With Aion 2 still unavailable to the public, reliable information remains limited. However, the second official live stream—combined with Korean and Taiwanese test footage—has given us our clearest look yet at the game's class design, skill system, and large-scale group mechanics. Drawing from translated footage, tester impressions, and long-term experience with Aion and Aion Classic, here's a comprehensive breakdown of what we currently know.
While Aion 2 is a sequel rather than a completely new IP, it carries forward many familiar systems—refined, modernized, and in some cases, radically expanded.
Alliance and Group System: Large-Scale Warfare Returns
preserves the franchise's signature large-group structure. The confirmed alliance sizes include:
8 players
16 players
32 players
64 players (16 sub-groups)
In a 64-player alliance, an alliance leader can issue commands, mark locations, and coordinate movements across all groups. This system is almost identical to Aion's original large-scale PvP structure.
In Aion 1, leaked features once hinted at league systems, allowing multiple alliances to coordinate together—up to 512 players under a single command structure. While leagues are not yet confirmed in Aion 2, the alliance system is officially in place, and many players are hopeful that leagues will return to support massive fortress battles and organized PvP.
Skill System Overview: 8+4 Active Skills with Massive Customization
Aion 2 introduces a constrained but flexible skill system:
8 main active skills
4 auxiliary skills
Each skill enchantable up to +15
Around 40 total skills per class
Players must choose which skills to equip from a much larger pool, creating deep build diversity. Skills are context-driven, allowing players to customize loadouts for PvE, PvP, specific encounters, or even countering particular classes.
Stigma Skills Return—With a Twist
Among the 40 available skills are Stigma skills, acquired through quests and bosses. This adds progression-based customization rather than simple skill unlocks, and it introduces unpredictability in PvP encounters—players can no longer assume how a class will behave based on its name alone.
This system fundamentally changes combat expectations. Two players using the same class may perform entirely different roles.
Class Structure: A Return to the Holy Trinity
Aion 2 abandons weapon-swapping class hybrids in favor of a classic holy trinity:
Tank
DPS
Healer / Support
At launch, Aion 2 will feature eight classes:
Warrior
Templar
Gladiator
Scout
Assassin
Ranger
Mage
Sorcerer
Spiritmaster
Support
Cleric
Chanter
This old-school structure aims to restore clarity, balance, and identity to group play.
Class-by-Class Breakdown
Templar – The Primary Tank
Templars are confirmed as the main defensive backbone of group content. Known features include:
High sustain and defensive skills
Strong crowd control (hooks, pushes)
Flexible builds: PvE tank, PvP CC tank, or Paladin-style sustain tank
Thanks to the 40-skill pool, Templars may radically differ in playstyle, making them less predictable in PvP than in previous Aion versions.
Gladiator – Late-Game Powerhouse
Early impressions from non-Aion testers describe Gladiators as slow or clunky, echoing early Aion 1 feedback. However, veteran players know this story well.
Once geared and buffed, Gladiators are expected to become:
Extremely high-damage melee DPS
Deadly during burst windows
One of the most feared PvP classes at endgame
Gladiators traditionally scale hard with gear and attack speed, and there's little reason to believe Aion 2 will be different.
Assassin – High-Speed Burst Specialist
Information on Assassins remains limited, but confirmed details include:
Dual dagger combat
High early-game attack speed
Stealth-based burst damage
With 40 skills available, Assassins may specialize into anti-mage builds, glass cannon assassins, or mobility-focused PvP setups. More details are expected from future streams.
Ranger – Mobility-Focused Ranged DPS
Ranger is currently one of the best-documented classes, and early feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Key observations:
Different bows appear to influence effective combat range
Extremely high attack speed during skill windows
Strong mobility and frequent repositioning tools
Shorter cooldowns compared to many classes
Rangers appear fast, responsive, and distinctly PC-oriented, helping dispel concerns that Aion 2 might feel overly “mobile-first.”
Spiritmaster – Control, Debuffs, and Summons
Spiritmasters retain their infamous identity:
Heavy debuff and CC focus
Dispel mechanics targeting buffs and scrolls
Fear chains and cast-time manipulation
In Aion 2, their damage primarily comes from summons, including fire and water spirits. With skill constraints, Spiritmasters can specialize into:
Full CC/debuff builds
DPS-focused summoner builds
Hybrid control setups
This class remains one of the most disruptive PvP threats in the game.
Sorcerer – Burst Mage with High Cooldowns
Sorcerers show noticeably higher cooldowns than other classes, emphasizing timing and burst windows.
Fire skills focus on raw damage
Ice skills emphasize control, slows, and freezes
Strong short-term burst, weaker sustained DPS
Sorcerers excel at eliminating targets quickly but may struggle in prolonged engagements without careful skill management.
Chanter – Melee Support Hybrid
The Chanter remains a versatile melee-support class:
Party buffs and utility
Moderate healing and self-sustain
Potential to substitute for a healer in lighter content
Although footage is limited, the new skill system suggests multiple viable builds—from support-focused to semi-DPS playstyles.
Cleric – Healer with Offensive Options
Clerics combine strong healing with mage-style damage skills.
Confirmed features include:
Automatic healing targeting the lowest-HP ally
Fast-cast and instant healing abilities
Ground-based AoE healing zones
Viable DPS-oriented builds
Thanks to skill flexibility, Clerics may avoid the usual healer population problems seen in other MMOs.
Final Thoughts: Restrictive but Promising
While the 8+4 skill limitation may initially feel restrictive, the 40-skill selection system introduces unprecedented flexibility. Class identity remains strong, yet player expression is higher than ever.
With more live streams expected—especially in September—and closed beta access on the horizon, Aion 2's class system is shaping up to be one of its defining strengths.
For veterans and newcomers alike, the sequel looks poised to deliver structured PvP, meaningful roles, and deep build diversity—all hallmarks of classic Aion, reimagined for a modern MMO audience.
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Aion 2 Class System Deep Dive: Skills, Alliances, and First Impressions from Live Streams
With Aion 2 still unavailable to the public, reliable information remains limited. However, the second official live stream—combined with Korean and Taiwanese test footage—has given us our clearest look yet at the game's class design, skill system, and large-scale group mechanics. Drawing from translated footage, tester impressions, and long-term experience with Aion and Aion Classic, here's a comprehensive breakdown of what we currently know.
While Aion 2 is a sequel rather than a completely new IP, it carries forward many familiar systems—refined, modernized, and in some cases, radically expanded.
Alliance and Group System: Large-Scale Warfare Returns
Aion 2 preserves the franchise's signature large-group structure. The confirmed alliance sizes include:
8 players
16 players
32 players
64 players (16 sub-groups)
In a 64-player alliance, an alliance leader can issue commands, mark locations, and coordinate movements across all groups. This system is almost identical to Aion's original large-scale PvP structure.
In Aion 1, leaked features once hinted at league systems, allowing multiple alliances to coordinate together—up to 512 players under a single command structure. While leagues are not yet confirmed in Aion 2, the alliance system is officially in place, and many players are hopeful that leagues will return to support massive fortress battles and organized PvP.
Skill System Overview: 8+4 Active Skills with Massive Customization
Aion 2 introduces a constrained but flexible skill system:
8 main active skills
4 auxiliary skills
Each skill enchantable up to +15
Around 40 total skills per class
Players must choose which skills to equip from a much larger pool, creating deep build diversity. Skills are context-driven, allowing players to customize loadouts for PvE, PvP, specific encounters, or even countering particular classes.
Stigma Skills Return—With a Twist
Among the 40 available skills are Stigma skills, acquired through quests and bosses. This adds progression-based customization rather than simple skill unlocks, and it introduces unpredictability in PvP encounters—players can no longer assume how a class will behave based on its name alone.
This system fundamentally changes combat expectations. Two players using the same class may perform entirely different roles.
Class Structure: A Return to the Holy Trinity
Aion 2 abandons weapon-swapping class hybrids in favor of a classic holy trinity:
Tank
DPS
Healer / Support
At launch, Aion 2 will feature eight classes:
Warrior
Templar
Gladiator
Scout
Assassin
Ranger
Mage
Sorcerer
Spiritmaster
Support
Cleric
Chanter
This old-school structure aims to restore clarity, balance, and identity to group play.
Class-by-Class Breakdown
Templar – The Primary Tank
Templars are confirmed as the main defensive backbone of group content. Known features include:
High sustain and defensive skills
Strong crowd control (hooks, pushes)
Flexible builds: PvE tank, PvP CC tank, or Paladin-style sustain tank
Thanks to the 40-skill pool, Templars may radically differ in playstyle, making them less predictable in PvP than in previous Aion versions.
Gladiator – Late-Game Powerhouse
Early impressions from non-Aion testers describe Gladiators as slow or clunky, echoing early Aion 1 feedback. However, veteran players know this story well.
Once geared and buffed, Gladiators are expected to become:
Extremely high-damage melee DPS
Deadly during burst windows
One of the most feared PvP classes at endgame
Gladiators traditionally scale hard with gear and attack speed, and there's little reason to believe Aion 2 will be different.
Assassin – High-Speed Burst Specialist
Information on Assassins remains limited, but confirmed details include:
Dual dagger combat
High early-game attack speed
Stealth-based burst damage
With 40 skills available, Assassins may specialize into anti-mage builds, glass cannon assassins, or mobility-focused PvP setups. More details are expected from future streams.
Ranger – Mobility-Focused Ranged DPS
Ranger is currently one of the best-documented classes, and early feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Key observations:
Different bows appear to influence effective combat range
Extremely high attack speed during skill windows
Strong mobility and frequent repositioning tools
Shorter cooldowns compared to many classes
Rangers appear fast, responsive, and distinctly PC-oriented, helping dispel concerns that Aion 2 might feel overly “mobile-first.”
Spiritmaster – Control, Debuffs, and Summons
Spiritmasters retain their infamous identity:
Heavy debuff and CC focus
Dispel mechanics targeting buffs and scrolls
Fear chains and cast-time manipulation
In Aion 2, their damage primarily comes from summons, including fire and water spirits. With skill constraints, Spiritmasters can specialize into:
Full CC/debuff builds
DPS-focused summoner builds
Hybrid control setups
This class remains one of the most disruptive PvP threats in the game.
Sorcerer – Burst Mage with High Cooldowns
Sorcerers show noticeably higher cooldowns than other classes, emphasizing timing and burst windows.
Fire skills focus on raw damage
Ice skills emphasize control, slows, and freezes
Strong short-term burst, weaker sustained DPS
Sorcerers excel at eliminating targets quickly but may struggle in prolonged engagements without careful skill management.
Chanter – Melee Support Hybrid
The Chanter remains a versatile melee-support class:
Party buffs and utility
Moderate healing and self-sustain
Potential to substitute for a healer in lighter content
Although footage is limited, the new skill system suggests multiple viable builds—from support-focused to semi-DPS playstyles.
Cleric – Healer with Offensive Options
Clerics combine strong healing with mage-style damage skills.
Confirmed features include:
Automatic healing targeting the lowest-HP ally
Fast-cast and instant healing abilities
Ground-based AoE healing zones
Viable DPS-oriented builds
Thanks to skill flexibility, Clerics may avoid the usual healer population problems seen in other MMOs.
Final Thoughts: Restrictive but Promising
While the 8+4 skill limitation may initially feel restrictive, the 40-skill selection system introduces unprecedented flexibility. Class identity remains strong, yet player expression is higher than ever.
With more live streams expected—especially in September—and closed beta access on the horizon, 's class system is shaping up to be one of its defining strengths.
For veterans and newcomers alike, the sequel looks poised to deliver structured PvP, meaningful roles, and deep build diversity—all hallmarks of classic Aion, reimagined for a modern MMO audience.
