Shadowstep Assassin stigma skill · unlocks at level 22 · max level 40
Shadowstep is an Assassin stigma skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 22 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 45s.
Deals 832 (+155% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. The caster moves back and gains Stealth for 3s.
- Class
- Assassin
- Type
- Stigma skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 22
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 45s
- Range
- 4 m
What Shadowstep does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Deals 3,543 (+155% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. The caster moves back and gains Stealth for 3s.
- Cooldown
- 45s
- MP
- 100
"+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
Shadowstep specializations
5 variants change how Shadowstep works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 540% chance to rotate and inflict Stun for 3s on hit
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 10Engraves 5 Insignias for 10s on hit
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 15+200 Evasion for 10s on use
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 20-15s cooldown
- Specialization 5
+2s Stealth duration
Plan your Assassin 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
Shadowstep by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | MP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 832 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 1 ★ |
| 2 | 946 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 1 ★ |
| 3 | 1,060 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 1 ★ |
| 4 | 1,197 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 1 ★ |
| 5 | 1,311 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 1 ★ |
| 6 | 1,395 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 2 ★ |
| 7 | 1,455 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 2 ★ |
| 8 | 1,539 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 2 ★ |
| 9 | 1,622 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 2 ★ |
| 10 | 1,706 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 2 ★ |
| 11 | 1,790 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 4 ★ |
| 12 | 1,850 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 4 ★ |
| 13 | 1,911 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 4 ★ |
| 14 | 1,971 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 4 ★ |
| 15 | 2,032 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 4 ★ |
| 16 | 2,092 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 8 ★ |
| 17 | 2,152 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 8 ★ |
| 18 | 2,213 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 8 ★ |
| 19 | 2,273 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 8 ★ |
| 20 | 2,334 (+155% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 45s | 100 | 8 ★ |
| 21 | 2,394 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 22 | 2,455 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 23 | 2,515 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 24 | 2,576 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 25 | 2,636 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 26 | 2,697 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 27 | 2,757 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 28 | 2,817 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 29 | 2,878 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 30 | 2,938 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 31 | 2,999 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 32 | 3,059 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 33 | 3,120 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 34 | 3,180 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 35 | 3,241 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 36 | 3,301 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 37 | 3,361 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 38 | 3,422 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 39 | 3,482 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
| 40 | 3,543 (+155% Attack) | — | 45s | 100 | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Shadowstep: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Shadowstep.
Assassin Stigma202 of 2,516avg. Lv. 3.78%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Assassin skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Evasion Contract | Lv. 22 | 90s | — |
 Savage Fang | Lv. 22 | 60s | 200 |
 Shadow Walk | Lv. 22 | 120s | — |
 Assault Ambush | Lv. 22 | 120s | — |
 Swift Contract | Lv. 22 | 60s | — |
 Throw Shadowblade | Lv. 22 | 30s | — |
 Triniel's Dagger | Lv. 22 | 45s | 200 |
 Smoke Bomb | Lv. 22 | 30s | 100 |
 Aerial Bind | Lv. 22 | 120s | 150 |
 Evasion Stance | Lv. 22 | 20s | — |
 Spiral Slice | Lv. 22 | 90s | 200 |
 Illusive Clone | Lv. 22 | 60s | 200 |
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
Shadowstep is a stigma skill for the Assassin, learned at level 22 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 45s at level 1 and 45s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 0 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Shadowstep FAQ
What does Shadowstep do in AION 2?
At level 1: Deals 832 (+155% Attack) damage to a target within 4m. The caster moves back and gains Stealth for 3s.
What is the cooldown of Shadowstep?
45 seconds at level 1 and 45 seconds at level 40.
When does the Assassin learn Shadowstep?
At character level 22. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Shadowstep?
Shadowstep 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.
Is Shadowstep physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Shadowstep deals Physical damage (Attack) and cannot be used while moving.