What weapon does the Chanter use in AION 2?

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

How many skills does the Chanter have?

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

When do Chanter Stigma skills unlock?

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

Can the Chanter be male or female?

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

AION 2 Chanter: Weapon and 35 Skills

AION 2 Chanter at a glance

Weapon	Staff (only Chanters 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 Chanter does

NC's official class guide describes the Chanter in one line. In our words: strengthens allies with divine blessings and keeps them standing with steady protection. In short: blesses and protects allies.

Pick the Chanter if you want to make the whole group stronger.

Chanter weapon: the staff

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

Chanter skills by unlock level

NC lists 35 skills for the Chanter. 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	Onslaught	Active
1	Incandescent Blow	Active
1	Rushing Smash	Active
1	Blessing of Life	Passive
3	Impactful Crush	Active
4	Dark Crush	Active
5	Gust Rampage	Active
6	Crossguard	Passive
7	Heat Wave Blow	Active
8	Recuperation	Active
9	Protection Circle	Passive
10	Tremor Crush	Active
11	Inspiring Spell	Passive
12	Wave Blow	Active
13	Attack Preparation	Passive
14	Spinning Strike	Active
15	Impact Hit	Passive
16	Defiance	Active
17	Raging Spell	Passive
21	Earth's Promise	Passive
23	Survival Willpower	Passive
25	Wind's Promise	Passive

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

Chanter Stigma skills

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

Assault Shock
Barrier Spell
Ensnaring Mark
Focused Defense
Fracturing Blow
Guardian Blessing
Healing Touch
Impeding Authority
Marchutan's Wrath
Obliterate
Power of the Storm
Sprint Mantra
Undefeated Mantra

Skills the Chanter 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.
Attack Preparation (passive, level 13): also the Gladiator.
Impact Hit (passive, level 15): also the Gladiator, Templar and Assassin.
Survival Willpower (passive, level 23): also the Gladiator, Templar and Cleric.

AION 2 Chanter FAQ

What weapon does the Chanter use in AION 2?: A staff. In NC's item data, only Chanters can equip it. Like every class, the Chanter can also equip a Guard in the off-hand slot.
How many skills does the Chanter have?: 35: 12 active skills, 10 passive skills and 13 Stigma skills, as NC lists them in its official Character Info.
When do Chanter Stigma skills unlock?: At level 22: NC's data lists level 22 for all 13 Chanter Stigma skills. Active skills unlock from level 1 to 16 and passive skills from level 1 to 25.
Can the Chanter be male or female?: Yes. NC's character data lists the Chanter 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.
Assassin: dagger. Silent striker from the shadows.
Ranger: bow. Patient hunter who wins with one shot.
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 a Chanter.

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.