Keen Strike Gladiator active skill · unlocks at level 1 · max level 40
Keen Strike is a Gladiator active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 1 and can be raised to skill level 40.
Deals 51 (+43% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP.
- Class
- Gladiator
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 1
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- None
- Range
- 4 m
What Keen Strike does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Deals 989 (+43% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP.
"+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
- Yes
- Traits
- NontargetMobile
Keen Strike specializations
5 variants change how Keen Strike works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8+20% MP restored
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8Absorbs 100, 100% HP
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8+50% Multi-Hit on hit
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12-1s [Ruinous Blow] cooldown on hit
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Adds [Reckless Strike] Chain Skill
Plan your Gladiator 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
Keen Strike by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 1 | — |
| 2 | 70 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 90 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 109 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 7 | 1 |
| 5 | 138 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 2 |
| 6 | 173 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 2 |
| 7 | 215 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 2 |
| 8 | 251 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 4 |
| 9 | 286 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 4 |
| 10 | 322 (+43% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 4 |
| 11 | 357 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 12 | 399 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 13 | 435 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 14 | 461 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 15 | 480 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 16 | 506 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 17 | 531 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 18 | 557 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 19 | 583 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 20 | 602 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 21 | 622 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 22 | 641 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 23 | 660 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 24 | 680 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 25 | 699 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 26 | 719 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 27 | 738 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 28 | 757 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 29 | 777 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 30 | 796 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 31 | 815 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 32 | 835 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 33 | 854 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 34 | 873 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 35 | 893 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 36 | 912 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 37 | 931 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 38 | 951 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 39 | 970 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
| 40 | 989 (+43% Attack) | — | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Keen Strike
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Keen Strike as a random skill option for the Gladiator 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.
Keen Strike: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Keen Strike.
Gladiator Active skill4,236 of 4,236avg. Lv. 14.2100%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Gladiator skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rending Blow | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 Leaping Slam | Lv. 1 | 15s | — |
 Mocking Blade | Lv. 3 | 20s | 200 |
 Overhead Slam | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
 Sword Aura Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Ankle Slice | Lv. 7 | 10s | — |
 Crushing Wave | Lv. 8 | 20s | 250 |
 Rush Strike | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
 Aerial Snare | Lv. 12 | 45s | 150 |
 Ruinous Blow | Lv. 14 | 45s | 250 |
 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
Keen Strike is an active skill for the Gladiator, learned at level 1 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is —s at level 1 and —s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Keen Strike FAQ
What does Keen Strike do in AION 2?
At level 1: Deals 51 (+43% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP.
When does the Gladiator learn Keen Strike?
At character level 1. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Keen Strike?
Keen Strike 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 Keen Strike above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Keen Strike.
Which gear can roll Keen Strike?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Keen Strike as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Keen Strike physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Keen Strike deals Physical damage (Attack) and can be used while moving.