AION 2 · GLOBAL LAUNCH HANDBOOK
AION 2 Handbook
Classes, Tier List, Leveling & Codes — One Guide
Which class to pick, how the tiers shake out, the fastest road to 45, and how to avoid the launch-week mistakes — built from ten months of Korean and Taiwan server data for the global release.
GUIDE INDEX
The Handbook
Eleven guides in launch-decision order: pick a class first, then learn the leveling route and the economy, then sort out your download, hardware and connection. Each guide answers one question — open and read.
CLASS INDEX
The Eight Launch Classes
PvE damage, PvP and solo ratings at a glance. The ninth class, Brawler, is KR/TW-only for now. Full analysis in the tier list and class guide.
| CLASS | ROLE | PVE DMG | PVP | SOLO | PING TOLERANCE | IN SHORT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GladiatorMELEE DPS / BRUISER | Melee DPS | A | S | S | Medium | The frontline bruiser that farms in comfort |
| TemplarTANK / FRONTLINE | Tank | B | A | B | Medium | The only true tank — groups will always want you |
| AssassinBURST DPS | Burst DPS | S | S | A | High | Highest ceiling, highest punishment |
| RangerRANGED PHYSICAL DPS | Ranged Physical DPS | A | B | S | Medium | The solo farming machine |
| SorcererMAGIC DPS | Magic DPS | S | A | B | Medium | Top dummy parse, if you can stand still |
| SpiritmasterSUMMONER / CONTROL DPS | Summoner | A | B | S | Low | The tactician — pets, debuffs and control |
| ClericHEALER / SUPPORT | Healer | C | A | B | Low | The only dedicated healer — never lonely |
| ChanterHYBRID SUPPORT | Hybrid Support | B | B | B | Medium | Buffs that make everyone better |
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Road to Global Launch
2025.11.19
KR/TW launch
Eight launch classes; the meta begins to settle
2026.07.01
Chapter 1 update
Ninth class Brawler joins KR/TW
2026.09.30
Advanced Access
Founder’s Pack owners start five days early
2026.10.05
Global launch
Free to play, all content open
BALANCE HISTORY
Recent Balance Context
AION 2 patches almost weekly — read every tier list with its snapshot date. These four changes shaped the current landscape:
07.08
PvP damage pass
PvP damage reduced by roughly 30% across the board to slow arena time-to-kill.
08.12
Healing rework
Heal range extended from 25m to 40m; individual heal output retuned (−20% to −50% depending on the skill).
09.02
The Great Rebalance
Roster-wide skill retune — the reason every tier list quotes a snapshot date.
09.23
Anti-macro pass
Detection wave against input broadcasting and automation; economy enforcement tightened.