Overhead Slam Gladiator active skill · unlocks at level 4 · max level 40
Overhead Slam is a Gladiator 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.
Deals 174 (+163.6% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m and increases Enmity. Has a 7% chance to trigger when attacking a target with Incapacitated Immunity. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Gladiator
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 4
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 5s
- Range
- 4 m
What Overhead Slam does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Deals 3,744 (+163.6% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m and increases Enmity. Has a 7% chance to trigger when attacking a target with Incapacitated Immunity. 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
- Attack
- Usable while moving
- Yes
- Traits
- Mobile
Overhead Slam specializations
5 variants change how Overhead Slam works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8Absorbs 70, 70% HP
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8Changes to AoE Skill
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8Adds [Upward Strike] Chain Skill
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12Critical Hit on hit
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Remove cooldown
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
Overhead Slam by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 174 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
| 2 | 247 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 5s | 1 |
| 3 | 321 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 7 | 5s | 1 |
| 4 | 431 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 5s | 1 |
| 5 | 566 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 5s | 2 |
| 6 | 726 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 5s | 2 |
| 7 | 861 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 5s | 2 |
| 8 | 996 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 5s | 4 |
| 9 | 1,131 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 5s | 4 |
| 10 | 1,266 (+163.6% Attack) | Lv. 28 | 5s | 4 |
| 11 | 1,425 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 12 | 1,560 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 13 | 1,658 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 14 | 1,732 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 15 | 1,830 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 16 | 1,928 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 17 | 2,027 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 18 | 2,125 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 19 | 2,198 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 20 | 2,272 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 21 | 2,346 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 22 | 2,419 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 23 | 2,493 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 24 | 2,566 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 25 | 2,640 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 26 | 2,714 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 27 | 2,787 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 28 | 2,861 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 29 | 2,934 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 30 | 3,008 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 31 | 3,082 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 32 | 3,155 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 33 | 3,229 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 34 | 3,303 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 35 | 3,376 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 36 | 3,450 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 37 | 3,523 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 38 | 3,597 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 39 | 3,671 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
| 40 | 3,744 (+163.6% Attack) | — | 5s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Overhead Slam
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Overhead 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.
Overhead Slam: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Overhead Slam.
Gladiator Active skill4,244 of 4,245avg. Lv. 19100%
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 |
 Leaping Slam | Lv. 1 | 15s | — |
 Mocking Blade | Lv. 3 | 20s | 200 |
 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
Overhead Slam is an active skill for the Gladiator, 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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Overhead Slam FAQ
What does Overhead Slam do in AION 2?
At level 1: Deals 174 (+163.6% Attack) damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m and increases Enmity. Has a 7% chance to trigger when attacking a target with Incapacitated Immunity. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Overhead Slam?
5 seconds at level 1 and 5 seconds at level 40.
When does the Gladiator learn Overhead Slam?
At character level 4. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Overhead Slam?
Overhead 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 Overhead 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 Overhead Slam.
Which gear can roll Overhead Slam?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Overhead Slam as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Overhead Slam physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Overhead Slam deals Physical damage (Attack) and can be used while moving.