AION 2 Ranger build
Ranged damageBow
A bow user who deals steady damage from range. Strong Rangers put Combat Speed on their weapons and gloves.
Drill Dart gets an extra shot at level 16, so it is a strong early target for your skill levels.
Check your own character against this build
Best gear for each slot
Every piece at +15 Amp +5. Choose a slot to see what to roll on it.
Skill sets
End: what the top 1% of this class run.
Skills
ACTIVE
- 20Deadshot, level 20, 3 upgradesDeadshotLevel 201Removes MP consumedLv 82+30% Skill Speed3Changes to mobile skill4Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 125[Deadshot] grants extra damage on hit
- 20Gale Arrow, level 20, 3 upgradesGale ArrowLevel 201+5s durationLv 8250% chance to inflict Knock Back on hitLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Increases Combat Speed, PvE Damage Boost, and PvP Damage Boost when less targets hit5-10s cooldown
- 20Drill Dart, level 20, 2 upgradesDrill DartLevel 201Absorbs 3% HPLv 82+2s Bleed durationLv 83+20% Skill Speed4Multi-Hit on hitLv 125Activates [Drill Dart] 1 extra time
- 17Snipe, level 17, 2 upgradesSnipeLevel 171+20% MP restoredLv 82Absorbs 0.7% HPLv 83+50% Multi-Hit on hitLv 84-1s [Deadshot] cooldown on hit5Adds [Tempest Arrow] Chain Skill
- 20Tempest Shot, level 20, 2 upgradesTempest ShotLevel 201-20% MP consumedLv 82+10% skill Critical HitLv 83Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hit45% chance to inflict Knock Back on Critical HitLv 125+20% Skill Speed
- 15Burst Arrow, level 15, 2 upgradesBurst ArrowLevel 151Absorbs 10% HPLv 82+50% Multi-Hit on hitLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Up to +20% damage when less targets hit525% chance to reset cooldown on hitLv 16
- 8Suppressing Arrow, level 8, 1 upgradesSuppressing ArrowLevel 81+50% Multi-Hit on hit2+1s Stun durationLv 83+20% Skill SpeedLv 84+20% Stun ChanceLv 12525% chance to reset cooldown on hitLv 16
- 14Marking Shot, level 14, 2 upgradesMarking ShotLevel 141+5% Perfect Chance for the duration230% chance to inflict Knock Back on hitLv 83+5s duration4+1 consecutive useLv 125Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical HitLv 16
- 14Snare Shot, level 14, 2 upgradesSnare ShotLevel 141+20% Move Speed reductionLv 82+20% Skill Speed3Changes to mobile skill4Adds [Shackling Arrow] Chain SkillLv 125+2s Slow and Root durationLv 16
- 8Explosion Trap, level 8, 1 upgradesExplosion TrapLevel 81Pulls enemies on explosion2+1s Stun durationLv 83Extra damage after 3s on hitLv 84+20% Stun ChanceLv 125+1 consecutive useLv 16
STIGMA
- 20Vaizel's Authority, level 20, 4 upgradesVaizel's AuthorityLevel 201+10% Perfect Chance for the duration2x1.5 [Focused Eye] effect for the duration3x1.5 [Hunter's Soul] effect for the duration450% chance to reduce all skill cooldowns by 1s on Critical Hit for the duration
- 20Supporting Fire, level 20, 4 upgradesSupporting FireLevel 201+25% activation chance2+15s duration3-30s cooldown4Critical Hit on hit
- 20Bow of Blessing, level 20, 4 upgradesBow of BlessingLevel 201+50% Multi-Hit Chance for duration2Increases Attack proportional to Critical Hit for the duration3+20% Critical Damage Boost for the duration4+7% Double Chance for the duration
- 20Explosive Arrow, level 20Explosive ArrowLevel 201-15s cooldownLv 52+10% additional damage to targets afflicted with Slow or RootLv 103Critical Hit on hitLv 154+20% additional damage to targets afflicted with Slow or RootLv 20
Skill Priority
ACTIVE
- 20Deadshot, level 20DeadshotLevel 201Removes MP consumedLv 82+30% Skill Speed3Changes to mobile skill4Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 125[Deadshot] grants extra damage on hit
- 20Gale Arrow, level 20Gale ArrowLevel 201+5s durationLv 8250% chance to inflict Knock Back on hitLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Increases Combat Speed, PvE Damage Boost, and PvP Damage Boost when less targets hit5-10s cooldown
- 20Drill Dart, level 20Drill DartLevel 201Absorbs 3% HPLv 82+2s Bleed durationLv 83+20% Skill Speed4Multi-Hit on hitLv 125Activates [Drill Dart] 1 extra time
- 17Snipe, level 17SnipeLevel 171+20% MP restoredLv 82Absorbs 0.7% HPLv 83+50% Multi-Hit on hitLv 84-1s [Deadshot] cooldown on hit5Adds [Tempest Arrow] Chain Skill
- 20Tempest Shot, level 20Tempest ShotLevel 201-20% MP consumedLv 82+10% skill Critical HitLv 83Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hit45% chance to inflict Knock Back on Critical HitLv 125+20% Skill Speed
- 15Burst Arrow, level 15Burst ArrowLevel 151Absorbs 10% HPLv 82+50% Multi-Hit on hitLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Up to +20% damage when less targets hit525% chance to reset cooldown on hitLv 16
STIGMA
- 20Vaizel's Authority, level 20Vaizel's AuthorityLevel 201+10% Perfect Chance for the duration2x1.5 [Focused Eye] effect for the duration3x1.5 [Hunter's Soul] effect for the duration450% chance to reduce all skill cooldowns by 1s on Critical Hit for the duration
- 20Supporting Fire, level 20Supporting FireLevel 201+25% activation chance2+15s duration3-30s cooldown4Critical Hit on hit
- 20Bow of Blessing, level 20Bow of BlessingLevel 201+50% Multi-Hit Chance for duration2Increases Attack proportional to Critical Hit for the duration3+20% Critical Damage Boost for the duration4+7% Double Chance for the duration
- 20Explosive Arrow, level 20Explosive ArrowLevel 201-15s cooldownLv 52+10% additional damage to targets afflicted with Slow or RootLv 103Critical Hit on hitLv 154+20% additional damage to targets afflicted with Slow or RootLv 20
PASSIVE
- 27Focused Eye, level 27Focused EyeLevel 27
- 24Hunter's Resolve, level 24Hunter's ResolveLevel 24
- 17Hunter's Soul, level 17Hunter's SoulLevel 17
Macros
Macro 1
- 1Snare Shot
Macro 2
- 1Gale Arrow
Skill levels: the middle value of 25 level 45 players of this class at this stage on Global. The bar, upgrade picks and macros follow a well-liked Global build. Patches can change what is best.
Best Daevanion
The nodes the top 1% of Ranger players open on all 6 Daevanion boards, read from 25 of the strongest characters on Global in November 2026. Every board shown here can be built in the game: each node touches an open one, starting from the centre.
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Key picks on each Ranger board
Nezekan63 of 88 nodes
- Combat Speed +3%100%
- Cooldown Reduction +3%100%
- Focused Eye +2100%
- Hunter's Resolve +2100%
- Drill Dart +1100%
Adds up to HP +700, MP +250, Defense Bonus +90, Critical Hit +50
Zikel60 of 88 nodes
- Damage Tolerance +3%100%
- Damage Boost +3%100%
- Melee Fire +2100%
- Hunter's Soul +2100%
- Deadshot +1100%
Adds up to HP +600, Defense Bonus +180, MP +150, Critical Hit +35
Vaizel61 of 88 nodes
- Hunter's Resolve +1100%
- Drill Dart +1100%
- Gale Arrow +1100%
- Snipe +1100%
- Deadshot +1100%
Adds up to HP +400, MP +200, Defense Bonus +180, Critical Hit +45
Triniel76 of 116 nodes
- Multi-hit Chance +4.5%100%
- Hunter's Soul +1100%
- Tempest Shot +1100%
- Deadshot +1100%
- Hunter's Resolve +1100%
Adds up to HP +900, MP +400, Defense Bonus +180, Critical Hit +60
Ariel73 of 152 nodes
- PvE Damage Boost +6%88%
- PvE Damage Tolerance +6%76%
- Boss Damage Boost +4%76%
Adds up to Boss Defense +300, PvE Defense +180, HP +100, MP +100
Azphel52 of 152 nodes
- Status Effect Resist +4%100%
- PvP Damage Boost +6%92%
- PvP Damage Tolerance +3%60%
Adds up to HP +400, PvP Defense +270, MP +200, PvP Accuracy +35
The share next to each node is how many of the top 1% take it.
Compare your own boards, step by stepSkills to level first
Must reach 20
- 1Deadshot
- 2Drill Dart
- 3Tempest Shot
Good to reach 20
- Gale Arrow
- Snipe
- Burst Arrow
Snipe
Burst ArrowLevel 8
First three perk options and one slot
Level 12
A fourth option and a second slot
Level 16
The fifth and last option
Level 20
A third slot
Passives to focus on
- Focused Eye
- Hunter's Resolve
- Hunter's Soul
- Concentrated Fire
Focused Eye
Hunter's Resolve
Hunter's Soul
Concentrated FireStigmas
How many of the top 1% of this class run each one.
Vaizel's Authority100%
Bow of Blessing100%
Supporting Fire100%
Griffon Arrow92%
Mother Nature's Breath79%
Ambush Kick67%
Stealth38%
What to roll on each piece
Every slot on one list, with the share of the top 1% on each line.
Soul Binding lines on Unique gear, in the order the top 1% of this class agree on. The share is how many of them run that line on that piece.
Crafted pieces have 5 lines, and Fuse adds one more.
Weapon
- 1Combat Speed13%100%
- 2Weapon Damage Boost9.6%100%
- 3Might3291%
- 4Damage Boost7.2–7.3%87%
- 5Multi-hit Chance9.6%78%
- 6Fuse:Attack38–5165%
Off-hand
- 1Might25–27100%
- 2Combat Speed10.1%100%
- 3Weapon Damage Boost7.7%100%
- 4Damage Boost5.8–5.9%88%
- 5Multi-hit Chance6.8–7.7%75%
- 6Fuse:Attack38–4350%
Helmet
- 1Double Chance1.9–2.2%86%
- 2Attack increase2–2.2%68%
- 3Weapon Damage Tolerance6.8–7.7%68%
- 4Focused EyePassive90%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive50%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive
Pauldrons
- 1Critical Damage Boost11.8–12.8%100%
- 2Attack20–2468%
- 3Double Chance1.6–1.8%68%
- 4Focused EyePassive80%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive60%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive30%
Chest
- 1Damage Boost5.8–6.6%95%
- 2Attack31–3364%
- 3Perfect Chance5.8%50%
- 4Focused EyePassive90%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive70%
- 6Fuse:Revitalization ContractPassive20%
Legs
- 1Damage Tolerance10.4–11.6%95%
- 2Attack increase2.2–2.4%86%
- 3Attack22–3159%
- 4Focused EyePassive90%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive40%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive
Gloves
- 1Combat Speed7–7.3%100%
- 2Attack17–2282%
- 3Perfect Chance3.1–3.4%82%
- 4Focused EyePassive90%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive60%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive10%
Boots
- 1Move Speed9.4–10.3%95%
- 2Attack19–2786%
- 3Perfect Chance4.1–4.4%50%
- 4Hunter's ResolvePassive80%
- 5Focused EyePassive80%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive10%
Cloak
- 1Double Chance1.6–1.8%73%
- 2Attack increase1.7–1.8%73%
- 3Attack21–2459%
- 4Focused EyePassive70%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive40%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive30%
Necklace
- 1Combat Speed4.2–4.4%96%
- 2Might2088%
- 3Attack36–3875%
- 4Focused EyePassive100%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive70%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive10%
Earring
- 1Attack28–3388%
- 2Might15–1683%
- 3Move Speed6–6.5%71%
- 4Focused EyePassive85%
- 5Hunter's ResolvePassive60%
- 6Fuse:Hunter's SoulPassive15%
Ring
- 1Might1477%
- 2Attack26–2975%
- 3Precision7–1425%
- 4Drill DartSkill85%
- 5DeadshotSkill80%
- 6Fuse:SnipeSkill70%
Genus Insight
Slots 4 and 7 first on every board, for PvE and PvP.
NC does not show anyone's Genus Insight, so this is our own pick for this class, based on what its strongest characters roll on their gear. Best line first. The number is the lowest roll worth keeping. Get slots 4 and 7 first.
Special
Slot 4
- Double Chance2.1%+
- Front Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
- Back Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- Damage Tolerance2.1%+
- Critical Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Cogni
Slot 4
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Critical Damage Boost2.1%+
- Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Fera
Slot 4
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Weapon Damage Boost2.1%+
- Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Natura
Slot 4
- Multi-hit Chance2.1%+
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Perfect Chance2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Perfect Resist2.1%+
Varian
Slot 4
- Front Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Back Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Front Attack Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Other slots, on every board
Slots 1 and 5
- PvE Attack14+
- Boss Attack14+
- Attack Bonus12+
Slots 2 and 8
- PvE Defense140+
- Boss Defense140+
Slots 3, 6 and 9
- Critical Hit21+
- PvE Accuracy35+
- Accuracy Bonus28+
Stones and Theostones
The four stone lines to aim for, and what the top 1% socket.
Aim for these four lines on every piece. +100 is the top roll, and other lines are far weaker, so replace them when you can. They only roll on Superior Manastones and Soulstones, normal or Abyssal, and they are rare.
- 1Weapon Damage Boost+100
- 2Damage Boost+100
- 3Critical Damage Boost+100
- 4Front Attack Damage Boost+100
Theostones
Take damage stones for PvE. Take stones that stop or slow a target for PvP. Two stones of the same kind do not stack. Each list starts with what the top 1% socket most, and most of them run Seal and Paralyze.
PvE
Fire, single targetTop 1%: 7%
1% 5,000 damage → 10,000 damage → 15,000 damage
- Theostone: Zikel's Vestige
- Theostone: Traufnir's Courage
- Theostone: Tiamat's Rage
Water, single targetTop 1%: 4%
2% 2,500 damage → 5,000 damage → 7,500 damage
- Theostone: Tassin's Command
- Theostone: Sif's Knowledge
- Theostone: Triniel's Rationality
Earth, single targetTop 1%: 3%
5% 1,000 damage → 2,000 damage → 3,000 damage
- Theostone: Ulgorn's Will
- Theostone: Freyr's Wisdom
- Theostone: Vaizel's Oath
Poison (every 2s for 20s)Top 1%: 1%
5% 300 per tick → 450 per tick → 600 per tick
- Theostone: Santras's Secret
- Theostone: Orissan's Blood
- Theostone: Zikel's Arrogance
Wind, single targetTop 1%: 1%
10% 500 damage → 1,000 damage → 1,500 damage
- Theostone: Aultross's Promise
- Theostone: Sigyn's Brilliance
- Theostone: Meslamtaeda's Regret
Fire AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 1%
2% 1,250 damage → 2,500 damage → 3,750 damage
- Theostone: Bargott's Ember
- Theostone: Boreas's Encouragement
- Theostone: Tiamat's Counterstrike
Earth AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 1%
10% 250 damage → 500 damage → 750 damage
- Theostone: Gartua's Strength
- Theostone: Thrasymedes's Wisdom
- Theostone: Yustiel's Compassion
Wind AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 1%
20% 125 damage → 250 damage → 375 damage
- Theostone: Rathman's Greed
- Theostone: Jumentis's Dexterity
- Theostone: Beritra's Selfishness
Bleed (every 2s for 10s)Top 1%: 0%
3% 400 per tick → 600 per tick → 800 per tick
- Theostone: Feruk's Instinct
- Theostone: Mahisha's Wrath
- Theostone: Fregion's Strategy
Water AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 0%
4% 625 damage → 1,250 damage → 1,875 damage
- Theostone: Aulvicar's Sorcery
- Theostone: Charna's Acumen
- Theostone: Marchutan's Justice
PvP
SealTop 1%: 32%
3% 3s → 4s → 5s
- Theostone: Perion's Tragedy
- Theostone: Khrudgelmir's Silence
- Theostone: Beritra's Conspiracy
ParalyzeTop 1%: 29%
2% 2s → 3s → 4s
- Theostone: Nua's Scheme
- Theostone: Vidar's Dignity
- Theostone: Ereshkigal's Honor
StunTop 1%: 11%
3% 1s → 2s → 3s
- Theostone: Aulak's Roar
- Theostone: Fasimedes's Dignity
- Theostone: Meslamtaeda's Greed
RootTop 1%: 2%
2% 3s → 4s → 5s
- Theostone: Heladrir's Chains
- Theostone: Charna's Root
- Theostone: Nezekan's March
BlindTop 1%: 2%
3% 5s → 6s → 7s
- Theostone: Kaisinel's Vestige
- Theostone: Bollvig's Tragedy
- Theostone: Fregion's Schemes
-50% Move SpeedTop 1%: 2%
3% 5s → 6s → 7s
- Theostone: Reda's Tenacity
- Theostone: Deltras's Loyalty
- Theostone: Kaisinel's Reverie
-50% Combat SpeedTop 1%: 2%
3% 5s → 6s → 7s
- Theostone: Notun's Craft
- Theostone: Io's Sadness
- Theostone: Lumiel's Interference
Arcana
Which set the top 1% of this class use in each slot, and the skills they carry on it.
- ChaliceVigor 96% · Magic 4%Tempest Shot · Deadshot · Focused Eye · Gale Arrow · Drill Dart · Snipe
- ParchmentVigor 83% · Magic 17%Drill Dart · Tempest Shot · Snipe · Burst Arrow · Snare Shot
- CompassVigor 58% · Magic 42%Deadshot · Gale Arrow · Marking Shot · Defiance · Suppressing Arrow · Arrow Scattershot
- BellVigor 4% · Magic 96%Hunter's Resolve · Revitalization Contract · Rooting Eye · Wind Vigor · Vigilant Eye
- MirrorVigor 21% · Magic 79%Hunter's Soul · Focused Eye · Concentrated Fire · Melee Fire · Unyielding Resolve
Titles to equip
Attack
- Unbound by Genus78%
- Treading on Black Wings / Treading on White Wings22%
Defense
- Saint of Altgard / Saint of Verteron48%
- Rule All Creation35%
Other
- Empty Closet87%
- Journey's Path4%
How your Combat Power compares
1,580 level 45 characters of this class, read November 6, 2026
| Region | Middle | Top 25% | Top 10% | Top 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All regions | 137K | 183.5K | 213.3K | 274.1K |
| Europe | 125.6K | 178.9K | 210.5K | 273.4K |
| Asia | 143.3K | 185.7K | 222.7K | 289.8K |
| NA East | 154.7K | 193K | 217.9K | 271.4K |
| NA West | 124K | 174.4K | 213K | 272.1K |
| Latin America | 143.3K | 181K | 200.3K | 233.2K |
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Ranger build FAQ
What are the best skills for a Ranger in AION 2?
Take Deadshot, Drill Dart, Tempest Shot to level 20 first. Gale Arrow, Snipe, Burst Arrow are good to raise after that. Skills past level 10 need Daevanion, Arcana and Soul Binding lines.
Which Stigmas should a Ranger use?
The top 1% raise Vaizel's Authority, Bow of Blessing, Supporting Fire, Griffon Arrow. Mother Nature's Breath, Ambush Kick, Stealth are the picks they use after those.
What is the best Daevanion build for a Ranger?
The top 1% open about 385 nodes across the 6 boards. Nearly all of them take Drill Dart +4, Focused Eye +4, Tempest Shot +4, Hunter's Resolve +4. The Best Daevanion section shows every board, and the Combat Power Calculator lists the steps from your own boards to these.
Which skill set and macros does a Ranger use?
The Skill sets section shows the skills, the 12-key action bar, the skill priority and the macros the strongest Ranger players use at the start, middle and end of their progress, for PvE and PvP. Point at a skill to see which upgrades they pick.
What is a good Combat Power for a Ranger?
At our last update the middle Ranger we could read had about 136,973. The top 25% started near 183,509, the top 10% near 213,333 and the top 1% near 274,087.
Read from the 24 strongest characters of this class we could read, about the top 1%. Patches can change what is best.