Rush StrikeGladiator 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
Game dataThe 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
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.
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
Rush Strike by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Required Level | Cooldown | MP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 20 | — | — |
| 2 | 10 | 20 | — | 1 |
| 3 | 13 | 20 | — | 1 |
| 4 | 16 | 20 | — | 1 |
| 5 | 19 | 20 | — | 2 |
| 6 | 22 | 20 | — | 2 |
| 7 | 25 | 20 | — | 2 |
| 8 | 28 | 20 | — | 4 |
| 9 | 31 | 20 | — | 4 |
| 10 | 34 | 20 | — | 4 |
| 11 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 12 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 13 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 14 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 15 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 16 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 17 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 18 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 19 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 20 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 21 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 22 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 23 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 24 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 25 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 26 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 27 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 28 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 29 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 30 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 31 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 32 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 33 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 34 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 35 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 36 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 37 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 38 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 39 | — | 20 | — | — |
| 40 | — | 20 | — | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Other Gladiator skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|
 Keen Strike | Lv. 1 | — |
 Rending Blow | Lv. 1 | — |
 Leaping Slam | Lv. 1 | 15s |
 Mocking Blade | Lv. 3 | 20s |
 Overhead Slam | Lv. 4 | 5s |
 Sword Aura Rampage | Lv. 5 | — |
 Ankle Slice | Lv. 7 | 10s |
 Crushing Wave | Lv. 8 | 20s |
 Aerial Snare | Lv. 12 | 45s |
 Ruinous Blow | Lv. 14 | 45s |
 Defiance | Lv. 16 | 60s |
Data read from the AION 2 global client (build 0.0.4387.0). 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.