The Templar is a Tank class in AION 2 that fights with the Longsword. It has 35 skills – 12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigma – and 6 Daevanion boards to plan.
The Templar is a classic tank wielding a shield and one-handed sword. With exceptional defense and a variety of skills to protect allies from enemy attacks, they are indispensable as frontline tanks in party play.
The best AION 2 Templar build is a party tank: Taunt and Shield Smite to hold packs, Punishment for its +20% PvE Damage Boost window, and Warding Strike to heal yourself and cut incoming damage. Build Block, Defense and HP before any damage, take the Nezekan survival node pairs first, and use Battlefield Banner and Doom Shield to protect the group.
Based on 3,951 top Templar players · updated 3 hours ago · How we collect this
Core skills
Stigmas in unlock order
Doom ShieldLv. 589%
Battlefield BannerLv. 587%
Noble ArmorLv. 584%
TauntLv. 983%Rotation
PvP swaps: Empyrean Lord's Punishment, Grapple
Our order, from the stat descriptions in the client. Manastones roll these stats on weapons and armor, Soulstones on accessories. Manastone odds and rolls
965 tracked level 45 Templar characters · 60,403 stones · gear fetched Oct 2, 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 Enhance Health, Ironclad Defense and Guarding Seal node pairs first, then Zikel's Fury for party damage and Insulting Roar for +100% Enmity Boost.
Ludra's Scale SwordA Combat Speed reduction Theostone, the only proc that slows how fast the target attacks you.
The Templar is a Tank class that fights with the Longsword. 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.
Templar 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 Templar 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.
The dungeon anchor: a ranged pull drags adds into your cleave, every main attack builds Enmity, and the heal-on-hit strike plus block passives mean bosses barely dent you. Damage is the lowest of the eight, so solo leveling is slow but almost deathless.
Pull, stun, knock down: the Templar controls where a fight happens and shields a group while it does. It rarely kills alone, but the shield stigmas and the heal-and-max-HP stigma make it the hardest class to remove from a point.
Moderate. The buttons are simple, but holding Enmity on every add, timing the guaranteed block and knowing when to pull into the group rather than away from it takes a few dungeons to learn.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vicious Strike | Lv. 1 | — | 4 m | — | Deals 79 (+94.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP. |
 Pummel | Lv. 1 | — | 4 m | 120 | Deals 93 (+119.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. 3 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Poach | Lv. 1 | 15s | 20 m | — | Deals 49 (+87.5% Attack) damage to a target within 20m and pulls them in front of the caster, with a 75% chance to inflict Root for 2s. 100% chance to inflict Root on NPC… |
 Shield Smite | Lv. 3 | 10s | 4 m | 100 | Deals 173 (+175.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m. Has a 60% chance to inflict Stun on the target for 3s. Triggers [Judgment] for 2s. 100% chance to inflict Stun on… |
 Judgment | Lv. 4 | 5s | 4 m | — | Deals 227 (+229.5% Attack) damage to a target within 4m and increases Enmity. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Flash Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | 4 m | — | Deals 152 (+108% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 4m and increases Enmity. |
 Debilitating Smash | Lv. 7 | 10s | 4 m | — | Deals 336 (+184% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and inflicts Debilitate for 5s on Block. Debilitate: Reduces Defense by 25% 10 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Warding Strike | Lv. 8 | 30s | 5 m | 200 | Deals 388 (+212.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster. Immediately restores 180 (+100% Attack)-198 HP and grants Warding to the caster for 10s. Triggers… |
 Shield Rush | Lv. 10 | 20s | 10 m | — | Rushes to a target within 10m and deals 258 (+105% Attack) damage after using [Dodge] or while flying. Has a 30% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. Triggers [Judgment] for 2s. 100%… |
 Annihilate | Lv. 12 | 20s | 4 m | 200 | Deals 791 (+321.8% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Stun or Knockdown within 4m with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Knockdown on NPC… |
 Punishment | Lv. 14 | 30s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,394 (+430.5% Attack)-4,184 (+1,291.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and grants the Executor effect to the… |
 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 Templar learns while levelling.
| Skill | Unlocks | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|
 Enhance Health | Lv. 1 | Increases the caster's HP by 250. Increases Max HP by an additional 7.5% and Incoming Heal by 6%. |
 Warding Shield | Lv. 6 | Increases the caster's Block by 200 and restores 53 (+100% Attack)-64 HP on Block. Cooldown: 3s |
 Punishing Benediction | Lv. 9 | Increases the caster's Critical Hit by 100 and grants Punishing Benediction for 10s when landing an attack. Punishing Benediction: Has a 50% chance to deal 69 (+38% Attack) extra… |
 Ironclad Defense | Lv. 11 | Increases the caster's Defense by 7% and Endurance by 1%. |
 Guarding Seal | Lv. 13 | Grants a Guarding Seal that blocks damage equaling 21% of Max HP for 30s when HP is 50% or less. Cooldown: 60s |
 Impact Hit | Lv. 15 | Increases the caster's Impact-type Chance by 11.2% and Double Chance by 0.3%. |
 Insulting Roar | Lv. 17 | Increases Enmity Boost by 100% for the caster and increases Attack by 5.5% for 5s on landing a Front Attack. Cooldown: 5s |
 Fury | Lv. 21 | Increases Front Attack Damage Boost by 0.3% for the caster, and increases PvE Damage Boost by 5.5% and PvP Damage Boost by 2.75% for 20s for the caster and party members on… |
 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,… |
 Block Pain | Lv. 25 | Grants Block Pain for 10s when struck by an enemy. Block Pain: Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 11% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 5.5% Cooldown: 20s |
13 stigma skills unlock at level 22 and level up to 25. They are where most Templar builds differ.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Range | MP | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Second Skin | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 30% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 15% for 10s. Unaffected by cooldown increase effects. |
 Grapple | Lv. 22 | 90s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,045 (+182.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 7m of the target, pulling them in front of the caster. Inflicts Root for 3s. 20… |
 Empyrean Lord's Punishment | Lv. 22 | 60s | 20 m | 200 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 939 (+164% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target with a 50% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Stun… |
 Nezekan's Shield | Lv. 22 | 60s | — | — | Grants a Protective Shield that blocks damage equaling 41% of Max HP for 3s to the caster and nearby party members within 40m. |
 Assault Fury | Lv. 22 | 120s | 20 m | — | Selects a target within 20m and deals 951 (+166% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m with a 30% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Stun on NPC targets.… |
| Doom Shield | Lv. 22 | 30s | 20 m | — | Rushes to a target within 20m and deals 1,254 (+219% Attack) damage. Has a 75% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s. Grants a Protective Shield that blocks damage equaling 5% Max… |
| Battlefield Banner | Lv. 22 | 90s | — | — | Increases Attack proportional to Defense for 10s. |
 Shield of Protection | Lv. 22 | 20s | — | — | Temporarily increases Block Damage Reduction by 100% and guarantees Block. Restores 110 MP and Stamina once on Block. |
| Noble Armor | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Increases Max HP by 5.4% for 120s and immediately restores HP by 5.4% of Max HP. Not affected by buff dispel effects. |
 Executing Blade | Lv. 22 | 45s | 4 m | 100 | Deals 1,335 (+233% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and reduces Defense by 30% for 5s. Deals 20% more damage on attacking a target inflicted with Impact-type status.… |
| Taunt | Lv. 22 | 30s | 20 m | — | Deals 888 (+155% Attack) damage to a target within 20m and increases Enmity. Inflict Shrink for 15s on hit and has a 50% chance to inflict Taunt for 3s if the target is a player.… |
 Comrade in Arms | Lv. 22 | 120s | — | — | Increases the caster's PvE Damage Tolerance by 20% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 10% and redirects damage taken by a party member within 40m each time they are attacked, sharing… |
 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 Templar can equip, highest item level first.
| Name | Item Level | Required Level | Stats | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludra's Scale Sword | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 420–525 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
 Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Longsword | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 420–525 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
| Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Longsword | 102 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 420–525 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Longsword | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 387–484 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
| Wise Dragon Lord Longsword | 94 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 387–484 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
 Abyssal Longsword | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–442 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
 Enraged Kromede Sword | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–442 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
 Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Longsword | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–442 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Longsword | 86 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 354–442 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
| Dark Dragon Lord Longsword | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 320–400 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
| White Dragon Lord Longsword | 78 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 320–400 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
 Aulamus Longsword | 70 | Lv. 45 | Max Attack 287–359 · Accuracy +150 | Longsword |
The Templar is a Tank class built around the Longsword. 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 Templar weapon in the global client is Ludra's Scale Sword at item level 102.
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The Templar is a Tank class. It fights with the Longsword and learns 12 active skills while levelling.
The Templar's main weapon is the Longsword. The strongest one in the global client is Ludra's Scale Sword 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 Templar 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 Scale Sword (Unique, item level 102) is the strongest Longsword the Templar can equip in the global client.
