What weapon does the Assassin use in AION 2?

A dagger. In NC's item data, only Assassins can equip it. Like every class, the Assassin can also equip a Guard in the off-hand slot.

How many skills does the Assassin have?

35: 12 active skills, 10 passive skills and 13 Stigma skills, as NC lists them in its official Character Info.

When do Assassin Stigma skills unlock?

At level 22: NC's data lists level 22 for all 13 Assassin Stigma skills. Active skills unlock from level 1 to 16 and passive skills from level 1 to 25.

Can the Assassin be male or female?

Yes. NC's character data lists the Assassin for both genders and for both factions, Elyos and Asmodian. No class in the global version is locked to one gender.

AION 2 Assassin: Weapon and 35 Skills

AION 2 Assassin at a glance

Weapon	Dagger (only Assassins can equip it)
Off-hand	Guard (every class can equip one)
Skills	35: 12 active, 10 passive, 13 Stigma
Active skills unlock	Level 1 to 16
Passive skills unlock	Level 1 to 25
Stigma skills open	Level 22
Factions	Elyos and Asmodian
Genders	Male and female

What NC says the Assassin does

NC's official class guide describes the Assassin in one line. In our words: moves unseen through the dark and closes in on targets in complete silence. In short: silent striker from the shadows.

Pick the Assassin if you like to strike unseen and pick your moment.

Assassin weapon: the dagger

In NC's item data the dagger is a Assassin-only weapon: no other class can equip it. For the off-hand slot there is the Guard, which every class can equip.

Assassin skills by unlock level

NC lists 35 skills for the Assassin. Here are the 22 active and passive skills in the order they unlock as you level up; the Stigma skills follow below.

Level	Skill	Type
1	Quick Slice	Active
1	Savage Roar	Active
1	Shadowstrike	Active
1	Heightened Sixth Sense	Passive
3	Ambush	Active
4	Heart Gore	Active
5	Storm Rampage	Active
6	Exploit Weakness	Passive
7	Whirlwind Slice	Active
8	Flash Slice	Active
9	Apply Poison	Passive
10	Infiltrate	Active
11	Rear Smite	Passive
12	Shadow Fall	Active
13	Assault Stance	Passive
14	Insignia Explosion	Active
15	Impact Hit	Passive
16	Defiance	Active
17	Ambush Stance	Passive
21	Defense Break	Passive
23	Revitalization Contract	Passive
25	Determination	Passive

From NC's official AION 2 Character Info, checked October 11, 2026. Skill names as NC writes them in the global version.

Assassin Stigma skills

All 13 Assassin Stigma skills need level 22 in NC's data:

Aerial Bind
Assault Ambush
Evasion Contract
Evasion Stance
Illusive Clone
Savage Fang
Shadow Walk
Shadowstep
Smoke Bomb
Spiral Slice
Swift Contract
Throw Shadowblade
Triniel's Dagger

Skills the Assassin shares with other classes

Some skill names appear in more than one class. NC lists each one separately for every class that has it.

Defiance (active, level 16): every class has a skill with this name.
Impact Hit (passive, level 15): also the Gladiator, Templar and Chanter.
Revitalization Contract (passive, level 23): also the Ranger, Sorcerer and Spiritmaster.

AION 2 Assassin FAQ

What weapon does the Assassin use in AION 2?: A dagger. In NC's item data, only Assassins can equip it. Like every class, the Assassin can also equip a Guard in the off-hand slot.
How many skills does the Assassin have?: 35: 12 active skills, 10 passive skills and 13 Stigma skills, as NC lists them in its official Character Info.
When do Assassin Stigma skills unlock?: At level 22: NC's data lists level 22 for all 13 Assassin Stigma skills. Active skills unlock from level 1 to 16 and passive skills from level 1 to 25.
Can the Assassin be male or female?: Yes. NC's character data lists the Assassin for both genders and for both factions, Elyos and Asmodian. No class in the global version is locked to one gender.

The other seven classes

Gladiator: greatsword. Front-line fighter with a giant blade.
Templar: longsword. Shield guardian who holds the line.
Ranger: bow. Patient hunter who wins with one shot.
Chanter: staff. Blesses and protects allies.
Cleric: mace. Healer who keeps allies alive.
Sorcerer: spellbook. Arcane storms that wipe out enemies.
Spiritmaster: orb. Commands spirits and elemental power.

See all eight side by side on the AION 2 classes overview. Picking a side next? Each server holds one faction, so check the AION 2 server list before you create an Assassin.

Sources

Checked against NC's official posts on October 11, 2026. Everything on this page comes from NC itself; when NC changes something, we update the page and its date.