The Gladiator is AION 2's plate-wearing greatsword fighter, billed by NCSOFT as the master of the melee. Where the Templar leans on pure shielding, the Gladiator trades that for raw offense, tearing through clustered enemies with a two-handed greatsword and staying upright through heavy life-steal. This guide covers the Gladiator's role, weapon, skill list, and playstyle, plus quick answers to the most common questions about AION 2's classes and factions.
AION 2 Factions and Classes Overview
- ElyosLight
- AsmodiansDark
AION 2 features two playable factions, Elyos (Light) and Asmodians (Dark), and nine specialized classes. Every character begins as an Adventurer and later specializes into one of the nine classes, each of which can be played by both factions and either gender.
Gladiator Class Overview
The Gladiator is a Tank/DPS hybrid — a frontline damage dealer whose deep health pool lets it step in as a secondary tank whenever a party needs one. Signature abilities such as Rending Blow, Blade Dance, Blade Toss, Crushing Wave, and Frenzied Wave build the kit around sweeping area strikes punctuated by ranged blade throws.
- Carves through clustered enemies with wide, arcing greatsword swings.
- Sustains itself through heavy life-steal on its offensive skills.
- Closes distance and pulls enemies in with Blade Toss.
- Blocks and mitigates incoming hits with Focused Block.
Gladiator Playstyle
The Gladiator plays as an aggressive, in-your-face bruiser that closes distance fast and unleashes wide arcing greatsword swings to hit several foes at once, healing off the damage it deals to outlast opponents. Its AoE burst, gap-closing throw, and defensive tools like Focused Block make it forgiving and strong in both solo PvE and group play.
Gladiator Skills List
Based on current AION 2 game data, the Gladiator has 52 total skills: 40 active and 9 passive.
Active Skills
Passive Skills
AION 2 Gladiator FAQ
What role is the AION 2 Gladiator?
The Gladiator is a Tank/DPS class. It's an aggressive, in-your-face bruiser that closes distance and unleashes wide arcing greatsword swings to hit several foes at once, healing off the damage it deals to outlast opponents. Its AoE burst, gap-closing throw, and defensive tools like Focused Block make it forgiving and strong in both solo PvE and group play.
What weapon does the AION 2 Gladiator use?
The Gladiator wields the Greatsword.
Can both factions play the Gladiator?
Yes — like every AION 2 class, the Gladiator is playable by both the Elyos and the Asmodians.
How many skills does the AION 2 Gladiator have?
52 skills in total (40 active and 9 passive), based on current game data.
AION 2 Classes & Races FAQ
How many classes are in AION 2?
Nine: Templar, Gladiator, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster, Cleric, Chanter, and the Brawler (added in the Chapter 1 update). Every character starts as an Adventurer and specializes into one of the nine.
Are AION 2 classes locked to a faction or gender?
No. All nine classes are playable by both factions — the Elyos and the Asmodians — and by both genders.
What are the AION 2 races and factions?
There are two playable factions: the Elyos (Light) and the Asmodians (Dark).
What weapon does each class use?
Each class has one main weapon type: Templar uses the Longsword, Gladiator the Greatsword, Assassin the Dagger, Ranger the Bow, Sorcerer the Spellbook, Spiritmaster the Orb, Cleric the Mace, Chanter the Staff, and Brawler the Gauntlet.
