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Ten Ton Hammer: How will the Gladiator differ from the Warrior archetype's other specialty class, the Templar? Will there be some big differences between the two? Can you describe some for us?

NCsoft: Defense versus offense.  The Templar is focused on protecting themselves from damage whereas the Gladiator is much more damage oriented.   Having a variety of weaponry is important to a Gladiator who is very much focused on his damage output.  The Templar will wish to carry a powerful shield and focus on using defensive armor at all times.

Ten Ton Hammer: In past MMORPGs, the "tanking" classes have had an incredibly difficult time soloing monsters compared to other classes. How well will a Gladiator be able to solo enemies in the world of Aion?

NCsoft: If the Gladiator had a motto, it would be “kill it before it kills me.”  With a range of weapons to choose from, the Gladiator can swap weapons mid fight to assist him in defeating his foe.  They have weakening blows and an array of attacks that can knock down and stun enemies.   A Gladiator must always keep an eye on their health and may wish to equip stigma abilities to assist them in healing themselves during solo play.  They will likely wish to carry potions with them whenever they venture out solo.

Ten Ton Hammer: Is there anything else you can tell the Ten Ton Hammer readers?

NCsoft: As with all of Aion’s classes, the Gladiator reveals its abilities according to the attention and TLC it is given by the player.  All classes can be highly customized, from appearances to armor and weapons to skills, but if you love in-your-face multi-opponent combat, the Gladiator is probably a great choice for you.