Build direction
A frontline support. Keep your mantras and party buffs running, trade hits in melee, and top up allies or drop a barrier when the fight turns. Great for players who want to shape the whole group while still being in the action.
Aion 2 class builder
Chanter
Staff · Support
Staff-wielding battle-priest that buffs the party and trades blows up close.
Role
Support
Weapon
Staff
Total skills
35
Class build direction
A frontline support. Keep your mantras and party buffs running, trade hits in melee, and top up allies or drop a barrier when the fight turns. Great for players who want to shape the whole group while still being in the action.
Skill database
Open full database →Chanter Skills
Hover or focus a skill to see its local tooltip and indexed details. This panel follows the class selected in the builder above.
Active
12
Dark CrushActive
DefianceActive
Gust RampageActive
Heat Wave BlowActive
Impactful CrushActive
Incandescent BlowActive
OnslaughtActive
RecuperationActive
Rushing SmashActive
Spinning StrikeActive
Tremor CrushActive
Wave BlowActivePassive
10
Attack PreparationPassive
Blessing of LifePassive
CrossguardPassive
Earth's PromisePassive
Impact HitPassive
Inspiring SpellPassive
Protection CirclePassive
Raging SpellPassive
Survival WillpowerPassive
Wind's PromisePassiveStigma
13
Assault ShockStigma
Barrier SpellStigma
Ensnaring MarkStigma
Focused DefenseStigma
Fracturing BlowStigma
Guardian BlessingStigma
Healing TouchStigma
Impeding AuthorityStigma
Marchutan's WrathStigma
ObliterateStigma
Power of the StormStigma
Sprint MantraStigma
Undefeated MantraStigmaIndexed class guide
Chanter combat planning
Combat profile
Support · Staff
Tune the class around its weapon reach, combat role and the stat lines coming from the active planner setup.
PvE / PvP preparation
Use the mode switch above to compare damage and defense context while keeping the same equipment and skill selections.
Quickbar framework
- Choose core skills in the planner.
- Assign them to 1–8, Q and E.
- Reserve a slot for control or recovery.
Control & setup
6 indexedDark CrushDefianceGust RampageHeat Wave BlowImpactful CrushIncandescent BlowDefense & recovery
6 indexedAttack PreparationBlessing of LifeCrossguardEarth's PromiseImpact HitInspiring SpellResource & tempo
6 indexedOnslaughtRecuperationRushing SmashSpinning StrikeTremor CrushWave BlowCore active pool
5 indexedDark CrushDefianceGust RampageHeat Wave BlowImpactful CrushOriginal class guide
Chanter build priorities
Use this as a practical starting point for the Build Planner above. The text is original and the skill counts come from the local indexed database.
Gear priority
Start with a strong staff and the highest item-level armor you can use, then tune sub-stats around Attack Speed, Cooldown, Accuracy.
Party role
Chanter gets value by making the group stronger; keep support effects active and use recovery tools before a mistake becomes a wipe.
Suggested stat direction
#1Attack Speed#2Cooldown#3Accuracy#4Max HP#5Defense
Chanter Class Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Chanter — quick overview⌄
Inside the party, the Chanter fills the Support / Off-heal slot — your team relies on this kit for that responsibility.
Recommended weapon for the Chanter⌄
Stagger Staff is the signature pick — most builds are designed around it.
Is the Chanter faction-locked?⌄
No — there's no faction restriction. Pick this class as Elyos or as Asmodian, your call.
Skill arsenal at a glance⌄
Around 35 skills in total: 25 actives you cast in combat and 10 passives that always run in the background.
Where does the Chanter shine — PvE or PvP?⌄
The kit performs in both, but its identity tilts toward the role above — meta picks usually fit dungeons and raids with that focus.
Is the Chanter beginner-friendly?⌄
It depends on how comfortable you are managing cooldowns and positioning. Players new to the role should expect a learning curve; the payoff is significant once it clicks.