Drill Dart Ranger active skill · unlocks at level 4 · max level 40
Drill Dart is a Ranger active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 4 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 5s.
Selects a target within 20m and deals 112 (+115.5% Attack) Fire damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and restores 100 MP on landing a Critical Hit. Inflicts Bleed on targets, dealing 43 (+45% Attack) Fire damage every 1s for 6s and reducing Incoming Heal by 60%. Incoming Heal reduction from [Drill Dart], [Debilitating Smash], and [Firestorm] does not stack. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Ranger
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 4
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 5s
- Range
- 20 m
What Drill Dart does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Selects a target within 20m and deals 2,444 (+115.5% Attack) Fire damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and restores 100 MP on landing a Critical Hit. Inflicts Bleed on targets, dealing 952 (+45% Attack) Fire damage every 1s for 6s and reducing Incoming Heal by 60%. Incoming Heal reduction from [Drill Dart], [Debilitating Smash], and [Firestorm] does not stack. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Cooldown
- 5s
"+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
- AttackDebuff
- Usable while moving
- Yes
- Traits
- Mobile
Drill Dart specializations
5 variants change how Drill Dart works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8Absorbs 300, 300% HP
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8+2s Bleed duration
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8+20% Skill Speed
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12Multi-Hit on hit
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Activates [Drill Dart] 1 extra time
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
- Shift-click finds the cheapest route to any node
- Save builds and copy a link that opens on MetaBot.GG
Drill Dart by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
| 2 | 159 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 5s | 1 |
| 3 | 207 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 7 | 5s | 1 |
| 4 | 278 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 5s | 1 |
| 5 | 367 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 5s | 2 |
| 6 | 473 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 5s | 2 |
| 7 | 562 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 5s | 2 |
| 8 | 651 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 5s | 4 |
| 9 | 740 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 5s | 4 |
| 10 | 829 (+115.5% Attack) | Lv. 28 | 5s | 4 |
| 11 | 935 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 12 | 1,023 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 13 | 1,088 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 14 | 1,136 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 15 | 1,201 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 16 | 1,266 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 17 | 1,331 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 18 | 1,396 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 19 | 1,444 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 20 | 1,491 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 21 | 1,539 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 22 | 1,586 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 23 | 1,634 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 24 | 1,682 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 25 | 1,729 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 26 | 1,777 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 27 | 1,825 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 28 | 1,872 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 29 | 1,920 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 30 | 1,968 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 31 | 2,015 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 32 | 2,063 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 33 | 2,111 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 34 | 2,158 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 35 | 2,206 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 36 | 2,253 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 37 | 2,301 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 38 | 2,349 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 39 | 2,396 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 40 | 2,444 (+115.5% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Drill Dart
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Drill Dart as a random skill option for the Ranger when soul-bound, up to Lv. 4.
| Category | Items | Chance | Max level | Highest item level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalice | 8 | 4.54% | Lv. 4 |  Chalice of Vigor |
| Parchment | 8 | 16.7% | Lv. 4 |  Parchment of Vigor |
| Bow | 74 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Fatal Bow |
| Staff | 74 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Heavenbound Staff |
| Dagger | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Claw |
| Greatsword | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Blade of Extinction |
| Guard | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Heart |
| Mace | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Fatal Mace |
| Spellbook | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Grimoire |
| Orb | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Abyssal Jade |
| Longsword | 68 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Scale Sword |
| Ring | 49 | 8.33% | Lv. 1 |  Splendent 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.
Drill Dart: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Drill Dart.
Ranger Active skill4,529 of 4,530avg. Lv. 16.6100%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Snipe | Lv. 1 | — | — |
 Tempest Shot | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 Snare Shot | Lv. 1 | 15s | 150 |
 Marking Shot | Lv. 3 | 10s | 50 |
 Arrow Scattershot | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Gale Arrow | Lv. 7 | 20s | 200 |
 Explosion Trap | Lv. 8 | 20s | 200 |
 Burst Arrow | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
 Suppressing Arrow | Lv. 12 | 20s | — |
 Deadshot | Lv. 14 | 20s | 200 |
 Defiance | Lv. 16 | 60s | — |
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
Drill Dart is an active skill for the Ranger, learned at level 4 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 5s at level 1 and 5s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Drill Dart FAQ
What does Drill Dart do in AION 2?
At level 1: Selects a target within 20m and deals 112 (+115.5% Attack) Fire damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and restores 100 MP on landing a Critical Hit. Inflicts Bleed on targets, dealing 43 (+45% Attack) Fire damage every 1s for 6s and reducing Incoming Heal by 60%. Incoming Heal reduction from [Drill Dart], [Debilitating Smash], and [Firestorm] does not stack. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Drill Dart?
5 seconds at level 1 and 5 seconds at level 40.
When does the Ranger learn Drill Dart?
At character level 4. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Drill Dart?
Drill Dart 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 Drill Dart above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Drill Dart.
Which gear can roll Drill Dart?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Drill Dart as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Drill Dart physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Drill Dart deals Physical damage (Attack and Debuff) and can be used while moving.