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AmbushAssassin 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

Game data

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

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

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

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

Ambush by level

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

LevelRequired LevelCooldownMPPoints
1310100—
23101001
36101001
49101001
512101002
615101002
718101002
821101004
924101004
1027101004
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36—10100—
37—10100—
38—10100—
39—10100—
40—10100—

★ = 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

Other Assassin skills of this type

SkillUnlocksCooldown
Quick SliceLv. 1—
Savage RoarLv. 1—
ShadowstrikeLv. 120s
Heart GoreLv. 45s
Storm RampageLv. 5—
Whirlwind SliceLv. 710s
Flash SliceLv. 810s
InfiltrateLv. 1020s
Shadow FallLv. 1220s
Insignia ExplosionLv. 1410s
DefianceLv. 1660s

Data read from the AION 2 global client (build 0.0.4387.0). 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 plannerQuick 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.