Explorer Class Guides

v83 Explorer-Only Server
Which class should I play?

MapleClassic is an Explorer-only server. Choose from five main branches -- Warrior, Magician, Bowman, Thief, or Pirate -- each with unique subclasses and playstyles. Use @jobs in-game to advance through all four job tiers instantly.

Warrior
STR focused
Magician
INT focused
Bowman
DEX focused
Thief
LUK focused
Pirate
STR or DEX
DPS
Hero
Fighter → Crusader → Hero

The ultimate single-target warrior. Heroes build combo orbs with each attack, then unleash devastating Brandish strikes powered by Enrage. Aggressive, fast-paced gameplay that rewards uninterrupted attacking. One of the strongest bossers in v83.

Stat Build
Primary: STR (pump everything here)
Secondary: DEX -- just enough to equip weapons (~60-80 base, less with gear bonuses)
Key Skills
2nd
Combo Attack
Build orbs per hit for massive damage multiplier. Core mechanic.
3rd
Shout / Panic / Coma
AoE stun, single-target debuffs. Useful for mobbing and bossing.
4th
Brandish
Main attack. Fast, high damage, hits 2 mobs. Your bread and butter.
4th
Enrage
Huge attack boost at the cost of weapon defense. Essential for bossing.
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Tank/Support
Paladin
Page → White Knight → Paladin

The tankiest class in the game. Paladins combine elemental charges with Heaven's Hammer for AoE damage, and provide unmatched party survivability through Guardian and Achilles. Slower to kill, but nearly impossible to die with.

Stat Build
Primary: STR (pump everything here)
Secondary: DEX -- just enough to equip weapons (~60-80 base)
Key Skills
2nd
Elemental Charges
Fire / Ice / Lightning / Holy charges add element to attacks and boost damage.
3rd
Charge Blow
Releases stored charge for big AoE damage with knockback.
4th
Heaven's Hammer
Massive AoE nuke on a cooldown. Great for clearing rooms.
4th
Guardian
Reduces party damage taken. Makes boss runs much safer.
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AoE/Boss
Dark Knight
Spearman → Dragon Knight → Dark Knight

A high-HP warrior with powerful AoE and the iconic Berserk buff. Dark Knights have the highest HP pool and can trade that survivability for massive damage. Dragon Roar clears entire maps, and Berserk is one of the strongest damage multipliers in the game.

Stat Build
Primary: STR (pump everything here)
Secondary: DEX -- just enough to equip weapons (~60-80 base)
Key Skills
2nd
Hyper Body
+60% Max HP/MP for party. Essential for bossing.
3rd
Dragon Roar
Full-map AoE attack. Costs HP but clears everything. Great mobbing.
4th
Crusher / Fury
Main attacks. Crusher for single target, Fury for multi-hit.
4th
Berserk
2x damage when HP is below threshold. Iconic risk-vs-reward skill.
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DoT/AoE
F/P Arch Mage
Wizard (F/P) → Mage (F/P) → Arch Mage (F/P)

Fire/Poison mages excel at damage-over-time and AoE clear. Poison Mist slowly kills entire groups while you watch, and Meteor Shower is one of the flashiest ultimates in the game. Strong at training, a bit slower at bossing due to reliance on DoTs.

Stat Build
Primary: INT (pump everything here)
Secondary: LUK -- base 4 if you have INT gear, otherwise ~40-60 for accuracy
Note: Put 5 INT per level starting from Lv.8. Reach 20 INT by Lv.8 for job advancement.
Key Skills
2nd
Poison Breath
Poisons enemies over time. Stack with Poison Mist for fast clear.
3rd
Poison Mist
AoE poison cloud. Place and watch mobs die. Signature skill.
3rd
Explosion
High damage AoE fire attack. Main mobbing skill in 3rd job.
4th
Meteor Shower
Full-map ultimate. Massive damage to all mobs. Long cooldown.
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AoE/Freeze
I/L Arch Mage
Wizard (I/L) → Mage (I/L) → Arch Mage (I/L)

Ice/Lightning mages combine crowd control with strong AoE. Chain Lightning bounces between targets for efficient mobbing, and Ice Strike freezes enemies in place. Blizzard is a devastating ultimate. The best mage for solo training.

Stat Build
Primary: INT (pump everything here)
Secondary: LUK -- base 4 if you have INT gear, otherwise ~40-60 for accuracy
Key Skills
2nd
Cold Beam / Thunder Bolt
Early AoE attacks with freeze chance. Solid leveling skills.
3rd
Ice Strike
Freezes all nearby enemies. Excellent crowd control.
4th
Chain Lightning
Bounces between mobs. Fast, efficient, main attack skill.
4th
Blizzard
Full-map ice ultimate. High damage + freeze. Cooldown-based.
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Healer/Support
Bishop
Cleric → Priest → Bishop

The premier support class. Bishops keep parties alive with Heal, boost EXP with Holy Symbol, and resurrect fallen allies. Holy Magic Shell provides immunity, and Genesis deals massive holy damage. Always wanted in boss parties.

Stat Build
Primary: INT (pump everything here)
Secondary: LUK -- base 4 if you have INT gear, otherwise ~40-60 for accuracy
Key Skills
2nd
Heal
Heals party and damages undead. Core support skill from 2nd job onward.
3rd
Holy Symbol
+50% EXP for entire party. The single most in-demand buff in the game.
4th
Genesis
Full-map holy ultimate. Massive damage, especially vs undead.
4th
Resurrection
Revive a dead party member. Invaluable in boss fights.
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Rapid Fire
Bowmaster
Hunter → Ranger → Bowmaster

Bowmasters attack at blazing speed with Hurricane, a channeled skill that fires arrows faster than any other attack in the game. Combined with Sharp Eyes for party crit buffs and Puppet for tanking, they are consistent damage machines from range.

Stat Build
Primary: DEX (pump everything here)
Secondary: STR -- just enough to equip bows (~25-60 base, less with gear)
Key Skills
2nd
Arrow Bomb
AoE arrow explosion. Primary mobbing in 2nd job with stun chance.
3rd
Puppet / Arrow Rain
Puppet tanks hits for you. Arrow Rain is strong AoE for training.
4th
Hurricane
Hold key to rapid-fire arrows. Fastest attack speed in the game.
4th
Sharp Eyes
Party-wide crit rate + crit damage buff. Highly valued in boss parties.
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Sniper
Marksman
Crossbowman → Sniper → Marksman

Marksmen trade Hurricane's speed for raw per-hit damage. Snipe ignores defense and deals massive single hits, making Marksmen excellent boss killers. Pierce hits multiple mobs in a line, and they share the valuable Sharp Eyes buff with the party.

Stat Build
Primary: DEX (pump everything here)
Secondary: STR -- just enough to equip crossbows (~25-60 base)
Key Skills
2nd
Iron Arrow
Piercing arrow that hits multiple mobs in a line. Early mobbing.
3rd
Blizzard / Puppet
Freezing AoE attack + decoy. Good training and survivability.
4th
Snipe
199,999 fixed damage, ignores defense. Best single-hit skill in v83.
4th
Pierce
Hits all mobs in a line, more damage per mob hit. Great for training.
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Ranged/Stars
Night Lord
Assassin → Hermit → Night Lord

Night Lords are throwing-star assassins with incredible range and speed. Triple Throw hits 3 times per attack, Shadow Stars removes ammo costs, and Ninja Ambush provides AoE support. Fast, stylish, and one of the most popular classes in v83.

Stat Build
Primary: LUK (pump everything here)
Secondary: DEX -- just enough to equip claws (~25-60 base, less with LUK gear)
Key Skills
2nd
Claw Mastery / Critical Throw
Passive accuracy and crit chance. Foundation for all star damage.
3rd
Avenger / Shadow Meso
Avenger hits multiple mobs. Shadow Meso for big single-target damage.
4th
Triple Throw
Throws 3 stars per attack. Main damage skill. Fast and strong.
4th
Shadow Stars
Infinite throwing stars for the duration. No ammo management needed.
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Melee/Meso
Shadower
Bandit → Chief Bandit → Shadower

Shadowers are melee thieves who fight up close with daggers. Meso Explosion turns your meso drops into bombs for huge AoE damage, and Band of Thieves provides party utility. Smokescreen makes the party invulnerable. A unique, meso-hungry playstyle.

Stat Build
Primary: LUK (pump everything here)
Secondary: DEX -- just enough to equip daggers (~25-60 base)
Key Skills
2nd
Savage Blow
6-hit combo attack. Main damage skill through 2nd and 3rd job.
3rd
Meso Explosion
Detonates meso bags on the ground for massive AoE damage. Unique mechanic.
4th
Boomerang Step
Fast 4-hit attack that repositions you. Main 4th job mobbing/bossing skill.
4th
Smokescreen
Party invulnerability zone. Game-changing in boss fights.
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Melee/STR
Buccaneer
Brawler → Marauder → Buccaneer

Buccaneers are fist-fighting pirates powered by the Energy Charge system. Build energy through attacks, then transform into Super Saiyan mode with Transformation/Super Transformation for massive stat boosts. Dragon Strike is a devastating AoE finisher. The flashiest class in v83.

Stat Build
Primary: STR (pump everything here)
Secondary: DEX -- just enough to equip knuckles (~20-60 base)
Key Skills
2nd
Energy Charge
Build energy with each attack. Orbs power up your skills and enable Transformation.
3rd
Transformation
Transform into powered-up form. Huge stat boost and new attack animations.
4th
Dragon Strike
Massive AoE attack that summons a dragon. Signature Buccaneer finisher.
4th
Super Transformation
Enhanced transform. Even bigger stat boosts. Requires full energy charge.
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Ranged/DEX
Corsair
Gunslinger → Outlaw → Corsair

Corsairs are gun-wielding pirates with versatile ranged attacks and summons. Rapid Fire provides sustained DPS similar to Hurricane, while Battleship gives you a mounted cannon for AoE damage. They bring party utility with Speed Infusion, one of the best attack speed buffs in the game.

Stat Build
Primary: DEX (pump everything here)
Secondary: STR -- just enough to equip guns (~20-60 base)
Key Skills
2nd
Invisible Shot
AoE gun attack with knockback. Solid early mobbing skill.
3rd
Flamethrower / Ice Splitter
Elemental AoE attacks. Great for training in 3rd job.
4th
Rapid Fire
Channeled rapid shots like Hurricane. Main single-target damage skill.
4th
Battleship
Mount a cannon ship. AoE attacks + Torpedo. Has its own HP bar.
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