Gladiator in AION 2 — skills and stigmas
The full skill tree of Gladiator: 12 active and 10 passive skills,13 stigmas. Data comes from the game client.
Melee · greatsword. Deals damage up close, and thanks to high HP can back up the tank. High HP forgives mistakes, which makes it one of the calmest picks for a first character.
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Active skills (12)
| Skill | From lv. | Max | Cooldown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rending BlowDeals 70-70 damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. 2 Stagger Gauge Damage | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Keen StrikeDeals 51-51 damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and increases Enmity. Restores 100 MP. | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Crushing WaveDeals 206-206 damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage | 1 | 40 | 20 s |
 | Ruinous BlowRushes to a target within 7.5m to deal 2387-2387 damage to up to 4 enemies nearby and grants Prepare for Battle for 20s. Prepare for Battle: Increases | 1 | 40 | 45 s |
 | Overhead SlamDeals 174-174 damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m and increases Enmity. Has a 7% chance to trigger when attacking a target with Inca | 1 | 40 | 5 s |
 | Leaping SlamLeaps to a target within 20m and deals 70-70 damage. 10 Stagger Gauge Damage | 1 | 40 | 15 s |
 | Ankle SliceSelects a target within 4m and deals 294-294 damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m with a 50% chance to inflict Root for 3s on Block. 100% chance to inf | 1 | 40 | 10 s |
 | DefianceRemoves Stun, Knockdown, Airborne, Grab, Frost, and Fear from the caster and grants Tenacity for 5s. Tenacity: Grants Status Effect Immunity Unaffecte | 1 | 40 | 60 s |
 | Sword Aura RampageDeals 124-124 damage to a target afflicted with Stagger within 4m. | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Mocking BladeDeals 207-207 damage to a target within 4m and inflicts Knockdown for 3s. Changes skill motion when attacking targets with Incapacitated Immunity. 15 | 1 | 40 | 20 s |
 | Aerial SnareDeals 479-479 damage to a target afflicted with Knockdown within 4m with a 50% chance to inflict Airborne for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Airborne on N | 1 | 40 | 45 s |
 | Rush StrikeMoves to a target within 10m and deals 330-330 damage with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s after using [Dodge] or while flying. 100% chance t | 1 | 40 | 20 s |
Passive skills (10)
| Skill | From lv. | Max | Cooldown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Survival StanceIncreases the caster's HP by 200. Increases Max HP by an additional 7%, Natural HP Regen by 20, PvE Damage Tolerance by 5.5%, and PvP Damage Tolerance | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Protection ArmorIncreases the caster's Block by 200 and restores 53-64 HP on Block. Cooldown: 1s | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Blood AbsorptionThe caster has a 50% chance to restore 20-24 HP and 1.6% Max HP on landing an attack. Immediately restores 26% Max HP when HP drops to 50% or less. Co | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Identify WeaknessIncreases the caster's Critical Hit by 100 and Perfect Chance by 0.5%. | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Attack PreparationIncreases the caster's PvE Damage Boost by 5.5%, PvP Damage Boost by 2.75%, Defense by 2%, and Accuracy by 100. | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Impact HitIncreases the caster's Impact-type Chance by 11.2% and Double Chance by 0.3%. | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Destructive ImpulseDeals 146-146 extra damage to targets afflicted with Stagger or an Impact-type status. | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Experienced CounterstrikeIncreases Front Attack Damage Boost by 0.4%. Increases PvE Damage Boost by 5.4%, PvP Damage Boost by 2.7% for 20s for the caster and party members on | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Survival WillpowerIncreases the caster's Status Effect Resist by 17%. Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 12% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 6% for 5s when afflicted with St | 1 | 40 | — |
 | Murderous BurstGrants a stack of Menace for 3s when landing an attack. Removes Menace at 5 stacks and deals 539-539 damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster | 1 | 40 | — |
Stigmas (13)
| Stigma | From lv. | Max | Cooldown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Blade TossDeals 534-534 damage to a target within 20m and reduces Defense by 30% and Incoming Heal by 50% for 10s. 5 Stagger Gauge Damage | 1 | 20 | 20 s |
 | Focused BlockTemporarily increases Block Damage Reduction by 100% and guarantees Parry. Restores 110 MP and Stamina once on Parry. | 1 | 20 | 20 s |
 | Armor of BalanceIncreases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 10s. | 1 | 20 | 90 s |
 | Wrath WaveDeals 1068-1068 damage to up to 4 enemies within 5m of the caster and has a 50% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Knockdown o | 1 | 20 | 60 s |
 | Zikel's BlessingIncreases the caster's Attack by 20% and Accuracy by 100 for 10s. | 1 | 20 | 120 s |
 | Lifestealing BladeDeals 1522-1522 damage to up to 4 enemies within 4m and absorbs 10, 10% HP. 20 Stagger Gauge Damage | 1 | 20 | 90 s |
 | TenaciousnessThe caster becomes immune to damage and status effects for 3s. Increases PvE Damage Tolerance by 50% and PvP Damage Tolerance by 25% for 3s when the e | 1 | 20 | 150 s |
 | Rage BurstDeals 1327-1327 damage to a target within 4m. Inflicts Wounded for 10s on hit, reducing the enemy's Attack by 10%, and increases the caster's PvE Dama | 1 | 20 | 45 s |
 | Lunge StanceIncreases the caster's Combat Speed by 20% for 10s. | 1 | 20 | 60 s |
 | Wave ArmorDeals 207-207 Damage over Time to up to 4 enemies within 3m of the caster for 10s. | 1 | 20 | 60 s |
 | Forced RestraintDeals 1059-1059 damage to a target within 4m with a 75% chance to inflict Seal for 5s. 100% chance to inflict Seal on NPC targets. 20 Stagger Gauge Da | 1 | 20 | 60 s |
 | Fracturing RushRushes forward 10m and deals 974-974 damage to up to 4 enemies on the path, with a 60% chance to inflict Root for 3s. 100% chance to inflict Root on N | 1 | 20 | 90 s |
 | Assault StrikeSelects a target within 20m and deals 998-998 damage up to 4 enemies within 4m of the target, with a 30% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s. 100% chan | 1 | 20 | 120 s |
FAQ
What role does the Gladiator play in AION 2?
Melee. Deals damage up close, and thanks to high HP can back up the tank. High HP forgives mistakes, which makes it one of the calmest picks for a first character.
What weapon does the Gladiator use?
Greatsword.
Where can I find Gladiator builds?
In the Gladiator builds section: player builds with gear, skills, stigmas and final stats. You can also make your own build there in the character builder.
Class Gladiator in AION 2
This page lists every skill of the Gladiator (Gladiator) class from the AION 2 client: active and passive skills, stigmas, the level each one unlocks at, its maximum level and cooldown. The first skills a character gets: Rending Blow, Keen Strike, Crushing Wave.
To spend skill points and see what is worth taking at your level, open the skill calculator — it switches straight to Gladiator and counts the points you have. Stigmas cap at level 20, with properties unlocking at 5, 10, 15 and 20.
Gear for the class can be put together in the gear calculator: it adds up stats, enchanting, enhancement and stones, and the finished build can be shared as a link in legion chat.
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