Rushing Smash Chanter active skill · unlocks at level 1 · max level 40
Rushing Smash is a Chanter 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.
Rushes at a target within 20m and deals 112 (+189.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies and restores 100 MP. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Chanter
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 1
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 15s
- Range
- 20 m
What Rushing Smash does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Rushes at a target within 20m and deals 4,113 (+189% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies and restores 100 MP. 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
Rushing Smash specializations
5 variants change how Rushing Smash works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8-20% target's Impact-type Resist for 5s
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8Changes to Charge Skill, dealing up to 200% more damage
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 850% chance to trigger [Heat Wave Blow] on hit
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12Resets cooldown on defeating an enemy
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-Hit
Plan your Chanter 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
Rushing Smash by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112 (+189.8% Attack) | Lv. 1 | 15s | — |
| 2 | 194 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 1 | 15s | 1 |
| 3 | 276 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 15s | 1 |
| 4 | 358 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 7 | 15s | 1 |
| 5 | 481 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 15s | 2 |
| 6 | 633 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 15s | 2 |
| 7 | 813 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 15s | 2 |
| 8 | 965 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 15s | 4 |
| 9 | 1,116 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 15s | 4 |
| 10 | 1,268 (+189% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 15s | 4 |
| 11 | 1,420 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 12 | 1,600 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 13 | 1,752 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 14 | 1,862 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 15 | 1,944 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 16 | 2,055 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 17 | 2,165 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 18 | 2,276 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 19 | 2,387 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 20 | 2,469 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 21 | 2,551 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 22 | 2,633 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 23 | 2,715 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 24 | 2,798 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 25 | 2,880 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 26 | 2,962 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 27 | 3,044 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 28 | 3,127 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 29 | 3,209 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 30 | 3,291 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 31 | 3,373 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 32 | 3,455 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 33 | 3,538 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 34 | 3,620 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 35 | 3,702 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 36 | 3,784 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 37 | 3,866 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 38 | 3,949 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 39 | 4,031 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
| 40 | 4,113 (+189% Attack) | — | 15s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Rushing Smash
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Rushing Smash as a random skill option for the Chanter 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.
Rushing Smash: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Rushing Smash.
Chanter Active skill2,083 of 2,083avg. Lv. 13.8100%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Chanter skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Onslaught | Lv. 1 | — | — |
 Incandescent Blow | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 Impactful Crush | Lv. 3 | 15s | 100 |
 Dark Crush | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
 Gust Rampage | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Heat Wave Blow | Lv. 7 | 10s | — |
 Recuperation | Lv. 8 | 15s | — |
 Tremor Crush | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
 Wave Blow | Lv. 12 | 20s | — |
 Spinning Strike | Lv. 14 | 30s | 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
Rushing Smash is an active skill for the Chanter, 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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Rushing Smash FAQ
What does Rushing Smash do in AION 2?
At level 1: Rushes at a target within 20m and deals 112 (+189.8% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies and restores 100 MP. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Rushing Smash?
15 seconds at level 1 and 15 seconds at level 40.
When does the Chanter learn Rushing Smash?
At character level 1. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Rushing Smash?
Rushing Smash 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 Rushing Smash above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Rushing Smash.
Which gear can roll Rushing Smash?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Rushing Smash as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Rushing Smash physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Rushing Smash deals Physical damage (Attack) and cannot be used while moving.