⚔️ Class Guide

Explorer Classes
Complete Guide

Master Warriors, Mages, Archers, and Thieves in MapleStory Classic World. Everything you need to know about job advancement, skills, builds, and strategies.

Warrior

Warrior Classes

Masters of combat, defenders of justice

Fighter Path

🥉 Fighter (2nd Job)

  • • Sword & Axe mastery
  • • Power Strike, Slash Blast
  • • HP/MP Boost

🥈 Crusader (3rd Job)

  • • Panic, Coma
  • • Shout (party buff)
  • • Advanced sword skills

🥇 Hero (4th Job)

  • • Brandish (ultimate skill)
  • • Advanced Combo
  • • Monster Magnet

Page Path

🥉 Page (2nd Job)

  • • Sword & Blunt Weapon mastery
  • • Threaten
  • • Power Guard

🥈 White Knight (3rd Job)

  • • Lightning Charge
  • • Fire/Ice/Thunder Charge
  • • Magic Crash

🥇 Paladin (4th Job)

  • • Heaven's Hammer
  • • Holy Charge
  • • Divine Shield

Spearman Path

🥉 Spearman (2nd Job)

  • • Spear & Polearm mastery
  • • Iron Will
  • • Hyper Body

🥈 Dragon Knight (3rd Job)

  • • Dragon Fury
  • • Dragon Roar
  • • Spear Crusher

🥇 Dark Knight (4th Job)

  • • Berserk
  • • Rush
  • • Achilles

⚔️ Warrior Build Strategy

📊 Stat Allocation Priority

STR (Primary) Main damage stat
DEX (Secondary) Accuracy & weapon req.
INT/LUK Minimal investment

🎯 Key Skills to Max

  • Weapon Mastery - Essential for damage
  • Power Guard/Iron Will - Defense
  • Hyper Body - HP/MP boost
  • Main Attack Skills - DPS priority
Mage

Magician Classes

Wielders of arcane power and divine magic

Fire/Poison Path

🥉 F/P Wizard (2nd Job)

  • • Fire Arrow, Poison Breath
  • • Meditation
  • • MP Eater

🥈 F/P Mage (3rd Job)

  • • Explosion, Poison Mist
  • • Element Amplification
  • • Spell Composition

🥇 F/P Arch Mage (4th Job)

  • • Meteor, Blizzard
  • • Paralyze, Poison Nova
  • • Mana Reflection

Ice/Lightning Path

🥉 I/L Wizard (2nd Job)

  • • Cold Beam, Thunder Bolt
  • • Meditation
  • • MP Eater

🥈 I/L Mage (3rd Job)

  • • Ice Strike, Lightning Orb
  • • Element Amplification
  • • Seal, Slow

🥇 I/L Arch Mage (4th Job)

  • • Blizzard, Chain Lightning
  • • Freeze, Thunder Spear
  • • Mana Reflection

Cleric Path

🥉 Cleric (2nd Job)

  • • Heal, Holy Arrow
  • • Bless (party buff)
  • • Invincible

🥈 Priest (3rd Job)

  • • Shining Ray, Doom
  • • Holy Symbol (EXP boost)
  • • Dispel

🥇 Bishop (4th Job)

  • • Genesis, Angel Ray
  • • Resurrection
  • • Holy Shield

🔮 Mage Build Strategy

📊 Stat Allocation Priority

INT (Primary) Magic attack power
LUK (Secondary) MP & magic defense
STR/DEX Equipment requirements only

🎯 Essential Mage Skills

  • Magic Guard - Damage absorption
  • Meditation - Magic attack boost
  • MP Eater - Mana sustainability
  • Element Attacks - Primary damage
Archer

Archer Classes

Masters of ranged combat and precision

Hunter Path (Bow)

🥉 Hunter (2nd Job)

  • • Bow Mastery
  • • Double Shot, Arrow Bomb
  • • Focus (accuracy & avoidability)

🥈 Ranger (3rd Job)

  • • Power Knock-Back
  • • Strafe, Iron Arrow
  • • Mortal Blow

🥇 Bow Master (4th Job)

  • • Hurricane (ultimate skill)
  • • Phoenix, Concentrate
  • • Bow Expert

Crossbowman Path

🥉 Crossbowman (2nd Job)

  • • Crossbow Mastery
  • • Double Shot, Critical Shot
  • • Focus

🥈 Sniper (3rd Job)

  • • Power Knock-Back
  • • Strafe, Blizzard
  • • Golden Eagle/Golden Hawk

🥇 Marksman (4th Job)

  • • Piercing Arrow
  • • Snipe (high single damage)
  • • Crossbow Expert

🏹 Archer Build Strategy

📊 Stat Allocation Priority

DEX (Primary) Ranged attack & accuracy
STR (Secondary) Equipment requirements
INT/LUK Minimal investment

🎯 Hunter vs Crossbowman

Hunter (Bow) 🏹

Faster attack speed, Hurricane ultimate

Crossbowman 🎯

Higher damage per shot, Snipe skill

Thief

Thief Classes

Swift assassins and cunning rogues

Assassin Path

🥉 Assassin (2nd Job)

  • • Claw Mastery
  • • Lucky Seven, Drain
  • • Haste

🥈 Hermit (3rd Job)

  • • Avenger, Flash Jump
  • • Shadow Partner
  • • Shadow Meso

🥇 Night Lord (4th Job)

  • • Triple Throw
  • • Shadow Stars
  • • Taunt, Ninja Ambush

Bandit Path

🥉 Bandit (2nd Job)

  • • Dagger Mastery
  • • Savage Blow
  • • Steal, Haste

🥈 Chief Bandit (3rd Job)

  • • Assaulter, Band of Thieves
  • • Meso Explosion
  • • Chakra

🥇 Shadower (4th Job)

  • • Boomerang Step
  • • Assassinate
  • • Smokescreen, Taunt

🗡️ Thief Build Strategy

📊 Stat Allocation Priority

DEX (Primary) Accuracy & attack
LUK (Secondary) Avoidability & critical
STR Equipment requirements

🎯 Assassin vs Bandit

Assassin 🥷

Ranged combat, stars/claws, mobility

Bandit 🗡️

Melee combat, daggers, crowd control

💡 General Class Tips & Strategy

✅ Universal Success Tips

  • • Plan your stat allocation before leveling
  • • Research weapon requirements early
  • • Save SP for key skills - don't spread thin
  • • Join parties whenever possible for EXP bonus
  • • Focus on one attack skill to start
  • • Always carry potions - lots of them
  • • Make friends - social aspect is crucial

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Don't neglect secondary stats completely
  • • Avoid spreading skill points too thin
  • • Don't rush job advancement - prepare properly
  • • Never ignore accuracy requirements
  • • Don't solo everything - party play is rewarding
  • • Avoid expensive equipment early on
  • • Don't forget to rest - fatigue system exists

🎮 Ready to Choose Your Path?

Each Explorer class offers a unique journey through Maple World. Whether you prefer the straightforward power of Warriors, the mystical arts of Mages, the precision of Archers, or the cunning of Thieves - your adventure awaits in MapleStory Classic World!

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