Ambush – AION 2 skill icon

Ambush Assassin active skill · unlocks at level 3 · max level 40

AssassinActive skill

Ambush is an Assassin active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 3 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 10s.

Deals 126 (+138% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. Increases damage by 30% on landing as a Back attack. 7 Stagger Gauge Damage

Class
Assassin
Type
Active skill
Learned at
Lv. 3
Max level
40
Cooldown
10s
Range
4 m

What Ambush does

The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.

Deals 2,777 (+138% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. Increases damage by 30% on landing as a Back attack. 7 Stagger Gauge Damage

Cooldown
10s
MP
100
40/40

"+X% Attack" is the share of your Attack added to the base damage, so real damage depends on your gear.

Damage type
Physical
Effect type
Attack
Usable while moving
No, stand still to use it

Ambush specializations

5 variants change how Ambush works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.

  • Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8

    Engraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack

  • Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8

    Absorbs 300, 300% HP

  • Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8

    Breaks Protective Shields on hit

  • Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12

    50% chance to trigger [Whirlwind Slice] on hit

  • Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16

    +2 consecutive uses

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Ambush by level

Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.

Ambush base damage by skill level
Lv. 1 · 126Lv. 40 · 2,777
LevelDamageRequired LevelCooldownMPPoints
1126 (+138% Attack)Lv. 310s100—
2180 (+138% Attack)Lv. 310s1001
3233 (+138% Attack)Lv. 610s1001
4314 (+138% Attack)Lv. 910s1001
5416 (+138% Attack)Lv. 1210s1002
6538 (+138% Attack)Lv. 1510s1002
7639 (+138% Attack)Lv. 1810s1002
8741 (+138% Attack)Lv. 2110s1004
9842 (+138% Attack)Lv. 2410s1004
10943 (+138% Attack)Lv. 2710s1004
111,066 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
121,167 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
131,242 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
141,295 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
151,370 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
161,444 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
171,519 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
181,593 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
191,647 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
201,701 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
211,755 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
221,809 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
231,863 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
241,916 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
251,970 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
262,024 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
272,078 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
282,132 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
292,185 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
302,239 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
312,293 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
322,347 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
332,401 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
342,455 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
352,508 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
362,562 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
372,616 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
382,670 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
392,724 (+138% Attack)—10s100—
402,777 (+138% Attack)—10s100—

★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.

Daevanion nodes that boost Ambush

These nodes add levels to Ambush above its normal cap.

BoardRequired LevelSkill levelsPoint cost
NezekanLv. 12+13
ZikelLv. 20+13
VaizelLv. 30+13
TrinielLv. 40+13

Gear that can roll Ambush

689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Ambush as a random skill option for the Assassin when soul-bound, up to Lv. 4.

CategoryItemsChanceMax levelHighest item level
Compass816.7%Lv. 4Compass of Vigor – AION 2 item iconCompass of Vigor
Chalice84.54%Lv. 4Chalice of Vigor – AION 2 item iconChalice of Vigor
Bow748.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Fatal Bow – AION 2 item iconLudra's Fatal Bow
Staff748.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Heavenbound Staff – AION 2 item iconLudra's Heavenbound Staff
Dagger688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Claw – AION 2 item iconLudra's Claw
Greatsword688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Blade of Extinction – AION 2 item iconLudra's Blade of Extinction
Guard688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Heart – AION 2 item iconLudra's Heart
Mace688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Fatal Mace – AION 2 item iconLudra's Fatal Mace
Spellbook688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Grimoire – AION 2 item iconLudra's Grimoire
Orb688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Abyssal Jade – AION 2 item iconLudra's Abyssal Jade
Longsword688.33%Lv. 1Ludra's Scale Sword – AION 2 item iconLudra's Scale Sword
Ring498.33%Lv. 1Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Ring – AION 2 item iconSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Ring

Chance is the share of the class's skill option pool on one piece. Each category's highest item level piece is linked as an example.

Ambush: used by top players

Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Ambush.

Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.

Other Assassin skills of this type

SkillUnlocksCooldownMP
Quick Slice – AION 2 skill iconQuick SliceLv. 1——
Savage Roar – AION 2 skill iconSavage RoarLv. 1—120
Shadowstrike – AION 2 skill iconShadowstrikeLv. 120s150
Heart Gore – AION 2 skill iconHeart GoreLv. 45s—
Storm Rampage – AION 2 skill iconStorm RampageLv. 5——
Whirlwind Slice – AION 2 skill iconWhirlwind SliceLv. 710s—
Flash Slice – AION 2 skill iconFlash SliceLv. 810s50
Infiltrate – AION 2 skill iconInfiltrateLv. 1020s—
Shadow Fall – AION 2 skill iconShadow FallLv. 1220s100
Insignia Explosion – AION 2 skill iconInsignia ExplosionLv. 1410s200
Defiance – AION 2 skill iconDefianceLv. 1660s—

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

Ambush is an active skill for the Assassin, learned at level 3 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 10s at level 1 and 10s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.

See Also

Assassin class guideAssassin Daevanion plannerAssassin buildQuick SliceSavage RoarShadowstrikeHeart Gore
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Ambush FAQ

What does Ambush do in AION 2?

At level 1: Deals 126 (+138% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. Increases damage by 30% on landing as a Back attack. 7 Stagger Gauge Damage

What is the cooldown of Ambush?

10 seconds at level 1 and 10 seconds at level 40.

When does the Assassin learn Ambush?

At character level 3. It can then be raised to level 40.

What are the specializations of Ambush?

Ambush has 5 specializations. Each is unlocked with its own stigma item once the skill reaches the required level; see the list above for what each one changes.

How do I raise Ambush above its max level?

Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Ambush.

Which gear can roll Ambush?

689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Ambush as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Compass, Chalice, Bow, and Staff.

Is Ambush physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?

Ambush deals Physical damage (Attack) and cannot be used while moving.