How to read this tier list
This tier list ranks AION 2's classes across solo PvP, group PvP, dungeons and farming. Tiers reflect the community meta from KR/TW play and the first month of global service — rankings shift with every balance patch, so check back after each update.
S tier
- Gladiator — the safest and most complete class. A frontline bruiser with sweeping AoE, lifesteal, heavy crowd control and enough durability to stay in fights that force other damage dealers out.
- Assassin — the sharpest single-target burst. Alignment of buffs produces an enormous number of hits; a skilled Assassin deletes a priority target and disengages.
A tier
- Ranger — the most complete ranged damage dealer, with consistent damage, mobility, traps and knockbacks. Exceptional for open-world farming.
- Cleric — no other class replaces everything a Cleric brings to a group: healing, cleanses, barriers, defensive cooldowns and resurrection.
B tier
- Sorcerer — a glass cannon with strong burst and control, but positioning controls everything and its survivability is limited.
- Spiritmaster — sustained pet damage and CC resistance, though it relies on skilled pet management to shine.
Solo PvP quick picks
- S+ tier: Assassin, Gladiator, Templar — burst, sustain and near-unbeatable defense.
- S tier: the remaining ranged DPS classes for their safe, consistent damage.
- A tier: Chanter; B tier: Cleric, whose strengths are built for group play.
Group PvP quick picks
- S+ tier: Templar, Cleric — defense, healing and party utility dominate.
- S tier: Gladiator, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster, Chanter.
The bottom line
Gladiator and Assassin currently define the top of the meta, but every class is viable with the right gear. Use this list as a starting point, not a rule — balance in AION 2 is remarkably healthy.