Leaping Slam Gladiator active skill · unlocks at level 1 · max level 40
Leaping Slam is a Gladiator active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 1 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 15s.
Leaps to a target within 20m and deals 70 (+115% Attack) damage. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Gladiator
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 1
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 15s
- Range
- 20 m
What Leaping Slam does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Leaps to a target within 20m and deals 2,580 (+115% Attack) damage. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Cooldown
- 15s
"+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
Leaping Slam specializations
5 variants change how Leaping Slam works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8Prepare for Battle effect on the caster for 3s
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 850% chance to trigger [Ankle Slice] on hit
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8Resets cooldown on defeating an enemy
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12+20% PvE Damage Tolerance and +10 PvP Damage Tolerance for 3s
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Changes to AoE skill and pulls in enemies
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
Leaping Slam by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 1 | 15s | — |
| 2 | 122 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 1 | 15s | 1 |
| 3 | 174 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 15s | 1 |
| 4 | 225 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 7 | 15s | 1 |
| 5 | 303 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 15s | 2 |
| 6 | 398 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 15s | 2 |
| 7 | 510 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 15s | 2 |
| 8 | 605 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 15s | 4 |
| 9 | 700 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 15s | 4 |
| 10 | 795 (+115% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 15s | 4 |
| 11 | 890 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 12 | 1,002 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 13 | 1,097 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 14 | 1,166 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 15 | 1,217 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 16 | 1,286 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 17 | 1,355 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 18 | 1,424 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 19 | 1,493 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 20 | 1,545 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 21 | 1,597 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 22 | 1,649 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 23 | 1,700 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 24 | 1,752 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 25 | 1,804 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 26 | 1,856 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 27 | 1,907 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 28 | 1,959 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 29 | 2,011 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 30 | 2,063 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 31 | 2,114 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 32 | 2,166 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 33 | 2,218 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 34 | 2,270 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 35 | 2,321 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 36 | 2,373 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 37 | 2,425 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 38 | 2,477 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 39 | 2,528 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 40 | 2,580 (+115% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Leaping Slam
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Leaping Slam 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.
Leaping Slam: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Leaping Slam.
Gladiator Active skill4,244 of 4,245avg. Lv. 13.7100%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Keen Strike | Lv. 1 | — | — |
 Rending Blow | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 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
Leaping Slam is an active skill for the Gladiator, learned at level 1 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 15s at level 1 and 15s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Leaping Slam FAQ
What does Leaping Slam do in AION 2?
At level 1: Leaps to a target within 20m and deals 70 (+115% Attack) damage. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Leaping Slam?
15 seconds at level 1 and 15 seconds at level 40.
When does the Gladiator learn Leaping Slam?
At character level 1. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Leaping Slam?
Leaping Slam 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 Leaping Slam above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Leaping Slam.
Which gear can roll Leaping Slam?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Leaping Slam as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Leaping Slam physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Leaping Slam deals Physical damage (Attack) and cannot be used while moving.