Rush Strike Gladiator active skill · unlocks at level 10 · max level 40
Rush Strike is a Gladiator active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 10 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 20s.
Moves to a target within 10m and deals 330 (+125% Attack) damage with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s after using [Dodge] or while flying. 100% chance to inflict Knockdown on NPC targets. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Gladiator
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 10
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 20s
- Range
- 10 m
What Rush Strike does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Moves to a target within 10m and deals 3,030 (+125% Attack) damage with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s after using [Dodge] or while flying. 100% chance to inflict Knockdown on NPC targets. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Cooldown
- 20s
"+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
Rush Strike specializations
5 variants change how Rush Strike works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8Restores 300 Stamina on hit
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8+10m range
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8Changes to Charge Skill and deals AoE damage
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12-10s cooldown
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16+25% Knockdown Chance
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
Rush Strike by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 330 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
| 2 | 433 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 20s | 1 |
| 3 | 555 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 20s | 1 |
| 4 | 658 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 20s | 1 |
| 5 | 761 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 20s | 2 |
| 6 | 864 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 20s | 2 |
| 7 | 967 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 20s | 2 |
| 8 | 1,089 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 28 | 20s | 4 |
| 9 | 1,192 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 31 | 20s | 4 |
| 10 | 1,267 (+125% Attack) | Lv. 34 | 20s | 4 |
| 11 | 1,323 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 12 | 1,398 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 13 | 1,473 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 14 | 1,548 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 15 | 1,623 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 16 | 1,680 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 17 | 1,736 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 18 | 1,792 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 19 | 1,848 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 20 | 1,905 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 21 | 1,961 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 22 | 2,017 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 23 | 2,073 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 24 | 2,130 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 25 | 2,186 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 26 | 2,242 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 27 | 2,298 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 28 | 2,355 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 29 | 2,411 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 30 | 2,467 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 31 | 2,523 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 32 | 2,580 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 33 | 2,636 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 34 | 2,692 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 35 | 2,748 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 36 | 2,805 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 37 | 2,861 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 38 | 2,917 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 39 | 2,973 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
| 40 | 3,030 (+125% Attack) | — | 20s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Rush Strike
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Rush Strike as a random skill option for the Gladiator 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.
Rush Strike: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Rush Strike.
Gladiator Active skill4,230 of 4,239avg. Lv. 13.4100%
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 |
 Overhead Slam | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
 Sword Aura Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Ankle Slice | Lv. 7 | 10s | — |
 Crushing Wave | Lv. 8 | 20s | 250 |
 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
Rush Strike is an active skill for the Gladiator, learned at level 10 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 20s at level 1 and 20s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Rush Strike FAQ
What does Rush Strike do in AION 2?
At level 1: Moves to a target within 10m and deals 330 (+125% Attack) damage with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s after using [Dodge] or while flying. 100% chance to inflict Knockdown on NPC targets. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Rush Strike?
20 seconds at level 1 and 20 seconds at level 40.
When does the Gladiator learn Rush Strike?
At character level 10. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Rush Strike?
Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush Strike.
Which gear can roll Rush Strike?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Rush Strike as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Compass, Chalice, Bow, and Staff.
Is Rush Strike physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Rush Strike deals Physical damage (Attack and Debuff) and cannot be used while moving.