Punishment Templar active skill · unlocks at level 14 · max level 40
Punishment is a Templar active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 14 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 30s.
Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,394 (+430.5% Attack)-4,184 (+1,291.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and grants the Executor effect to the caster for 20s. Executor: Increases Accuracy by 200, PvE Damage Boost by 20%, and PvP Damage Boost by 10% Max 3 Charge Levels 20-35 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Templar
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 14
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 30s
- Range
- 20 m
What Punishment does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Selects a target within 20m and deals 9,983 (+430.5% Attack)-29,949 (+1,291.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and grants the Executor effect to the caster for 20s. Executor: Increases Accuracy by 200, PvE Damage Boost by 20%, and PvP Damage Boost by 10% Max 3 Charge Levels 20-35 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Cooldown
- 30s
- MP
- 200
"+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
- Traits
- Charge Skill
Punishment specializations
5 variants change how Punishment works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8Absorbs 1000, 1000% HP
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8Inflicts Damage over Time to target on hit
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8+30% Skill Speed
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12Changes to mobile skill
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical Hit
Plan your Templar 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
Punishment by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | MP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,394 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 14 | 30s | 200 | — |
| 2 | 1,795 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 14 | 30s | 200 | 1 |
| 3 | 2,130 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 17 | 30s | 200 | 1 |
| 4 | 2,466 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 20 | 30s | 200 | 1 |
| 5 | 2,802 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 23 | 30s | 200 | 2 |
| 6 | 3,138 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 26 | 30s | 200 | 2 |
| 7 | 3,538 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 29 | 30s | 200 | 2 |
| 8 | 3,874 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 32 | 30s | 200 | 4 |
| 9 | 4,119 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 35 | 30s | 200 | 4 |
| 10 | 4,300 (+430.5% Attack) | Lv. 38 | 30s | 200 | 4 |
| 11 | 4,546 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 12 | 4,791 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 13 | 5,036 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 14 | 5,282 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 15 | 5,463 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 16 | 5,643 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 17 | 5,824 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 18 | 6,005 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 19 | 6,186 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 20 | 6,367 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 21 | 6,547 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 22 | 6,728 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 23 | 6,909 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 24 | 7,090 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 25 | 7,271 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 26 | 7,451 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 27 | 7,632 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 28 | 7,813 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 29 | 7,994 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 30 | 8,175 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 31 | 8,356 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 32 | 8,536 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 33 | 8,717 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 34 | 8,898 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 35 | 9,079 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 36 | 9,260 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 37 | 9,440 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 38 | 9,621 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 39 | 9,802 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
| 40 | 9,983 (+430.5% Attack) | — | 30s | 200 | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Punishment
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Punishment as a random skill option for the Templar 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.
Punishment: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Punishment.
Templar Active skill3,944 of 3,946avg. Lv. 16.2100%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Templar skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vicious Strike | Lv. 1 | — | — |
 Pummel | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 Poach | Lv. 1 | 15s | — |
 Shield Smite | Lv. 3 | 10s | 100 |
 Judgment | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
 Flash Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Debilitating Smash | Lv. 7 | 10s | — |
 Warding Strike | Lv. 8 | 30s | 200 |
 Shield Rush | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
 Annihilate | Lv. 12 | 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
Punishment is an active skill for the Templar, learned at level 14 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 30s at level 1 and 30s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Punishment FAQ
What does Punishment do in AION 2?
At level 1: Selects a target within 20m and deals 1,394 (+430.5% Attack)-4,184 (+1,291.5% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target and grants the Executor effect to the caster for 20s. Executor: Increases Accuracy by 200, PvE Damage Boost by 20%, and PvP Damage Boost by 10% Max 3 Charge Levels 20-35 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Punishment?
30 seconds at level 1 and 30 seconds at level 40.
When does the Templar learn Punishment?
At character level 14. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Punishment?
Punishment 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 Punishment above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Punishment.
Which gear can roll Punishment?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Punishment as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Punishment physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Punishment deals Physical damage (Attack) and cannot be used while moving.