AION 2 Sorcerer build
Ranged damageSpellbook
A spellbook caster who mixes fire and ice from range. Your rotation is wider than most, so more skills reach high levels here.
Blaze loses 3 seconds of cooldown at level 16, which is a big lift for your whole rotation.
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
- 20Wish of Concentration, level 20, 3 upgradesWish of ConcentrationLevel 201Reduces MP Cost by 10%Lv 82+10% additional Attack3+500 Max MPLv 84+10% Combat Speed5-10s all skill cooldowns
- 20Hellfire, level 20, 3 upgradesHellfireLevel 201+30% Skill Speed2Fire Damage over Time for 10s on hitLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 125-15s cooldown
- 17Firestorm, level 17, 2 upgradesFirestormLevel 171-50% MP CostLv 82+20% Skill Speed3-60% Incoming Heal for 5s on hitLv 84-2s [Hellfire] cooldown per fireball5+15% damage per fireball, up to +75%Lv 16
- 18Blaze, level 18, 2 upgradesBlazeLevel 181Absorbs 3% HPLv 82+50% MP restoredLv 83Delayed Damage after 3s4Multi-Hit on hit5-3s [Wish of Concentration] cooldown on hitLv 16
- 17Bittercold Wind, level 17, 2 upgradesBittercold WindLevel 171+1s [Bittercold Wind] summon duration2Changes to mobile skill3Pull effectLv 84Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical HitLv 125-1s [Frost] cooldown on hitLv 16
- 16Winter's Shackles, level 16, 2 upgradesWinter's ShacklesLevel 161Changes to mobile skill230% chance to inflict Frost for 3s on landing [Winter's Shackles]Lv 83+20% PvE Damage Boost and +10% PvP Damage Boost for 5s on landing [Winter's Shackles]4Adds [Winter's Illusion] Chain SkillLv 125-15s [Winter's Shackles] cooldownLv 16
- 16Flame Arrow, level 16, 2 upgradesFlame ArrowLevel 161+20% MP restoredLv 82Absorbs 1% HPLv 83+50% Multi-Hit on hit4+5% Fire Damage Boost for 10s on activating [Pyroclasm]5Reset [Blaze] cooldown on landing [Pyroclasm]Lv 16
- 12Frost Burst, level 12, 2 upgradesFrost BurstLevel 121Absorbs 7% HP2Changes to mobile skill375% chance to Knock Back 2mLv 84Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical HitLv 12550% chance to reset cooldownLv 16
- 14Frost, level 14, 2 upgradesFrostLevel 141Restores 200 MPLv 82-5s cooldown3Reset [Frost Burst] cooldown on landing Frost4+25% PC target Frost ChanceLv 125+1s Frost durationLv 16
- 13Ice Chain, level 13, 2 upgradesIce ChainLevel 131-20% MP CostLv 82+20% Skill Speed3Up to +12% damage when less targets are hitLv 84-1s [Winter's Shackles] cooldown on hit55% chance to inflict Frost for 2s on landing [Cold Wave]Lv 16
STIGMA
- 20Element Enhancement, level 20, 4 upgradesElement EnhancementLevel 201+200 Accuracy2x1.5 [Robe of Flame] effect3x1.5 [Grace of Enhancement] effect4+10% additional Fire and Water Attack
- 20Delayed Explosion, level 20, 4 upgradesDelayed ExplosionLevel 201Restores 200 MP2-10s [Delayed Explosion] cooldown3Changes to AoE Skill4+10% additional Damage Taken
- 20Fire Wall, level 20, 4 upgradesFire WallLevel 201Enhanced Embers - Grants extra damage when landing an attack2+2m wall width3+2s [Fire Wall] summoning duration4+10s Embers duration
- 20Cold Storm, level 20, 4 upgradesCold StormLevel 201Enhanced Frostbite - Grants extra damage when landing an attack230% chance to inflict Root for 2s3+3s [Cold Storm] summoning duration4+10s Frostbite duration
Skill Priority
ACTIVE
- 20Wish of Concentration, level 20Wish of ConcentrationLevel 201Reduces MP Cost by 10%Lv 82+10% additional Attack3+500 Max MPLv 84+10% Combat Speed5-10s all skill cooldowns
- 20Hellfire, level 20HellfireLevel 201+30% Skill Speed2Fire Damage over Time for 10s on hitLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 125-15s cooldown
- 17Firestorm, level 17FirestormLevel 171-50% MP CostLv 82+20% Skill Speed3-60% Incoming Heal for 5s on hitLv 84-2s [Hellfire] cooldown per fireball5+15% damage per fireball, up to +75%Lv 16
- 18Blaze, level 18BlazeLevel 181Absorbs 3% HPLv 82+50% MP restoredLv 83Delayed Damage after 3s4Multi-Hit on hit5-3s [Wish of Concentration] cooldown on hitLv 16
- 17Bittercold Wind, level 17Bittercold WindLevel 171+1s [Bittercold Wind] summon duration2Changes to mobile skill3Pull effectLv 84Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical HitLv 125-1s [Frost] cooldown on hitLv 16
- 16Winter's Shackles, level 16Winter's ShacklesLevel 161Changes to mobile skill230% chance to inflict Frost for 3s on landing [Winter's Shackles]Lv 83+20% PvE Damage Boost and +10% PvP Damage Boost for 5s on landing [Winter's Shackles]4Adds [Winter's Illusion] Chain SkillLv 125-15s [Winter's Shackles] cooldownLv 16
- 16Flame Arrow, level 16Flame ArrowLevel 161+20% MP restoredLv 82Absorbs 1% HPLv 83+50% Multi-Hit on hit4+5% Fire Damage Boost for 10s on activating [Pyroclasm]5Reset [Blaze] cooldown on landing [Pyroclasm]Lv 16
STIGMA
- 20Element Enhancement, level 20Element EnhancementLevel 201+200 Accuracy2x1.5 [Robe of Flame] effect3x1.5 [Grace of Enhancement] effect4+10% additional Fire and Water Attack
- 20Delayed Explosion, level 20Delayed ExplosionLevel 201Restores 200 MP2-10s [Delayed Explosion] cooldown3Changes to AoE Skill4+10% additional Damage Taken
- 20Fire Wall, level 20Fire WallLevel 201Enhanced Embers - Grants extra damage when landing an attack2+2m wall width3+2s [Fire Wall] summoning duration4+10s Embers duration
- 20Cold Storm, level 20Cold StormLevel 201Enhanced Frostbite - Grants extra damage when landing an attack230% chance to inflict Root for 2s3+3s [Cold Storm] summoning duration4+10s Frostbite duration
PASSIVE
- 26Robe of Flame, level 26Robe of FlameLevel 26
- 16Robe of Cold, level 16Robe of ColdLevel 16
- 14Revitalization Contract, level 14Revitalization ContractLevel 14
- 16Fire Mark, level 16Fire MarkLevel 16
- 15Grace of Enhancement, level 15Grace of EnhancementLevel 15
- 12Cold Snap, level 12Cold SnapLevel 12
Macros
Macro 1
- 1Element Enhancement
- 2Winter's Shackles
- 3Blaze
- 4Ice Chain
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 Sorcerer 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 Sorcerer board
Nezekan61 of 88 nodes
- Cooldown Reduction +3%100%
- Combat Speed +3%100%
- Robe of Flame +2100%
- Wish of Concentration +1100%
- Blaze +1100%
Adds up to HP +800, MP +300, Defense Bonus +120, Critical Hit +45
Zikel62 of 88 nodes
- Damage Boost +3%100%
- Damage Tolerance +3%100%
- Hellfire +1100%
- Flame Arrow +1100%
- Firestorm +1100%
Adds up to HP +800, MP +200, Defense Bonus +180, Critical Hit +45
Vaizel61 of 88 nodes
- Critical Damage Boost +3%100%
- Firestorm +1100%
- Wish of Concentration +1100%
- Blaze +1100%
- Hellfire +1100%
Adds up to HP +600, Defense Bonus +180, MP +150, Critical Hit +50
Triniel76 of 116 nodes
- Multi-hit Chance +4.5%100%
- Bittercold Wind +1100%
- Robe of Flame +1100%
- Wish of Concentration +1100%
- Winter's Shackles +1100%
Adds up to HP +900, MP +350, Defense Bonus +180, Critical Hit +55
Ariel73 of 152 nodes
- PvE Damage Boost +6%100%
- Boss Damage Boost +4%92%
- PvE Damage Tolerance +6%76%
- Critical Hit Resist +1044%
Adds up to PvE Defense +270, Boss Defense +240, HP +200, MP +100
Azphel49 of 152 nodes
- PvP Damage Boost +6%84%
- Status Effect Resist +4%84%
- PvP Damage Tolerance +3%52%
Adds up to HP +400, PvP Defense +210, MP +200, PvP Critical Hit Resist +30
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
- 1Hellfire
- 2Wish of Concentration
- 3Blaze
Good to reach 20
- Bittercold Wind
- Firestorm
- Flame Arrow
Bittercold Wind
Firestorm
Flame 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
- Robe of Flame
- Fire Mark
- Robe of Cold
- Robe of Earth
Robe of Flame
Fire Mark
Robe of Cold
Robe of EarthStigmas
How many of the top 1% of this class run each one.
Element Enhancement100%
Delayed Explosion100%
Fire Wall100%
Steel Barrier92%
Hibernation92%
Cold Storm84%
Arctic Armor76%
Soul Freeze28%
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
- 1Might32100%
- 2Combat Speed13%100%
- 3Weapon Damage Boost9.4–9.6%100%
- 4Damage Boost7.3%92%
- 5Multi-hit Chance8.5–9.6%64%
- 6Fuse:Attack48–5152%
Off-hand
- 1Might27100%
- 2Combat Speed10.1%100%
- 3Weapon Damage Boost7.7%100%
- 4Damage Boost5.9%84%
- 5Attack34–4360%
- 6Fuse:Multi-hit Chance7.3–7.7%60%
Helmet
- 1Double Chance1.9–2.2%86%
- 2Attack18–2982%
- 3Attack increase2.1–2.2%64%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive70%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive
Pauldrons
- 1Critical Damage Boost12.2–12.8%95%
- 2Attack21–2481%
- 3Double Chance1.8%81%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive90%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive10%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive10%
Chest
- 1Damage Boost6.1–6.6%100%
- 2Attack30–3379%
- 3Weapon Damage Tolerance9–9.6%63%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive60%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive10%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive10%
Legs
- 1Attack increase2.2–2.4%80%
- 2Damage Tolerance10.6–11.6%80%
- 3Attack26–3175%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive60%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive10%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive
Gloves
- 1Combat Speed6.8–7.3%100%
- 2Perfect Chance3.4%80%
- 3Attack2270%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive90%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive10%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive
Boots
- 1Move Speed9.5–10.3%100%
- 2Attack25–2782%
- 3Perfect Chance4.1–4.4%73%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive80%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive10%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive10%
Cloak
- 1Attack increase1.6–1.8%86%
- 2Attack16–2477%
- 3Double Chance1.8%64%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive70%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive
Necklace
- 1Combat Speed4.1–4.4%96%
- 2Attack29–3888%
- 3Might2080%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive70%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive10%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive
Earring
- 1Attack25–3392%
- 2Might15–1678%
- 3Move Speed5.6–6.5%68%
- 4Robe of FlamePassive80%
- 5Revitalization ContractPassive5%
- 6Fuse:Robe of ColdPassive10%
Ring
- 1Might1470%
- 2Attack19–2952%
- 3HellfireSkill90%
- 4BlazeSkill80%
- 5Wish of ConcentrationSkill70%
- 6Fuse:Flame ArrowSkill60%
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
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Multi-hit Chance2.1%+
- 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 88% · Magic 12%Hellfire · Wish of Concentration · Blaze · Firestorm
- ParchmentVigor 60% · Magic 40%Hellfire · Wish of Concentration · Firestorm · Blaze · Flame Arrow
- CompassVigor 48% · Magic 52%Bittercold Wind · Winter's Shackles · Defiance · Frost · Flame Scattershot · Ice Chain
- BellVigor 12% · Magic 88%Revitalization Contract · Fire Mark · Robe of Cold · Grace of Resistance · Cold Snap
- MirrorVigor 72% · Magic 28%Robe of Flame · Robe of Earth · Vitality Evaporation · Grace of Enhancement · Absorb Essence
Titles to equip
Attack
- Unbound by Genus68%
- Treading on Black Wings / Treading on White Wings32%
Defense
- Saint of Altgard / Saint of Verteron56%
- Rule All Creation24%
Other
- Empty Closet88%
- Through Hell and Back8%
How your Combat Power compares
1,391 level 45 characters of this class, read November 6, 2026
| Region | Middle | Top 25% | Top 10% | Top 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All regions | 133.6K | 176.7K | 206.9K | 266.8K |
| Europe | 118.1K | 168.2K | 198.8K | 262.6K |
| Asia | 141.4K | 181.4K | 216.3K | 276K |
| NA East | 148.6K | 185K | 216.4K | 273.5K |
| NA West | 141.4K | 178K | 206K | 254.4K |
| Latin America | 135.6K | 176K | 199.6K | 235.7K |
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Sorcerer build FAQ
What are the best skills for a Sorcerer in AION 2?
Take Hellfire, Wish of Concentration, Blaze to level 20 first. Bittercold Wind, Firestorm, Flame Arrow are good to raise after that. Skills past level 10 need Daevanion, Arcana and Soul Binding lines.
Which Stigmas should a Sorcerer use?
The top 1% raise Element Enhancement, Delayed Explosion, Fire Wall. Steel Barrier, Hibernation, Cold Storm, Arctic Armor, Soul Freeze are the picks they use after those.
What is the best Daevanion build for a Sorcerer?
The top 1% open about 382 nodes across the 6 boards. Nearly all of them take Wish of Concentration +4, Blaze +4, Robe of Flame +4, Firestorm +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 Sorcerer use?
The Skill sets section shows the skills, the 12-key action bar, the skill priority and the macros the strongest Sorcerer 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 Sorcerer?
At our last update the middle Sorcerer we could read had about 133,643. The top 25% started near 176,696, the top 10% near 206,926 and the top 1% near 266,767.
Read from the 25 strongest characters of this class we could read, about the top 1%. Patches can change what is best.