What weapon does the Cleric use in AION 2?

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

How many skills does the Cleric have?

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

When do Cleric Stigma skills unlock?

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

Can the Cleric be male or female?

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

AION 2 Cleric: Weapon and 35 Skills

AION 2 Cleric at a glance

Weapon	Mace (only Clerics 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 Cleric does

NC's official class guide describes the Cleric in one line. In our words: a holy healer who keeps allies alive with the gentle touch of light. In short: healer who keeps allies alive.

Pick the Cleric if you want to be the one who keeps everyone alive.

Cleric weapon: the mace

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

Cleric skills by unlock level

NC lists 35 skills for the Cleric. 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	Earth's Retribution	Active
1	Judgment Thunder	Active
1	Debilitating Mark	Active
1	Warm Benediction	Passive
3	Divine Aura	Active
4	Chain of Torment	Active
5	Lightning Strike Scattershot	Active
6	Empyrean Lords' Benediction	Passive
7	Light of Regeneration	Active
8	Condemnation	Active
9	Empyrean Lord's Grace	Passive
10	Healing Light	Active
11	Healing Enhancement	Passive
12	Radiant Recovery	Active
13	Immortal Veil	Passive
14	Bolt	Active
15	Heal Block	Passive
16	Defiance	Active
17	Prayer of Concentration	Passive
21	Earth's Grace	Passive
23	Survival Willpower	Passive
25	Radiant Benediction	Passive

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

Cleric Stigma skills

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

Absolution
Assault Mark
Benevolence
Earth Punishment
Light of Protection
Noble Aura
Power Burst
Prayer of Amplification
Root
Salvation
Summon Resurrection
Voice of Doom
Yustiel's Power

Skills the Cleric 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.
Survival Willpower (passive, level 23): also the Gladiator, Templar and Chanter.

AION 2 Cleric FAQ

What weapon does the Cleric use in AION 2?: A mace. In NC's item data, only Clerics can equip it. Like every class, the Cleric can also equip a Guard in the off-hand slot.
How many skills does the Cleric have?: 35: 12 active skills, 10 passive skills and 13 Stigma skills, as NC lists them in its official Character Info.
When do Cleric Stigma skills unlock?: At level 22: NC's data lists level 22 for all 13 Cleric Stigma skills. Active skills unlock from level 1 to 16 and passive skills from level 1 to 25.
Can the Cleric be male or female?: Yes. NC's character data lists the Cleric 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.
Chanter: staff. Blesses and protects allies.
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 Cleric.

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.