Global version · checked 19 October 2026
Aion 2 skills, Specialties and Stigmas
Skills go from 1 to 20, and the jump past 10 is what separates a levelled character from a developed one. This page explains skill levels, Specialty unlocks, Stigmas and Daevanion boards, then names the skill every class pushes to 20 first. Community
Systems
How skills grow
Skill levels 1 to 20
Skill points take an active skill to level 10. Levels 11 to 20 come from blue Daevanion nodes (3 points per level), gear lines and Arcana, so a skill at 20 means a developed character, not just a levelled one.
Aion 2 Daevanion guide (Mobalytics) (community) · Aion 2 skills guide: active, passive and Stigma (Gameplay Tips) (community)
Specialties (the “tripod”)
Every active skill has five Specialty options: three unlock at skill level 8, the fourth at 12 and the fifth at 16. Equip slots open at 8, 12 and 20, so only a skill at level 20 runs three Specialties at once. Typical effects: guaranteed critical hit, no cooldown, an extra chained hit, casting while moving.
Aion 2 Ranger PvE build: Specialty unlocks (Mobalytics) (community) · Aion 2 skills guide: active, passive and Stigma (Gameplay Tips) (community)
Stigmas
Unlock at character level 22 with the third Ascension quest. Four slots open at levels 22, 27, 32 and 37; each class has 13 Stigma skills. Stigma Shards level them: 75 points take one Stigma from 1 to 20, and new effects switch on at 5, 10, 15 and 20.
Aion 2 Stigma guide: slots, shards and picks (Metabot) (community)
Daevanion boards
Five boards: Nezekan (unlocks at level 12), Zikel (20), Vaizel (30), Triniel (40) and the PvP board Azphel (45, separate points). The first four cost 570 points in total; about 416 is what a level 45 global character can collect today, so “416 Daevanion points” in a listing means close to everything currently available.
Aion 2 Daevanion guide (Mobalytics) (community) · Aion 2 Daevanion boards (Metabot) (community)
8 classes
The main skill of every class
| Class | Push to 20 first | Next priorities | Common PvE Stigmas | In a listing, look for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | Overhead Slam, with Rending Blow and Ruinous Blow | Keen Strike, Sword Aura Rampage | Zikel’s Blessing, Rage Burst, Lunge Stance | Overhead Slam and Rending Blow at 16–20, Rage Burst slotted |
| Templar | Judgment (its no-cooldown Specialty opens at 16) | Punishment, Vicious Strike, Pummel | Doom Shield, Battlefield Banner, Taunt, Empyrean Lord’s Punishment | Judgment at 20 and Punishment at 16+ |
| Assassin | Quick Slice and Heart Gore (guides differ on which first) | Insignia Explosion, Savage Roar, Shadowstrike | Illusive Clone, Swift Contract, Savage Fang | Quick Slice and Heart Gore at 20, Illusive Clone at 20 |
| Ranger | Deadshot | Drill Dart, Burst Arrow, Gale Arrow | Vaizel’s Authority, Bow of Blessing, Griffon Arrow | Deadshot at 20 and Vaizel’s Authority |
| Sorcerer | Hellfire | Firestorm, Bittercold Wind, Blaze | Element Enhancement, Delayed Explosion, Fire Wall, Cold Storm | Hellfire level and Element Enhancement at 20 |
| Spiritmaster | Elemental Fusion | Combustion, Summon: Fire Spirit, Dimensional Control | Summon: Ancient Spirit, Spirit’s Benediction, Jointstrike: Corrode | Elemental Fusion at 20 and the Ancient Spirit Stigma |
| Cleric | Condemnation (a Specialty at 12 resets its cooldown on a crit) | Judgment Thunder, Radiant Recovery, Chain of Torment | Earth Punishment, Noble Aura, Light of Protection | Condemnation level and Earth Punishment at 5+ |
| Chanter | Dark Crush (Specialties: crit, chained Piercing Strike, no cooldown) | Onslaught, Spinning Strike, Recuperation | Undefeated Mantra, Sprint Mantra, Marchutan’s Wrath | “Dark Crush 20” and Undefeated Mantra at 20 |
Priorities and Stigmas are what current global PvE builds and the most common picks of top players use; they change with patches. The “look for” column is our reading of those builds for buyers. Community Community Community
Patch note
The August skill rework
Korea’s 26 August 2026 patch changed what triggers several core skills: Dark Crush now follows ranged skills, Judgment follows shield attacks and Punishment became a 20 m projectile. Global build guides already use the new triggers, though NC’s global notes do not list the change; exact damage values may differ from Korea. Community
Find an account by class: Chanter, Templar, Ranger or any other in the Aion 2 catalog. Gear Score and Combat Power explained: Gear Score guide.
Answers
Aion 2 skills FAQ
What does “Dark Crush 20” mean in an Aion 2 listing?
Dark Crush is the Chanter’s main damage skill, and 20 is its maximum level. Skill points only reach level 10; levels 11–20 need Daevanion nodes, gear and Arcana, and only a level 20 skill can run three Specialties at once. It is one of the best signs of a developed Chanter.
At what levels do Specialties unlock in Aion 2?
Three Specialty options unlock at skill level 8, a fourth at 12 and a fifth at 16. You can equip one at level 8, two from 12 and three only at level 20.
When do Stigmas unlock and how high do they go?
At character level 22, with the third Ascension quest. Four slots open at levels 22, 27, 32 and 37. On global a Stigma goes to level 20 (75 Stigma Shard points); levels 21–25 are Korean content.
How many Daevanion points can a character have?
The four main boards cost 570 points; about 416 is what a level 45 global character can collect right now. The fifth board, Azphel, is for PvP and uses separate points.
Did the August 2026 skill changes reach global?
Korea’s 26 August patch made Dark Crush trigger from ranged skills and Judgment from shield attacks. Current global build guides already describe these triggers, but NC’s global patch notes do not list them, so check the in-game tooltip.
Checked 19 October 2026 · Sources: Metabot: Stigma guide (community), Mobalytics: Daevanion guide (community), Mobalytics: class builds (community), aion2hub: 26 August 2026 patch notes, Korea (community)
In stock
Aion 2 accounts with maxed skills
Our listings name the main skill level, Stigmas and Daevanion progress when the account has them. Ask us for a specific class or skill level.
Assassin 2200 GS | Level 30 Feathers | 416 Daevanion | Israphel$309View account →In stockRanger | 2553 GS | 140K CP | 2 Alts 2000 and 1633 GS | Battle Pass on All Characters | EU Triniel$569View account →In stockCleric | 2564 GS | 121K CP | All Genus Level 10 | EU Kromede$1080View account →What sets the price- Gear Score and Combat Power of the main character
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