AION 2 Gladiator Build: PvE Skills, Gear and Stats

The Gladiator is AION 2's front-line melee damage dealer. This page describes an example endgame PvE build from the listed regional version; global skill and gear values should be checked against the current client. For class basics see the Gladiator overview; for playstyle comparisons, see the class tier list.

Build Summary

• Role: melee AoE damage dealer
• Stat focus: Attack and Critical Hit, with Combat Speed and the Front Attack sub-stat (Gladiators deal bonus damage attacking from the front)
• Weapon: Greatsword (reference build: Archon Praetorian Captain Greatsword, +20)
• Armor: reference build uses the Nuakum boss set

Recommended Skills

The build's skill set (13 slots):

Skill	Note
Keen Strike	Core filler
Leaping Slam	Gap closer; reported to gain a cooldown reset at skill level 8 — level it early
Overhead Slam	Damage
Ankle Slice	Damage / slow
Aerial Snare	Control
Ruinous Blow	Damage
Rending Blow	Damage
Mocking Blade	Utility
Rush Strike	Damage
Crushing Wave	AoE
Sword Aura	Key buff
Rampage	Cooldown
Defiance	CC-break cleanse (Spacebar by default)

Gear Priorities

1. Weapon first, always — the biggest damage per enhancement stone (see gear enhancement).
2. Guard (secondary) next, then Bracelet.
3. Manastones: stack Attack on leveling gear with cheap Lesser stones; save Superior stones for endgame pieces.
4. Aim for the Front Attack sub-stat line — Gladiator's positional bonus rewards face-to-face fighting, so stand your ground rather than chasing backs.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths: strong melee burst and cleave, built-in crowd control, and a straightforward frontline playstyle.

Weaknesses: must stay in melee range and keep good positioning to maintain damage.

FAQ

Is Gladiator good for beginners? Yes — it's the most recommended first class: simple positional rule (attack from the front), durable for a DPS, and strong solo.

PvE or PvP? This page tracks a PvE setup. Gladiator is also a strong PvP pick (gap closers + lockdowns); a dedicated PvP build page will follow once we have verified global data.