What weapon does the Gladiator use in AION 2?

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

How many skills does the Gladiator have?

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

When do Gladiator Stigma skills unlock?

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

Can the Gladiator be male or female?

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

AION 2 Gladiator: Weapon and 35 Skills

AION 2 Gladiator at a glance

Weapon	Greatsword (only Gladiators 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 Gladiator does

NC's official class guide describes the Gladiator in one line. In our words: fights at the very front of the battle, carrying a massive blade and ripping through the battlefield like a storm. In short: front-line fighter with a giant blade.

Pick the Gladiator if you want to be in the thick of every fight, swinging a huge weapon.

Gladiator weapon: the greatsword

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

Gladiator skills by unlock level

NC lists 35 skills for the Gladiator. 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	Keen Strike	Active
1	Rending Blow	Active
1	Leaping Slam	Active
1	Survival Stance	Passive
3	Mocking Blade	Active
4	Overhead Slam	Active
5	Sword Aura Rampage	Active
6	Protection Armor	Passive
7	Ankle Slice	Active
8	Crushing Wave	Active
9	Blood Absorption	Passive
10	Rush Strike	Active
11	Identify Weakness	Passive
12	Aerial Snare	Active
13	Attack Preparation	Passive
14	Ruinous Blow	Active
15	Impact Hit	Passive
16	Defiance	Active
17	Destructive Impulse	Passive
21	Experienced Counterstrike	Passive
23	Survival Willpower	Passive
25	Murderous Burst	Passive

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

Gladiator Stigma skills

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

Armor of Balance
Assault Strike
Blade Toss
Focused Block
Forced Restraint
Fracturing Rush
Lifestealing Blade
Lunge Stance
Rage Burst
Tenaciousness
Wave Armor
Wrath Wave
Zikel's Blessing

Skills the Gladiator 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 Chanter.
Impact Hit (passive, level 15): also the Templar, Assassin and Chanter.
Survival Willpower (passive, level 23): also the Templar, Chanter and Cleric.
Armor of Balance (Stigma, level 22): also the Templar.

AION 2 Gladiator FAQ

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

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.
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 Gladiator.

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.