Speculations and Comments on AION 2.0 New Skills (from Japanese Fans)

Recently, it is rumored heatedly that Aion 2.0 will come out in February, so players have begun to post some guesses and ideas on V2.0. Additionally, there had been rumored that an event was arranged for the release of new version of Aion in Japan at the end of December 2009. Many players had guessed that it was the release of 2.0 Edition. The event was canceled for some unknown reasons, and only a Vision Trailer was released at last (Aion Chief Designer's Speech at Gstar2009: No New Engine Adopted). However, it seems that some game information has been circulated among players informally in Japan. The below are some thoughts about new skills from a Japanese Aion fan.

Templar

Bear: Endures the damage down upon 6 characters of the same race in a certain area once and the suffered damage will form a defensive shield.
Spirit Wall of Protection: Consumes much SP continuously and increases physical defense sharply in the effective time.
Light Shield: Absorbs some long-ranged physical and magical damage.

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Actually, I don't understand what the significance of the Bear skill is, because a similar skill that can spread damages to other teammates has existed in the game. When a shield is used in the Abyss, the Mine Shield is certain to be activated. As to Spirit Wall of Protection, it seems a good skill for fleeing or launching special attacks when the caster is besieged by more than one opponent, but it cannot be used together with Warmer. However, if it is used following Warmer, the caster will benefit a lot. In terms of defense, it is an excellent skill. It is the first time that Aion has paid much attention to a character's defense. As far as I am concerned, Light Shield is an awesome skill, perhaps it may absorb massive damage and can hold a candle to Jikel shield+block armor. Hah, the Templar class may become more popular because of these new skills.