Classes

AION 2 Templar Class Guide

The Templar is the defensive frontline tank of the AION 2 launch roster — the class groups lean on for dungeons and large-scale content.

Global Status: Confirmed in the 8-class Global launch roster. Exact kit is pending the live Global build from Advance Access (September 30). Role and weapon below follow AION series tradition. · Last verified: 2026-09-08 · Region: Global.

Role & weapon

Role: defensive frontline tank. Weapon: sword and shield with heavy armour — the series-tradition profile for holding the line.

Combat style & core mechanics

Combat style: durable and threat-focused. Core identity: survivability plus group protection — the anchor that keeps dungeons and world bosses alive.

PvE

The essential tank role for group dungeons and 10-player content in the series tradition. Solo play is slower but safe.

PvP

A disruptive frontline with strong sustain, per the series tradition — hard to remove from objectives.

Beginner difficulty

Forgiving in groups: clear job, high survivability. Solo leveling is slower — pair with the right expectations.

Skills & Stigma overview

Skill names and Stigma-style socket effects from the Global build are published here only once official or live-verified. Series-tradition profile: defensive posture, threat and protection tools.

Build directions

Direction: a defensive/survivability build with group-utility focus. Verified rotations and stat priorities land with live data — see the builds hub.

KR/TW differences: the Templar is the preferred tank in KR/TW group and 10-player content (community signal, regional reference). Numbers there do not confirm the Global build.

Global launch verification: the exact kit, weapons and numbers are verified in the live Global build from Advance Access onward and updated here.

FAQ

FAQ

Common questions about this topic.

Is the Templar in AION 2 Global?

Yes — the Templar is one of the 8 confirmed Global launch classes.

Is the AION 2 Templar the best tank?

Templar is the traditional tank role of the series; exact Global balance is verified in the live build.

Is the Templar good for solo play?

It works but is slower at solo fights than DPS classes — its strength is group play.

Is the Templar beginner friendly?

Yes — a clear tank role with high survivability is one of the most forgiving group entries in the series tradition.