TemplarAION 2 Templar class guide · Tank · Longsword
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 5 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.
- Role
- Tank
- Main weapon
- Longsword
- Skills
- 12 active · 10 passive · 13 stigma
- Stigmas unlock
- Lv. 22
- Daevanion boards
- 5
- HP at Lv. 100
- 11,000
Templar overview
Game dataThe 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 5 Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, Triniel, and Azphel), which open between level 12 and 45 and add stats or extra skill levels. At level 100 the Templar has 11,000 base HP before gear.
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Templar active skills
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 | Max level | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vicious Strike | Lv. 1 | — | 40 | Deals 79 (+94.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP. |
 Pummel | Lv. 1 | — | 40 | Deals 93 (+119.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. 3 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Poach | Lv. 1 | 15s | 40 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 40 | Deals 227 (+229.5% Attack) damage to a target within 4m and increases Enmity. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage |
 Flash Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | 40 | Deals 152 (+108% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 4m and increases Enmity. |
 Debilitating Smash | Lv. 7 | 10s | 40 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 40 | 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… |
Templar passive skills
10 always-on bonuses the Templar learns while levelling.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Max level | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enhance Health | Lv. 1 | — | 40 | Increases the caster's HP by 250. Increases Max HP by an additional 7.5% and Incoming Heal by 6%. |
 Warding Shield | Lv. 6 | — | 40 | Increases the caster's Block by 200 and restores 53 (+100% Attack)-64 HP on Block. Cooldown: 3s |
 Punishing Benediction | Lv. 9 | — | 40 | 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 | — | 40 | Increases the caster's Defense by 7% and Endurance by 1%. |
 Guarding Seal | Lv. 13 | — | 40 | 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 | — | 40 | Increases the caster's Impact-type Chance by 11.2% and Double Chance by 0.3%. |
 Insulting Roar | Lv. 17 | — | 40 | 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 | — | 40 | 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 | — | 40 | 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 | — | 40 | 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 |
Templar stigma skills
13 stigma skills unlock at level 22 and level up to 25. They are where most Templar builds differ.
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | Max level | Effect (level 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Second Skin | Lv. 22 | 90s | 25 | Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 30% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 15% for 10s. Unaffected by cooldown increase effects. |
 Grapple | Lv. 22 | 90s | 25 | 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 | 25 | Selects a target within 20m and deals 939 (+164% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target. Has a 50% chance to inflict Stun for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Stun… |
 Nezekan's Shield | Lv. 22 | 60s | 25 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 25 | Increases Attack proportional to Defense for 10s. |
 Shield of Protection | Lv. 22 | 20s | 25 | Temporarily increases Block Damage Reduction by 100% and guarantees Block. Restores 110 MP and Stamina once on Block. |
 Noble Armor | Lv. 22 | 120s | 25 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 25 | Increases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 10s. |
Skill specialization slots open at skill levels Lv. 8, Lv. 12, and Lv. 20.
Templar Daevanion boards
Daevanion Planner →5 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 |
| Azphel | Lv. 45 | 152 | 0 | 232 |
Templar base stats by level
What the class gains from levelling alone, before any gear.
| Level | HP | Defense Bonus | Attack Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 10 | 6 |
| 10 | 1,010 | 100 | 17 |
| 20 | 2,040 | 200 | 30 |
| 30 | 3,090 | 300 | 42 |
| 45 | 4,702 | 450 | 61 |
| 60 | 6,360 | 600 | 80 |
| 80 | 8,640 | 800 | 105 |
| 100 | 11,000 | 1,000 | 130 |
Best Templar weapons
See all →83 weapons in the global client the Templar can equip, highest item level first.
| Name | Grade | Item Level | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ludra's Scale Sword | Unique | 102 | Longsword |
 Splendent Ebony Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 102 | Longsword |
| Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 102 | Longsword |
| Ebony Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 94 | Longsword |
| Wise Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 94 | Longsword |
 Abyssal Longsword | Unique | 86 | Longsword |
 Enraged Kromede Sword | Unique | 86 | Longsword |
 Splendent Dark Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 86 | Longsword |
| Splendent White Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 86 | Longsword |
| Dark Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 78 | Longsword |
| White Dragon Lord Longsword | Unique | 78 | Longsword |
 Aulamus Longsword | Unique | 70 | Longsword |
The Templar is a Tank class built around the Longsword. With 12 active skills, 10 passives and 13 stigma skills plus 5 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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Templar FAQ
What role does the Templar play in AION 2?
The Templar is a Tank class. It fights with the Longsword and learns 12 active skills while levelling.
What weapon does the Templar use?
The Templar's main weapon is the Longsword. The strongest one in the global client is Ludra's Scale Sword at item level 102.
How many skills does the Templar have?
35 skills: 12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigma skills. Active and passive skills level up to 40; stigma skills level up to 25.
When does the Templar unlock stigma skills?
Stigma skills unlock at character level 22. Skill specialization slots then open at skill levels Lv. 8, Lv. 12, and Lv. 20.
How do Daevanion boards work for the Templar?
The Templar has 5 Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, Triniel, and Azphel) that open from level 12 to 45. Spending Daevanion points on nodes adds stats or extra skill levels.
What is the best Templar weapon?
By item level, Ludra's Scale Sword (Unique, item level 102) is the strongest Longsword the Templar can equip in the global client.