Flash Slice Assassin active skill · unlocks at level 8 · max level 40
Flash Slice is an Assassin active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 8 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 10s.
Moves to the opposite side of a target within 4m and deals 181 (+107% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies, with a 40% chance to inflict Blind for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Blind on NPC targets. 7 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Assassin
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 8
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 10s
- Range
- 4 m
What Flash Slice does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Moves to the opposite side of a target within 4m and deals 2,237 (+107% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies, with a 40% chance to inflict Blind for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Blind on NPC targets. 7 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Cooldown
- 10s
- MP
- 50
"+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
- No, stand still to use it
Flash Slice specializations
5 variants change how Flash Slice works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8+2s Blind duration
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8+6m Range
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8Up to +20% damage when more targets hit
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12+1 consecutive use
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 1650% chance to rotate and inflict Stun for 3s on hitting a target afflicted with Blind
Plan your Assassin 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
Flash Slice by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | MP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 181 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 8 | 10s | 50 | — |
| 2 | 243 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 8 | 10s | 50 | 1 |
| 3 | 322 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 11 | 10s | 50 | 1 |
| 4 | 417 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 14 | 10s | 50 | 1 |
| 5 | 495 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 17 | 10s | 50 | 2 |
| 6 | 574 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 20 | 10s | 50 | 2 |
| 7 | 653 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 23 | 10s | 50 | 2 |
| 8 | 731 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 26 | 10s | 50 | 4 |
| 9 | 826 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 29 | 10s | 50 | 4 |
| 10 | 905 (+107% Attack) | Lv. 32 | 10s | 50 | 4 |
| 11 | 963 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 12 | 1,004 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 13 | 1,062 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 14 | 1,120 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 15 | 1,178 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 16 | 1,235 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 17 | 1,277 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 18 | 1,319 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 19 | 1,361 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 20 | 1,402 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 21 | 1,444 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 22 | 1,486 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 23 | 1,527 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 24 | 1,569 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 25 | 1,611 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 26 | 1,653 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 27 | 1,694 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 28 | 1,736 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 29 | 1,778 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 30 | 1,820 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 31 | 1,861 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 32 | 1,903 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 33 | 1,945 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 34 | 1,986 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 35 | 2,028 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 36 | 2,070 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 37 | 2,112 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 38 | 2,153 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 39 | 2,195 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
| 40 | 2,237 (+107% Attack) | — | 10s | 50 | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Flash Slice
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Flash Slice as a random skill option for the Assassin when soul-bound, up to Lv. 4.
| Category | Items | Chance | Max level | Highest item level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | 8 | 16.7% | Lv. 4 |  Compass of Vigor |
| Chalice | 8 | 4.54% | Lv. 4 |  Chalice of Vigor |
| Bow | 74 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Fatal Bow |
| Staff | 74 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Heavenbound Staff |
| Dagger | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Claw |
| Greatsword | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Blade of Extinction |
| Guard | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Heart |
| Mace | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Fatal Mace |
| Spellbook | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Grimoire |
| Orb | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Abyssal Jade |
| Longsword | 68 | 8.34% | Lv. 1 |  Ludra's Scale Sword |
| Ring | 49 | 8.34% | 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.
Flash Slice: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Flash Slice.
Assassin Active skill1,423 of 1,427avg. Lv. 13100%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Assassin skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Quick Slice | Lv. 1 | — | — |
 Savage Roar | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 Shadowstrike | Lv. 1 | 20s | 150 |
 Ambush | Lv. 3 | 10s | 100 |
 Heart Gore | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
 Storm Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Whirlwind Slice | Lv. 7 | 10s | — |
 Infiltrate | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
 Shadow Fall | Lv. 12 | 20s | 100 |
 Insignia Explosion | Lv. 14 | 10s | 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
Flash Slice is an active skill for the Assassin, learned at level 8 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.
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Flash Slice FAQ
What does Flash Slice do in AION 2?
At level 1: Moves to the opposite side of a target within 4m and deals 181 (+107% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies, with a 40% chance to inflict Blind for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Blind on NPC targets. 7 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Flash Slice?
10 seconds at level 1 and 10 seconds at level 40.
When does the Assassin learn Flash Slice?
At character level 8. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Flash Slice?
Flash Slice 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 Flash Slice above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Flash Slice.
Which gear can roll Flash Slice?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Flash Slice as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Compass, Chalice, Bow, and Staff.
Is Flash Slice physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Flash Slice deals Physical damage (Attack and Debuff) and cannot be used while moving.