Ambush Kick Ranger stigma skill · unlocks at level 22 · max level 40
Ambush Kick is a Ranger stigma skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 22 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 30s.
Moves behind a target within 5m and deals 857 (+152% Attack) Wind damage and inflicts Knock Back. The caster moves back.
- Class
- Ranger
- Type
- Stigma skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 22
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 30s
- Range
- 5 m
What Ambush Kick does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Moves behind a target within 5m and deals 3,655 (+152% Attack) Wind damage and inflicts Knock Back. The caster moves back.
- Cooldown
- 30s
"+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 Kick specializations
5 variants change how Ambush Kick works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 5+5m Range
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 1010% Max HP Protective Shield for 5s on hit
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 1550% chance to inflict Stun for 3s on hit
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 20+50% Stun Chance
- Specialization 5
Increases Protective Shield generated to 20% of Max HP
Plan your Ranger Daevanion boards node by node
The Daevanion Planner adds up every stat and skill level as you pick nodes, saves your builds and shares them as a MetaBot.GG link.
- All 5 boards per class with live stat and skill totals
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- Save builds and copy a link that opens on MetaBot.GG
Ambush Kick by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 857 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 1 ★ |
| 2 | 974 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 1 ★ |
| 3 | 1,090 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 1 ★ |
| 4 | 1,230 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 1 ★ |
| 5 | 1,347 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 1 ★ |
| 6 | 1,432 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 2 ★ |
| 7 | 1,495 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 2 ★ |
| 8 | 1,581 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 2 ★ |
| 9 | 1,666 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 2 ★ |
| 10 | 1,752 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 2 ★ |
| 11 | 1,837 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 4 ★ |
| 12 | 1,900 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 4 ★ |
| 13 | 1,963 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 4 ★ |
| 14 | 2,025 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 4 ★ |
| 15 | 2,088 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 4 ★ |
| 16 | 2,151 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 8 ★ |
| 17 | 2,213 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 8 ★ |
| 18 | 2,276 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 8 ★ |
| 19 | 2,339 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 8 ★ |
| 20 | 2,401 (+152% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 30s | 8 ★ |
| 21 | 2,464 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 22 | 2,527 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 23 | 2,590 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 24 | 2,652 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 25 | 2,715 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 26 | 2,778 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 27 | 2,840 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 28 | 2,903 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 29 | 2,966 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 30 | 3,028 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 31 | 3,091 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 32 | 3,154 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 33 | 3,217 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 34 | 3,279 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 35 | 3,342 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 36 | 3,405 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 37 | 3,467 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 38 | 3,530 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 39 | 3,593 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
| 40 | 3,655 (+152% Attack) | — | 30s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Ambush Kick: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Ambush Kick.
Ranger Stigma324 of 3,817avg. Lv. 4.78.5%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Ranger skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Explosive Arrow | Lv. 22 | 45s | — |
 Arrow Storm | Lv. 22 | 60s | 200 |
 Illusory Arrow | Lv. 22 | 30s | 200 |
 Assault Smite | Lv. 22 | 120s | — |
 Vaizel's Authority | Lv. 22 | 60s | — |
 Stealth | Lv. 22 | 120s | — |
 Supporting Fire | Lv. 22 | 90s | — |
 Sealing Arrow | Lv. 22 | 60s | 200 |
 Bow of Blessing | Lv. 22 | 120s | — |
 Mother Nature's Breath | Lv. 22 | 90s | — |
 Ensnaring Trap | Lv. 22 | 90s | — |
 Griffon Arrow | Lv. 22 | 45s | 200 |
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 Kick is a stigma skill for the Ranger, learned at level 22 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 30s at level 1 and 30s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 0 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Ambush Kick FAQ
What does Ambush Kick do in AION 2?
At level 1: Moves behind a target within 5m and deals 857 (+152% Attack) Wind damage and inflicts Knock Back. The caster moves back.
What is the cooldown of Ambush Kick?
30 seconds at level 1 and 30 seconds at level 40.
When does the Ranger learn Ambush Kick?
At character level 22. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Ambush Kick?
Ambush Kick 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.
Is Ambush Kick physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Ambush Kick deals Physical damage (Attack) and cannot be used while moving.