As we enter Season 3 of Aion 2, class performance has undergone significant shifts. The new meta, along with updates to key classes, has impacted both PvE (Player vs. Environment) and PvP (Player vs. Player) gameplay. Below is the tier list and breakdown of class performance in each area.
Aion 2 Season 3 Class Tier List
Tier
PvE (Player vs. Environment)
PvP (Player vs. Player)
S Tier
Templar, Cleric, Sorcerer
Assassin, Sorcerer
A Tier
Assassin, Gladiator, Spiritmaster
Gladiator, Spiritmaster, Templar
B Tier
Ranger, Chanter
Ranger, Cleric, Chanter
Key Class Performance Highlights
Templar
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
The Templar is the go-to class for group content, especially for tanking. They absorb massive amounts of damage, making them invaluable in raids and dungeons. While not the fastest in solo play, they excel in group utility.
In PvP, Templars are solid tanks but don't excel in damage output. They are best suited for team play as the primary tank. They hold their own but aren't the fastest at taking down enemies.
Cleric
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
The Cleric is essential for healing, especially in high-difficulty content. With Season 3 updates, they have even stronger healing abilities, making them crucial for endgame raids and dungeons.
Clerics shine in PvE but fall short in PvP. Their lack of damage output makes them vulnerable in solo PvP, but they are essential in team PvP, offering support and healing.
Sorcerer
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
The Sorcerer excels in AoE damage, capable of clearing large groups of enemies quickly. They are powerful in group PvE, but their low defense makes them fragile in solo content.
Sorcerers are still a top pick for PvP due to their devastating AoE spells and crowd control. However, their fragility leaves them vulnerable if caught by a strong enemy.
Assassin
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
Assassins excel in burst damage and mobility, making them excellent for solo play. While not the best in large group content, they perform well in smaller, high-damage scenarios.
Assassins are one of the strongest classes in PvP, thanks to their stealth and burst damage. Their agility and evasion make them difficult to catch, and they can quickly take out key targets.
Gladiator
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
Gladiators are versatile, dealing high AoE damage and having strong survivability. They are excellent for solo farming and can contribute significantly in group content.
Gladiators are tough in PvP, able to absorb damage while dealing consistent damage in return. Though not as mobile as some other classes, they excel with their brute strength and tanking abilities.
Spiritmaster
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
Spiritmasters are a strong support class in PvE. Their summoned spirits deal damage and provide utility. They may not deal the highest damage, but they are great for strategic support roles in groups.
In PvP, Spiritmasters can control the battlefield with their summoned spirits and debuffs. While they don't have the raw damage output of other classes, their strategic control makes them formidable opponents.
Ranger
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
Rangers have been slightly weakened in Season 3 but still excel at high burst damage from a distance. They are effective in specific solo encounters and smaller PvE content.
Rangers are mobile and can deal significant damage from range in PvP. However, they now face stiff competition from Assassins and Gladiators, who have stronger survivability and damage output in comparison.
Chanter
PvE Performance
PvP Performance
The Chanter is a solid support class, providing healing and buffs to the team. While their damage output is lower than other classes, they play an essential role in group PvE by supporting teammates.
Chanters are more focused on support in PvP. They don't have the burst damage of other classes but provide crucial healing and buffs. In solo PvP, they struggle due to their lack of offensive power.
Class Performance Overview
Assassin and Gladiator continue to dominate Aion 2 in both PvE and PvP, thanks to their strong burst damage, mobility, and survivability. Cleric and Templar are essential for endgame group content, especially for tanking and healing. Sorcerer remains a top-tier choice for AoE damage and crowd control, but its fragility is a notable weakness in solo play.
