Snipe Ranger active skill · unlocks at level 1 · max level 40
Snipe is a Ranger active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 1 and can be raised to skill level 40.
Deals 47 (+39.6% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m and restores 120 MP.
- Class
- Ranger
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 1
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- None
- Range
- 20 m
What Snipe does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Deals 846 (+39.6% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m and restores 120 MP.
"+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
- Yes
- Traits
- Mobile
Snipe specializations
5 variants change how Snipe works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8+20% MP restored
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8Absorbs 70, 70% HP
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8+50% Multi-Hit on hit
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 12-1s [Deadshot] cooldown on hit
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Adds [Tempest Arrow] Chain Skill
Plan your Ranger 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
Snipe by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 1 | — |
| 2 | 63 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 79 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 96 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 7 | 1 |
| 5 | 120 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 10 | 2 |
| 6 | 151 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 13 | 2 |
| 7 | 187 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 16 | 2 |
| 8 | 217 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 19 | 4 |
| 9 | 248 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 22 | 4 |
| 10 | 278 (+39.6% Attack) | Lv. 25 | 4 |
| 11 | 309 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 12 | 345 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 13 | 376 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 14 | 398 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 15 | 414 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 16 | 436 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 17 | 459 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 18 | 481 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 19 | 503 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 20 | 520 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 21 | 536 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 22 | 552 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 23 | 569 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 24 | 585 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 25 | 601 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 26 | 618 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 27 | 634 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 28 | 650 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 29 | 667 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 30 | 683 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 31 | 699 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 32 | 716 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 33 | 732 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 34 | 748 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 35 | 765 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 36 | 781 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 37 | 797 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 38 | 814 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 39 | 830 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
| 40 | 846 (+39.6% Attack) | — | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Snipe
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Snipe as a random skill option for the Ranger 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.
Snipe: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Snipe.
Ranger Active skill3,455 of 3,455avg. Lv. 16.3100%
Pick rates, not a strength rating. Recomputed every 6 hours from the characters MetaBot tracks.
Other Ranger skills of this type
| Skill | Unlocks | Cooldown | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tempest Shot | Lv. 1 | — | 120 |
 Snare Shot | Lv. 1 | 15s | 150 |
 Marking Shot | Lv. 3 | 10s | 50 |
 Drill Dart | Lv. 4 | 5s | — |
 Arrow Scattershot | Lv. 5 | — | — |
 Gale Arrow | Lv. 7 | 20s | 200 |
 Explosion Trap | Lv. 8 | 20s | 200 |
 Burst Arrow | Lv. 10 | 20s | — |
 Suppressing Arrow | Lv. 12 | 20s | — |
 Deadshot | Lv. 14 | 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
Snipe is an active skill for the Ranger, learned at level 1 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is —s at level 1 and —s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Snipe FAQ
What does Snipe do in AION 2?
At level 1: Deals 47 (+39.6% Attack) Wind damage to a target within 20m and restores 120 MP.
When does the Ranger learn Snipe?
At character level 1. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Snipe?
Snipe 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 Snipe above its max level?
Take its skill-level nodes on the Daevanion boards (Nezekan, Zikel, Vaizel, and Triniel). There are 4 such nodes for Snipe.
Which gear can roll Snipe?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Snipe as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Snipe physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Snipe deals Physical damage (Attack) and can be used while moving.