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In MapleStory Classic World, a second-job choice matters more than the weapon you equip today: it determines which skills you can develop at level 30. Before spending MapleStory Global Mesos on equipment, consider whether you want to fight at close range, line up distant targets, or support a party. In the version described here, there is no third job, so that decision shapes your long-term options. Choose a Warrior weapon before committing Warriors train under Dances with Balrog in Perion and build around STR. At level 30, the Fighter, Page, and Spearman paths offer different equipment choices. If carrying a shield matters to you, look closely at the weapon restrictions before selecting your path. Fighters can use swords or axes, while Pages use swords or blunt weapons. Both have one-handed and two-handed options. Spearmen use two-handed spears and polearms, so a shield is not an option with those weapons. Fighters also gain Rage, which raises weapon attack while lowering weapon defense. Consider that tradeoff when choosing a party-oriented skill. Pick a Magician path for its role Magicians train with Grendel the Really Old in Ellinia and rely on INT. Their second-job choices are Fire/Poison Wizard, Ice/Lightning Wizard, and Cleric. Choose between them with your preferred role in mind rather than treating their different skill sets as interchangeable. Cleric is the clearest fit for someone who wants to help a party stay healthy. Heal restores nearby teammates' HP and also damages undead monsters, giving the skill a use in combat as well as support. Clerics can learn Bless after raising Invincible to level 5, so plan for that prerequisite when deciding where to put skill points. Match a Bowman skill to target positioning Bowmen build around DEX and begin training with Athena Pierce in Henesys. At level 30, Hunters use bows and arrows, while Crossbowmen use crossbows and bolts. The second-job test is handled by the Bowman Job Instructor on The Road to the Dungeon. The two paths reward different ways of grouping targets. Arrow Bomb lets a Hunter hit up to six monsters and can stun them, making it relevant when several enemies are close together. A Crossbowman's Iron Arrow pierces up to six monsters in a line, but its damage falls as it passes through targets. If you choose Crossbowman, pay attention to how enemies line up instead of assuming every target receives the same damage. Consider a Thief's shared utility and attack style Thieves rely on LUK and begin their second-job quest in Kerning City. Their claw and dagger paths share Haste, which increases movement speed and jump for nearby party members. That makes the skill useful to consider even if your main reason for choosing Thief is the weapon itself. Dagger specialists also gain Savage Blow, a repeated attack against one enemy. At its maximum level, it strikes six times at 75% damage per hit. That is a different consideration from the Bowman's multi-target skills: decide whether a repeated single-target attack fits the encounters you want to handle before committing to the dagger path. Before advancing, check your intended weapon and the skills you want to develop, then keep equipment spending aligned with that choice. If you are considering MS Classic World Mesos for purchases, avoid investing in gear for a weapon type your chosen path cannot use. |
