The Gladiator is a Tank and Damage class in AION 2 that fights with the Greatsword. It has 35 skills – 12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigma – and 6 Daevanion boards to plan.
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.
The best AION 2 Gladiator build for PvE is an AoE greatsword bruiser: open with Leaping Slam, fire Ruinous Blow for its 20-second +20% PvE Damage Boost, then keep Rending Blow and Keen Strike rolling between cooldowns. Build Attack and Critical Hit first, keep enough HP and Block to off-tank, and take the Nezekan damage and survival passives on the Daevanion boards.
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Core skills
Keen StrikeLv. 7100%
Ruinous BlowLv. 7100%
Rending BlowLv. 7100%
Leaping SlamLv. 7100%
Overhead SlamLv. 7100%Stigmas in unlock order
Lunge StanceLv. 596%
Zikel's BlessingLv. 595%
Rage BurstLv. 595%
Focused BlockLv. 978%Rotation
PvP swaps: Tenaciousness, Wrath Wave
Our order, from the stat descriptions in the client. Manastones roll these stats on weapons and armor, Soulstones on accessories. Manastone odds and rolls
916 tracked level 45 Gladiator characters · 57,166 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.
Start on Nezekan with the Attack Preparation and Survival Stance node pairs, then move to Zikel for the Murderous Burst pair. Every active skill has one node on each of the four PvE boards, so route through Ruinous Blow and Rending Blow on the way.
Ludra's Blade of ExtinctionAn AoE elemental Theostone. Most Gladiator attacks hit up to four targets, so an AoE proc pays out up to four times.
The Gladiator is a Tank and Damage class that fights with the Greatsword. 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.
Gladiator 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 Gladiator has 12,500 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.
A frontline bruiser with greatsword reach: most attacks hit up to four enemies, so pulls melt fast while the self-heal passives and the knockdown-into-slam combo keep you standing without a healer. Solo questing and open-world farming are where it feels best.
Two gap-closers and a chain of knockdown, airborne and follow-up slams make the Gladiator a relentless chaser; the speed stigma and the immunity stigma decide fights that go long. Weak against kiting if the dash is wasted.
Easy. Every core skill is a melee hit or a dash, cooldowns are short and the passives do the sustain for you; the only timing to learn is landing the slam while the target is knocked down.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keen Strike | Lv. 1 | — | 4 m | — | Deals 51 (+43% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP. |
| Rending Blow | Lv. 1 | — | 4 m | 120 | Deals 70 (+74.3% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. 2 Stagger Gauge Damage |
| Leaping Slam | Lv. 1 | 15s | 20 m | — | Leaps to a target within 20m and deals 70 (+115% Attack) damage. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Mocking Blade | Lv. 3 | 20s | 4 m | 200 | Deals 207 (+194.4% Attack) damage to a target within 4m and inflicts Knockdown for 3s. Changes skill motion when attacking targets with Incapacitated Immunity. 15 Stagger Gauge… |
| Overhead Slam | Lv. 4 | 5s | 4 m | — | Deals 174 (+163.6% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m and increases Enmity. Has a 7% chance to trigger when attacking a target with Incapacitated… |
 Sword Aura Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | 4 m | — | Deals 124 (+82.5% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 4m. |
 Ankle Slice | Lv. 7 | 10s | 4 m | — | Selects a target within 4m and deals 294 (+150% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m with a 50% chance to inflict Root for 3s on Block. 100% chance to inflict Root on NPC… |
 Crushing Wave | Lv. 8 | 20s | 4 m | 250 | Deals 206 (+105% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Rush Strike | Lv. 10 | 20s | 10 m | — | Moves to a target within 10m and deals 330 (+125% Attack) damage with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s after using [Dodge] or while flying. 100% chance to inflict… |
 Aerial Snare | Lv. 12 | 45s | 4 m | 150 | Deals 479 (+181.5% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m with a 50% chance to inflict Airborne for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Airborne on NPC targets. Has… |
| Ruinous Blow | Lv. 14 | 45s | 8 m | 250 | Rushes to a target within 7.5m to deal 2,387 (+689% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies nearby and grants Prepare for Battle for 20s. Prepare for Battle: Increases PvE Damage Boost… |
 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 Gladiator learns while levelling.
| Skill | Unlocks | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|
 Survival Stance | Lv. 1 | Increases the caster's HP by 200. Increases Max HP by an additional 7%, Natural HP Regen by 20, PvE Damage Tolerance by 5.5%, and PvP Damage Tolerance by 2.75%. |
 Protection Armor | Lv. 6 | Increases the caster's Block by 200 and restores 53 (+100% Attack)-64 HP on Block. Cooldown: 1s |
 Blood Absorption | Lv. 9 | The caster has a 50% chance to restore 20 (+100% Attack)-24 HP and 1.6% Max HP on landing an attack. Immediately restores 26% Max HP when HP drops to 50% or less. Cooldown: 1s… |
 Identify Weakness | 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%. |
 Destructive Impulse | Lv. 17 | Deals 146 (+33% Attack) extra damage to targets afflicted with Stagger or an Impact-type status. |
 Experienced Counterstrike | Lv. 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 the caster and party members on Block. PvE Damage Boost and… |
 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,… |
 Murderous Burst | Lv. 25 | Grants a stack of Menace for 3s when landing an attack. Removes Menace at 5 stacks and deals 539 (+78% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster and increases the… |
13 stigma skills unlock at level 22 and level up to 25. They are where most Gladiator builds differ.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Range | MP | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blade Toss | Lv. 22 | 20s | 20 m | — | Deals 534 (+87.8% Attack) damage to a target within 20m and reduces Defense by 30% and Incoming Heal by 50% for 10s. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Forced Restraint | Lv. 22 | 60s | 4 m | 100 | Deals 1,059 (+174% Attack) damage to a target within 4m with a 75% chance to inflict Seal for 5s. 100% chance to inflict Seal on NPC targets. 20 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Wrath Wave | Lv. 22 | 60s | 4 m | 200 | Deals 1,068 (+175.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster and has a 50% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Knockdown on NPC targets.… |
| Lunge Stance | Lv. 22 | 60s | — | — | Increases the caster's Combat Speed by 20% for 10s. |
 Tenaciousness | Lv. 22 | 150s | — | — | The caster becomes immune to damage and status effects for 3s. Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 50% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 25% for 3s when the effect ends. Cannot block… |
 Assault Strike | Lv. 22 | 120s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 998 (+164% Attack) damage up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target, with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s. 100% chance to inflict… |
 Fracturing Rush | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 m | 100 | Rushes forward 10m and deals 974 (+160% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies on the path, with a 60% chance to inflict Root for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Root on NPC targets. 20… |
| Zikel's Blessing | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Increases the caster's Attack by 20% and Accuracy by 100 for 10s. |
 Lifestealing Blade | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 m | 200 | Deals 1,522 (+250% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and absorbs 1000, 1000% HP. 20 Stagger Gauge Damage |
| Rage Burst | Lv. 22 | 45s | 4 m | 100 | Deals 1,327 (+218% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. Inflicts Wounded for 10s on hit, reducing the enemy's Attack by 10%, and increases the caster's PvE Damage Boost by 10%… |
| Focused Block | Lv. 22 | 20s | — | — | Temporarily increases Block Damage Reduction by 100% and guarantees Parry. Restores 110 MP and Stamina once on Parry. |
 Wave Armor | Lv. 22 | 60s | — | 200 | Deals 207 (+34% Attack) Damage over Time to up to 4 enemies within 3m of the caster for 10s. |
 Armor of Balance | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Increases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 10s. |
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 | 133 | 10 | 6 |
| Lv. 10 | 1,340 | 100 | 17 |
| Lv. 20 | 2,700 | 200 | 30 |
| Lv. 30 | 4,080 | 300 | 42 |
| Lv. 45 | 6,202 | 450 | 61 |
| Lv. 60 | 7,860 | 600 | 80 |
| Lv. 80 | 10,140 | 800 | 105 |
| Lv. 100 | 12,500 | 1,000 | 130 |
83 weapons in the global client the Gladiator can equip, highest item level first.
| Name | Item Level | Required Level | Stats | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludra's Blade of Extinction | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 446–604 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
 Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Greatsword | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 446–604 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
| Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Greatsword | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 446–604 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Greatsword | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 411–557 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
| Wise Dragon Lord Greatsword | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 411–557 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
 Abyssal Claymore | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 376–508 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
 Enraged Kromede Claymore | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 376–508 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
 Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 376–508 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Greatsword | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 376–508 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
| Dark Dragon Lord Greatsword | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 340–460 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
| White Dragon Lord Greatsword | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 340–460 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
 Aulamus Greatsword | 70 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 305–413 · Accuracy +100 | Greatsword |
The Gladiator is a Tank and Damage class built around the Greatsword. 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 Gladiator weapon in the global client is Ludra's Blade of Extinction at item level 102.
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The Gladiator is a Tank and Damage class. It fights with the Greatsword and learns 12 active skills while levelling.
The Gladiator's main weapon is the Greatsword. The strongest one in the global client is Ludra's Blade of Extinction 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 Gladiator 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 Blade of Extinction (Unique, item level 102) is the strongest Greatsword the Gladiator can equip in the global client.
