Role overview
The Gladiator is a frontline bruiser that blends tankiness with serious damage. Using a Greatsword, it sweeps through groups with wide AoE strikes and sustains itself through lifesteal.
Why play Gladiator
- The safest all-rounder — durable enough to survive, damaging enough to carry.
- Sweeping AoE — cleaves through packs and mob farms quickly.
- Lifesteal sustain — keeps health up while attacking.
- Party buffs — a perfect block can trigger team-wide damage boosts.
How it plays
Keep your pressure up at all times: weave AoE attacks between single-target combos and use the Greatsword's lifesteal to stay healthy inside fights that force other damage dealers out. The Gladiator can even off-tank normal dungeons and endgame raids.
Gearing & build tips
- Stack attack power and HP in roughly equal measure.
- Use lifesteal traits to turn sustained combat into survivability.
- The Gladiator competes with the strongest dedicated DPS classes on most leaderboards.
PvE vs PvP
In PvE, Gladiator is a top-tier solo clearer and a strong group damage dealer. In PvP, its crowd control, durability and sustained pressure make it one of the most complete classes in the game.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Gladiator a tank or a DPS?
Both. The Gladiator is listed as Tank / DPS — it can off-tank normal dungeons and endgame raids while still competing with dedicated damage classes.
What weapon does the AION 2 Gladiator use?
The Gladiator uses a Greatsword.
Is the Gladiator good for beginners?
Yes — high HP, lifesteal and sweeping AoE make it the most forgiving melee class and the safest first pick.