Check the patch
A Korean ranking may describe a later rebalance than the current Global version.
CLASS COMPARISON
AION 2 tier list: what rankings can and cannot tell you
Early global rankings vary by mode and patch. Start with the class role, then evaluate which source is measuring what.
Methodology first: An S-tier label from another site is an editorial opinion, not a measured fact about your gear or party. We intentionally do not generate synthetic percentages or a fake consensus score.
Compare classes by responsibility
FrontlineTemplar · Gladiator
Defensive ownership and melee pressure, depending on the group’s needs.
Party supportCleric · Chanter
Healing, buffs and utility often matter as much as personal damage.
Damage focusAssassin · Ranger · Sorcerer · Spiritmaster
Consider positioning, ranged uptime and the resource cycle for your chosen class.
Before trusting any tier list
Ask which mode
Dungeon boss performance, PvP control and solo leveling are not the same leaderboard.
Look for test conditions
Character level, gear, sample size and author attribution separate useful comparisons from guesses.
External rankings worth comparing
Mobalytics published an early Global PvE tier list on October 9. It is a legitimate editorial point of comparison, but it does not determine your preferred class for every game mode. Review its current placements and method ↗
Our current verdict: choose a role first, compare creators second, and test the build on a real encounter before spending scarce upgrade resources.
VERIFY THE RECORD
Sources & review status
This is an independent reference. An outside guide is not first-hand playtesting; confirm client version and in-game skill text before following any example.
OfficialNC: AION 2 core content and eight classes Checked 2026-10-11
OfficialNC: March class and Stigma rebalance Checked 2026-10-11
Third-party opinionMobalytics: early PvE class tier list Checked 2026-10-11