Aion's Gladiator class is more than just a damage machine but however you decide to play your character, you'll want to utilize the stigma skills that will suit you the best.
Time and time again I've leveled crafting in other games only to be disappointed by the fact that I can kill a boss and get a superior piece with no materials and no effort essentially.
When it comes to stigmas, specialization is the name of the game for us. A cleric can specialize in locking down single targets in PvP with powerful debuffs to healing and resurrection.
Rifts are an Aion player's link to the opposing faction outside of the Abyss and a great opportunity to engage in PvP as well as our only means to complete very rewarding spy quests.