Aion 2 Tier List — Best Classes (PvE & PvP)
All 8 launch classes ranked for PvE and PvP performance. Ratings are based on KR/TW live-server data and community theorycrafting, updated weekly with community votes after the EU launch.
Note: 'S' tier does not mean best at everything. Classes are split by content — a class can be S in 1v1 PvP but B in large-scale Abyss fights. Click a class name for the full guide.
Overall Ranking
Full Class Comparison
PvE/PvP tier, role, difficulty, weapons and top build summaries.
| Class | Role | PvE | PvP | Difficulty | Weapons | Top Build (PvE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
⚔️ Gladiator | DPS | A | A | Medium | Two-Handed Sword, Polearm | Raid AoE Berserker+12 |
🛡️ Templar | Tank | A | B | Hard | Sword + Shield | Raid Boss Main Tank+15 |
🗡️ Assassin | DPS | A | S | Hard | Dual Daggers | Stealth Opener ST Burst+15 |
🏹 Ranger | DPS | A | A | Easy | Bow | Consistent Sustained Bow+10 |
🔥 Sorcerer(Elementalist) | DPS | S | S | Hard | Spellbook | Fire/Frost Boss Melter (S-Tier)+15 |
🌪️ Spiritmaster(Elementalist) | DPS | S | B | Medium | Orb | Earth Tank + Summon DPS (S-Tier)+12 |
✨ Cleric | Healer | S | A | Medium | Mace + Shield | Raid Healing Core (S-Tier)+12 |
🎼 Chanter | Support | B | B | Easy | Staff | Aura Support Mandatory (Every Raid)+8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best class in Aion 2?
Based on the current KR/TW meta, Sorcerer and Spiritmaster lead PvE while Assassin and Gladiator dominate PvP. The 'best' class depends on content: Templar and Cleric are must-haves for dungeons, Sorcerer excels at open-world farming.
How often is the Aion 2 tier list updated?
Our tier list is updated weekly based on NCSoft's KR/TW balance patches and, after the EU launch, community performance data.
Which Aion 2 class is best for beginners?
Gladiator is the most forgiving melee pick, Ranger plays safely from range, and Cleric is the easiest class to find groups with. See the difficulty column in the table above.
How many classes are in Aion 2 global launch?
Global launch has 8 classes: Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster (Elementalist), Cleric and Chanter. Brawler is currently exclusive to KR/TW servers.