Spinning Strike Chanter active skill · unlocks at level 14 · max level 40
Spinning Strike is a Chanter active skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 14 and can be raised to skill level 40. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 30s.
Selects a target within 20m and deals 2,347 (+700.1% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies nearby. Increases the caster's Critical Damage Boost by 15% for 30s on hit. Stacks up to 2 times. [Dark Crush] becomes available for 2s on skill use. 15 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Class
- Chanter
- Type
- Active skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 14
- Max level
- 40
- Cooldown
- 30s
- Range
- 20 m
What Spinning Strike does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Selects a target within 20m and deals 16,761 (+700.1% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies nearby. Increases the caster's Critical Damage Boost by 15% for 30s on hit. Stacks up to 2 times. [Dark Crush] becomes available for 2s on skill use. 15 Stagger Gauge Damage
- Cooldown
- 30s
- MP
- 250
"+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
- AttackBuff
- Usable while moving
- Yes
- Traits
- Mobile
Spinning Strike specializations
5 variants change how Spinning Strike works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 8-5s cooldown
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 8+10% Heal Boost (up to 20%)
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 8Up to +20% damage when less targets hit
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 1240% chance to inflict Seal for 3s
Specialization 5 · requires skill level 16Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical 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
Spinning Strike by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 40 levels.
| Level | Damage | Required Level | Cooldown | MP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,347 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 14 | 30s | 250 | — |
| 2 | 3,014 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 14 | 30s | 250 | 1 |
| 3 | 3,575 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 17 | 30s | 250 | 1 |
| 4 | 4,137 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 20 | 30s | 250 | 1 |
| 5 | 4,699 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 23 | 30s | 250 | 2 |
| 6 | 5,261 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 26 | 30s | 250 | 2 |
| 7 | 5,928 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 29 | 30s | 250 | 2 |
| 8 | 6,490 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 32 | 30s | 250 | 4 |
| 9 | 6,899 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 35 | 30s | 250 | 4 |
| 10 | 7,204 (+700.1% Attack) | Lv. 38 | 30s | 250 | 4 |
| 11 | 7,613 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 12 | 8,023 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 13 | 8,433 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 14 | 8,842 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 15 | 9,147 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 16 | 9,451 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 17 | 9,756 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 18 | 10,060 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 19 | 10,365 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 20 | 10,669 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 21 | 10,974 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 22 | 11,279 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 23 | 11,583 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 24 | 11,888 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 25 | 12,192 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 26 | 12,497 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 27 | 12,801 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 28 | 13,106 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 29 | 13,410 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 30 | 13,715 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 31 | 14,020 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 32 | 14,324 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 33 | 14,629 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 34 | 14,933 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 35 | 15,238 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 36 | 15,542 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 37 | 15,847 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 38 | 16,151 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 39 | 16,456 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
| 40 | 16,761 (+700.1% Attack) | — | 30s | 250 | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Gear that can roll Spinning Strike
689 gear pieces and Arcana in 12 categories can roll Spinning Strike 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.
Spinning Strike: used by top players
Share of tracked top players of each class (level 45, highest combat power) who use Spinning Strike.
Chanter Active skill2,049 of 2,050avg. Lv. 15.6100%
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 |
 Rushing Smash | Lv. 1 | 15s | — |
 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 | — |
 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
Spinning Strike is an active skill for the Chanter, learned at level 14 and raised to level 40. Its cooldown is 30s at level 1 and 30s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 4 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Spinning Strike FAQ
What does Spinning Strike do in AION 2?
At level 1: Selects a target within 20m and deals 2,347 (+700.1% Attack) damage to up to 4 enemies nearby. Increases the caster's Critical Damage Boost by 15% for 30s on hit. Stacks up to 2 times. [Dark Crush] becomes available for 2s on skill use. 15 Stagger Gauge Damage
What is the cooldown of Spinning Strike?
30 seconds at level 1 and 30 seconds at level 40.
When does the Chanter learn Spinning Strike?
At character level 14. It can then be raised to level 40.
What are the specializations of Spinning Strike?
Spinning 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 Spinning 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 Spinning Strike.
Which gear can roll Spinning Strike?
689 gear pieces and Arcana can roll Spinning Strike as a random skill option, up to Lv. 4, mainly Chalice, Parchment, Bow, and Staff.
Is Spinning Strike physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Spinning Strike deals Physical damage (Attack and Buff) and can be used while moving.