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Aion 2 Chanter Guide: Build, Stigmas and Daevanion

Meta KRSupportPatch: KR · data from 2026-10-01Updated: 2 October 2026

Global launched with Season 1 and a level cap of 45. The numbers on this page come from top Korean players, who are on a later patch with a higher cap. Only skills, wings and Daevanion boards that exist in the global client are shown, so read the percentages as priorities, not as exact targets.

Quick summary

The Chanter is a hybrid support with a mace or staff: party buffs (Mantras), off-healing, melee damage and solid durability in one class. Groups are always happy to have one, and it works both solo and in a party. It will never match a specialist at pure healing or pure damage.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Gear upgrade order

First decide how you play. Party-focused Chanters lean on survivability and buff upkeep; solo-focused Chanters lean on attack and crit.

  1. Complete the max-level dungeon set.
  2. Swap to the “Splendent” variants of the same quality.
  3. Weapon first.
  4. Manastones and bonus stats to match the direction you chose.
  5. Finish with Daevanion, Arcana and titles.

Gameplay tips

Based on 7,292 top-ranked Korean players (2026-10-01). Data: AION2CAL.

Stigma skills

How many top Korean players run each stigma skill, in PvE (6,424 players) and PvP (751 players). Tap or hover a skill to see what it does.

Take these first: Undefeated MantraSprint MantraPower of the Storm

SkillPriorityPvEPvP
Undefeated MantraCore99.7%99.7%
Sprint MantraCore97.7%99.6%
Power of the StormCore97%99.1%
Marchutan's WrathStrong88.6%98.8%
Healing TouchStrong80.4%92.5%
Focused DefenseStrongPvP pick75.5%90.5%
Impeding AuthoritySituationalPvP pick56.1%71.6%
Barrier SpellSituationalPvP pick55%83.2%
Guardian BlessingSituationalPvP pick52.6%88%
Fracturing BlowSituationalPvP pick42.5%70.3%
ObliterateSituational27%30.5%
Ensnaring MarkSituationalPvP pick20.4%38.6%

Active skills: what to level first

Every top player uses all 12 active skills, so pick rate says nothing here. What matters is where they spend skill points first: the bar shows how many have pushed each skill to level 20 or higher.

Level in this order: 1Dark Crush2Onslaught3Recuperation4Spinning Strike5Incandescent Blow

SkillPriorityLv 20+ PvELv 20+ PvP
Dark CrushMax first84.8%94.1%
OnslaughtMax first73.5%64.3%
RecuperationMax first67.2%60.9%
Spinning StrikeSecond32.8%37.9%
Incandescent BlowSecond31.3%29%
Impactful CrushLast9.1%20.1%
Rushing SmashLast6.5%18.8%
Gust RampageLast1.6%0.3%
Heat Wave BlowLast1.5%11.1%
Wave BlowLast1.4%1.1%
DefianceLast1.1%34.4%
Tremor CrushLast1%1.3%

Wings

Only wings available in the global client. Korean wings that are not in global yet are left out, so the columns do not add up to 100%.

WingsPvEPvP
Talisra Wings50.6%45.9%
Nightmare Wings14.7%1.3%
Ultimate Daeva Wings5.1%–
Dark Veil Wings3.9%–
Forest Spirit Wings1%–
Brawler Wings–20.9%
Springflower Butterfly Wings–1.1%

Arcana

The global client has two Arcana sets, Magic and Vigor, with one card of each per slot. Every card carries the stat of one Empyrean Lord. The bars show how many top Korean players stack that stat, so the card with the longer bar is the better pick for that slot.

SlotCardMain statPvEPvP
BellBell of MagicDestruction [Zikel] +2096.4%92%
Bell of VigorJustice [Nezekan] +209.5%64.2%
ChaliceChalice of MagicSpace [Israphel] +203.2%8.1%
Chalice of VigorTime [Siel] +2096.7%91.6%
CompassCompass of MagicDeath [Triniel] +2082.9%26.9%
Compass of VigorFreedom [Vaizel] +2017%73%
MirrorMirror of MagicWisdom [Lumiel] +2091.6%53.9%
Mirror of VigorIllusion [Kaisinel] +208.3%46.1%
ParchmentParchment of MagicDestiny [Marchutan] +2093.1%49.4%
Parchment of VigorLife [Yustiel] +2089.7%92.4%

In Korea there are more sets and a card can roll different Lord stats, so use this as a guide to which stats matter for the class, not as an exact copy of a Korean build.

Titles

Titles worn by top Korean players that also exist in the global client. The effect shown is the global one, which is lower than in Korea. You equip one attack, one defense and one utility title.

TitleTypeEffect when equipped (global)Used by
Empty ClosetUtilityCombat Speed +3.5%, Natural HP Regen +42, Cooldown Reduction +3.5%65.3%
Unbound by GenusAttackPvE Damage Boost +4.5%, Attack Bonus +34, Critical Hit +6850.7%
Rule All CreationDefenseDefense Bonus +320, Back Attack Damage Tolerance +3%, Boss Damage Tolerance +4%20.7%
Saint of Altgard (Asmodian)DefenseDefense Bonus +300, Damage Tolerance +3%, Block +10016.3%
Saint of Verteron (Elyos)DefenseDefense Bonus +300, Damage Tolerance +3%, Block +10014%
Dominator of DimensionsDefenseDefense Bonus +340, HP +1,000, PvE Damage Tolerance +4.5%7.1%
Saint of EreshkigalAttackPvP Damage Boost +4%, Endurance Penetration +2.5%, Critical Hit +605.3%
Through Hell and BackUtilityCooldown Reduction +3%, HP +900, Stamina +2253.6%
Golden GlowAttackCritical Attack +45, Critical Damage Boost +3%, Accuracy Bonus +602.7%
Encountering Kaisinel's Core (Elyos)UtilityHP Potion Recovery +400, Move Speed +3%, HP +9002.5%
Treading on White Wings (Asmodian)AttackPvP Damage Boost +4%, PvP Attack +40, PvP Accuracy +802.5%
Treading on Black Wings (Elyos)AttackPvP Damage Boost +4%, PvP Attack +40, PvP Accuracy +802.4%
Encountering Zikel's Core (Asmodian)UtilityHP Potion Recovery +400, Move Speed +3%, HP +9002%

Daevanion boards: suggested unlock order

These are the global boards. The number on each node is the order we suggest unlocking it in, starting from the centre. The order follows what the top 200 Korean players of this class prioritise, weighed against what each node costs. Drag the slider to see how far a given number of crystals gets you.

This board opens at character level 12. Completing it takes 134 Daevanion Crystals.

Combat Speed: Combat Speed +1.5% (4 crystals, 100% of top KR players)30Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)31Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)78Crossguard: Crossguard +1 (2 crystals, 87% of top KR players)62Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)82Wave Blow: Wave Blow +1 (3 crystals, 94% of top KR players)71Protection Circle: Protection Circle +1 (2 crystals, 96% of top KR players)61Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)60Cooldown Reduction: Cooldown Reduction +1.5% (4 crystals, 100% of top KR players)59Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)29Dark Crush: Dark Crush +1 (3 crystals, 100% of top KR players)33Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)87Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)50Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)70Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)72Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)80Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)58Blessing of Life: Blessing of Life +1 (2 crystals, 100% of top KR players)28Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)27Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)32Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)49Rushing Smash: Rushing Smash +1. In the game this node reads "Skill Level Up - Charging Smash" (3 crystals, 98% of top KR players)46Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)45Recuperation: Recuperation +1 (3 crystals, 100% of top KR players)53Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)55Inspiring Spell: Inspiring Spell +1 (2 crystals, 100% of top KR players)56Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)26Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)79Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)44Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)52Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)57Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)86Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)25Incandescent Blow: Incandescent Blow +1 (3 crystals, 100% of top KR players)24Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)23Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)83Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)1Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)43Attack Preparation: Attack Preparation +1 (2 crystals, 100% of top KR players)47Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)51Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)54Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)81Defiance: Defiance +1 (3 crystals, 98% of top KR players)42Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)22Start: the board opens outwards from here.Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)48Gust Rampage: Gust Rampage +1 (3 crystals, 83% of top KR players)69Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)41Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)76Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)6Inspiring Spell: Inspiring Spell +1 (2 crystals, 100% of top KR players)4Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)3Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)2Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)34Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)63Onslaught: Onslaught +1 (3 crystals, 100% of top KR players)64Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)65Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)66Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)40Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)7Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)5Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)35Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)88Attack Preparation: Attack Preparation +1 (2 crystals, 100% of top KR players)39Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)84Tremor Crush: Tremor Crush +1 (3 crystals, 97% of top KR players)8Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)67Impactful Crush: Impactful Crush +1 (3 crystals, 98% of top KR players)68Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)77Max MP: MP +50 (1 crystals, 42% of top KR players)85Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)75Crossguard: Crossguard +1 (2 crystals, 87% of top KR players)74Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)38Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)9Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)10Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)11Attack: Attack Bonus +3 (1 crystals, 100% of top KR players)15Max HP: HP +100 (1 crystals, 87% of top KR players)16Heat Wave Blow: Heat Wave Blow +1 (3 crystals, 96% of top KR players)17Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)73Cooldown Reduction: Cooldown Reduction +1.5% (4 crystals, 100% of top KR players)37Critical Hit Resist: Critical Hit Resist +5 (1 crystals, 44% of top KR players)36Protection Circle: Protection Circle +1 (2 crystals, 96% of top KR players)21Spinning Strike: Spinning Strike +1 (3 crystals, 99% of top KR players)12Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)13Blessing of Life: Blessing of Life +1 (2 crystals, 100% of top KR players)14Critical Hit: Critical Hit +5 (1 crystals, 97% of top KR players)18Defense: Defense Bonus +30 (1 crystals, 92% of top KR players)19Combat Speed: Combat Speed +1.5% (4 crystals, 100% of top KR players)20

Tap or hover a node to see what it gives.

The Korean version of this board has a different layout, so priorities are matched by node type (same skill or same stat), not node by node.

First 12 nodes on Nezekan

  1. Attack Attack Bonus +3 1 crystals
  2. Defense Defense Bonus +30 1 crystals
  3. Critical Hit Critical Hit +5 1 crystals
  4. Inspiring Spell Inspiring Spell +1 2 crystals
  5. Attack Attack Bonus +3 1 crystals
  6. Max HP HP +100 1 crystals
  7. Defense Defense Bonus +30 1 crystals
  8. Tremor Crush Tremor Crush +1 3 crystals
  9. Critical Hit Critical Hit +5 1 crystals
  10. Attack Attack Bonus +3 1 crystals
  11. Max HP HP +100 1 crystals
  12. Spinning Strike Spinning Strike +1 3 crystals

Stat (1 crystal)Passive skill level (2)Active skill level (3)Special node (4)

Frequently asked questions

Is Chanter good in Aion 2?

Chanter is A tier in PvE dungeons and B tier in PvP on our tier list, which is built from Korean ranking and combat-log data. For farming and leveling it is A tier.

What are the best Chanter stigmas?

The stigma skills top Korean Chanter players run most in PvE are Undefeated Mantra (99.7%), Sprint Mantra (97.7%), Power of the Storm (97%) and Marchutan's Wrath (88.6%).

Which Chanter skills should I level first?

Top players push Dark Crush, Onslaught and Recuperation to level 20 first.

What are the best wings for Chanter?

Of the wings available in global, the most used are Talisra Wings: 50.6% in PvE and 45.9% in PvP.

Is Chanter a good class for beginners?

Yes, it is a comfortable first class: A tier on our beginner list.