Explorer Classes Guide
Complete guide to all five Explorer classes in MapleStory Classic World
Choose Your Path
Explorer classes are the original MapleStory classes that define your adventure. At level 10, you'll choose one of five paths: Warrior, Mage, Bowman, Thief, or Pirate. This decision shapes your entire gameplay experience, from combat style to party role. Choose wisely!
⚔️ Warrior
Location: Perion • Primary Stat: STR • Role: Tank/DPS
Warriors are the tanks of MapleStory Classic. With the highest HP and defense, they excel at taking hits and dealing consistent melee damage. Perfect for players who want straightforward, reliable gameplay.
Job Advancement Paths
Fighter → Crusader → Hero
- Weapons: Swords, Axes (1H or 2H)
- Playstyle: Balanced offense and defense, high damage output
- Key Skills: Brandish, Rage, Panic, Achilles
- Best For: Solo grinding and consistent DPS
Page → White Knight → Paladin
- Weapons: Swords, Blunt Weapons (1H + Shield)
- Playstyle: Ultimate tank with elemental attacks and support skills
- Key Skills: Charge skills, Blast, Holy Shield, Threaten
- Best For: Party support and bossing
Spearman → Dragon Knight → Dark Knight
- Weapons: Spears, Polearms
- Playstyle: High damage with sacrifice mechanics, excellent at bossing
- Key Skills: Dragon Fury, Berserk, Power Guard, Dragon Roar
- Best For: Zakum runs and endgame bosses
✨ Mage
Location: Ellinia • Primary Stat: INT • Role: Magic DPS
Mages wield powerful elemental magic to devastate enemies from afar. With the highest magic attack and AOE spells, they're essential for efficient training and boss parties. Low defense makes positioning crucial.
Job Advancement Paths
Fire/Poison Wizard → Mage → Arch Mage (F/P)
- Elements: Fire and Poison
- Playstyle: DoT specialist with powerful AOE attacks
- Key Skills: Poison Mist, Explosion, Meteor, Paralyze
- Best For: Mob grinding and PQ dominance
Ice/Lightning Wizard → Mage → Arch Mage (I/L)
- Elements: Ice and Lightning
- Playstyle: High burst damage with crowd control
- Key Skills: Blizzard, Chain Lightning, Glacier, Seal
- Best For: Single-target DPS and bossing
Cleric → Priest → Bishop
- Elements: Holy magic and healing
- Playstyle: Support specialist with healing and buffs
- Key Skills: Heal, Holy Symbol, Resurrection, Magic Guard
- Best For: Party support (always in demand!)
🏹 Bowman
Location: Henesys • Primary Stat: DEX • Role: Ranged DPS
Bowmen excel at long-range combat with superior accuracy and consistent damage. Their range allows safe positioning while maintaining high DPS. Perfect for players who prefer tactical gameplay.
Job Advancement Paths
Hunter → Ranger → Bowmaster
- Weapon: Bow
- Playstyle: AOE specialist with powerful multi-target attacks
- Key Skills: Arrow Bomb, Phoenix, Hurricane, Sharp Eyes
- Best For: Mob training and party quests
Crossbowman → Sniper → Marksman
- Weapon: Crossbow
- Playstyle: High single-target damage, excellent for bossing
- Key Skills: Snipe, Piercing, Frostprey, Puppet
- Best For: Boss hunting and single-target DPS
🗡️ Thief
Location: Kerning City • Primary Stat: LUK • Role: Melee/Ranged DPS
Thieves are agile assassins with high mobility and critical hit potential. Whether up-close or at range, they deliver devastating damage through speed and precision. High skill ceiling but very rewarding.
Job Advancement Paths
Assassin → Hermit → Night Lord
- Weapon: Claw + Stars
- Playstyle: Ranged DPS with insane critical damage
- Key Skills: Lucky Seven, Shadow Partner, Triple Throw
- Best For: High damage output (most popular thief path)
Bandit → Chief Bandit → Shadower
- Weapon: Dagger
- Playstyle: Melee specialist with utility and meso farming
- Key Skills: Meso Explosion, Assaulter, Boomerang Step
- Best For: Meso making and mob control
🦾 Pirate
Location: Nautilus • Primary Stat: STR/DEX • Role: Hybrid DPS
Pirates are versatile fighters combining melee and ranged combat. They offer unique transformation abilities and balanced stats, making them excellent all-around characters with flashy abilities.
Job Advancement Paths
Brawler → Marauder → Buccaneer
- Weapon: Knuckles
- Playstyle: Melee brawler with transformation and high HP
- Key Skills: Transform, Energy Blast, Demolition, Time Leap
- Best For: Close combat and party utility
Gunslinger → Outlaw → Corsair
- Weapon: Gun
- Playstyle: Ranged DPS with summons and consistent damage
- Key Skills: Rapid Fire, Battleship, Octopus, Gaviota
- Best For: Ranged sustained DPS and summon gameplay
How to Choose Your Class
For Beginners
- 🛡️ Warrior: Most forgiving, easy to play
- 🏹 Bowman: Safe ranged damage, good positioning
- 🦾 Pirate: Balanced and versatile
For Experienced Players
- ✨ Mage: High skill ceiling, massive damage
- 🗡️ Thief: Complex mechanics, high rewards
- ⚔️ Any Class: With proper optimization
For Solo Play
- ⚔️ Hero: Self-sufficient DPS
- ✨ Mage (F/P): AOE grinding king
- 🗡️ Night Lord: High damage potential
For Party Play
- ✨ Bishop: Always in demand
- 🛡️ Paladin: Tank and support
- 🦾 Buccaneer: Time Leap utility