AION 2 PvP Tier List
All 8 AION 2 classes ranked for PvP — burst, crowd control and survivability at global launch.
PvP in AION 2 at launch is decided in the first exchange. The classes that win duels are not the ones with the biggest damage number — they are the ones that survive long enough to land a second rotation, or that hold their position through the initial trade while the opponent commits.
This is why the ranking below puts survivability and crowd control above raw burst. A class that wins the first three seconds and then has nothing left loses to a class that simply refuses to die, even with lower burst.
The caveat matters more here than on any other page. PvP balance moves with every patch, and the current spread between the top three classes is narrow enough that a single balance change could reorder it. Treat the A tier as a group of equals rather than a strict ordering.
What each column actually means
Reading order for new players
- 1Start with the burst column. If you want the fastest possible kill in a short window, that is the ranking to filter on.
- 2Then check mobility. High ping and unstable connections punish the classes that need constant repositioning, which is usually the same set that leads on burst.
- 3Finally, note that none of these classes have a published verified PvP build yet — see each class page for its data status.
Tier scale
Top tier — the class performs at the top of its role right now
Strong — reliable in the current content, minor weaknesses
Viable — works well with the right build or group
Niche — situational, needs a specific setup to shine
All 8 classes at a glance
Every class across all four rankings, so you can see the whole picture instead of one column in isolation. Click any class name to open its full guide.
| Class | Role | Weapons | PvE | PvP | Solo | Group | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin | Melee Burst DPS | Daggers / dual wield | A | S | B | B | Hard |
| Chanter | Hybrid Support | Staff / mace | B | B | B | A | Medium |
| Cleric | Main Healer | Staff / mace | A | A | C | S | Medium |
| Gladiator | Melee DPS / Off-tank | Two-handed weapons / polearms | S | A | S | S | Easy |
| Ranger | Ranged Physical DPS | Bow | S | A | A | A | Easy |
| Sorcerer | Magic Burst DPS | Spellbook / orb | S | A | B | A | Medium |
| Spiritmaster | Summoner / Control | Spellbook / orb | A | B | S | A | Medium |
| Templar | Main Tank | Sword + shield | A | B | C | S | Medium |
Tier ratings are community consensus (L3) as of global launch — balance patches shift them.
Tier list questions
How are these tier rankings decided?
Ratings combine community consensus across AION 2 community sources at global launch, cross-checked for agreement. They are not official NCSoft figures, and we label every one of them as community consensus on the page. Balance patches move these rankings, so treat them as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Does the S tier mean a class is overpowered?
No. An S rating means the class performs at the top of its role for the content available at launch. NCSoft has stated balance changes land after launch, and any ranking here should be re-checked against current patch notes before you commit to a character.
Should I pick an S-tier class or one I enjoy?
Pick the role you actually want to play. The difference between S and A tier is usually small enough that group demand and personal enjoyment matter more. A healer you enjoy will always find a group; a damage class you quit after two weeks will not.
Which tier matters most for new players?
Group tier. Organized dungeons and raids need tanks and healers far more than they need another damage dealer, which is why several supports sit high in group value even when their damage tier is mid-range.