How we rank
Aion 2 Tier List Methodology
Updated ·By the Aion2 Atlas team·How we source data
How is the Aion 2 tier list ranked?
- 4 named sources, global-client data first
- PvE, PvP and solo ranked separately
- KR/TW data counts least
- Weekly review in launch month
Sources and how much each counts
No single source decides a tier. We read each source's own rating for every class and mode, then weigh them in this order. We don't use fixed percentages, because the sources rate different things; instead a higher-weight source wins when two disagree, and a split is written into the placement's reason.
| Source | What it measures | Weight | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetaBot | Kit scoring from the global client plus armory data from roughly 145,000 level-45 characters (class share among top Combat Power players) | Highest | Global client, large sample, rates group, PvP, solo and beginner value separately |
| game8 | Editorial PvE/PvP tiers and 1–5 star ratings for damage, survivability, utility and ease | High | Global-focused, detailed per-class pages, mostly damage-led |
| Destructoid | Editorial PvE/PvP tiers | Medium | Independent English list; usually close to game8, so it mostly confirms or breaks ties |
| Inven (KR player post) | One Korean community tier opinion | Lowest | Korea runs a later patch with a level cap of 50 and a ninth class, so it informs long-term scaling only |
What PvE, PvP and solo mean
- PvE is group content at level 45: dungeons, raids and bosses. A class's value to a party (tanking, healing, party buffs) counts alongside its own damage, which is why Templar and Chanter sit higher here than on damage-only lists.
- PvP is fights against players, from duels to group battles: burst, crowd control, escapes, anti-heal and survivability.
- Solo is leveling and open-world farming on your own: kill speed, self-sustain and how forgiving the class is without a healer. It's the column our best class for beginners ranking uses.
Tiers run S, A, B and C. Every class can clear current content; a tier describes how easily and how quickly, not whether a class is viable.
How disagreements are settled
Sources disagree a lot, because they measure different things. Two examples from the launch list:
- Chanter (PvE): game8 and Destructoid rate it B on damage, MetaBot rates it S for group value. We place it A and say why in its reason.
- Ranger (PvE): S on English editorial lists and A on MetaBot, while Korean players report lower damage. It lands at A.
When the global-client data and an editorial list disagree, we lean toward the global-client data. When only Korean sources hold a view, we mention it but don't let it move a class on its own.
Global vs KR/TW data
The global (NA/EU) version launched with 8 classes and a level cap of 45. Korea and Taiwan are about a year ahead, with a ninth class, a level cap of 50 and balance patches global doesn't have. We never present Korean or Taiwanese rankings as global. They count least, and only as a hint about how a class scales. See global vs Korea data for the full list of differences.
Update cadence
- Reviewed weekly during the first month after the global launch.
- Reviewed within 48 hours of every balance patch.
- The date at the top of the tier list is the last review, even when nothing moved.
Limitations
- These are not our own DPS logs. We don't run damage meters, and the game's own Combat Analysis isn't a ranking tool.
- Armory data shows what top players pick, which partly reflects popularity, not just strength.
- Editorial lists were written at or shortly after launch and may lag behind patches.
- Player skill and gear matter more than one tier at this level, so treat a one-tier gap as small.
Changelog
- Published this methodology page. No tier changes.
- First global list for patch 2.0.3 (Global launch, level cap 45): PvE, PvP and solo rankings for all 8 classes.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Aion 2 Atlas tier list made?＋
It's a weighted consensus of named sources: MetaBot's global-client kit scoring and armory data count most, then game8, then Destructoid, with one Korean community post counting least. Each placement comes with a reason.
Is the tier list based on DPS logs?＋
No. We don't run damage meters. The list weighs published sources, and the biggest one is armory data from the global client.
Why is my class lower here than on another list?＋
Other lists often rank on damage only. Our PvE column also counts what a class brings to a group, and our solo column counts sustain and leveling speed.
Do you use Korean tier lists?＋
Only as a minor input. Korea is on a later patch with a level cap of 50 and a ninth class, so its rankings don't map directly onto global.
How often is the tier list updated?＋
Weekly during launch month and within 48 hours of every balance patch.
Can I make my own tier list?＋
Yes. The tier list maker lets you drag classes into your own tiers and share a link.