The Templar is Aion ’s premier tanking class, known for its high survivability, crowd control, and aggro management. While traditionally a tank, the Templar can also be built for DPS with the right gear and stigmas. This guide provides updated builds, playstyle tips, and gear recommendations for both PvE and PvP, ensuring you can dominate in any scenario.
Strength > Critical Strike > Attack Power > Accuracy
Playstyle
Focus on burst damage and crowd control. Use Greatsword skills to deal high damage and Taunt skills to disrupt enemies.
Best For
Solo PvP, Group PvP
Templar Gear Recommendations in Aion
Best-in-Slot (BiS) Gear
Slot
PvE Tank
PvE DPS
PvP Tank
PvP DPS
Weapon
Ancient Coin Greatsword (fused with BM Greatsword)
Ancient Coin Greatsword (fused with BM Greatsword)
Rune Shield Tower Sword + Shield
Ancient Coin Greatsword (fused with BM Greatsword)
Helmet
Kahrun Helm (Magic Resist)
Ancient Coin Helm (Critical Strike)
Sunayaka Helm (Magic Suppression)
Ancient Coin Helm (Critical Strike)
Chest
Ancient Coin Plate (Defense)
Ancient Coin Plate (Strength)
Abyssal Plate (Magic Resist)
Ancient Coin Plate (Strength)
Gloves
Ancient Coin Gauntlets (Block Rate)
Ancient Coin Gauntlets (Critical Strike)
Ancient Coin Gauntlets (Magic Resist)
Ancient Coin Gauntlets (Critical Strike)
Boots
Ancient Coin Greaves (Health)
Ancient Coin Greaves (Attack Power)
Ancient Coin Greaves (Magic Resist)
Ancient Coin Greaves (Attack Power)
Accessories
Ancient Coin Ring (Health), Earrings of Fury (Defense)
Ancient Coin Ring (Critical Strike), Earrings of Fury (Attack Power)
Ancient Coin Ring (Magic Resist), Earrings of Fury (Block Rate)
Ancient Coin Ring (Critical Strike), Earrings of Fury (Attack Power)
Templar Playstyle Tips
PvE Playstyle
Tanking: Use Taunt skills to hold aggro and Shield Block to mitigate damage. Switch to Greatsword for DPS when not actively tanking.
DPS: Focus on dealing damage with Greatsword skills. Use Taunt skills to maintain aggro when needed.
PvP Playstyle
Tanking: Focus on survivability and crowd control. Use Taunt and Pull skills to disrupt enemy formations.
DPS: Focus on burst damage and crowd control. Use Greatsword skills to deal high damage and Taunt skills to disrupt enemies.
Aion Advanced Tips for Templar
Gear Switching: Use macros to switch between Sword + Shield and Greatsword for optimal performance.
Stigma Flexibility: Adjust your stigma setup based on the situation. For example, replace Siegebreaker with Bodyguard for group PvP.
Magic Resistance: Build a Magic Resist or Magic Suppression set for PvP against magical classes.
The Templar is a versatile and powerful class in Aion, capable of excelling as both a tank and DPS. By mastering your skill rotation, optimizing your gear, and leveraging your stigma setup, you can dominate in both PvE and PvP.
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