Melee bruiser
AION 2 Gladiator
Durable weapon fighter for players who want direct pressure and forgiving uptime.
Current Global Status
Pre-launch. Tier placements stay TBD until Global testing begins.
- Advance Access
- Sep 30, 2026
- Full Launch
- Oct 5, 2026
- Roster
- 8 launch classes tracked
Quick Verdict
ArchetypeWarrior
RoleMelee bruiser
DifficultyMedium
Global TierTBD until launch testing
Party JobFrontline DPS / bruiser
RangeMelee
Beginner NoteGood if you want durable melee pressure.
BuildBest Gladiator Build
Who Should Play This Class
Gladiator is a good candidate if the role fantasy fits you. The Global launch meta is not final, so this page separates playstyle confidence from unverified ranking claims.
- Use this class page to understand identity and fit.
- Use the build page for skills, stats, rotation and patch notes.
- Use the tier list for activity-by-activity ranking once Global data exists.
PvE, PvP And Solo Outlook
Pre-launch outlook is intentionally conservative. Activity ratings will move from TBD to a letter-grade rank only when the Global client, patch state and repeatable evidence support the rating.
What To Verify At Global Launch
- Damage uptime, survivability tradeoffs, group demand.
- Real skill values, cooldowns and animation locks in the Global client.
- Dungeon performance in solo, 5-player and 10-player formats.
- How the class performs in 1v1, small-scale and large-scale PvP separately.