Aion 2 Assassin skill and stigma levels
Assassin skills go up to level 40 and stigmas up to level 25. Stigmas open at character level 22, and you get 4 stigma slots, at levels 22, 27, 32 and 37. Below is what opens at each character level and which skill and stigma levels guides aim for.
The unlock levels come from MetaBot's client data and the skill and stigma targets from player guides, last read on 24 Oct 2026. None of it has been checked in game yet.
What opens at each character level
| Character level | What opens |
|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Daevanion board (Nezekan) |
| 20 | 2nd Daevanion board (Zikel) |
| 22 | Stigmas and your 1st stigma slot |
| 27 | 2nd stigma slot |
| 30 | 3rd Daevanion board (Vaizel) |
| 32 | 3rd stigma slot |
| 37 | 4th stigma slot |
| 40 | 4th Daevanion board (Triniel) |
| 45 | 5th Daevanion board (Azphel) |
Skill levels to aim for
These are the four skills you level, with the levels guides stop at and what each one adds.
| Skill | Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Gore | 16 | At 16 it can reset its own cooldown on a critical hit. |
| Heart Gore | 20 | Then 20, the next target top players aim for. |
| Insignia Explosion | 16 | At 16 its cooldown drops by 3 seconds, so you fire it more often. |
| Insignia Explosion | 20 | Then 20, the next target top players aim for. |
| Quick Slice | 16 | Most top Global Assassins have it at 16 or higher. |
| Quick Slice | 20 | Then 20, the next target top players aim for. |
| Savage Roar | 12 | 12 is enough: top Global players don't take it past 12. |
Stigma levels to aim for
Stigmas open at character level 22. These are the four to level and what each level adds.
| Stigma | Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Illusive Clone | 10 | Your burst window. At 10 it adds 20% critical damage while the clone is out. |
| Illusive Clone | 15 | At 15 Exploit Weakness gets 1.5 times stronger. |
| Illusive Clone | 20 | At 20 your crits have a 50% chance of extra damage. |
| Swift Contract | 10 | Combat speed for your burst. At 10 Rear Smite hits 1.5 times as hard. |
| Swift Contract | 15 | At 15 Assault Stance gets 1.5 times stronger. |
| Triniel's Dagger | 10 | At 10 every hit cuts all your cooldowns by 10%. Guides stop it at 10. |
| Savage Fang | 15 | Puts 5 Insignias on the target at once. At 15 it adds 10% PvE damage for 10 seconds. |
Frequently asked questions
At what level do Assassins get stigmas in Aion 2?
At character level 22, with more slots at levels 27, 32, 37.
What is the highest skill level?
Skills go up to level 40 and stigmas up to level 25.
Can I track my own levels?
Yes. The Daily Dagger Assassin tab shows your next skill and stigma step and lets you mark each one done.