Why consider it?
Back-attack interactions reward deliberate positioning behind a stable target.
Melee fighter
AION 2 Assassin
Assassin uses daggers, stealth and positional attacks. Its official description emphasizes approaching from concealment and attacking from behind. It suits a player who enjoys creating an opening rather than standing in one place.
Taiwan reference profile · 殺星 · source review 09 Oct 2026
Is Assassin right for you?
Choose it if…
You enjoy stealth, finding the target’s back and choosing your moment.
Expect to learn
Track positioning, marks and conditional follow-up attacks.
Avoid this first mistake
Chasing a back attack through a dangerous mechanic.
First in-game goal: Identify which attacks require a critical hit, evade or target status.
Editorial starter advice based on Taiwan’s toolkit. Confirm this class is available in your regional client before creating a character.
Assassin for Group PvE
Taiwan toolkit interpretation for your first character. Selected service: not selected.
The trade-off
Chasing positional damage during a mechanic can cost more than the bonus is worth.
Your first exercise
Coordinate with the tank, then return to the target’s back after resolving the mechanic.
Where does Assassin sit in the tier list?
Our regional rating: Awaiting evaluation. Role advice does not establish a strength grade.
Game8 · Group PvE
A tier
PlayerAuctions · overall
A tier
Overall opinion; does not change with activity.
External article snapshots checked 10 October 2026, not current ratings certified for your selected service. Differences reflect different methods; neither article covers 拳星.
Learn the kit, then test the situation
Marks can be built and consumed for an attack with additional control potential. Other attacks activate after a critical hit or an evade. Learn these activation conditions before treating every skill as always available.
Taiwan reference mechanics. Official Traditional Chinese skill names; English summaries. Check your regional client for current values.
暗襲
Moves behind a target and has a conditional stun interaction.
突襲
Gains damage when delivered from behind.
紋樣爆炸
Uses accumulated marks to improve its damage and stun chance.
Read the full official skill table ↗
Your first practice session
Editorial exercises, not an optimal rotation. Tick each step after trying it in game.
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Meet Assassin
A close-combat assassin presented as an attacker who approaches from the shadows.
English summary of NC’s class introduction. Checked 9 October 2026. Availability and balance may differ in Korea and international services.
Assassin skill showcase
Published 2025-10-06 · Traditional Chinese · Historical presentation; current skills and balance may differ.
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Watch on YouTube ↗What to look for
Follow the approach to each target and the repositioning between attacks. Consider whether you enjoy committing to melee range and reacting quickly when an opening closes.
Viewing suggestions are editorial guidance, not a tested rotation or tier assessment.
Strengths & role considerations
Back-attack interactions reward deliberate positioning behind a stable target.
Important limits
Chasing positional damage during a mechanic can cost more than the bonus is worth.
Who should consider Assassin?
A mobile approach with conditional attacks for players who enjoy active execution.
How to approach the class
Marks can be built and consumed for an attack with additional control potential. Other attacks activate after a critical hit or an evade. Learn these activation conditions before treating every skill as always available.
A documented example
暗襲: Moves behind a target and has a conditional stun interaction. 突襲: Gains damage when delivered from behind. 紋樣爆炸: Uses accumulated marks to improve its damage and stun chance.
No personal playtesting is claimed. The official video above illustrates class style; current version-specific combat performance remains under review.
Compare Assassin with Ranger
Compare role preferences, combat approach and evidence limits before choosing.
Compare these classes →Ready to try Assassin?
Choose your actual game service, then continue to NCSOFT’s official website. Downloads and account setup happen there.
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OFFICIAL NCSOFT · Traditional Chinese
Taiwan
Open the official download page. For PC, install PURPLE and choose AION2 from its Store. Mobile store links and system requirements are on the same page.
OFFICIAL NCSOFT · Korean
Korea
Use the Korean download page for PURPLE installation, mobile store links and current system requirements.
OFFICIAL NCSOFT · English
International
Open the official Global site and use its Download menu. Follow the publisher’s current platform and regional availability instructions.
Official routes checked 10 October 2026. International subregions share the Global website. Check region eligibility, class availability and system requirements with the publisher. Links open in a new tab so your shortlist stays here.
Once installed: confirm your service, find your class in character creation, then return to your saved practice checklist ↑.
Evidence & revision status
Recorded 09 October 2026 by the site maintainer through source review. No comparative rating change has been approved. A build does not refresh this date.
Taiwan 殺星 class and skill guide ↗
Full official guide API text read · Class identity and qualitative skill mechanics
Taiwan official class roster ↗
Official catalog text read · Class names only