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AION 2 Tier List
Find the class that feels like you.
Compare all eight classes for PvE, PvP and solo play. Clear roles, honest trade-offs, and build guides for your next main.
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One class. Different strengths.
Party usefulness: tanking, healing, buffs and dependable damage. This is not a damage leaderboard.
Templar Tank Defensive utility fills a distinct group need; S measures contribution, not personal DPS.
Cleric Healer Recovery is valuable in progression groups; build around the encounter’s actual needs.
Chanter Support Buffs and flexible support add value alongside its own damage.
Gladiator Melee DPS Reliable melee pressure and flexibility suit many groups without making it mandatory.
Ranger Ranged DPS Ranged uptime is valuable where movement and target access limit melee.
Sorcerer Magic DPS Burst and area coverage help a group; support classes rank higher for scarce utility.
Spiritmaster Summoner Flexible summons and sustained contribution suit groups that can use its toolkit.
Assassin Melee DPS Execution and target access matter more than a general-purpose group slot.
Utility in coordinated fights: control, survivability, pressure and support. Gear and matchup still matter.
Assassin Melee DPS A strong specialist pick for coordinated burst on vulnerable targets.
Sorcerer Magic DPS Burst and control can create decisive openings for a coordinated team.
Cleric Healer Keeping teammates alive through focused pressure has high coordinated value.
Templar Tank Peel and disruption help a coordinated team, but kills depend on follow-up.
Gladiator Melee DPS Frontline pressure is useful when your team can support committed engagements.
Ranger Ranged DPS Spacing and focused damage work well if you avoid getting pinned down.
Spiritmaster Summoner Spirit pressure and utility offer options, but current Global specialist guidance does not support an automatic top PvP placement.
Chanter Support Strong team support; success depends on positioning and allied follow-up.
Comfort while progressing alone: sustain, flexible damage and room for mistakes. Not a speedrun ranking.
Gladiator Melee DPS A sturdy kit and broad melee coverage make questing comparatively forgiving.
Spiritmaster Summoner A versatile spirit toolkit supports a comfortable solo approach when managed well.
Chanter Support A flexible damage-and-recovery setup suits self-directed questing.
Ranger Ranged DPS Distance helps routine questing, but safe routes and positioning still matter.
Sorcerer Magic DPS Strong clear potential, with less room for mistakes than durable melee classes.
Cleric Healer A damage-oriented setup is more comfortable than copying a full group-healing bar.
Templar Tank Durability is forgiving, while a defensive build usually clears more slowly.
Assassin Melee DPS Less forgiving when a pull turns into a sustained fight against several enemies.
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Tank Templar
The defensive anchor for groups that need a dependable frontline.
Build guide Melee DPS Gladiator
A durable melee damage dealer with a comfortable all-round playstyle.
Build guide Melee DPS Assassin
Burst-focused melee for players who enjoy timing and target selection.
Build guide Ranged DPS Ranger
Bow damage and ranged spacing for players who prefer to fight at distance.
Build guide Magic DPS Sorcerer
An explosive ranged caster that rewards safe positioning and planned burst.
Build guide Summoner Spiritmaster
A spirit-based caster for players who enjoy managing several tools at once.
Build guide Healer Cleric
Healing and damage in one kit, with a central role in keeping teams alive.
Build guide Support Chanter
A versatile melee support that blends party buffs, damage and recovery.
Build guideBeyond the rankings
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Read the criteria, not just the letter
A useful tier list explains its choices.
S means a standout for that activity, A means a strong choice, and B means a more situational specialist. A lower rank does not make a class unplayable.
Our PvE list values party contribution, including tanking, healing and buffs. PvP considers coordinated utility. Solo weighs sustain and everyday comfort. None is a measured DPS leaderboard; gear, skill, encounter and balance updates can change the answer.
We review official class information alongside published class guides, then explain our editorial judgment. We do not claim live combat logs, win rates, or player samples.
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