395 · Accuracy +75 | Staff |
The Chanter is a Healer and Damage class built around the Staff. With 12 active skills, 10 passives and 13 stigma skills plus 6 Daevanion boards, most of its power comes from which skills you level and which Daevanion nodes you take. The strongest Chanter weapon in the global client is Ludra's Heavenbound Staff at item level 102.
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The Chanter is a Healer and Damage class. It fights with the Staff and learns 12 active skills while levelling.
The Chanter's main weapon is the Staff. The strongest one in the global client is Ludra's Heavenbound Staff at item level 102.
35 skills: 12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigma skills. Active and passive skills level up to 40; stigma skills level up to 25.
Stigma skills unlock at character level 22. Skill specialization slots then open at skill levels Lv. 8, Lv. 12, and Lv. 20.
The Chanter has 6 Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, Triniel, Ariel, and Azphel) that open from level 12 to 45. Spending Daevanion points on nodes adds stats or extra skill levels.
By item level, Ludra's Heavenbound Staff (Unique, item level 102) is the strongest Staff the Chanter can equip in the global client.
