Frontline Tank
Best for players who want to start fights, protect allies and lead dungeon pacing.
Beginner safeMelee DPS
Pressure-focused, high agency in PvP, and usually more demanding in large fights.
PvP pressureRanged DPS
Strong for spacing, farming and learning mechanics while keeping safer distance.
Solo friendlySupport / Healer
Always valuable in groups. Chanter-style support is ideal if you want utility plus combat flow.
Party coreBest beginner class
For launch week, the safest beginner choice is usually a ranged DPS or durable frontline role. They forgive positioning mistakes better than high-burst melee and make early questing smoother.
Race and faction notes
AION identity is strongly tied to faction fantasy. Pick the side your group will play first; race aesthetics matter, but server community and friends matter more for long-term PvP.
Next steps
Use the AION 2 class quiz if you want a fast recommendation, then move to AION 2 builds for launch-ready setups.