Evan is a Legendary MapleStory Magician Hero who has a flying dragon that fights along with him. Evan’s primary stat is INT (Intellect) while secondary stat is LUK (Luck). Evan is the only class that does not depend on job advancement, rather towards to the growth of his/her dragon. Each growth introduces a new skill that he or the dragon unlocks. Some new skills are obtain via quests, therefore you will gain more SP within each growth compared to what normally other jobs get 3 SP per level. [NOTE] Some Evan skills requires NX Cash Mastery Book to fully max the skill. If you intend to level up pass Level 100, do consider purchasing them. Otherwise, training will be miserably difficult with half-baked skills against higher level monsters.

Evan Storyline
It all started when Freud/Freed (a heroic magician and researcher) had a great desire of finding a way to have dragons and human live together peacefully. He meets Afrien, King of Onyx Dragon who shares the same philosophical love for all lifeforms. Both took this opportunity to pledge each other by bounding themselves with powerful rituals and spells to create a Spirit Pact. Under this pact, 2 spirits become 1 resulting an unbreakable bond even past death and also making them more powerful than being apart.

Then Black Mage came into Maple World and discovered that Onyx Dragon has great power which he can exploit. On one night while Freud was away, Black Mage meets with the great Onyx Dragon King, Afrien. He asked Afrien to join him and betray Freud and humans. He promised Afrien that working together with him makes both of them even more powerful than they could ever imagine. King of Dragon explained that the source of Onyx’s power was from the love and trust from Spirit Pact. He could not betray his friend Freud nor would break Spirit Pact if he could.

Black Mage researched a way to break the Spirit Pact forcefully and eventually came up with a possible solution by trapping Afrien’s partner (Freud) in ice forever. He launched a devastating attack on both of them and succeeded in separating them before he cast his ice curse on Freud. Afrien threw himself in front of his friend to protect him. Though the plan was not completely successful, Black Mage plan to break the Spirit Pack has been achieved. Afrien had left behind a dragon egg, and as long as this egg existed there is a chance where a future hero who comes along and re-establish the Spirit Pack. Freud escaped with the egg and hid it where it might eventually be found.

Evan, the only child of a pig-farmer found the Onyx Dragon Egg and took care of it until it hatches and matures to an adult Onyx Dragon. Both of them reforge old bonds and Spirit Pact. Onyx Dragon will rise again with his fellow companion and use this power for justice and peace! NOTE: Evan wasn’t the person who fought against Black Mage a century ago with the other 4 MapleStory Legendary Heroes.

MapleStory Evan AP Stat Build
MapleStory Evan Training Spots Level 1-200

Evan 1st Growth Skills (Level 10 – 20)

Magic Missile (Active)
Attack 1 enemy 2 times with magical bolt.
LV1: -10 MP, 95% Damage.
LV20: -20 MP, 190% Damage.

Dragon Soul (Passive)
Permanently increases Attack Speed, Magic Attack, Physical and Magical Defenses and Movement Speed.
LV1: +1 Magic ATT, +12 Defense, +1 Speed.
LV20: +20 Magic ATT, +145 Defense, +10 Speed.

Evan 1st Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed except Magic Missile.
1. Add 1 SP into Magic Missile.
2. Max Dragon Soul.
3. Dump remaining SP into Magic Missile.

Explanation:
Dragon Soul passive buff helps in all levels whereas Magic Missile will be replaced with a far more powerful skill in Evan 3rd Growth.

Evan 2nd Growth Skills (Level 20 – 30)

Fire Circle (Active)
Attack 6 enemies with flame.
LV1: -12 MP, 185% Damage.
LV1: -20 MP, 280% Damage.

Teleport (Active)
Allows you to teleport a short distance within map using arrow keys. Higher skill level increases the distance of teleportation, vertically and horizontally.
LV1: -50 MP.
LV20: -12 MP

Evan 2nd Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed except Fire Circle.
1. Add 1 SP into Fire Circle.
2. Max Teleport and Fire Circle.

Explanation:
The teleportation at Level 1 cost way too much MP for training purposes. Therefore, max it first to reduce MP consumption while making it easier to travel wide maps especially ones that has many platforms. Next, max Fire Circle to improve its damage for a faster kill.

Evan 3rd Growth Skills (Level 30 – 40)

Lightning Bolt (Active)
Attack 8 enemies with lightning bolt.
LV1: -16 MP, 245% Damage.
LV20: -28 MP, 340% Damage.

Magic Guard (Supportive)
Temporarily distribute a portion of damage received by deducting MP instead of HP. If you MP reaches 0, HP takes the full damage.
LV1: -21 MP, 1% Damage Distributed. Lasts 125 sec.
LV20: -30 MP, 85% Damage Distributed. Lasts 600 sec.

Evan 3rd Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed except Lightning Bolt.
1. Max Magic Guard.
2. Dump remaining SP into Lightning Bolt.

Explanation:
There is no need to max Magic Guard early on since the monsters at this stage does not deal much damage to kill you within 1-3 hits. Therefore, max Lightning Bolt first to kill enemy quickly for greater EXP. Use Magic Guard when necessary to avoid wasting MP (MP Potion costs double of HP Potion) unless you are rich or have tons of potions at your disposal.

Evan 4th Growth Skills (Level 40 – 50)

Ice Breath (Active)
Attack 8 enemies that has a chance to temporarily freeze enemies.
LV1: -14 MP, 256% Damage, 33% chance to Freeze enemies for 2 sec.
LV20: -34 MP, 470% Damage, 90% chance to Freeze enemies for 5 sec.

Spell Mastery (Passive)
Permanently increases magic mastery, magic attack and critical hit rate.
LV1: 14% Magic Mastery, +1 Magic ATT, +1% Critical Hit Rate.
LV10: 50% Magic Mastery, +10 Magic ATT, +10% Critical Hit Rate.

High Wisdom (Passive)
Permanently increases Intellect (INT).
LV1: +4 INT.
LV10: +40 INT.

Evan 4th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed except Ice Breath.
1. Add 1 SP into Ice Breath.
2. Max Magic Mastery, High Wisdom.
3. Dump remaining SP into Ice Breath.

Explanation:
If you want more MaxMP per level, max High Wisdom first since more INT allows you to build up your MaxMP early on. However, this will slow down your leveling experience unless you have your way of grinding (leeching from Party Quests or party kills).

Evan 5th Growth Skills (Level 50 – 60)

Magic Flare (Active)
Attack 8 enemies with that has a chance to temporarily stun enemies.
LV1: -18 MP, 358% Damage, 33% chance to Freeze enemies for 3 sec.
LV20: -34 MP, 510% Damage, 90% chance to Freeze enemies for 4 sec.

Magic Shield (Supportive)
Temporarily protect self and party members with a shield that absorbs a portion of damage received by them and also increases weapon defense and MaxHP of all party members. This skill has a cooldown of 90 seconds.
LV1: -20 MP, 1% Damage Absorption, +120 Weapon DEF, +1% MaxHP. Lasts 15 sec.
LV10: -40 MP, 10% Damage Absorption, +300 Weapon DEF, +10% MaxHP. Lasts 60 sec.

Elemental Decrease (Supportive)
Temporarily decreases skill elemental attributes (holy/fire/ice/lightning/poison).
LV1: -14 MP, -10% Attribute, Lasts 120 sec.
LV10: -50 MP, -100% Attribute, Lasts 300 sec.

Evan 5th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Max Magic Flare, Magic Shield and Elemental Decrease.

Explanation:
Magic Flare will be your primary attacking skill during this growth so max this first to level up quickly. You will not need Elemental Decrease since it will be better to train against monster who are weak against your Onyx Dragon’s element unless you have no other better damaging skills against that particular enemy.

Evan 6th Growth Skills (Level 60 – 80)

Critical Magic (Passive)
Increases your Critical Hit Rate and minimum Critical Damage.
LV15: +30% Crit Rate, +15% Min Crit Damage.

Dragon Thrust (Active)
Attack 8 enemies 3 times while knock-backing them.
LV20: 34 MP, 200% Damage.

Magic Booster (Supportive)
Temporarily reduces regular and skill attack delay.
LV20: 38 MP, Lasts 300 sec.

Dragon Blink (Active)
Teleport to a random location of the map. The MP cost and cooldown time decreases as Skill Level increases.
LV1: 165 MP, Cooldown 27 sec.
LV10: 30 MP, Cooldown 0 sec.

Evan 6th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed except Dragon Thrust.
1. Add 1 SP into Critical Magic and Dragon Thrust.
2. Cap Dragon Thrust at Level 15.
3. Max Critical Magic, Magic Booster, Dragon Blink.
4. Dump remaining SP into Dragon Thrust.

Evan 7th Growth Skills (Level 80 – 100)

Magic Amplification (Passive)
Permanently increases the MP cost and the Magic Attack of your magic skills.
LV15: 150% MP Cost, 150% Magic Attack.

Fire Breath (Active)
Attack 8 enemies 1 time and has a chance to stun them.
LV20: 40 MP, 700% Damage, 30% chance to stun for 5 sec.

Killer Wings (Active)
Brands an enemy with a Dragon seal. Your following attacks focus on that enemy, and the enemy takes damage over time.
LV10: 35 MP, 500% Damage, DoT 90% for 6 sec.

Magic Resistance (Supportive)
Temporarily increases the magic resistance and Magic DEF for all party members nearby.
LV10: 36 MP, +20% Magic Resistance, +100 Magic Defense for 150 sec.

Dragon Spark (Passive)
Grants a chance to deal additional damage after an attack.
LV10: 40% chance to deal 200% additional damage.

Evan 7th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed except Fire Breath.
1. Add 1 SP into Fire Breath.
2. Max Magic Amplification, Dragon Spark.
3. Cap Fire Breath at Level 15.
4. Max Killer Wings and Magic Resistance.
5. Dump remaining SP into Fire Breath.

Evan 8th Growth Skills (Level 100 – 120)

Dragon Fury (Passive)
When your MP is within a certain range, your Magic Attack increases. This effect disappears once your MP is out of that range.
LV5: +35% Magic Attack if MP is within 30% to 100% of Max MP.

Earthquake (Active)
Attack 10 enemies 1 time around you.
LV20: 49 MP, 720% Damage.

Phantom Imprint (Active)
Creates a pentacle that puts a curse on a target enemy. Cursed enemies temporarily take more damage.
LV10: 40 MP, 440% Damage, Cursed Enemy absorbs +20% Damage for 15 sec.

Recovery Aura (Active)
Creates a recovery aura around you for a short time. The HP and MP of all party members within the aura will be continuously restored. Cooldown 1 minute for all skill levels.
LV5: 50 HP MP, +100% MP every 45 sec.

Onyx Shroud
Temporarily increases Avoidability rate for party members.
LV15: 70 MP, +20% Avoid for 180 sec.

Teleport Mastery (Toggle ON/OFF)
[REQUIRE] Max Teleport.
When activated, 6 enemies at the teleport location will take damage and become Stunned. Also, permanently increases teleport distance. This skill can be toggled on and off with the skill key.
LV10: 20 MP, 300% Damage, 80% chance to stun for 4 sec. +20 Teleport Distance.

Evan 8th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Earthquake, Teleport Mastery.
2. Max Dragon Fury, Earthquake and Teleport Mastery.
3. Max Recovery Aura, Onyx Shroud and Phantom Imprint.

Explanation:
Earthquake will be Evan’s primary attacking skill in 8th Growth as it is very efficient in clearing mobs in front and back of you. Take note that you can turn off the screen shake in MapleStory System Settings should you get headache from shaking effect! Max Dragon Fury first to boost your min max damage by maintaining your MP at certain level. Next, max Teleport Mastery to further improve the distance it can travel. Once these 3 essential skills are maxed, the remaining skills can be max in the order of your preference.

Evan 9th Growth Skills (Level 120 – 160)

Maple Warrior (Supportive)
Temporarily boost all stats by percentage.
LV1: 10 MP, +1% All Stats, Lasts 30 sec.
LV30: 70 MP, +15% All Stats, Lasts 900 sec.

Magic Mastery (Passive)
[REQUIRE] Spell Mastery.
Permanently increases Spell Matery, Magic Attack and Minimum Critical Damage.
LV30: 70% Mastery, +30 Magic Attack, +15% Min Critical Damage.

Illusion (Active)
Attacks 1 enemy 4 times while ignoring a portion of its defense and has a chance to stun.
LV30: 48 MP, 380% Damage, Ignores 20% Defense, 40% chance to stun.

Flame Wheel (Active)
Attack 10 enemies 3 times while putting them on flames which deal damage overtime (DoT).
LV30: 42 MP, 390% Damage, DoT 6% for 25 sec.

Hero’s Will
Removes all status effects such as Cursed/Seduce.
LV1: 30 MP, Cooldown 600 sec.
LV5: 30 MP, Cooldown 360 sec.

Evan 9th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Flame Wheel.
2. Max Magic Mastery, Flame Wheel and Illusion.
3. Max Maple Warrior and Hero’s Will.

Evan 10th Growth Skills (Level 160 – 200)

Blessing of the Onyx (Supportive)
Temporarily increase magic attack, magic defense and physical defense.
LV1: 32 MP, +310 Weapon Defense and Magic Defense, +11 Magic Attack for 60 sec.
LV25: 80 MP, +550 Weapon Defense and Magic Defense, +35 Magic Attack for 180 sec.

Blaze (Active)
Attack 1 target 3 times while ignoring a portion of enemy defense and has a chance to stun them.
LV1: 30 MP, 304% Damage, 42% Stun Rate, Stun for 2 sec, Ignores 6% Defense.
LV30: 50 MP, 420% Damage, 100% Stun Rate, Stun for 4 sec, Ignores 35% Defense.

Dark Fog (Active)
Attack 15 enemies 1 time in the entire screen.
LV30: 600 MP, 2100% Damage, +20% Critical Rate for this skill. Cooldown 20 sec.

Soul Stone (Supportive)
Temporarily buff 6 party members with a life insurance. If they die while the buff is active, they will be resurrected.
LV20: 100 MP, Resurrected party member will have 80% HP replenish. Lasts 300 sec.

Onyx Will (Supportive)
Temporarily allows you to reduce damage absorbed from enemies attacks and allows you to withstand their knockback also known as stance.
LV20: 70 MP, -15% Damage Taken for 107 seconds. 90% Stance.

Evan 10th Growth Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Dark Fog, Soul Stone and Blaze.
2. Max Blaze, Blessing of the Onyx and Onyx Will.
3. Max Soul Stone and Dark Fog.

Evan Hyper Skills

Blaze – Reinforce (Level 155) +20% Damage.
Blaze – Ignore Guard (Level 177) +20% Ignore Defense.
Blaze – Persist (Level 195) +4 seconds stun.
Dark Fog – Reinforce (Level 149) +20% Damage.
Dark Fog – Cooltime Reduce (Level 168) -20% Cooldown Delay.
Dark Fog – Split Damage (Level 189) -50% Damage. Doubles Attack Times.
Illusion – Reinforce (Level 143) +20% Damage.
Illusion – Add Range (Level 162) +40 Range.
Illusion – Ignore Guard (Level 183) +20% Ignore Defense.

Frenzied Soul (Level 150) The soul stone increases you and your party’s damage by 30% for 30 seconds. There is a cooldown of 90 seconds.

Summon Onyx Dragon (Level 170) Summon an ancient Onyx Dragon to help you fight for 30 seconds, attacking up to 8 enemies for 1000% damage. There is a cooldown of 90 seconds.

Hero’s Oath (Level 200) The oath of the Maple heroes gives them and other Hero classes in their party 10% increased damage and the ability to pass the damage cap by up to 50,000 for 60 seconds. There is a cooldown of 120 seconds.

Aran is one of MapleStory Legends Warrior Hero who specializes in Polearm and Combo attacks! Each attack stacks up 1 combo which is consumed to activate variety of powerful skills. Aran primary stat is STR (strength). Combos earned through battles are forfeited if Aran does not continuously attack enemies. MapleStory Chaos Patch have removed the quest requirement to unlock the skills and this makes it easier to plan out our Aran skill build.

Aran 1st Job Skills

Double Swing (Active)
Attack 8 enemies by tapping attack key twice to perform secondary attack.
LV1: 2 MP, 174% Damage.
LV20: 5 MP, 250% Damage.

Combat Step (Supportive)
[REQUIRE] LV5 Double Swing.
Press a direction key twice to quickly move a short distance. Using Combat Step at a platform edge gives the best jump boost. Also passively increases your movement speed.
LV1: 1 MP, +3 Movement Speed, +4 Max Movement Speed.
LV5: 5 MP, +15 Movement Speed, +20 Max Movement Speed.

Polearm Booster (Supportive)
[REQUIRE] LV5 Combat Step
Temporarily increases your polearm attack speed by 3 times.
LV1: 30 MP, Lasts 10 sec
LV20: 11 MP, Lasts 200 sec

Combo Ability (Passive)
[REQUIRE] LV10 Double Swing
Each attack dealt against an enemy earns a combo. Gains +2 Weapon Attack, +3 Move Speed, +20 Weapon Magic Defense for every 10 combos. Higher skill level increases the number combo effect can stack. All combo are forfeited if you stop attacking monster for more than 3 sec.
LV1: 1 Max Stacks (10 combos)
LV10: 10 Max Stacks (100 combos).

Combo Smash (Active)
[REQUIRE] LV1 Combo Ability
Attack 8 enemies 1 time by throwing a flaming polearm at them. Can only be used if Combo Count is 30 or greater. COMMAND: DOWN + LEFT/RIGHT + ATTACK
LV1: 372% Damage, Attacks 4 enemies.
LV10: 480% Damage, Attacks 6 enemies.

Aran 1st Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Polearm Booster.
1. Add 5 SP into Double Swing.
2. Max Combat Step, Double Swing.
3. Add 1 SP into Combo Ability.
4. Max Combo Smash, Combo Ability.
5. Dump remaining SP into Polearm Booster.

Explanation:
Add 5 SP (Skill Points) into Double Swing to unlock Combat Step. Max Combat Step first as its very useful for travelling purposes. Use it when you are standing at the edge of a platform and see your character leap forward at a great distance! Next, max Double Swing to further improve your regular mobbing attack. Then, add 1 SP into Combo Ability to unlock Combo Smash. You can now use your combos by activating Combo Smash to attack enemies out of your regular attack range. The reason why Combo Smash is max later is due to enemies are pretty weak in this level range where most can be killed within 1-2 hits with regular Double Swing which does not require any combo to activate. Finally, max Combo Ability and dump the remaining SP into Polearm Booster. Combo Smash is required to be maxed to unlock Combo Fenrir (Aran 2nd Job Skill) which is a much more powerful version than Combo Smash.

Aran 2nd Job Skills

Triple Swing (Active)
[REQUIRE] Max Double Swing.
Attack 8 enemies by tapping attack key 3 times to perform a third attack.
LV1: 5 MP, 386% Damage.
LV20: 8 MP, 500% Damage.

Polearm Mastery (Passive)
[REQUIRE] LV3 Triple Swing.
Permanently increases Polearm mastery, accuracy and +1 attack speed.
LV1: 14% Mastery, +12 Accuracy.
LV10: 50% Mastery, +120 Accuracy.

Final Charge (Active)
[REQUIRE] Max Triple Swing.
Charges forward, knocking back enemies in your path. Can only be activated after using Triple Swing. COMMAND: Triple Swing + LEFT/RIGHT + ATTACK.
Level 1: MP -17, 128% Damage, Push 5 monsters.
Level 10: MP -29, 200% Damage, Push 10 monsters.

Body Pressure (Supportive)
Temporarily enables Body Attacks on enemies. Attacked enemies may be Stunned for 5 seconds.
LV1: MP -40, 30% Damage, Lasts 108 sec. 22% Stun Chance.
LV5: MP -20, 300% Damage, Lats 180 sec. 40% Stun Chance.

Combo Drain (Supportive)
[REQUIRE] LV1 Combo Ability
Activates a buff that temporarily absorbs a portion of damage received as HP. Can only absorb up to 20% of your Max HP. Can only be used when your Combo Count is 30 or higher. COMMAND: DOWN + DOWN + ATTACK.
LV1: Replenish 1% of damage for 78 sec.
LV10: Replenish 10% of damage for 240 sec.

Snow Charge (Supportive + Passive)
Enchant polearm with ice element that slows enemies. Also passively increases damage.
LV1: 24 MP, +8% Damage. -22 Enemy Speed for 5 sec. Lasts 20 sec.
LV10: 33 MP, +35% Damage, -40 Enemy Speed for 20 sec. Lasts 200 sec.

Combo Fenrir (Active)
[REQUIRE] Max Combo Smash.
Attacks enemies twice with spirit wolves. Can only be used if Combo Count is 100 or greater.
Command: [DOWN + LEFT/RIGHT + ATTACK]
LV1: 354% Damage, Attacks 4 enemies.
LV20: 430% Damage, Attacks 8 enemies.

Final Attack (Passive)
[REQUIRE] LV3 Polearm Mastery.
Grants a chance to deal additional damage after an attack. Must have a polearm equipped.
LV1: 2% chance to deal 100% damage.
LV20: 40% chance to deal 150% damage.

Physical Training (Passive)
Permanently increases STR (Strength) and DEX (Dexterity).
LV1: +6 STR, +6 DEX.
LV5: +30 STR, +30 DEX.

Aran 2nd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Final Charge.
1. Add 3 SP into Triple Swing.
2. Max Snow Charge, Body Pressure and add 4 SP into Combo Drain.
3. Max Polearm Mastery, Physical Training, Triple Swing
4. Max Combo Drain, Combo Fenrir, Final Attack.
5. Dump remaining SP into Final Charge.

Explanation:
Add 3 SP (Skill Points) into Triple Swing to unlock Snow Charge. Max Snow Charge first at it boost up your min max damage per point. Next, max Polearm Mastery to stabilize your damage by raising your minimum damage, followed by maxing Triple Swing to unlock Final Charge and add 4 SP into it. Final Charge is very useful in terms of cluster multiple monsters who are away from each other, and then execute your finishing blow on them. Combo Fenrir is max latter since the first few levels only attacks few monsters compared to Combo Smash, unless it is at max level.

Aran 3rd Job Skills

Full Swing (Passive)
[REQUIRE] Max Triple Swing.
Increases Double Swing (DS), Triple Swing (TS) and Combo Smash (CS) damage.
LV1: DS (MP -6, 169% Damage) TS (MP -8, 444% Damage) CS (+14% Damage)
LV10: DS (MP -12, 205% Damage) TS (MP -14, 570% Damage) CS (+50% Damage)

Combo Critical (Passive)
[REQUIRE] Max Combo Ability.
Boost Critical Rate per 10 Combo Count. Also increases base Critical Rate and Critical Damage.
LV1: +1% Critical Rate and Critical Damage. +1% Critical Rate per 10 combo. Max Stacks: 1
LV10: +20% Critical Rate and Critical Damage. +3% Critical Rate per 10 combo. Max Stacks: 10

Final Toss (Active)
[REQUIRE] Max Triple Swing.
Lifts 8 enemies in front of you into the air. Airborne enemies take more damage. Can only be used after using Triple Swing. COMMAND: Triple Swing + UP + ATTACK
LV1: MP -15, 255% Damage, Airborne enemies take +43% damage.
LV20: MP -25, 350% Damage, Airborne enemies take +100% damage.

Rolling Spin (Active)
Attack nearby enemies 4 times and has a chance to stun them for 2 sec.
LV1: 25 MP, 84% Damage. Attack 4 enemies. 33% Stun Rate.
LV20: 35 MP, 160% Damage. Attack 6 enemies. 90% Stun Rate.

Might (Supportive)
Temporarily increases ATT and DEF while decreasing knock-back requirement.
LV1: MP -60, +6 Weapon ATT, +25 Weapon/Magic DEF for 25 sec.
LV1: 90% Knock-back Damage Requirement.
LV20: MP -30, +25 Weapon ATT, +215 Weapon/Magic DEF for 120 sec.
LV20: 10% Knock-back Damage Requirement.

Combo Recharge (Active)
Consumes HP and MP to instantly boost Combo Count.
Cannot be used when HP is below 50%.
LV1: Exchange 48% HP and 240 MP for +55 Combo Count. Cooldown: 87 sec
LV20: Exchange 10% HP and 50 MP for +150 Combo Count. Cooldown: 30 sec

Cleaving Blows (Passive)
Ignores a portion of a monster’s defense and allows you to deal additional damage to boss monsters.
LV1: Ignores 22% Monster Defense. +2% Damage vs Boss.
LV10: Ignores 40% Monster Defense. +20% Damage vs Boss.

Combo Judgment (Active)
[REQUIRE] LV10 Combo Fenrir.
Attack multiple enemies 3 times with falling axe with a chance to freeze them. Frozen enemies receives Damage over Time (DoT). Can only be used when Combo Count is 100 or higher. COMMAND: UP + DOWN + ATTACK.
LV1: Attack 6 enemies with 379% Damage and freeze for 4 sec. DoT 105% every sec for 4 sec.
LV20: Attack 10 enemies with 550% Damage and freeze for 10 sec. DoT 200% damage every sec for 6 sec.

Maha Blessing
Temporarily boost your weapon and magic attack.
LV1: 10 MP, +3 Weapon Attack, +3 Magic Attack for 10 sec.
LV10: 13 MP, +30 Weapon Attack, +30 Magic Attack for 100 sec.

Aran 3rd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Rolling Spin and Combo Judgement.
1. Add 1 SP into Full Swing, Cleaving Blows, Rolling Spin, Combo Recharge.
2. Max Might, Maha Blessing, Combo Critical.
3. Cap Rolling Spin at Level 18.
4. Max Full Swing, Cleaving Blows and Combo Recharge.
5. Cap Combo Judgment at Level 10.
6. Max Final Toss.

Explanation:
Rolling Spin and Combo Smash will be your primary attacking skill in 3rd Job for 1 hit kills. Dive into mobs of monster and activate Rolling Spin to get 15 Combos quickly and then use Combo Smash to kill the far reach monsters. Therefore, add 1 SP into Rolling Spin for this activity. Max Might and Maha Blessing to boost all attacking skill damage. Then max Full Swing and Cleaving Blow to replace Rolling Spin and Combo Smash when you train on much more powerful monsters that takes 2-4 hits to kill. Final Toss and Combo Judgment is not use much here unless the monster does take more than 3 hits to kill.

Aran 4th Job Skills

Over Swing (Passive)
[REQUIRE] Max Full Swing.
Maxes out the damage of Double Swing, Triple Swing and Combo Fenrir.
LV1: Double Swing (14 MP, 255% Damage x 2), Triple Swing (16 MP, 316% Damage x 2), Combo Fenrir (+11% Damage).
LV30: Double Swing (20 MP, 400% Damage x 2), Triple Swing (22 MP, 490% Damage x 2), Combo Fenrir (+40% Damage).

High Mastery (Passive)
[REQUIRE] Max Polearm Mastery.
Maxes out Polearm Mastery, while increasing Minimum Critical Damage and Weapon Attack.
LV1: 61% Mastery, +11 Weapon Attack, +1% Min Critical Damage.
LV20: 70% Mastery, +30 Weapon Attack, +15% Min Critical Damage.

Final Blow (Active)
[REQUIRE] Max Triple Swing.
Attack 8 enemies 3 times with critical damage and ignores a portion of enemy defenses.
LV1: 20 MP, 210% Damage, Ignores 5% Enemy Defense.
LV30: 35 MP, 355% Damage, Ignores 20% Enemy Defense.

Freeze Standing (Supportive)
Uses the power of Ice to hold your ground when struck, enabling you to resist being knocked back.
LV1: 30 MP, 33% chance to resist knockback for 15 sec.
LV20: 55 MP, 90% chance to resist knockback for 300 sec.

High Defense (Passive)
Permanently decreases damage received from enemies and increases Max HP.
LV1: -6.5% Damage Taken, +1% Max HP.
LV20: -20% Damage Taken, +20% Max HP.

Combo Tempest (Active)
[REQUIRE] LV10 Combo Judgment.
Attack all enemies within screen 1 time whereas mes. Inflict additional damage to bosses while temporarily freezing them. Also passively increases Combo Judgment damage.
LV1: 442% Damage. Freezes enemy for 11 sec. +11% Combo Judgment Damage.
LV30: 790% Damage. Freezes enemy for 40 sec. +40% Combo Judgment Damage.

Combo Barrier (Supportive)
[REQUIRE] Max Combo Drain.
Casts a party buff that temporarily decreases damage taken and increases weapon-magical defense. Can only be used when Combo Count is 150 or more#. COMMAND: UP + RIGHT + ATTACK.
LV1: -5.5% Damage Taken, +186 Defense for 132 sec.
LV30: -20% Damage Taken, +360Defense for 480 sec.

Sudden Strike (Passive)
Allows the use of Final Charge and Final Toss without a preceding combo, and increases damage.
LV1: +15% damage to Final Charge and Final Toss.
LV10: +60% damage to Final Charge and Final Toss.

Maple Warrior (Supportive)
Temporarily increases all stats for party members.
LV1: 10 MP, +1% Stats, 30 sec
LV30: 70 MP, +15% Stats, 900 sec

Hero’s Will (Supportive)
Remove some abnormal effects.
LV1: 30 MP, Cooldown 600 sec
LV5: 30 MP, Cooldown 360 sec

Aran 4th Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Overswing, Advanced Final Attack, High Mastery, Final Blow.
2. Max Sudden Strike.
3. Cap Freeze Standing (Level 10)
4. Max High Mastery, Advanced Final Attack, Overswing, Final Blow.
5. Max Freeze Standing, Maple Warrior, Combo Barrier, Combo Tempest.
6. Max High Defense, Hero’s Will.

Aran Hyper Skills

Combo Recharge – Additional Combo (Level 183) Doubles Combo Recharge’s combo.
Combo Recharge – Cooldown Reduce (Level 162) -50% Combo Recharge’s cooldown.
Combo Recharge – Release (Level 143) Remove HP Requirement from Combo Recharge.
Combo Tempest – Bonus Attack (Level 155) Combo Tempest’s +2 attack count.
Combo Tempest – Linked Reinforce (Level 177) +30% Combo Judgement’s damage.
Combo Tempest – Release (Level 195) -50% Combo Tempest’s required combo.
Final Blow – Bonus Attack (Level 168) Final Blow’s attack count is increased by 2.
Final Blow – Ignore Guard (Level 183) +20% Final Blow’s Ignore Defense.
Final Blow – Reinforce (Level 149) +20% Final Blow’s damage.

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Luminous is one of MapleStory Hero Magician (Legend) who uses Shining Rod (primary weapon) and Orb (secondary weapon). This job uses a light/dark skill system whereby frequently using light magic skills fills your orb with darkness whereas frequently using dark magic skills fills with light. Once you fully charge up either light/dark, you will go into a state of Equilibrium for 7 seconds that allows you to activate powerful skills. After that, your orb turns either dark/light (opposite color of the one before). Using skills similar to the orb deals extra damage. Example, your orb glow is currently dark, and using dark skills deals extra damage compared to light skills and vice versa. [KMS NOTE] Luminous 1st Job Primary Skill differs based on the storyline you choose. Choosing light unlocks Flash Shower (Light Magic) whereas selecting dark unlocks Abyssal Drop (Dark Magic). Luminous gets an initial of 5 SP (1st Job) and 4 SP (2nd, 3rd, 4th Job) after completing job advancement. KMS (Korea MapleStory) released Luminous on Jul 11 2012. GMS (Global MapleStory) released Luminous on Dec 4 2012.

Luminous Overview

CLASS: Hero
EQUIPMENT TYPE: Magician
MAIN WEAPON: Shining Rod (unique two-handed weapon)
SUB EQUIP: Light Orb – Unique equipment type – Luminous Only. (Without this item equipped, Luminous cannot attack)
ATTACK DISTANCE: Range
MOBILITY: High (Has Teleport Ability)
HP: Low
MP: High
PRIMARY STAT: Intelligence

Luminous Storyline

During his battle with the Black Mage, Luminous along with the other Heroes, managed to seal him away. But not before the Black Mage could impart some of his darkness on to Luminous. Luminous must now learn to control the awesomely terrifying power of the Black Mage before it threatens to consume his soul and plunge him into the world of darkness.

Good thing Luminous will have some help on his journey! His trusted (and see-thru) helper, Vieren, and the first person he met after fighting the Black Mage, Laina. With the help of Vieren and Laina, will Luminous learn to wield the powers of both Light and Dark to defend Maple World before it is too late?

Luminous Notes

Light vs. Dark Attributes

• The Global MapleStory version of Luminous is a bit different from the version of Luminous in the Korean version of MapleStory. In this version, the quests and skills have been modified to adjust gameplay flow. You won’t choose between light/dark in the beginning tutorial, and there will only be one story.
• The story will be based on the Dark side, wherein Luminous is conflicted about the darkness within him. You will have access to light and dark skills, with the ability to switch between the two and activate buffs that will enhance one or the other attribute.
• You will gain the light vs. dark gauge when you complete your 2nd job advancement, at which point you will also be able to switch between light and dark modes.

When switching between light and dark modes, you’ll briefly enter Equilibrium state.

• Power Stance has a chance to be activated for a brief period, preventing you from getting knocked back.
• Attacking monsters with light skills will recover 1% of your HP.
• Dark skills will use 0 MP.
• Both effects for light and dark will be applied for attack skills that have an equilibrium attribute.

MapleStory Luminous AP Stat Build
MapleStory Luminous Training Spots Level 1-200
MapleStory Luminous Hyper Skills
MapleStory Luminous Quests Guide

Luminous Beginner Job Skills

Sunfire
All light skills deals extra 50% damage and heals 1% of MaxHP.

Eclipse
All dark skills deals extra 50% damage and uses 0 MP.

Equilibrium
While in Equilibrium state which lasts 7 seconds, you will gain all benefits below:
1) 50% stance (50% chance to prevent enemy knock-backing you).
2) All damage absorbed by you is reduce to 1.
3) All skill cooldown are ignored.
4) All skills cost 0 MP, deals 50% more damage and heals 1% MaxHP.
5) Equilibrium skills deals 100% damage.

Permeate
Ignores a portion of enemy defense. Link Skill.
LV1 : Ignores 10% enemy’s defense.
LV2 : Ignores 15% enemy’s defense.

Power of Light
Permanently increases insight to Level 20 and +20 INT (Intellect).

Light Blink
Teleports to a nearby monster if outside town or a random location within town.

Luminous Beginner Skill Build: Everything maxed.
Explanation: Skills listed above are Luminous’s innate abilities. No SP required.

Luminous 1st Job Skills

Abyssal Drop
[Dark Magic] Attacks 6 enemies in front of you with falling dark objects.
LV1: 16 MP, 88% Damage.
LV20: 22 MP, 107% Damage.

Flash Shower (Active)
[Light Magic] Attacks 5 enemies with an energy ball that penetrates in straight line.
LV1: -15 MP, 223% Damage.
LV20: -21 MP, 280% Damage.

Light Speed (Active)
Use arrow keys to teleport to a location. You gain 1 second invincibility after teleportation. Also permanently increases your jump and speed ability.
LV1: -29 MP, Horizontal Range: 116, Vertical Range: 306. +1% Jump, +2% Speed.
LV10: -20 MP, Horizontal Range: 170, Vertical Range: 360. +10% Jump, +20% Speed.

Standard Magic Guard (Supportive)
A certain percentage of your damage taken goes to MP.
However if there’s no MP, damage goes to HP instead.
LV1: 13% Damage Displaced to MP.
LV10: 85% Damage Displaced to MP.

Mana Well (Supportive)
Temporarily boost MaxMP. Can stack with other boosting MaxMP skills.
LV1: -11 MP, +6% MaxMP, Lasts 85 seconds increase MaxMP by 6%.
LV20: -30 MP, +25% MaxMP, Lasts 180 seconds increase MaxMP by 25%.

Dark Affinity (Passive)
Permanently increases Light/Dark Magic damage.
LV1: +1% Light/Dark Magic Attack.
LV5: +5% Light/Dark Magic Attack.

Luminous 1st Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Flash Shower.
2. Max Light Speed, Flash Shower, Dark Affinity.
3. Max Mana Well, Standard Magic Guard, Abyssal Drop.

Explanation:
You will be using Light Blink instead of Light Speed for teleportation, so save that first SP for Flash Shower.Max Light Speed for its passive boost on jump and movement, speeding up training a lot. Then, max Flash Shower as it will be your primary attacking skill in 1st Job. For extra damage, max Dark Affinity after maxing those 2 essential skills mentioned above. Max Mana Well to temporarily increase your MaxMP so you can consume High Recovery MP Potions such as Pure Water or Elixirs without wasting a drop of it. After that, max Magic guard as you won’t be using this often during 1st job, unless the monster you train on drops lots of MP Potions. Finally max Abyssal Drop last since its damage is much lower than Flash Shower.

Luminous 2nd Job Skills

Sylvan Lance (Active)
[Light Magic] A spear of light is summoned to attack 6 enemies 4 times.
LV1: -21 MP, 96% Damage.
LV20: -31 MP, 115% Damage.

Blinding Pillar (Active)
[Light Magic] Summons a pillar of light to knockback 10 enemies 350 pixels away from you. It also has a chance to stun enemies while they are knockbacked from your location.
LV1: -10 MP, 55% Chance to Stun.
LV10: -15 MP, 100% Chance to Stun.

Pressure Void (Active)
[Dark Magic] Summon a giant dark orb which you can control its movement by holding left/right arrow keys to attack 8 nearby enemies around you. It will disappear after moving 350 pixels.
LV1: -5 MP, 111% Damage.
LV20: -15 MP, 168% Damage.

Black Blessing (Passive)
Automatically summons a dark sphere that encircles you if you are not attacked by enemies for a period of time. You can accumulate up to 3 dark spheres, each boosts your magic attack by a percentage of a Magic ATT cap. 1st Sphere: +50% of Cap / 2nd Sphere: +30% of Cap / 3rd Sphere: +20% of Cap. If you receive damage when dark sphere is present, it reduces damage by a certain percentage at the cost of one sphere.
LV1: Summon dark sphere if you’re not harmed within 15 seconds.
LV1: Reduces 32% incoming damage. Sphere Damage Cap is 20 Magic ATT.
LV20: Summon dark sphere if you’re not harmed within 5 seconds.
LV20: Reduces 70% incoming damage. Sphere Damage Cap is 30 Magic ATT.

Magic Booster (Supportive)
Temporarily reduces all skills attack delay.
LV1: -48 MP, Lasts 18 sec.
LV10: -30 MP, Lasts 180 sec.

Spell Mastery (Passive)
Permanently increases Magic Mastery, and Magic Attack.
LV1: +14% Magic Mastery, +1 Magic ATT.
LV10: +50% Magic Mastery, +10 Magic ATT.

High Wisdom (Passive)
Permanently increases your Intelligence.
LV1: +8 INT.
LV5: +40 INT.

Luminous 2nd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Blinding Pillar.
1. Add 1 SP into Sylvan Lance, Pressure Void and Black Blessing.
2. Max High Wisdom followed by Spell Mastery and Spell Booster.
3. Finally, max Sylvan Lance, Pressure Void and Black Blessing parallely.
4. Dump remaining SP into Blinding Pillar.

Explanation:
When you reach 2nd Job, Luminous will get an Orb Indicator located on the right side of the screen. It tells you how many more times you need to use a particular skill (either light or dark) to reach Equilibrium. Therefore, add 1 SP in both Sylvan Lance (Light Magic) and Pressure Void (Dark Magic) to take advantage of both magic benefits. Using Light Magic heals you 1% of MaxHP whereas Dark Magic costs 0 MP.

Before maxing these 2 skills, max High Wisdom to improve your character intellect (INT). The more INT you have, the more MaxMP you gain per level. Next, max Spell Mastery to stabilize your damage and then Spell Booster to speed up your attack.

Once those 3 are maxed, proceed with adding 1 SP into Sylvan Lance, Pressure Void and Black Blessing parallely as you level up. You want to have a stable balance damage when you switch from dark to light and light to dark magic. Blinding Pillar isn’t a skill use often for training, so prioritize it last.

Luminous 3rd Job Skills

Spectral Light (Active)
[Light Magic] Attack 8 enemies 4 times with ray of light. Hold down skill key to continuously unleash several rays of light and use Up/Down arrow keys to aim.
LV1: 10 MP, 302% Damage.
LV20: 20 MP, 340% Damage.

Ray of Redemption (Active)
[Light Magic] Heal party members while damaging 6 enemies simultaneously.
LV1: 123% Damage, 25% HP Recovery.
LV20: 180% Damage, 500% HP Recovery.

Moonlight Spear (Active)
[Dark Magic] Attack 6 enemies twice with a dark spear piercing out from the ground.
LV1: -25 MP, 344% Damage.
LV20: -35 MP, 401% Damage.

Death Scythe (Active)
[Equilibrium] Attacks 10 enemies 4 times with 2 summoned Death Reaper wielding an enormous Death Scythe. The damage is influenced by both light and dark. Once summon, it proceeds with cooldown.
LV1: -40 MP, 292% Damage, Cooldown 29 sec.
LV20: -52 MP, 330% Damage, Cooldown 10 sec.

Shadow Shell (Supportive + Passive)
Summons a barrier to protect you from status effects up to 3 times before it starts cooldown. It also permanently provides status effect and elemental damage resistance.
LV1: -29 MP, Cooldown 570 sec. +4% Resistance.
LV10: -20 MP, Cooldown 300 sec. +40% Resistance.

Dusk Guard (Supportive)
Temporarily boost physical and magical defenses and has a chance to ignore damage taken.
LV1: -8 MP, +120 Defense, 2% ignore damage, Lasts 72 sec.
LV10: -10 MP, +300 Defense, 20% ignore damage, Lasts 180 sec.

Photic Meditation (Supportive)
Temporarily improves party member’s magic attack. Can be used with Meditation.
LV1: -30 MP, +10 Magic Attack, Lasts 66 sec.
LV20: -36 MP, +40 Magic Attack, Lasts 180 sec.

Lunar Tidal (Passive)
Boost your damage or critical rate by comparing your current total percentage of HP and MP. If your HP% is more than MP%, boost damage. However, if your HP% is less than or equal to MP%, then boost critical hit rate.
LV1: +1% Damage OR +2% Critical Hit Rate.
LV20: +20% Damage OR +40% Critical Hit Rate.

Luminous 3rd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Ray of Redemption.
1. Add 1 SP into Dark Scythe, Moonlight Spear and Spectral Light.
2. Max Photic Meditation, Moonlight Spear and Spectral Light simultaneously.
3. Max Lunar Tidal, Dusk Guard and Anti Magic Shell simultaneously.
4. Max Dark Scythe and dump remaining SP into Ray of Redemption.

Explanation:
The skill you will be using most often is Moonlight Spear and Spectral Light during 3rd Job Training. So max both of them to speed up training. Next, max out those supportive skills with Lunar Tidal first for more damage or distribute SP evenly with 3 skills at once, whichever you prefer. You can max Dark Scythe for damage or max Ray of Redemption for party healing, but best to go with Dark Scythe since its a powerful mobbing skill during Equilibrium.

Luminous 4th Job Skills

Reflection (Active)
[Light Magic] Attack 8 enemies 4 times with chain lightning.
LV1: -24 MP, 288% Damage.
LV30: -44 MP, 375% Damage.

Morning Star (Active)
[Dark Magic] Summons a shooting star from sky and crashes to the ground, rolling away from you while knocking back up to 8 enemies within its path. Star explodes upon coming to a standstill. This skill has a cooldown of 5 seconds.
LV1: -40 MP, 93% Damage, 283% Explosion Damage.
LV30: -50 MP, 180% Damage, 370% Explosion Damage.

Apocalypse (Active)
[Dark Magic] Open a crack from darkness, letting flames of hell burn 8 enemies.
LV1: -24 MP, 303% Damage.
LV30: -44 MP, 390% Damage.

Ender (Active)
[Equilibrium] Attack 2 enemies 6 times with 100% critical hit rate with a summoned a giant sword infused with light and dark energy that instantly kills them. Enemies who are immune to instant-death absorbs insane amount of damage!
LV1: -40 MP, 275% Damage, Cooldown 25 sec.
LV30: -55 MP, 333% Damage, Cooldown 10 sec.

Dark Crescendo (Supportive)
Temporarily allows you to have a chance to stack damage when hitting enemies.
LV1: -45 MP, Activation Rate: 51%, +1% Damage up to 10 times, Lasts 64 sec.
LV30: -80 MP, Activation Rate: 80%, +1% Damage up to 30 times, Lasts 180 sec.

Arcane Pitch (Supportive)
Temporarily ignore a portion of enemy’s defense and improve your critical hit rate.
LV1: -56 MP, 1% Defense Ignored, +1% Critical Hit Rate.
LV30: -56 MP, 30% Defense Ignored, +30% Critical Hit Rate.

Magic Mastery (Passive)
Permanently Increases Magic mastery, magic attack, and minimum critical damage.
LV1: 56% Magic Mastery, +1 Magic Attack, +1% Minimum Critical Damage.
LV30: 70% Magic Mastery, +30 Magic Attack, +15% Minimum Critical Damage.

Darkness Mastery (Passive)
Permanently increases Equilibrium duration and replenishing speed for light and darkness skill. Also increases Death Scythe’s damage.
LV1: +2 sec Equilibrium. +20% Death Scythe’s damage.
LV5: +10 sec Equilibrium. +100% Death Scythe’s damage.

Maple Warrior (Supportive)
Temporarily boost all stats by percentage.
LV1: -10 MP, +1% All Stats, Lasts 30 sec.
LV30: -70 MP, +15% All Stats, Lasts 900 sec.

Hero’s Will (Active)
Removes all status effects such as Cursed/Seduce.
LV1: -30 MP, Cooldown 600 sec.
LV5: -30 MP, Cooldown 360 sec.

Luminous 4th Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Reflection, Apocalypse, Ender, Morning Star.
2. Max Darkness Mastery, Magic Mastery, Dark Crescendo.
3. Max Arcane Pitch, Reflection, Ender.
4. Max Apocalypse, Maple Warrior, Morning Star, Hero’s Will.

Explanation:
As usual, start by having 2 primary skills unlocked, Reflection [Light Magic] and Apocalypse [Dark Magic] and 1 ultimate equilibrium skill, Ender. Although Ender does not deal kill many monsters in 1 cast, its very efficient and powerful against single enemies especially boss enemies. This is usually used during Equilibrium state. If you do not have funds to purchase higher level Luminous Mastery Skill Book or failed to scroll your 4th Job Skills, you can use SP into other skill first. It’s best to have at least 10 SP in each skills to gain benefit from all.

Luminous Hyper Skills

Passive Skills

Reflection – Reinforce (Level 143) +20% Reflection’s damage.

Reflection – Spread (Level 162) No damage reduction when reflection spreads to hit nearby enemies.

Reflection – Range Up (Level 183) +50 Reflection’s range.

Apocalypse – Extra Target (Level 149) +2 Apocalpyse’s max enemies attacked.

Apocalypse – Reinforce (Level 168) +20% Apocalypse’s damage.

Apocalypse – Recharge (Level 189) Increase Apocalypse gauge amount.

Ender – Range Up (Level 155) +40 Ender’s Range.

Ender – Extra Target (Level 177) +1 Ender’s max enemies attacked.

Ender – Reinforce (Level 195) +20% Ender’s damage.

Active Skills

Equalize
(Level 150) Puts you in Equilibrium mode immediately upon use.
MP Cost: 1000, Equilibrium status begins, Cooldown: 150 seconds.

Armageddon
(Level 170) Renders enemies immobile and deals damage.
MP Cost: 1000, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Damage: 1000%, Immobile Duration: 20 seconds, Cooldown: 120 seconds, Max Damage: 9999999

Heroic Memories
(Level 200) Increases damage and max damage cap.
MP Cost: 100, Duration: 60 seconds, Damage: +10%, Max Damage: +50000, Cooldown: 120 seconds. Only applies to hero classes in party.

MapleStory Old to New Official Skill Names

Luminous 1st Job Skills
Dark Falling -> Abyssal Drop
Twinkle Flash -> Flash Shower
Light Transforming -> Light Speed
Ordinary Magic Guard -> Standard Magic Guard
Extend Mana -> Mana Well
Dark Magic Enhancement -> Dark Affinity
Light Magic Enhancement -> Light Affinity

Luminous 2nd Job Skills
Sylphid Lancer -> Sylvan Lance
Inviolability -> Blinding Pillar
Void Pressure -> Pressure Void
Bless of Darkness -> Black Blessing
Magic Booster -> Magic Booster (No Changes)
Spell Mastery -> Spell Mastery (No Changes)
High Wisdom -> High Wisdom (No Changes)

Luminous 3rd Job Skills
Spectral Light ->
Shine Redemption -> Ray of Redemption
Nox Spear -> Moonlight Spear
Death Scythe -> Death Scythe (No Changes)
Anti-Magic Shell -> Shadow Shell
Light Shadow Guard -> Dusk Guard
Party Meditation -> Photic Meditation
Life Tidal -> Lunar Tide

Luminous 4th Job Skills
Light Reflection -> Reflection
Morning Starfall -> Morning Star
Apocalypse -> Apocalypse
Absolute Kill -> Ender
Dark Crescendo -> Dark Crescendo (No Changes)
Darkness Sorcery -> Arcane Pitch
Magic Mastery -> Magic Mastery (No Changes)
Maple Warrior -> Maple Warrior (No Changes)
Hero’s Will -> Hero’s Will (No Changes)
Darkness Mastery -> Darkness Mastery

MapleStory Luminous Video Compilation (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Job Skill Preview)

Luminous Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)

Luminous Legendary Augury from Golden Temple
Q: So I completed the Golden Temple Theme Dungeon BEFORE I got the Legendary Augury quest from Vieren (because I didn’t think to visit Vieren before I did so, and I didn’t get a pop-up on the side as I usually do). Is there any way for me to get the Legendary Augury now?
A: If you did not get a pop-up side quest, it means you have not meet the necessary requirements to unlock the Grand Crystal Quest that asks you to obtain the Legendary Augury by defeating Ravana in Golden Temple. Refer to the list of quest below on how to unlock Grand Crystal Quest.

Luminous Quests Guide

Complete each Luminous quest to unlock the next quest. Below is the quest format.

Quest Name (Level Requirement)
[REQUIRE] Complete previous quest to unlock this quest!
1. Procedure 1-2-3 / Step by Step Guide (1,2,3…) to complete the quest.
REWARD: Some quests provide EXP (Experience Points), items or nothing at all.
NOTE: Tips on how to complete this quest.

Luminous Quests for Level 66

Still Not Enough
[REQUIRE] Trade Complete.
1. Click on the light-bulb above your head.
2. Talk to Vieren in Harmony.
REWARD: 88,730 EXP

Light Barrier
[REQUIRE] Still Not Enough.
1. Talk to Vieren in Harmony.
2. Talk to Belle in Edelstein.
REWARD: 88,730 EXP + Black Wings Hat.
NOTE: Go to Verne Mine near Edelstein and find the crystal needed for a Light Barrier. Officer Belle in Edelstein might be able to help.

Into the Mine
[REQUIRE] Light Barrier.
1. Talk to Bunny Large in Mine Entrance.
2. Talk to Cory in First Square.
REWARD: 88,730 EXP

Cory’s Research 1
[REQUIRE] Into the Mine.
1. Talk to Cory in First Square.
2. Obtain 50 Big Spider Antennas from Big Spiders.
3. Talk to Cory again.
REWARD: 285,000 EXP, -50 Big Spider Antenna.

Cory’s Research 2
[REQUIRE] Cory’s Research 1.
1. Talk to Cory in First Square.
2. Obtain 50 Racaroni Tails from Racaronis.
3. Talk to Cory again.
REWARD: 338,589 EXP, -50 Racaroni Tail.

Little Crystal Factories
[REQUIRE] Cory’s Research 2.
1. Talk to Cory in First Square.
2. Obtain 10 Crystal Fragments from Big Boulder Munchers.
3. Click on the book above your head.
REWARD: 95,829 EXP
NOTE: Defeat Big Boulder Munchers at the Ore Trail to get your crystal. You need to collect 10 Crystal Fragments to create it.

Pieced Together
[REQUIRE] Little Crystal Factories.
1. Click on the light-bulb above your head.
2. Talk to Vieren in Harmony.
REWARD: NONE.

The Legendary Crystal
[REQUIRE] Pieced Together.
1. Talk to Grant in Ardentmill.
2. Talk to Intaglio in Ardentmill.
REWARD: 95,829 EXP

Crystal Construction
[REQUIRE] Trade Complete
1. Talk to Intaglio in Ardentmill.
2. Talk to Intaglio again.
REWARD: 95,829 EXP, +1 Lambent Crystal Lambent Crystal.
NOTE: Check with Intaglio to see if your crystal’s done.

Crafting the Barrier Stone
[REQUIRE] Crystal Construction
1. Click on the light-bulb above your head.
2. Deliver 1 Lambent Crystal to Vieren in Harmony.
REWARD: 95,829 EXP, -1 Lambent Crystal Lambent Crystal

An Unexpected Decision
[REQUIRE] Crafting the Barrier Stone
1. Talk to Vieren in Harmony.
2. Talk to Lania in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: 95,829 EXP

Safe and Secure
[REQUIRE] An Unexpected Decision
1. Talk to Lania in Lania’s Home.
2. Talk to Lania again.

Luminous Quests for Level 70+

Chasing Traces (Level 70)
[REQUIRE] Safe and Secure.
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
2. Obtain 100 Traces of the Black Mages from any monster.
3. Click on the book above your head.

Chasing Traces Continued (Level 70-94 / Repeatable Quest)
[REQUIRE] Chasing Traces.
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
2. Obtain 100 Traces of the Black Mages from any monster.
3. Click on the book above your head.

Joining the Fight (Level 74)
[REQUIRE] Chasing Traces
Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
REWARD : 95,829 EXP

Airborne Invitation (Level 75)
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
2. Talk to Cygnus in Ereve Strolling Path.

The Ellin Forest Incident (Level 95)
[REQUIRE] Chasing Traces
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
REWARDS : 396,785 EXP

Unwavering Darkness (Level 95)
[REQUIRE] Completed The Ellin Forest Incident + Lady of the Corrupted Forest.
1. Talk to Perzen in Altaire Camp.

Guwaru’s Mark (Level 95)
[REQUIRE] Completed Unwavering Darkness.
1. Defeat Guwaru’s Vestiges.
2. Click on the light-bulb above your head.
REWARD: NONE

Guwaru from Beyond (Level 95)
[REQUIRE] Completed Guwaru’s Mark
1. Talk to Guwaru in Queensheart Forest.
2. Talk to Guwaru again.
REWARD: 520,104 EXP

A Piece of Past (Level 95)
[REQUIRE] Completed Guwaru from Beyond.
1. Talk to Guwaru in Queensheart Forest.
REWARD: NONE

Epiphany (Level 100 / Job Advancement)
1. Click on the light-bulb above your head.
REWARD: Unlock Luminous 4th Job Skills.

1Chasing Traces Forever (Level 100-109 / Repeatable)
[REQUIRE] Completed Chasing Traces
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
2. Obtain 100 Traces of the Black Mages from any monster.
3. Click on the book above your head.
REWARD: NONE

Commander Von Leon (Level 110)
[REQUIRE] Completed A Piece of Past.
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
2. Talk to Vieren in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: 1,094,743 EXP

The Greatest Loss (Level 110)
[REQUIRE] Completed Commander Von Leon + Looking into the Lion King.
1. Click on the light-bulb above your head.
2. Talk to Vieren in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: 1,434,984 EXP

Grand Crystal (Level 115)
[REQUIRE] Completed A Piece of Past.
1. Talk to Vieren in Lania’s Home.
2. Obtain 1 Legendary Augury in Golden Temple.
3. Click on the book above your head.
REWARD: 1,535,433 EXP
NOTE: Vieren says that the legendary Grand Crystal may be hidden in the Golden Temple. Go look for it.

Beyond the Seas of Time (Level 115)
[REQUIRE] Completed Grand Crystal + Obtain Legendary Augury
1. Talk to Second Light Master by clicking on the light-bulb.
REWARD: NONE

Wheel of Destiny (Level 115)
[REQUIRE] Completed Beyond the Seas of Time.
1. Talk to Vieren in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: NONE
NOTE: The Second Light Master revealed something unbelievable to you. You should tell Vieren.

Consolation (Level 115)
[REQUIRE] Completed Wheel of Destiny.
1. Talk to Lania in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: NONE
NOTE: Lania overheard your conversation with Vieren. Talk to her.

Disaster (Level 130)
[REQUIRE] Completed Consolation.
1. Talk to Agent N by clicking on the light-bulb.
2. Talk to Vieren in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: NONE
NOTE: The agent stationed at Lania’s house, Agent O, has an urgent message for you. Is Lania okay? Use the Aurora Prism to return to Vieren.

Dark Destiny (Level 130)
[REQUIRE] Completed Disaster.
1. Talk to Lania in Lania’s Home.
2. Eliminate Lania.
3. Click on the book above your head.
REWARD: NONE
NOTE2: Lania is trapped in the darkness. You must rescue her!

Lania’s Distress (Level 200)
Talk to Lania by clicking on the light-bulb.
Talk to Lania in Lania’s Home.
REWARD: Level 1 Hero’s Echo Skill + Opponent of Destiny Medal.

Opponent of Desinty Medal Stats
MaxHP: +50, Magic Attack: +3, Accuracy: +5
1. This equipment is un-tradable
2. This equipment is un-salable
3. This equipment is a one-of-a-kind item.

Phantom is one of MapleStory Hero Thief born with special abilities and traits. Similarly to Mercedes, Phantom wields two weapons: a cane and deck of cards. The cane can be altered to any weapons based on the skill they copied/steal/mirrored. Phantom can attack from far by throwing magical cards in some skills. Primary Stat is LUK (Luck). KMS (Korea MapleStory) released Phantom on Dec 28 2011. GMS (Global MapleStory) released Phantom on Jul 6 2012.

Phantom Overview

CLASS: Hero
EQUIPMENT TYPE: Thief
MAIN WEAPON: Cane – (unique one-handed weapon)
SUB EQUIP: Card – new equipment type, unique to Phantom
ATTACK DISTANCE: Melee
MOBILITY: High
HP: Medium
MP: Medium
PRIMARY STAT: LUK (Luck) – needed for damage and for equips
SECONDARY STAT: DEX (Dexterity) – some is needed for equips

Phantom Storyline

Phantom was famous among wealthy merchant and nobleman. People call him Phantom because they do not know who he was as he left the stolen place without anyone noticing him but only traces he deliberately placed there. When Phantom attempted to steal Ereve’s great treasure, the Skaia, he had fallen in love with Aria, the Empress of Ereve before Cygnus. Instead of stealing from her, he asked for it. Aria found it amusing but declined his request. The two developed a burgeoning friendship that became more romantic by the day.

Before their romance deepen, Aria was killed by Black Mage envoy commanded by General Orchid. Shinsoo (a white giant bird who accompanies Aria) gave Skaia to Phantom so he can protect it. Phantom looked for Feud for an invitation to join Heroes to fight against Black Mage and to seek revenge for his beloved Aria. After a fierce battle, he and 4 other heroes were trapped in ice and put into a deep sleep by Black Mage. Freud was unlucky as he died in battle.

A century later, Phantom awakens from the curse by the help of Aria’s Blessing. He infiltrates Ereve where a meeting is being held. Hilla, commander of Black Wings poses as Empress by displaying Skaia (jewel said to glow in hands of Empress) but does not glow in Cygnus’s hands. Cygnus is the new empress of present-day Maple World and is Aria’s niece (she had no children to pass it on to). Phantom explained to the audience that the one held by Hilla was a fake and destroyed it, and showed the real Skaia was in his hands. Hilla quickly fled from Ereve after he debunked the fake Skaia. Phantom goes up to Cygnus to give her the Skaia, and when he looks at her, he’s reminded of Aria. “You’re beautiful when you smile.” he said to her before returning to his Crystal Garden (flying ship).

Phantom Notes

• Play style: Phantom’s skills grant him high mobility, fast attacks, a high dodge chance, and a high rate of critical damage.
• He is the fourth of the legendary five heroes to be released, following Aran, Evan (successor to one of the heroes), and Mercedes.
• Although we refer to Phantom with masculine pronouns outside of the game, you will have the option to play as a male or female version of Phantom in game.
• Phantom will receive a cane and a card after the tutorial. Phantom skills cannot be used unless both are equipped at the same time.
• NPC Serge aboard the Lumiere sells canes up through Lv.25, and he sells cards up through Lv.120.
  In addition to an equipment NPC, the Lumiere also has a general store NPC and a storage NPC.
• Each Phantom character has its own individual Cash Inventory not shared with other characters.
• Phantom can get a car mount for 10,000,000 mesos starting at Lv.100. This mount can be upgraded at Lv.200.
• Phantom can use the Skill Swipe to steal the skill of another Explorer character. Not all skills can be stolen.
• Stolen skills can be used with Phantom’s Impeccable Memory skills. A new level of Impeccable Memory skill is unlocked with each job advancement, allowing Phantom to steal skills from higher job tiers.
• The Skill Management UI can be used to manage which of the stolen skills will be bound to the Impeccable Memory skill.
• The Skill Management UI can be opened with the skill called Loadout.
• Double-click or right-click on the skill icon to select which stolen skill will be bound to Impeccable Memory.
• A card deck appears on the right side of the screen once Phantom goes through the 2nd job advancement.
• After SP have been added to the Carte Blanc skill, the card count will increase at a set rate when Phantom’s attack deals critical damage.
• Once the card deck is full, Phantom can use the Judgment Draw skill, which deals an additional card attack and give Phantom a random buff that is drawn from the card deck.

MapleStory Phantom AP Stat Build
MapleStory Phantom Training Spots Level 1-200

Phantom Beginner Job Skills

Skill Swipe
Enable stealing skills only from Adventurer (Warrior/Magician/Thief/Pirate/Archer). However, you cannot steal a Passive/Summon/Movement Skill. Stolen skills will stay unless you delete them. Stolen skills works same as original skill, and stats based on Impeccable Memory Level. Assuming you have max Impeccable Memory (Level 20) but the person skill that you have stole is Level 3, you will only benefit from that Level 3 skill. If you stole a Level 20 skill but your Impeccable Memory is Level 4, you will only benefit Level 4 skill. In short, the skill benefits will be determined by the lowest level value. It’s best to steal from a high level character that already max the skill while you pump up your Impeccable Memory level by adding SP into it.

You can only steal certain skills based on the rank of Impeccable Memory.
Impeccable Memory I : 4 (1st Job Skills)
Impeccable Memory II : 4 (2nd Job Skills)
Impeccable Memory III : 3 (3rd Job Skills)
Impeccable Memory IV : 2 (4th Job Skills)

You can only have 1 active skill at any point of time if they are in same rank. Assuming two 2nd job skills assigned in Impecable Memory 2 skill slots, Haste and Hyperbody. When you cast Haste and later Hyperbody, Haste buff will be replaced with Hyperbody. This is a measure to prevent Phantom from being an overpowered (OP) job/class.

Loadout (Passive)
Allows you manage stolen skills. Set an active skill or delete them.
The number of skill slots vary for each job advancement.
4 skill slots for 1st and 2nd job.
3 skill slots for 3rd job.
2 skill slots for 4th job.

Judgment Draw (Active)
This skill can be used only when your deck card is full. All the cards will be consumed in exchange of a buff that lasts 30 sec. 5 Carte Blanc will be thrown when this skill is cast. Phantom obtain Judgment Draw 1 in 2nd Job Advancement and automatically upgraded to Judgment Draw 2 in 4th Job Advancement. Judgment Draw 2 unlocks more possible buff that can be used once Judgment Draw is activated.
CARD : Judgment 1 / Judgment 2
Destin Card : +5% Critical Rate / +10% Critical Rate
Malheur Card : +10% Drop / +20% Drop (Drop Rate includes Meso and Item)
Endurance Card : Not available / +20% Abnormal Status and Elemental Resistance
Drain Card : Not available / 3% of Damage heals your HP.
Tuteur Card : Not available / +100% Weapon Defense.

Shroud Walk (Active)
Conceal yourself and teleport quickly within map using arrow keys.

To the Skies (Active)
Returns to Lumiere aka Crystal Garden (Phantom’s Flying Ship) instantly.

Dextrous Training (Passive)
Permanently increases your stats and traits.
LV1: +40 DEX, +20% Avoid, +20 Craft, +20 Insight

Phantom Instinct (Passive)
Permanently increase critical rate.
LV1: 10% Critical Chance
NOTE: Phantom Instinct can be used as a Link Skill which allows you to buff another character within your account with +10% Critical Rate!

Phantom Beginner Skill Build: Everything maxed.
Explanation: These are Phantom Thief innate abilities. No SP required.

Phantom 1st Job Skills

Double Entendre (Active)
Attack 4 enemies 2 times.
LV1: MP -15, 101% Damage
LV20: MP -21, 120% Damage

Impeccable Memory I (Passive)
Allows you to steal 1st job skills from other jobs.
Only 4 skill slots available to hold 1st job skills.
Stolen skill will consume same cost amount (HP/MP) based on level.
LV1: Stolen 1st job skill will be set to level 1.
LV20: Stolen 1st job skill will be set to level 20.

Phantom Swiftness (Passive)
While in midair, you can jump again to fly further distance.
Also passively increases speed and jump.
LV1: MP -39, +7% Speed, +6% Max Speed, +6% Jump
LV15: MP -25, +35% Speed, +20% Max Speed, +20% Jump

Feather Foot (Passive)
Permanently improves your dodge against enemy attacks.
LV1: +3% Avoid Rate.
LV10: +30% Avoid Rate.

Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Double Entendre and max Phantom Swiftness.
2. Max Double Entendre and Impeccable Memory I.
3. Max Feather Foot.

Explanation:
Mobility is the key for fast leveling. Pair Phantom Swiftness and Phantom Shroud allows you to traverse within the map quickly and reach to any far located target. Once this is maxed, proceed with maxing either Double Entendre or Impeccable Memory 1. If you dislike your Phantom Attacking Skill, visit a crowded area such as Free Market and steal another character job skill (warrior / magician / thief / pirate / archer). More information on what recommended skills to be copied/stolen is listed on the bottom of the guide.

Phantom 2nd Job Skills

Carte Mille (Active)
Knockback 10 enemies with wave of magical cards.
LV1: MP -21, 206% Damage.
LV20: MP -40, 320% Damage.

Calling Card (Active)
Attack 3 enemies 3 times with magical cards.
LV1: MP -21, 132% Damage
LV20: MP -40, 170% Damage

Carte Blanc (Passive)
Whenever Phantom deals a critical attack, there is a chance that the enemy will get hit by a card. This will automatically stack 1 Card into your Deck for Judgment Skill.
LV1: 3% chance to hit enemy with 84% Damage.
LV10: 60% chance to hit enemy with 160% Damage.

Cane Mastery (Passive)
Permanently increases weapon mastery and accuracy.
LV1: +12% Cane Mastery, +10 Accuracy.
LV20: +50% Cane Mastery, +200 Accuracy.

Cane Booster (Supportive)
Temporarily increases Cane attack speed.
LV1: MP -49. Lasts 12 sec.
LV20: MP -30. Lasts 240 sec.

Devil’s Luck (Passive)
Permanently increases Luck.
LV1: +3 Luck.
LV10: +30 Luck.

Impeccable Memory II (Passive)
Allows you to steal 2nd job skills from other jobs.
Only 4 skill slots available to hold 2nd job skills.
Stolen skill will consume same cost amount (HP/MP) based on level.
LV1: Stolen 2nd job skill will be set to level 1.
LV20: Stolen 2nd job skill will be set to level 20.

Phantom 2nd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Calling Card, Carte Mille and Impeccable Memory II.
2. Add 5 SP into Cane Mastery followed by 6 SP into Cane Booster.
3. Max Cane Mastery, Calling Card and Devil’s Luck.
3. Max Carte Blanc, Impeccable Memory II and Cane Booster.
4. Finally, max Carte Mille.

Explanation:
Calling Card will be Phantom primary attacking skill aided with Carte Mille to cluster mobs with its long range knockback especially when they are far apart. Before maxing this primary attacking skill, stabilize your damage output with Cane Mastery. Once these 3 are maxed, proceed with Carte Blanc for free automatic card attack (acts like Final Attack but with nicer homing card animation). Speed up your Cane attack speed with Cane Booster. Finally max Impeccable Memory II to have more effective secondary stolen skills.

Phantom 3rd Job Skills

Blason Fantome (Active)
Attack 8 enemies 4 times with quick slashes.
LV1: MP -25, 113% Damage.
LV20: MP -55, 170% Damage.

Rapier Wit (Active)
Form a golden spear and charge forward into 10 enemies hitting each 2 times.
Then form a golden crescent that attacks 3 times.
Also passively increases Carte Mille Damage.
LV1: MP -40, 155% Charge Damage, 144% Crescent Damage, +12% Carte Mille
LV20: MP -50, 250% Charge Damage, 220% Crescent Damage, +50% Carte Mille

Mist Mask (Passive)
Permanently increases dodge rate.
LV1: +11% Dodge Rate.
LV20: +30% Dodge Rate.

Piercing Vision (Passive)
Permanently increases critical rate.
LV1: +12% Critical Rate.
LV20: +50% Critical Rate.

Final Feint (Supportive)
Upon death, instantly revive you with 5% MaxHP and starts the cooldown timer. If you die again before the cooldown is completed, this skill will not be able to save you. Also passively increases base LUK (Luck)
LV1: -300 MP, Cooldown 1755 sec. +3 LUK.
LV20: -300 MP, Cooldown 900 sec. +60 LUK.

Bad Luck Ward (Supportive)
Ward away bad luck, sealing the area around you with your cards.
Improves Max HP and Max MP, and resistance against Elemental and Status Effect.
LV1: MP -40, Lasts for 50 sec, +11% Max HP and Max MP, +2% Resistance.
LV20: MP -80, Lasts for 240 sec, +30% Max HP and Max MP, +40% Resistance.

Lune (Supportive)
Obtain power from the blue moon to improve your attack and accuracy.
LV1: MP -42, Lasts 50 sec, +3 Weapon ATT, +10 Accuracy.
LV20: MP -80, Lasts 240 sec, +30 Weapon ATT, +200 Accuracy.

Impeccable Memory III (Passive)
Allows you to steal 3rd job skills from other jobs.
Only 3 skill slots available to hold 3rd job skills.
Stolen skill will consume same cost amount (HP/MP) based on level.
LV1: Stolen 3rd job skill will be set to level 1.
LV20: Stolen 3rd job skill will be set to level 20.

Phantom 3rd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Blason Fantome.
1. Add 1 SP into Blason Fantome, Rapier Wit and Impeccable Memory III.
2. Max Impeccable Memory III (Steal Priest’s Holy Symbol – Magician 3rd Job Skill)
3. Max Lune, Final Fient and Rapier Wit.
4. Max Piercing Vision, Mist Mask and Bad Luck Ward.
5. Dump remaining SP into Blason Fantome.

Explanation:
Phantom has a very flexible way of training. You can max Impeccable Memory III first instead of Blason Fantome as your primary attacking skill so that you can steal/copy Priest’s Holy Symbol for extra EXP per kill and also steal Bowman’s Arrow Rain/Eruption for a large AOE attack. That way it seems that you are maxing 2 powerful skills at once for faster training. The downside is, you will need to put effort in searching those 3rd Job Adventurers in Channel 1 Towns (Example: Henesys). It is commented that Phantom can’t steal skill in Freemarket but within Freemarket Room (go into the portal where you can see player’s shops). Another good skill you can steal is Thief Channel Karma for the additional weapon attack boost along with Lune (both effects can stack with each other!) This allows you to easily 1 hit KO monsters with Level 1 Rapier Wit.

Phantom 4th Job Skills

Mille Aiguilles (Active)
Attack 6 enemies 2 times. You can move while holding the skill key down but walking speed is slower. The attack speed is similar to Bow Master 4th Job Skill – Hurricane (Storm of Arrows).
LV1: MP -13, 100% Damage
LV30: MP -15, 130% Damage

Penombre (Active)
Move backwards and attack 10 enemies 3 times with powerful cards.
This skill can be combo after Rapier Wit to reduce its delay.
Also passively increases Rapier Wit damage.
LV1: MP -70, 216% Damage, +12% Rapier Wit Damage.
LV20: MP -80, 330% Damage, +50% Rapier Wit Damage.

Carte Noir (Passive)
When a critical is done by you, there is a chance to deal an extra attack similarly to Final Attack and your deck will stack with 1 card if its not at full capacity. Also, passively improves your avoidability against enemy attacks.
LV1: 62% chance to deal 163% Damage. +1% Avoid Rate.
LV20: 100% chance to deal 220% Damage. +20% Avoid Rate.

Cane Expert (Passive)
Increases Cane Mastery, Weapon Attack, and Minimum Critical Damage.
LV1: +56% Mastery, +1 Weapon ATT, +1% Min Critical Damage
LV30: +70% Mastery, +30 Weapon ATT, +15% Min Critical Damage

Aria Amour (Supportive)
Receive Aria’s prayer, improving your attack power.
Also allows you to ignore some of enemy’s defenses.
LV1: MP -62, +30% Damage, 1% Defense Ignored for 37 sec.
LV30: MP -120, +30% Damage, 30% Defense Ignored for 240 sec.

Tempest (Active)
Summons a tornado of cards that attacks 12 enemies continuously around Phantom as long as skill key is held down. Upon releasing the key, the skill cooldowns in 8 sec.
LV1: MP -25, 225% Damage.
LV30: MP -30, 370% Damage.

Pouvoir Emprunte (Active + Supportive)
Steals active buff from 12 enemies and apply it to self. Stolen buff lasts for 5 sec. Only 3 buff types can be stolen (attack/damage cancel/damage reflect/invulnerability)
LV1: MP -50, +2 Weapon ATT / -2% Damage Taken / 30% Reflect
LV20: MP -50, +40 Weapon ATT / -40% Damage Taken / 600% Reflect

Impeccable Memory IV (Passive)
Allows you to steal 4th job skills from other jobs. Only 2 skill slots available to hold 4th job skills. Stolen skill will consume same cost amount (HP/MP) based on level.
LV1: Stolen 4th job skill will be set to level 1.
LV30: Stolen 4th job skill will be set to level 30.

Maple Warrior (Supportive)
Increases all players’ stats within a team by a certain percentage.
Level 1: MP -10, +1% All Stats for 30 sec
Level 30: MP -70, +15% All Stats for 900 sec

Hero’s Will (Active)
Remove some abnormal effects from you.
Level 1: MP-30, Cooldown: 600 sec
Level 5: MP -30, Cooldown: 360 sec

Phantom 4th Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Mille Aiguilles, Penombre, Tempest and Impeccable Memory IV.
2. Max Cane Expert followed by Impeccable Memory IV and Aria Amour.
3. Max Penombre, Mille Aiguilles and Carte Noir.
4. Max Pouvoir Emprunte, Tempest, Maple Warrior, Hero’s Will.
5. Dump remaining SP into 2nd/3rd job skill if you see fit.

Explanation:
Penombre will be your primary attacking skill as 4th Job Phantom. It’s much efficient compared to Mille Aiguilles in terms of training since it teleports you backwards while attacking multiple enemies. This effect is more pronounce when its able to 1 hit KO enemies. Most fast attacking skills such as Mille Aiguilles gives monster a slight delay in their death animation, therefore you end up consuming more MP to deal damage to monsters which can be easily kill with 1 hit.

Mille Aiguilles is recommended for bossing or for enemies with high health (that can’t be killed in 2-3 hits). Add 1 SP into Impeccable Memory IV so you can copy Warrior Dark Impale for mobbing or Pirate Rapid Fire for bossing. Tempest to kill all nearby mobs. Then max Cane Expert to deal nonfluctuating damage and for better base damage.

Next, max Impeccable Memory IV so you can improve your secondary stolen/copied skills. Prayer of Aria is maxed later to further boost your overpowering cane damage. Max Penombre to have some variety in your attacks while boosting the base damage of Rapier Wit. You can switch Mille Aiguilles with Carte Noir position if you feel that the copied skill works much better than Mille Aiguilles.

Finally, max Pouvoir Emprunte to steal boss buff (like super weapon defense up), Tempest (to attack multiple monsters especially Zakum/Horntail hands), Maple Warrior (for bonus % to all stats) and Hero’s Will to remove negative buff inflicted against you.

List of Skill that are Recommended to steal/copy for Phantom Thief

Phantom Thief can only steal/copy skills from Adventurers/Explorers (Warrior, Magician, Bowman, Thief and Pirate) excluding special adventurers such as Jett, Cannon Shooter (Cannoneer) and Dual Blade. Skills prefixed with asterisk symbol (*) means these skills are highly recommended on top of the rest shown here. There are more skills that can be copied but not worth mentioning since they do not really help in training/bossing.

1st job Skills

[ACTIVE] Lucky Seven, Arrow Blow, Magic Claw
[SUPPORTIVE] *Haste, Iron Body, Magic Guard, Dark Sight

2nd Job Skills

[ACTIVE] Tornado Upper, Iron Arrow, Shuriken Burst, Thunder Bolt, Heal
[SUPPORTIVE] *Hyper Body, Dark Clarity, Rage, Channel Karma, Bless

3rd job Skills

[ACTIVE] Arrow Rain, Drain Arrow, Shining Ray, Double Spiral
[SUPPORTIVE] *Holy Symbol, Combo Attack, Dispel, Admiral’s Wings

4th Job Skills

[ACTIVE] *Eight-Legs Easton, *Dragon Strike.
[SUPPORTIVE] *Sharp Eyes, Pirate Style, *Advanced Blessing, *Dark Harmony.

Phantom FAQ

What do Phantom Cards do as it does not have stats?
Phantom Cards is said to be able to Potential, meaning you can add Potential Stats to it like 6% LUK or 24 Weapon Attack using Miracle Cubes. Card levels does not affect on how fast your charge your deck of cards.

Does stolen skill such as Haste affects party members?
Yes, if the Haste that you copied from does that. There are some Haste by other jobs that only self boost their speed and jump. It’s recommended to get the ones that boost your party members as well.

Are canes 1 handed or 2 handed weapons?
Canes are 1 handed (1H) weapons.

Does Phantom Cards come with Potential?
Yes they do similarly to Demon Slayer’s Aegis Shield and Mercedes Arrows.

How many skills can Phantom Thief copy/steal?
4 (1st Job Skills), 4 (2nd Job Skills), 3 (3rd Job Skills) and 2 (4th Job Skills).

Do passive effects from active skills applies to Phantom?
No. Only temporary ones similarly to supportive skills.

Do Phantom relies on INT for damage when using Magician skills?
No. They will use their own damage range based on Phantom primary stat.

MAPLESTORY OLD TO NEW OFFICIAL SKILL NAMES

Below is a list of old skill names used in this guide converted to the new official skill names as published by GMS Phantom Thief Renegade/Justice Patch Update on July 9 2012.

Phantom Beginner Job Skills
Judgment -> Judgment Draw
Skill Management -> Loadout
Steal Skill -> Skill Swipe
High Dexterity -> Dextrous Training
Phantom Shroud -> Shroud Walk
Return to Phantom -> To the Skies
Deadly Instinct -> Phantom Instinct

Phantom 1st Job Skills
Double Piercing -> Double Entendre
Talent of Phantom Thief I -> Impeccable Memory I
Swift Phantom -> Phantom Swiftness
Quick Evasion -> Feather Foot

Phantom 2nd Job Skills
Breeze Carte -> Carte Mille
Call of Fate -> Calling Card
Blanc Carte -> Carte Blanc
Cane Mastery -> Cane Mastery (NO CHANGES)
Cane Booster -> Cane Booster (NO CHANGES)
Luck Monopoly -> Devil’s Luck
Talent of Phantom Thief II -> Impeccable Memory II

Phantom 3rd Job Skills

Coat of Arms -> Blason Fantome
Phantom Charge -> Rapier Wit
Flash and Flee -> Mist Mask
Acute Sense -> Piercing Vision
Luck of Phantom Thief -> Final Feint
Misfortune Protection -> Bad Luck Ward
Moonlight -> Lune
Talent of Phantom Thief III -> Impeccable Memory III

Phantom 4th Job Skills
Ultimate Drive -> Mille Aiguilles
Twilight -> Penombre
Noir Carte -> Carte Noir
Cane Expert -> Cane Expert (NO CHANGES)
Pray of Aria -> Aria Amour
Tempest of Card -> Tempest
Soul Steal -> Pouvoir Emprunte
Talent of Phantom Thief IV -> Impeccable Memory IV
Maple Warrior -> Maple Warrior (NO CHANGES)
Hero’s Will -> Hero’s Will (NO CHANGES)

MapleStory Phantom Video Skill Preview

Phantom Thief 1st Job Preview

Phantom Thief 2nd Job Preview

Phantom Thief 3rd Job Preview

Phantom Thief 4th Job Preview

MapleStory Phantom Bossing Preview

Phantom solo Zakum

Phantom Solo Horntail

Phantom Solo Papulatus

Phantom Solo Pink Bean

Phantom Changelog

References
GMS Released Phantom : maplestory.nexon.net/news/updates/update-notes/00Exj

Mercedes is one of MapleStory Hero Archer (Legend) born with special abilities and traits. They are Elf who are experts in wielding dual crossbows, not 2 separate crossbows like the ones used by Marksman. They are very agile, moving across large maps and multiple platforms without any hassle. Mercedes primary stat is DEX (dexterity). KMS (Korea MapleStory) released Mercedes on Jul 26 2011. GMS (Global MapleStory) released Mercedes on Dec 16 2011.

Mercedes is the ruler of the elves, who have been asleep for hundreds of years. Along with Aran and Freud, she is one of the five heroes who sealed the Black Mage. Much like Aran, Mercedes and her people were cursed by the Black Mage before he was sealed, causing the elves to fall into a long sleep. Before succumbing to the curse, Mercedes sealed the elves’ home of Elluel so that no one could enter while the curse still held sway.

During Mercedes’ tutorial, you see a fully animated video of her, Freud, and Afrien attacking the Black Mage’s stronghold, then you play through the ensuing events in the past. Upon awakening in the present, Mercedes find that she has weakened considerably and that the other elves are still sealed.

Mercedes Overview

CLASS: Hero
EQUIPMENT TYPE: Archer (Bowman)
MAIN WEAPON: Dual Bowguns
SUB EQUIP: Mercedes Magic Arrow (Infinite Arrows)
ATTACK DISTANCE: Ranged
MOBILITY: High
HP: High
MP: Mid
PRIMARY STAT: Dexterity

Mercedes Storyline

Mercedes (Queen of Elf) and Freud invaded Temple of Time to defeat Black Mage but was unsuccessful. She was knocked unconscious in Leafre. During that time, a Mapler was travelling from future to Leafre of Past while tracking Arkarium. He found Mercedes lying unconscious and revived her using Essence of Arien. Mercedes awakens and spotted Freud (Evan) and Afrien (King of Onyx Dragon). Freud died as he took the curse on Afrien behalf to protect him. Afrien left behind an egg (this egg gives birth to Mir where a boy trains it and becomes the next Evan). Afrien took Mercedes back to her hometown, Elluel. Mercedes warns her citizen regarding the curse and quickly seal off Elluel from outside world to prevent Black Mage spell from infiltrating but her effort was futile. One by one, the elves were encased in ice and lastly Mercedes was frozen and put into deep sleep due to the curse placed by Black Mage. After a century passed by, Mercedes awakens from her slumber and found that her people still remained trapped in ice. She could remember her past as if it just happened yesterday. Mercedes was surprised her level dropped from 200 to 10, causing her to shout in anger. She calmed down and recap the events that happened before her, and proceed with training herself on Slimes nearby Elluel to be strong enough to venture into Maple World.

Mercedes Notes

• Mercedes can only be created by selecting the Mercedes option when creating a new character.
  At creation, you can change Mercedes’ gender and face.
• Mercedes is Lv.10 with her 1st job already obtained by the time the required portion of her tutorial is complete.
• Her 2nd job advancement can be made at Lv.30 through a quest.
• After making the 2nd job advancement, she automatically makes job advancements at Lv.60 and Lv.100.
• She gains 65 SP for her 1st job skills, so they all can be raised to their max level.
• Mercedes can equip Bowman type equipment, and she uses a new type of weapon called dual bowguns.
• She must have a dual bowgun equipped in order to perform most of her skills.
• Dual bowguns use magic arrows as their ammunition. These magic arrows are not consumed when used. Lv.10, 30, 60, and 100 magic arrows can be purchased in Elluel.
• Dual bowguns that are of a higher level than the beginning one are only available at the merchant found in Elluel (up to Lv.25). They can also be obtained through smithing, monster drops, and from certain events.
• Mercedes can get a unicorn mount starting at Lv.70 and can upgrade it starting at Lv.120.
• Each Mercedes character has its own individual Cash Inventory not shared with other characters.

MapleStory Mercedes AP Stat Build
MapleStory Mercedes Training Spots Level 1-200

Mercedes Beginner Job Skills

Elven Healing (Passive)
Replenishes health and magic continuously.
LV1: Recovers 5% HP and MP of Max HP and MP every 4 seconds.

Elven Blessing (Passive)
Allows teleportation to Elluel and obtain additional EXP from quest/training.
LV1: (Active) Returns to Elluel (Cooldown: 1800 sec)
LV1: (Passive) Permanently receive 10% additional EXP.

Updraft (Passive)
Quickly move up on ladders or ropes.
LV1: Instantly reach to the top platform [Command: Up Arrow Key + Jump]

Elven Grace (Passive)
Increases Mercedes stats and attack speed.
LV1: Permanently increase attack speed 1 level.
LV1: Movement Speed 10, Jump: 20, Charm +30

Mercedes Beginner Skill Build: Everything maxed.

Explanation:
All the skills above are special traits that only belongs to Mercedes.
No SP is required to be channeled into any of the skills above.

Mercedes Beginner Skills Extra Info

Elven Healing is by far the best healing passive auto recovery skill compared to all MapleStory Jobs! It heals your HP and MP while moving or idling by % , as if you are drinking mini elixir potions. While I was training my Mercedes, I did not use a single potion unless I’m fighting against boss or power-leveling by spamming skills unnecessarily.
Elven Blessing rewards bonus EXP for each defeated monster or quest completed. Grinding will be a bit less tiresome to level up. At level 70, you can select a character on the same account and to benefit from this permanent additional EXP!
Updraft is rocket-rope skill is really helpful when climbing long rope/ladder. It can take you up to the top platform within split second. I tend to forget to use it for shorter ropes.
Elven Grace speeds up your move and jump speed to reach monsters, destination and for any other occasions faster. Long distances would not feel boring unless you’re more fond with mounts.

Mercedes 1st Job Skills

Swift Dual Shot (Active)
Attack 3 enemies twice with magical arrows.
LV1: MP -8, 96% Damage
LV20: MP -14, 115% Damage

Potential Power (Passive)
Increases Mercedes movement speed and enemy dodge rate.
LV1: +2 Movement Speed, 151 Max Movement Speed Limit, +6% Avoid Rate
LV15: +30 Movement Speed, 165 Max Movement Speed Limit, +20% Avoid Rate

Glide Blast (Active)
Allows Mercedes to glide further while consuming less MP (Magic Points)
LV1: MP -28, jumps a certain distance.
LV10: MP -10, jumps a certain distance.

Sharp Aim (Passive)
Increases your success rate to deal critical damage per attack.
LV1: +2% Critical Rate
LV20: +40% Critical Rate

Mercedes 1st Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Swift Dual Shot.
2. Max Acrobatic Jump and Potential Power.
3. Max Swift Dual Shot and Sharp Aiming.

Explanation:
This build focuses more on mobility instead of damage as Mercedes hometown has many monsters scattered far and wide. Having Acrobatic Jump and Potential Power max early removes the hassle of walking long distances and catching prey. Next, max Swift Dual Shot and Sharp Aiming for more damage to defeat tougher enemy faster.

Mercedes 2nd Job Skills

Piercing Storm (Active)
Attacks 6 enemies 4 times with magical penetrating arrows.
LV1: MP -14, 64% Damage.
LV20: MP -24, 83% Damage.

Rising Rush (Active)
Attacks, pushes and lift up 8 enemies within your path.
Enemies lift up in air will receive extra damage from any attacks.
LV1: MP -20, 103% Push Damage, 183% Launch Damage, +3% Damage Receive in air.
LV10: MP -25, 130% Push Damage, 210% Launch Damage, +30% Damage Receive in air.

Parting Shot (Active)
[REQUIRE] LV1 Rising Rush.
A combo skill used after Rising Rush. Attack 8 enemies 4 times above you.
LV1: MP -12, 66% Damage.
LV5: MP -16, 90% Damage.

Dual Bowguns Boost (Supportive)
[REQUIRE] LV5 Dual Bowguns Mastery.
Temporarily increase Dual Bowguns attack speed by 2 levels.
LV1: MP -30, Lasts 10 sec.
LV10: MP -11, Lasts 200 sec.

Spirit Surge (Supportive)
Temporarily boost your damage and critical rate.
LV1: MP -25, +1% Damage, +1% Critical Rate, Lasts 68 sec.
LV15: MP -45, +15% Damage, +15% Critical Rate, Lasts 180 sec.

Dual Bowguns Mastery (Passive)
Increases your Dual Bowguns Mastery and accuracy.
LV1: +14% Weapon Mastery, +12 Accuracy.
LV10: +50% Weapon Mastery, +120 Accuracy.

Final Attack: Dual Bowguns (Passive)
[REQUIRE] LV3 Dual Bowguns Matery.
Performs 2 subsequent attack instantly with Dual Bowguns.
LV1: 2% Chance, 55% Damage.
LV20: 40% Chance, 75% Damage.

Physical Training (Passive)
Improves STR and DEX permanently through physical training.
LV1: +6 STR, +6 DEX
LV5: +30 STR, +30 DEX

Mercedes 2nd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Piercing Storm @ 16.
1. Add 1 SP into Piercing Storm and Rising Rush.
2. Max Parting Shot.
3. Max Spirit Surge followed by Physical Training and Dual Bowguns Mastery.
4. Max Rising Rush followed by Final Attack and Dual Bowguns Boost.
5. Dump remaining SP into Piercing Storm.

Explanation:
The key to leveling up fast is to use mob skills that attack multiple enemies. Rising Rush and Piercing Storm are good candidates, but what makes Rising Rush better is it allows you to scout forward into newer territories for more prey instead of shooting and later use Glide Blast. Rising Rush itself is made for these 2 purposes.

Don’t max Rising Rush after Parting Shot since having a weak base damage does not give much output against tougher monster. Max damage boosting skills first which are Spirit Surge, Physical Training and finally Dual Bowguns Mastery. This build differs most MapleStory players’ Mercedes guide as I have tested it and it gives better results than having Weapon Mastery maxed first.

Max Final Attack as it works with Parting Shot, or any arrow skills. This allows faster kill with Rising Rush + Parting Shot combo. Finally, dump remaining SP into Piercing Storm.

Mercedes 3rd Job Skills

Stunning Strikes (Active)
Attacks 4 enemies 4 times with a chance to stun them.
LV1: MP -20, 107% Damage, 23% Stun Chance, Stuns 2 sec.
LV20: MP -35, 126% Damage, 80% Stun Chanc, Stuns 6 sec.

Leaf Tornado (Active)
Attack 8 enemies 4 times while floating in air.
LV 1: MP -33, 97% Damage.
LV20: MP -45, 135% Damage.

Unicorn Spike (Active)
Attacks 8 enemies 5 times with critical and has a chance to debuff.
Debuff allows you and party members to deal extra damage against them.
Boss will receive double debuff effect (receive twice the damage).
LV1: MP -38, 112% Damage, 19% Debuff Rate, Cooldown 5 sec.
LV1: Receive +5% additional damage for 5 sec.
LV20: MP -62, 150% Damage, 19% Debuff Rate, Cooldown 10 sec.
LV20: Receive +10% additional damage for 15 sec.

Gust Dive (Active)
Dive from air and push 6 enemies while attacking them 3 times.
LV1: MP-30, 138% Damage.
LV20: MP -45, 195% Damage.

Aerial Barrage (Active)
A combo skill used after Rising Rush.
Attack 8 enemies 6 times above you with a chance to deal instant death.
Also passively increases Rising Rush damage (2nd Job Skill)
LV1: MP -28, 97% Damage, 1% Instant Death, +7% Rising Rush Damage.
LV5: MP -28, 105% Damage, 15% Instant Death, +15% Rising Rush Damage.

Ignis Roar (Supportive)
Temporarily increases weapon attack. Also increases dodge rate passively.
LV1: (Active) MP -40, +2 ATK, Lasts 47 sec. (Passive) +5% Avoid.
LV20: (Active) MP -60, +40 ATK, Lasts 180 sec. (Passive) +20% Avoid.

Water Shield (Supportive)
Shield absorbs a portion of damage before reducing health.
Increases resistance against abnormal status and all elemental attacks.
LV1: MP -60, Absorbs 11% damage and +6% resistance. Lasts 104 sec.
LV20: MP -100, Absorbs 30% damage and +25% resistance. Lasts 180 sec

Elemental Knights (Supportive)
Summons a random elemental spirit to aid you in battle.
LV1: MP -132, 1 Summoned lasts 65 sec, Cooldown 196 sec.
Ice Spirit (360% Damage, 14% Freeze Rate, Freeze 3 sec)
Fire Spirit (360% Damage, 53% flame damage/sec for 3 sec)
Shadow Spirit (397% Damage)
LV20: MP -60, 1 Summoned lasts 160 sec, Cooldown 120 sec.
Ice Spirit (550% Damage, 90% Freeze Rate, Freeze 5 sec)
Fire Spirit (550% Damage, 110% flame damage/sec for 3 sec)
Shadow Spirit (625% Damage)

Mercedes 3rd Job Skill Build: Everything maxed except Gust Dive @ 16.
1. Add 1 SP into Leaf Tornado, Gust Dive and Aerial Barrage.
2. Max Ignis Lore followed by Leaf Tornado and Aerial Barrage.
3. Max Stunning Strike followed by Water Shield and Elemental Knight.
4. Max Unicorn Spike and dump remaining SP into Gust Dive.

Explanation:
Leaf Tornado and Aerial Barrage are 2 great Mercedes skill for fast leveling. This depends on player training spot preferences. If you plan to train on long horizontal platform, max Aerial Barrage first. Otherwise, max Leaf Tornado. I used Leaf Tornado in Jesters Training Map as it has many close platforms where Aerial Barrage is very ineffective.

Before maxing either one of them, proceed with maxing Ignis Lore first for an incredible additional damage. Stunning Strike can switch queue with Water Elemental and Elemental Knight if you don’t frequently shoot much. Unicorn Spike is good for bossing or very tough monsters but it isn’t spammable.

Mercedes 4th Job Skills

Ishtar’s Ring (Active)
Attacks enemy twice per magical arrow shot.
Also passively increases Stunning Strike damage (3rd Job Skill).
LV1: MP -8, 81% Damage, +7% Stunning Strikes Damage.
LV30: MP -10, 110% Damage, +25% Stunning Strikes Damage.

Spikes Royale (Active)
Attack 12 enemies twice with critical and reduces defense for a period.
Also passively increases Leaf Tornado Damage (3rd Job Skill).
LV1: MP -40. 458% Damage, -1% Enemy DEF for 5 sec, Cooldown: 10 sec
LV1: +11% Leaf Tornado Damage.
LV20: MP -60. 572% Damage, -20% Enemy DEF for 5 sec, Cooldown: 5 sec
LV20: +30% Leaf Tornado Damage.

Lightning Edge (Active)
Dash forward and attack 8 enemies times in your path.
LV1: MP -54, 290% Damage, Cooldown: 10 sec.
LV30: MP -74, Damage: 435%, Cooldown: 5 sec.

Rolling Moonsault (Active)
A combo skill used after Rising Rush. Attack 8 enemies 6 times.
Also passively increases Rising Rush Damage (2nd Job Skill).
LV1: MP -54, 152% Damage, +12% Rising Rush Damage.
LV20: MP -70, 190% Damage, +50% Rising Rush Damage.

Ancient Warding (Supportive)
Temporarily increases damage and max health.
Also passively increases Ignis Roar avoid rate (3rd Job SkilL).
LV1: MP -45, +1% Damage, HP: +50 for 65 sec, +6% Ignis Avoid.
LV30: MP -80, +30% Damage, HP: +1500, for 210 sec, +20% Ignis Avoid.

Dual Bowguns Expert (Passive)
Increases Dual Bowguns Mastery, Weapon Attack, and Minimum Critical Damage.
LV1: +56% Mastery, +1 Weapon ATK, +1% Minimum Critical Damage.
LV30: +70% Mastery, +30 Weapon ATK, +15% Minimum Critical Damage.

Defense Break (Passive)
Grants a chance to ignore all enemy DEF including boss.
LV1: 2% ignore rate.
LV20: 40% ignore rate.

Advanced Final Attack (Passive)
Permanently increases Weapon Attack and Accuracy.
Increases Final Attack damage and activation rate.
LV1: +6 Weapon ATK, +1% Accuracy.
LV1: 41% chance of activating 76% damage Final Attack.
LV30: +20 Weapon ATK, +10% Accuracy.
LV30: 70% chance of activating 105% damage Final Attack.

Maple Warrior (Supportive)
Increases all players’ stats within a team by a certain percentage.
Level 1: MP -10, +1% All Stats for 30 sec
Level 30: MP -70, +15% All Stats for 900 sec

Hero’s Will (Active)
Remove some abnormal effects from you.
Level 1: MP-30, Cooldown: 600 sec
Level 5: MP -30, Cooldown: 360 sec

Mercedes 4th Job Skill Build: Everything maxed.
1. Add 1 SP into Ishtar’s Ring, Rolling Moonsault and Spikes Royale.
2. Max Dual Bowguns Expert, Ancient Warding and Rolling Moonsault.
3. Max Advanced Final Attack, Defense Break and Ishtar’s Ring.
4. Max Maple Warrior, Spike Royale and Lightning Edge.
5. Dump remaining SP into Hero’s Will.

Explanation:
Damage boosting skills such as Dual Bowguns Expert and Ancient Warding are maxed early to boost all offensive skills damage output. Before maxing them, add at least 1 SP into 4th Job Offensive skills to allow easier training, since they do much more damage compared to max 3rd job skill.

Mercedes Hyper Skills

Ishtar’s Ring – Reinforce (Level 143) +20% Damage.

Ishtar’s Ring – Range Up (Level 162) +50 Range.

Ishtar’s Ring – Temper Link (Level 183) +30% Damage for Stunning Strikes.

Spikes Royale – Reinforce (Level 155) +20% Damage.

Spikes Royale – Armorbreak (Level 177) -20% Enemy Defense.

Spikes Royale – Temper Link (Level 195) +30% Damage for Leaf Tornado.

Water Shield – Reinforce (Level 149) +10% Damage Absorption.

Water Shield – Immunity Enhance 1 (Level 168) +10% Abnormal Status Resistance.

Water Shield – Immunity Enhance 2 (Level 189) +10% Elemental Resistance +10%.

Elvish Blessing (Level 150)
Uses the blessings of the greatest Elvish minds to enhance Stance status and dramatically increase ATT. MP Cost: 300, Duration: 30 sec, ATT: +80, Power Stance: x%. Cooldown: 90 sec

Wrath of Enreal (Level 170)
Unleash Enreal’s fury on enemies. MP Cost: 200, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 300%, Number of Attacks: 10. Cooldown: 8 sec, Max Damage: 3000000

Heroic Memories (Level 200)
Recalls the oath of the Maple Heroes to Maple Heroes to increase damage and max damage cap. MP Cost: 100, Duration: 60 sec, Damage: +10%, Max Damage: +50000. Cooldown: 120 sec. Only applies to hero classes within the party

MAPLESTORY OLD TO NEW OFFICIAL SKILL NAMES

Mercedes Hyper Skills
Ishtar’s Ring – Reinforce / Ishtar’s Ring – Reinforce (SAME)
Ishtar’s Ring – Add Range / Ishtar’s Ring – Range Up
Ishtar’s Ring – Linked Reinforce / Ishtar’s Ring – Temper Link
Legendary Spear – Reinforce / Spikes Royale – Reinforce
Legendary Spear – Reduce Armor / Spikes Royale – Armorbreak
Legendary Spear – Linked Reinforce / Spikes Royale – Temper Link
Water Shield – Reinforce / Water Shield – Reinforce (SAME)
Water Shield – Immunity Enhance 1 / Water Shield – Immunity Enhance 1 (SAME)
Water Shield – Immunity Enhance 2 / Water Shield – Immunity Enhance 2 (SAME)
Elven Blessing / Elvish Blessing
Wrath of Enlil / Wrath of Enreal
Hero’s Oath / Heroic Memories

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