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Gladiator build · Leveling · Damage · Oct 17, 2026

Gladiator: Before Overhead Slam 16

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The Gladiator Before Overhead Slam 16 build in AION 2 (Leveling, damage) is played around Overhead Slam, Rending Blow and Keen Strike, with Rage Burst 5, Focused Block 5, Zikel's Blessing 5 and Lunge Stance as stigmas. From 3 player sources on Reddit, updated Oct 17, 2026; every name checked against the client.

Until Overhead Slam reaches 16, keep it simple: Overhead Slam then Rending Blow on the right-click macro, Keen Strike held on the left, and only those three damage skills raised. Stigmas get the minimum and every spare point goes into Lunge Stance.

Skill bar

  1. 1Overhead Slam
  2. 2Rending Blow
  3. 3Keen Strike
  4. 4Ruinous Blow
  5. 5Leaping Slam

Stigmas

Skills to level first

  1. Keen Strike
  2. Rending Blow
  3. Overhead Slam

Talents: skill specializations

What each level of the build's skills opens in the client — the options you pick at 8 (actives) and the ones that come at 12, 16 and the stigma levels.

Rage Burstto level 5
Level 5
-15s [Rage Burst] cooldown
Level 10
+10% Attack reduction
Level 15
Critical Hit on hit
Level 20
+10% PvE Damage Boost increase and +5% PvP Damage Boost increase
Focused Blockto level 5
Level 5
+1 consecutive use
Level 10
Changes to mobile skill
Level 15
+20% Move Speed for 3s on Parry
Level 20
Restores 10% HP once on Parry
Zikel's Blessingto level 5
Level 5
+50% Stagger Gauge Damage
Level 10
+10% PvE Damage Boost and +5% PvP Damage Boost
Level 15
+50% Multi-Hit chance
Level 20
+20% Status Effect Chance
6 more skills of this build: Overhead Slam, Rending Blow, Keen Strike, Ruinous Blow, Leaping Slam, Lunge Stance
Overhead Slamto level 10
Level 8pick one
Absorbs 0.7% HP
Changes to AoE Skill
Adds [Upward Strike] Chain Skill
Level 12
Critical Hit on hit
Level 16
Remove cooldown
Rending Blowto level 10
Level 8pick one
-20% MP consumed
+200 Block while using skill
Changes to mobile skill
Level 12
Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hit
Level 16
Restores 50 MP on landing a Critical Hit
Keen Striketo level 10
Level 8pick one
+20% MP restored
Absorbs 1% HP
+50% Multi-Hit on hit
Level 12
-1s [Ruinous Blow] cooldown on hit
Level 16
Adds [Reckless Strike] Chain Skill
Ruinous Blowto level 10
Level 8pick one
+20% Skill Speed
+12.5m Range
+30% Skill Critical Hit
Level 12
Extra damage on hit
Level 16
Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-Hit
Leaping Slamto level 10
Level 8pick one
Prepare for Battle effect on the caster for 3s
50% chance to trigger [Ankle Slice] on hit
Resets cooldown on defeating an enemy
Level 12
+20% PvE Damage Tolerance and +10 PvP Damage Tolerance for 3s
Level 16
Changes to AoE skill and pulls in enemies
Lunge Stanceto level 20
Level 5
+5% Double Chance for the duration
Level 10
Increases Move Speed by 20% for the duration
Level 15
x1.5 [Identify Weakness] effect for the duration
Level 20
50% chance to reduce all skill cooldowns by 1s on Critical Hit for the duration

Options and the levels that open them are the client's (SpecializedSkillParts); lit = reached at the level this build aims for (skill points buy up to 10, stigmas 20 — the rest are bonus levels).

Talents: Daevanion boards

All five boards with a computed build for this role already learned — lit nodes are taken. Then what players do on the boards.

Combat Speed +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointProtection Armor +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAerial Snare +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsBlood Absorption +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCooldown Reduction +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointOverhead Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Stance +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointLeaping Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCrushing Wave +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointIdentify Weakness +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointRending Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack Preparation +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefiance +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointStartAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointSword Aura Rampage +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointIdentify Weakness +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointKeen Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack Preparation +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointRush Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMocking Blade +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointProtection Armor +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAnkle Slice +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCooldown Reduction +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointBlood Absorption +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsRuinous Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Stance +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCombat Speed +1.5% · Unique · 4 points
Nezekan6 nodes · 8 pts
Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointSword Aura Rampage +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointImpact Hit +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointRuinous Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDamage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMurderous Burst +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointKeen Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointLeaping Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Willpower +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointExperienced Counterstrike +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMocking Blade +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDestructive Impulse +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointRending Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointStartAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCrushing Wave +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Willpower +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAerial Snare +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMurderous Burst +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDestructive Impulse +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointRush Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAnkle Slice +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointExperienced Counterstrike +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDamage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointOverhead Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointImpact Hit +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefiance +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDamage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 points
Zikel38 nodes · 60 pts
Critical Damage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Stance +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointSword Aura Rampage +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointBlood Absorption +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointLeaping Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAerial Snare +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCrushing Wave +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointAttack Preparation +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointExperienced Counterstrike +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Willpower +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointOverhead Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointAnkle Slice +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointStartMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointKeen Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointRuinous Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMurderous Burst +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointImpact Hit +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDestructive Impulse +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointRending Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMocking Blade +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointRush Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointIdentify Weakness +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDefiance +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointProtection Armor +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Damage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 points
Vaizel16 nodes · 26 pts
Multi-Hit Resist +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMulti-Hit Chance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMulti-Hit Resist +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMocking Blade +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMurderous Burst +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsImpact Hit +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointRending Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointSword Aura Rampage +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointProtection Armor +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointRush Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointIdentify Weakness +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointCrushing Wave +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDestructive Impulse +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAerial Snare +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointStartAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointRuinous Blow +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointAttack Preparation +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointOverhead Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointBlood Absorption +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointAnkle Slice +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointSurvival Stance +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDefiance +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointLeaping Slam +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointExperienced Counterstrike +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsSurvival Willpower +1 level · Rare · 2 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointKeen Strike +1 level · Epic · 3 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointMulti-Hit Chance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointAttack +3 · Common · 1 pointMulti-Hit Resist +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointCritical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointDefense +30 · Common · 1 pointMulti-Hit Chance +1.5% · Unique · 4 points
Triniel28 nodes · 42 pts
PvP Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Damage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Damage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointStartPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Damage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsMax MP +50 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointMax HP +100 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5, PvP Evasion +3 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Damage Boost +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Common · 1 pointStatus Effect Resist +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Evasion +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Critical Hit +5, PvP Critical Hit Resist +5 · Rare · 2 pointsPvP Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 pointsPvP Accuracy +5 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3, PvP Defense +30 · Rare · 2 pointsStatus Effect Chance +1% · Epic · 3 pointsPvP Defense +30 · Common · 1 pointPvP Attack +3 · Common · 1 pointPvP Damage Tolerance +1.5% · Unique · 4 points
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Stats from the boards
  • Max HP+700
  • Max MP+350
  • Defense+300
  • Critical Hit+50
  • Critical Hit Resist+45
  • Attack+30
Skill levels from the boards

Most skill levels: +35 skill levels · 88 nodes · 136 pts. Computed by us — again and again the cheapest path with the most of the goal per point, for the points levels give at the cap. Change it in the planner →

What players do
  • Take skill nodes for the three core buttons first; a board reset is cheap.

Gear for the Before Overhead Slam 16 build

The Gladiator's top pieces, and what this build wants rolled on each.

SlotPiece+1 skill to roll forStat lines this build wants
WeaponLudra's Blade of Extinction3 properties per binding——
GuardLudra's Heart4 properties per binding——
HelmetSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Helm5 properties per binding——
PauldronsSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Pauldrons5 properties per binding——
ChestSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Breastplate5 properties per binding——
LegsSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Greaves5 properties per binding——
GlovesSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Gloves5 properties per binding——
BootsSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Boots5 properties per binding——
CloakSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Cloak5 properties per binding——
NecklaceSplendent Wise Dragon Lord Necklace5 properties per binding——
AmuletRevelation Amulet——
Earring ×2Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Earrings5 properties per binding——
Ring ×2Splendent Wise Dragon Lord Ring5 properties per binding——
Bracelet ×2Abyssal Bracelet4 properties per binding——
BeltNoble Belt——
Rune ×2Clash Rune——
ChaliceChalice of Vigor4 properties per binding——
ParchmentParchment of Vigor4 properties per binding——
CompassCompass of Vigor4 properties per binding——
BellBell of Vigor4 properties per binding——
MirrorMirror of Vigor4 properties per binding——

% = chance one soul binding gives that line on that piece — our calculation from the client's weights, as on the item pages. Skills listed are the ones this build raises past what points buy; stats are the ones it ranks. Gear Transfer moves good lines onto a better piece.

Rotation

  1. 1Right-click macro: Overhead Slam first, Rending Blow second; hold the left button too.
  2. 2One player opens with Blade Toss and Leaping Slam before level 16 instead — others call Blade Toss useless later.

Tips and common mistakes

Tips
  • Mana problems early come from missed cancels: watch for the after-image and take Keen Strike's level-8 option, +20% MP restored.
Common mistakes
  • Leveling many damage skills during the story instead of the three core buttons.

Where this build comes from

Medium: the simple macro is repeated by several players; the Blade Toss opener comes from one guide and is disputed.

3 sourcesReddit 3show the posts
  1. RedditNeed help with Gladiator!!Oct 1, 2026 · 25 comments
  2. RedditGladiator Pre Lvl 16 OHS FrustrationOct 15, 2026
  3. RedditAny veteran gladiator can help me to understand the "rotation"?Oct 14, 2026 · 25 comments

Read on Oct 17, 2026 on Reddit; the words are ours. Every skill, stigma and stat named here exists in the global client 2.0.6.0 hotfix 1 — a name it does not have stops our build.

Questions

What is the Gladiator Before Overhead Slam 16 build?

Until Overhead Slam reaches 16, keep it simple: Overhead Slam then Rending Blow on the right-click macro, Keen Strike held on the left, and only those three damage skills raised. Stigmas get the minimum and every spare point goes into Lunge Stance.

Which stigmas for the Gladiator Before Overhead Slam 16 build?

Rage Burst (level 5), Focused Block (level 5), Zikel's Blessing (level 5) and Lunge Stance.

Which skills to level first for Gladiator Before Overhead Slam 16?

Keen Strike, Rending Blow and Overhead Slam, in that order. Skill points buy up to level 10 (stigmas 20); higher levels come from Daevanion skill nodes, soul binding and arcana.

What is the Gladiator Before Overhead Slam 16 rotation?

Right-click macro: Overhead Slam first, Rending Blow second; hold the left button too. One player opens with Blade Toss and Leaping Slam before level 16 instead — others call Blade Toss useless later.

Where does this build come from?

Medium: the simple macro is repeated by several players; the Blade Toss opener comes from one guide and is disputed. Sources: Need help with Gladiator!!; Gladiator Pre Lvl 16 OHS Frustration; Any veteran gladiator can help me to understand the "rotation"?.

Other Gladiator builds

Party tankPvETank

Gladiator has no taunt: it holds a boss by out-damaging the party. The tank build is the damage build with more parrying — Focused Block keeps the boss facing you and refreshes Experienced Counterstrike, which players describe as a damage buff for the group after a block.

Overhead Slam16Rending Blow16Leaping SlamRuinous BlowKeen StrikeLunge Stance20Focused Block5Lifestealing BladeZikel's Blessing10

Thin evidence: four Reddit threads and no Korean tank guide — Korean groups run the class as a damage dealer.

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Party support (Lifestealing Blade)PvESupport

A Taiwanese idea from April: play the Gladiator as the party's buff carrier. Lifestealing Blade shares lifesteal and a damage bonus with the group, Zikel's Blessing adds attack, and Murderous Burst is kept up as a passive. Focused Block cuts the recovery after the blade and Lunge Stance keeps the loop moving.

Lifestealing Blade15Murderous BurstFocused BlockLifestealing Blade15Zikel's BlessingFocused BlockLunge Stance

Read off the Taiwan server, in April. Taiwan then cut Lifestealing Blade (28 Apr) and later pushed the class back to damage, so the group value is probably lower now; check the skill text in the global client before you commit points.

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The Gladiator guide: strengths, gear, leveling and every build →

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