Why consider it?
Melee damage with the option to help on the front line.
Melee fighter
AION 2 Gladiator
Gladiator combines greatsword attacks with a durable frontline identity. NC describes it primarily as a melee attacker that can also take an off-tank role. Choose it for active close-range combat, then decide with your party who is responsible for enemy attention.
Taiwan reference profile · 劍星 · source review 09 Oct 2026
Is Gladiator right for you?
Choose it if…
You want a greatsword, close-range attacks and some defensive options.
Expect to learn
Stay in melee safely and understand which attacks attract enemy attention.
Avoid this first mistake
Taking enemy attention from the assigned tank without agreeing first.
First in-game goal: Identify your threat-generating attacks before joining a group.
Editorial starter advice based on Taiwan’s toolkit. Confirm this class is available in your regional client before creating a character.
Gladiator for Group PvE
Taiwan toolkit interpretation for your first character. Selected service: not selected.
The trade-off
Threat-generating attacks require coordination with the assigned tank; defensive tools do not remove encounter mechanics.
Your first exercise
Agree on tanking duties and watch enemy facing before committing to an attack.
Where does Gladiator sit in the tier list?
Our regional rating: Awaiting evaluation. Role advice does not establish a strength grade.
Game8 · Group PvE
S tier
PlayerAuctions · overall
S 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
Several attacks build threat. Knockdown creates follow-up opportunities, while blocking connects defense to recovery and party effects. A control-immune target can change how those opportunities work.
Taiwan reference mechanics. Official Traditional Chinese skill names; English summaries. Check your regional client for current values.
跳躍鑿擊
Leap toward a target to engage.
蹂躪劍
An attack with a knockdown interaction; immune targets behave differently.
集中格擋
A sustained frontal blocking tool that restores resources on successful blocks.
Read the full official skill table ↗
Your first practice session
Editorial exercises, not an optimal rotation. Tick each step after trying it in game.
0 / 3 practiced · saved on this browser when available
Meet Gladiator
A greatsword-wielding frontline warrior, presented by NC as a forceful battlefield vanguard.
English summary of NC’s class introduction. Checked 9 October 2026. Availability and balance may differ in Korea and international services.
Gladiator skill showcase
Published 2025-10-04 · Traditional Chinese · Historical presentation; current skills and balance may differ.
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Watch on YouTube ↗What to look for
Watch how the character approaches a target and creates room for broad melee attacks. Compare the commitment of each attack with the defensive timing you prefer.
Viewing suggestions are editorial guidance, not a tested rotation or tier assessment.
Strengths & role considerations
Melee damage with the option to help on the front line.
Important limits
Threat-generating attacks require coordination with the assigned tank; defensive tools do not remove encounter mechanics.
Who should consider Gladiator?
Blocking and recovery tools can support repeated close-range encounters.
How to approach the class
Several attacks build threat. Knockdown creates follow-up opportunities, while blocking connects defense to recovery and party effects. A control-immune target can change how those opportunities work.
A documented example
跳躍鑿擊: Leap toward a target to engage. 蹂躪劍: An attack with a knockdown interaction; immune targets behave differently. 集中格擋: A sustained frontal blocking tool that restores resources on successful blocks.
No personal playtesting is claimed. The official video above illustrates class style; current version-specific combat performance remains under review.
Compare Gladiator with Templar
Compare role preferences, combat approach and evidence limits before choosing.
Compare these classes →Ready to try Gladiator?
Choose your actual game service, then continue to NCSOFT’s official website. Downloads and account setup happen there.
No service selected. Choose Taiwan, Korea or your international region; all official routes are available below.
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 劍星 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