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Aion 2 Gladiator, PvE/PvP Skill and Stigma Build Guide After the Latest PatchThis guide introduces the latest PvE and PvP skill and Stigma setups for Aion 2 Swordsman players after the recent patch. It covers optimized setups, skill combos, and macro usage tips tailored to individual playstyles, clearly outlining the characteristics and operational methods of each setup.
1. ⚔️ Swordsman PvE Stigma and Skill Setup
· The PvE setup uses the Stigmas: Armor of Balance, Zikel's Blessing, Assault Stance, Block, and Path Explosion.
· It is recommended to prioritize enhancing Path Explosion and Armor of Balance to level 15, or up to level 20 if resources allow.
· Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit is also useful in PvP, so it's worth considering.
· For skill placement, use: Strike of Ruin (Specialized), Charge Strike, Shatter Wave, Ankle Cut, Leap Strike, Armor of Balance, Zikel, and Assault Stance.
· Blade of Severance is used as a macro, while Sharp Strike, Sword Dance, Path Explosion, and Downward Strike are linked with a left click.
· Sword Dance is used to quickly reset cooldowns during a groggy state.
· It is recommended to prioritize enhancing Path Explosion and Armor of Balance to level 15, or up to level 20 if resources allow.
· Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit is also useful in PvP, so it's worth considering.
· For skill placement, use: Strike of Ruin (Specialized), Charge Strike, Shatter Wave, Ankle Cut, Leap Strike, Armor of Balance, Zikel, and Assault Stance.
· Blade of Severance is used as a macro, while Sharp Strike, Sword Dance, Path Explosion, and Downward Strike are linked with a left click.
· Sword Dance is used to quickly reset cooldowns during a groggy state.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Stigma | Armor of Balance Zikel's Blessing Assault Stance Block Path Explosion |
| Enhancement Priority | Path Explosion: Level 15 (Max Level 20) Armor of Balance: Level 20 Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit: Useful for PvP |
| Main Skills | Strike of Ruin (Specialized) Charge Strike Shatter Wave Ankle Cut Leap Strike Sharp Strike Sword Dance Downward Strike |
| Macro Usage | Blade of Severance |
00:40 - 02:20
1. ⚔️ Swordsman PvE Stigma and Skill Setup
· The PvE setup uses the Stigmas: Armor of Balance, Zikel's Blessing, Assault Stance, Block, and Path Explosion.
· It is recommended to prioritize enhancing Path Explosion and Armor of Balance to level 15, or up to level 20 if resources allow.
· Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit is also useful in PvP, so it's worth considering.
· For skill placement, use: Strike of Ruin (Specialized), Charge Strike, Shatter Wave, Ankle Cut, Leap Strike, Armor of Balance, Zikel, and Assault Stance.
· Blade of Severance is used as a macro, while Sharp Strike, Sword Dance, Path Explosion, and Downward Strike are linked with a left click.
· Sword Dance is used to quickly reset cooldowns during a groggy state.
· It is recommended to prioritize enhancing Path Explosion and Armor of Balance to level 15, or up to level 20 if resources allow.
· Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit is also useful in PvP, so it's worth considering.
· For skill placement, use: Strike of Ruin (Specialized), Charge Strike, Shatter Wave, Ankle Cut, Leap Strike, Armor of Balance, Zikel, and Assault Stance.
· Blade of Severance is used as a macro, while Sharp Strike, Sword Dance, Path Explosion, and Downward Strike are linked with a left click.
· Sword Dance is used to quickly reset cooldowns during a groggy state.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Stigma | Armor of Balance Zikel's Blessing Assault Stance Block Path Explosion |
| Enhancement Priority | Path Explosion: Level 15 (Max Level 20) Armor of Balance: Level 20 Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit: Useful for PvP |
| Main Skills | Strike of Ruin (Specialized) Charge Strike Shatter Wave Ankle Cut Leap Strike Sharp Strike Sword Dance Downward Strike |
| Macro Usage | Blade of Severance |
02:37 - 04:37
2. 🛡️ Swordsman PvP Stigma and Skill Setup
· In PvP, the healing reduction effect of Blade Toss (base 50% + Stigma 40%) is crucial and a must-have.
· Although Tenacity's duration has been reduced to 3 seconds, it still greatly aids survival.
· Assault Stance is used to quickly reset Tenacity's cooldown, increasing sustain.
· Forced Bind is used in conjunction with Downward Strike, and a combo is used to knock down opponents with Path Explosion to activate Downward Strike.
· Blade Toss is used for farming and dealing damage, while Sword of Ruin and Aerial Bind are used flexibly depending on Path Explosion's cooldown.
· Skills that restore HP by targeting nearby monsters are also utilized to secure sustain.
· Although Tenacity's duration has been reduced to 3 seconds, it still greatly aids survival.
· Assault Stance is used to quickly reset Tenacity's cooldown, increasing sustain.
· Forced Bind is used in conjunction with Downward Strike, and a combo is used to knock down opponents with Path Explosion to activate Downward Strike.
· Blade Toss is used for farming and dealing damage, while Sword of Ruin and Aerial Bind are used flexibly depending on Path Explosion's cooldown.
· Skills that restore HP by targeting nearby monsters are also utilized to secure sustain.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Stigma | Blade Toss (Healing Reduction 40% + Base 50%) Tenacity (3-second duration, sustain) Assault Stance (Tenacity cooldown reset) Forced Bind (for skill combos) |
| Main Skill Combos | Forced Bind → Downward Strike Path Explosion (knockdown) → Downward Strike activation Blade Toss (farming/damage) Sword of Ruin Aerial Bind (when Path Explosion is on cooldown) |
| Specialization | Downward Strike: Faster single-target processing than AoE 20% Lifesteal: Enhanced sustain Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit: Essential |
04:55 - 07:16
3. 🏃♀️ Corridor/Setback Specialized Skill Setup
· When in Corridors or facing a Setback, always maintain Assault Stance and focus on fast movement using three types of Leap/Charge skills.
· Tenacity was used in the past, but it holds little meaning in Corridors now.
· Blade Toss and Strike of Ruin are used to quickly deal with distant monsters if a bug occurs where Leap Strike is activated.
· For Corridor specialization, exclude the effect on successful Block (based on level 20), and prioritize single-target processing speed and 20% lifesteal.
· Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit is also an essential specialization for Corridors.
· Tenacity was used in the past, but it holds little meaning in Corridors now.
· Blade Toss and Strike of Ruin are used to quickly deal with distant monsters if a bug occurs where Leap Strike is activated.
· For Corridor specialization, exclude the effect on successful Block (based on level 20), and prioritize single-target processing speed and 20% lifesteal.
· Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit is also an essential specialization for Corridors.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Skills | Assault Stance (always maintained) 3 types of Leap/Charge skills Blade Toss Strike of Ruin |
| Specialization | Exclude effect on successful Block (based on level 20) Single-target processing speed 20% Lifesteal Guaranteed Critical Hit on hit |
07:37 - 09:39
4. 💡 Core Skill Placement and Macro Utilization Strategy
· Macros are used to link skills by utilizing thumb buttons and right-click; detailed setup instructions can be found in a separate video.
· The strategy of assigning multiple skills to hotkey 1 is used for quick movement and skill combos during Abyss hunting or PvP.
· For example, repeatedly pressing 1 activates Blade Toss to knock down an opponent, followed by other skills to deal damage.
· This strategy focuses on securing sustain and mobility for continuous combat rather than burst damage.
· This setup is not definitive, so it's important to flexibly adjust it to your personal playstyle.
· The strategy of assigning multiple skills to hotkey 1 is used for quick movement and skill combos during Abyss hunting or PvP.
· For example, repeatedly pressing 1 activates Blade Toss to knock down an opponent, followed by other skills to deal damage.
· This strategy focuses on securing sustain and mobility for continuous combat rather than burst damage.
· This setup is not definitive, so it's important to flexibly adjust it to your personal playstyle.