The Ranger is a Damage class in AION 2 that fights with the Bow. It has 35 skills – 12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigma – and 6 Daevanion boards to plan.
The Ranger is capable of executing powerful long-range attacks using a bow. Their ability to engage from a distance enables them to maintain a broad view of the battlefield and quickly adapt to any changes.
The best AION 2 Ranger build is a ranged Critical Hit build: Marking Shot for Precision's +300 Critical Hit, Gale Arrow to keep +7% Combat Speed and +7% PvE Damage Boost up, then Deadshot and Burst Arrow into packs. Build Attack, Critical Hit and Accuracy, and keep Vaizel's Authority and Bow of Blessing in your Stigma slots for PvE and PvP alike.
Based on 3,817 top Ranger players · updated 3 hours ago · How we collect this
Core skills
Stigmas in unlock order
Vaizel's AuthorityLv. 598%
Bow of BlessingLv. 596%
Supporting FireLv. 590%
Griffon ArrowLv. 985%Rotation
PvP swaps: Arrow Storm, Explosive Arrow
Our order, from the stat descriptions in the client. Manastones roll these stats on weapons and armor, Soulstones on accessories. Manastone odds and rolls
1,012 tracked level 45 Ranger characters · 63,272 stones · gear fetched Oct 2, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · How we collect this
Stone stats are random rolls (about 10% each), so these shares show what players kept, not a ranking.
Open Nezekan's Hunter's Resolve and Focused Eye node pairs, then Zikel's Rooting Eye and Hunter's Soul.
Ludra's Fatal BowAn AoE Theostone for packs in PvE; a Move Speed reduction Theostone for kiting in PvP.
The Ranger is a Damage class that fights with the Bow. 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.
Ranger 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 Ranger 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.
Twenty-metre range on everything: mark the target for Precision, slow it, then land the bonus-damage shots before it reaches you. Traps and the summoned orb stigma add passive damage, and the evasion passive covers the thin HP pool.
Kite and punish: a slow, a stun while Precision is up and a backward dash keep melee off you, and the attack and crit stigmas turn the window into a kill. Loses to anything that closes the gap twice in a row.
Easy to start, moderate to master: the damage loop is slow → bonus shot, but using the mark's movement, keeping Precision up for the stun and charging the finisher without getting caught takes practice.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Snipe | Lv. 1 | — | 20 m | — | Deals 47 (+39.6% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m and restores 120 MP. |
 Tempest Shot | Lv. 1 | — | 20 m | 120 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 56 (+56.7% Attack) Wind damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. 1 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Snare Shot | Lv. 1 | 15s | 20 m | 150 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 60 (+109% Attack) Earth damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. Inflicts Slow, reducing Move Speed by 40% for 5s. 10 Stagger… |
 Marking Shot | Lv. 3 | 10s | 20 m | 50 | Deals 142 (+146.3% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m. Moves the caster in the input direction and grants Precision for 10s. Precision: Increases Critical Hit by 300 7… |
 Drill Dart | Lv. 4 | 5s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 112 (+115.5% Attack) Fire damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and restores 100 MP on landing a Critical Hit. Inflicts Bleed on… |
 Arrow Scattershot | Lv. 5 | — | 20 m | — | Deals 96 (+70% Attack) Wind damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 20m. |
 Gale Arrow | Lv. 7 | 20s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 365 (+203.5% Attack) Wind damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. Grants Gale to the caster for 10s. Gale: Increases Combat Speed… |
 Explosion Trap | Lv. 8 | 20s | — | 200 | Sets an explosive trap at the caster's location. The trap lasts for 10 seconds and deals 344 (+192% Attack) Earth damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m when stepped on. Has a 40%… |
 Burst Arrow | Lv. 10 | 20s | 20 m | — | Selects a target afflicted with Slow or Root within 20m and deals 544 (+225.5% Attack) Wind damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. 15 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Suppressing Arrow | Lv. 12 | 20s | 20 m | — | Deals 362 (+150% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m with a 40% chance to inflict Stun for 3s while Precision is active. 100% chance to inflict Stun on NPC targets. 10… |
 Deadshot | Lv. 14 | 20s | 20 m | 200 | Deals 599 (+188.3% Attack)-1,798 (+564.8% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m. Increases damage by 35% if the caster has Precision. Max 3 Charge Levels 10-16 Stagger Gauge… |
 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 Ranger learns while levelling.
| Skill | Unlocks | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|
 Vigilant Eye | Lv. 1 | Increases the caster's Evasion by 200, Max HP by 6%, and restores 85 (+100% Attack)-102 HP on Evasion. Cooldown: 3s |
 Concentrated Fire | Lv. 6 | Has a 50% chance to deal 56 (+31.2% Attack) Wind damage to a target taking Damage over Time. Cooldown: 1s |
 Wind Vigor | Lv. 9 | Increases Max Stamina by 15. Increases Move Speed by 10% for 1s when attacked. Cooldown: 5s |
 Focused Eye | Lv. 11 | Increases the caster's Accuracy by 100, PvE Damage Boost by 1%, PvP Damage Boost by 0.5%, and Double Chance by 0.2%. |
 Hunter's Resolve | Lv. 13 | Increases the caster's Critical Damage Boost by 6%. |
 Unyielding Resolve | Lv. 15 | Increases the caster's Ailment-type Resist and Impact-type Resist by 11.2%. |
 Rooting Eye | Lv. 17 | Has a 50% chance to deal 143 (+35% Attack) Wind damage when landing an attack on a target afflicted with Slow or Root. Cooldown: 1s |
 Melee Fire | Lv. 21 | Has a 25% chance to inflict 148 (+26.4% Attack) extra Wind damage when landing an attack. Has a 5% chance to inflict Knock Back when landing an attack on a target within 5m.… |
 Revitalization Contract | Lv. 23 | Increases the caster's Status Effect Resist by 17%. Increases Status Effect Resist by 10% for 5s when hit while afflicted with Stun, Knockdown, Airborne, Frost, or Fear (up to 10… |
 Hunter's Soul | Lv. 25 | Has a 50% chance to deal 344 (+53.8% Attack) Wind damage on a Critical Hit. Cooldown: 1s |
13 stigma skills unlock at level 22 and level up to 25. They are where most Ranger builds differ.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Range | MP | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Explosive Arrow | Lv. 22 | 45s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,426 (+253% Attack) Fire damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m. Increases damage by 20% to targets afflicted with Slow or Root. 20 Stagger… |
 Illusory Arrow | Lv. 22 | 30s | 20 m | 200 | Deals 1,099 (+195% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m and inflicts Blind for 3s. 15 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Arrow Storm | Lv. 22 | 60s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,184 (+210% Attack) Wind damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. Has a 50% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict… |
| Vaizel's Authority | Lv. 22 | 60s | — | — | Increases the caster's Attack by 20% for 10s. |
 Stealth | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Enter Stealth for 10s. Cannot be used in combat and the Stealth effect is removed upon entering combat. |
 Assault Smite | Lv. 22 | 120s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 902 (+160% Attack) Wind damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. Has a 30% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict… |
| Supporting Fire | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Summons an orb that provides supporting fire for 15s near the caster. The orb has a 25% chance to fire a shot dealing 243 (+43.2% Attack) Wind damage and absorbing 150, 150% HP.… |
| Bow of Blessing | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Increases the caster's Critical Hit by 200 and Accuracy by 100 for 10s. |
 Sealing Arrow | Lv. 22 | 60s | 20 m | 200 | Deals 1,043 (+185% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m. Has a 75% chance to inflict Seal for 5s. 100% chance to inflict Seal on NPC targets. 20 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Ambush Kick | Lv. 22 | 30s | 5 m | — | Moves behind a target within 5m and deals 857 (+152% Attack) Wind damage and inflicts Knock Back. The caster moves back. |
 Mother Nature's Breath | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Increases the caster's PvE Damage Tolerance by 20%, PvP Damage Tolerance by 10%, and Critical Hit Resist by 200 for 6s. Grants Mother Nature's Embrace for the duration. Mother… |
| Griffon Arrow | Lv. 22 | 45s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 964 (+171% Attack) Fire damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m. Inflicts Crimson Flames for 10s. Crimson Flames: Takes 482 (+85.5% Attack) Fire… |
 Ensnaring Trap | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Sets an explosive trap at the caster's location. The trap lasts for 30 seconds and deals 1,218 (+216% Attack) Earth damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m when stepped on. Inflicts… |
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 Ranger can equip, highest item level first.
| Name | Item Level | Required Level | Stats | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludra's Fatal Bow | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 407–512 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
 Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Bow | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 407–512 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
| Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Bow | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 407–512 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Bow | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 375–472 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
| Wise Dragon Lord Bow | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 375–472 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
 Abyssal Bow | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 343–431 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
 Enraged Kromede Longbow | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 343–431 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
 Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Bow | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 343–431 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Bow | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 343–431 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
| Dark Dragon Lord Bow | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 310–390 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
| White Dragon Lord Bow | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 310–390 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
 Aulamus Bow | 70 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 278–350 · Accuracy +100 | Bow |
The Ranger is a Damage class built around the Bow. 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 Ranger weapon in the global client is Ludra's Fatal Bow at item level 102.
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The Ranger is a Damage class. It fights with the Bow and learns 12 active skills while levelling.
The Ranger's main weapon is the Bow. The strongest one in the global client is Ludra's Fatal Bow 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 Ranger 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 Fatal Bow (Unique, item level 102) is the strongest Bow the Ranger can equip in the global client.
