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In short
- Brawler is the 9th AION 2 class. It exists only on the Korean (권성) and Taiwanese (拳星) services, added with Chapter 1 on Jul 1, 2026 (official).
- It is a melee damage dealer that fights with fist weapons (KR 권갑, TW 拳甲) — official names; there is no official English name.
- Community sources agree on a rage-style resource that powers up its skills, plus dashes and gap-closers.
- NC has announced no Global release date. Any timeline you see is speculation.
Brawler (KR/TW only, unofficial English name) is the ninth class of AION 2. It is not available on Global. Everything on this page describes the Korean and Taiwanese services.
Status labels: [Official], [Community ×N], [KR/TW].
What is confirmed officially?
| Fact | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Added | Jul 1, 2026, with “Chapter 1. 모래와 서리의 땅” (KR) / “沙霜之地” (TW) | [Official] |
| Class name | 권성 (KR), 拳星 (TW) | [Official] |
| Weapon | 권갑 (KR), 拳甲 (TW): a fist weapon | [Official] |
| Services | KR and TW; Global lists 8 classes | [Official] |
| Global date | None announced | Absence in all Global notices |
The English chapter title “Lands of Sand and Snow” and the class names “Brawler”, “Fistmaster” and “Vandal” are unofficial.
How does the Brawler play?
- Melee damage dealer that fights with fists or gauntlets — [Community ×5].
- Builds a rage-style resource to enter a boosted state that strengthens its skills — [Community ×4].
- Mobile frontal fighter with dashes and gap-closers — [Community ×2].
- Reported as strong at AoE farming but without party buffs or heals — [single source].
Skill names and numbers come from KR/TW client data on one site only. We list none of them until they are confirmed.
How strong is it on KR/TW?
- Two Korean forum posts rank it first in KR PvP — [KR, user opinions].
- One Taiwanese forum reply (before the KR balance patch of Aug 26, 2026) rates it low in 1v1 arena — [TW, user opinion].
- These opinions are not part of our Global tier list. See the source matrix.
Should I wait for Brawler on Global?
There is no official date. If you like fast melee fighting today, look at the Gladiator (sturdy, AoE, strong in PvP) or the Assassin (burst, mobility). See Which class should I play.
Related
FAQ
Is Brawler available on AION 2 Global?
No. As of Oct 15, 2026 Brawler exists only on KR and TW. No official Global notice mentions it.
What is the Brawler called in English?
NC has not published an English name. Fan sites use “Brawler” or “Fistmaster”, and one event summary used “Vandal”. KR calls it 권성 and TW 拳星.
When will Brawler come to Global?
There is no official date. Some players expect it months after launch, but NC has not confirmed any timing.
Is Brawler strong?
Two Korean forum posts rank it at the top of KR PvP; one Taiwanese post rates it low. These are KR/TW opinions and say nothing about Global balance.
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- 7/1 업데이트 노트 — Chapter 1 — Chapter 1: new class 권성, weapon 권갑 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 7/1 更新新聞 — 沙霜之地 — 沙霜之地: new class 拳星, weapon 拳甲 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 10/14 신규 외형 상품 (9 classes) — 9 classes incl. 권성 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 10/14 全新外觀商品 (9 classes) — 9 classes incl. 拳星 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- New Skin Items Info (Oct 13/14) — class list — Global list: 8 classes · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- AION2 Hub — Brawler (KR/TW client data) — KR/TW client data, resource mechanic · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- aion2.run — AION 2 class pages — Brawler: KR/TW only, resource mechanic · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Mein-MMO — beste Klasse für den Einstieg — Brawler not on Global · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- AllThings.how — launch classes explained — Brawler not playable at Global launch · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven Global — AION 2 Summer Festa summary (new class teased) — class teased at Summer Festa · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven AION2 PvP board — user post #15818 (KR) — KR PvP opinion · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven AION2 PvP board — user post #15431 (KR) — KR PvP opinion · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Bahamut AION2 board — thread 5956, reply #4 (TW/KR arena) — TW arena opinion · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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