The Templar is AION 2's dedicated tank class — a longsword-and-shield frontliner built to lock down enemy aggro, absorb boss damage, and keep the rest of the party alive. This guide covers the Templar'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.
Templar Class Overview
The Templar is the anchor of any AION 2 dungeon group and a durable line-holder in PvP. It fights with a longsword and shield, using taunts to pin a boss's attention while shielding allies behind it.
- Uses Provoke to pin a boss's aggro directly to itself.
- Builds sustained threat through repeated Vicious Strike use.
- Mitigates incoming damage with Doom Shield.
- Punishes locked-down targets with Punishment and Decisive Strike.
Templar Playstyle
The Templar plays as a deliberate, control-focused tank rather than a damage dealer. The core loop is to chain Vicious Strike to build and hold aggro, lock priority targets with Provoke, then time Doom Shield and other damage-reduction abilities around incoming boss burst to keep the whole party safe.
Templar Skills List
Based on current AION 2 game data, the Templar has 43 total skills: 33 active and 9 passive.
Active Skills
Passive Skills
AION 2 Templar FAQ
What role is the AION 2 Templar?
The Templar is a Tank class. It's a deliberate, control-focused playstyle: chain Vicious Strike to build and hold aggro, lock targets with Provoke, then time Doom Shield and damage-reduction abilities to survive boss burst while keeping allies safe.
What weapon does the AION 2 Templar use?
The Templar wields the Longsword.
Can both factions play the Templar?
Yes — like every AION 2 class, the Templar is playable by both the Elyos and the Asmodians.
How many skills does the AION 2 Templar have?
43 skills in total (33 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.
