Quick answer
Aion 2 features nine classes known as the Star classes. The original eight launched with the game on November 19, 2025, and the ninth — Fighter Star — was added in Chapter 1: Sands of Frost. Classes range from tanks and healers to melee DPS, ranged DPS, casters, and summoners. All classes are available to both Elyos and Asmodian factions.
Tank and Support Classes
Guardian Star
The main tank class wielding a long sword and shield. Guardian Star excels at aggro control, damage mitigation, and provides minor crowd control. Its ‘noble armor’ buff enhances survivability. Despite being a tank, it has decent attack speed and multiple area attacks for solo play.
Healer Star
The primary healer using a mace or staff. Healer Star is the party’s survival safety-net, indispensable for dungeons and raids. Provides direct healing, defensive buffs, and resurrection capabilities.
Chanter Star
A hybrid buffer wielding a staff. Chanter Star does not provide direct healing but offers powerful party-wide buffs including Guardian Blessing. It combines melee combat with support utilities.
Melee DPS Classes
Sword Star
A greatsword-wielding melee DPS with fast combos and high single-target burst. Combos can be interrupted, requiring positioning awareness. The 7.8 update buffed its Flying Thunder God skill.
Assassin Star
A dagger-wielding stealth class with extremely high burst damage but low survivability. Features stealth ability and evasion stance. High skill floor and ceiling — recommended for experienced players.
Fighter Star
The newest class, added in Chapter 1: Sands of Frost. Wields fist gauntlets and uses a rage energy system instead of mana. At full rage, enters Berserk form for devastating burst. Currently rated T0 tier after the 7.8 rework enabled an infinite Berserk loop.
Ranged DPS Classes
Bow Star
A highly mobile ranged physical DPS using a bow. Features multiple dash abilities and chains crowd control with damage. Can kite and avoid most incoming damage through movement.
Mage Star
A spellbook-wielding caster with the strongest AOE in the game. Cannot move while casting, requiring team protection. Serves as the primary source of magical damage in group content.
Spirit Star
A summoner class using an orb to command elemental spirits. The most beginner-friendly class with a low skill floor — pets handle much of the combat automatically.
Difficulty Rankings
Beginner-Friendly
Spirit Star (Low) and Bow Star (Medium) are recommended for new players due to their straightforward mechanics and survivability.
Advanced
Assassin Star (High) and Fighter Star (Medium-High) require more skill to play effectively, with rage management and timing being critical.
FAQ
Which class is best for beginners?
Spirit Star is the most beginner-friendly class. Its pets handle much of the combat automatically, making it ideal for learning the game’s mechanics.
What is the strongest DPS class in Chapter 1?
Fighter Star is currently rated T0 tier after the 7.8 Berserk rework, which enabled an infinite Berserk loop with significantly increased damage output.
Can I change classes later?
Each character is locked to one class, but you can create multiple characters. Aion 2 also offers free unlimited respec for brand skills, allowing you to adjust your build within your chosen class.