Beginner Guide
🎮 Welcome to MapleStory Classic!
This guide will help new players get started in MapleStory Classic. Follow these steps to begin your adventure!
Character Creation[edit]
Choosing Your Look[edit]
Customize your character's:
- Hair style and color
- Face
- Skin tone
- Starting equipment color
Tip: Your appearance can be changed later with items from the Cash Shop or in-game quests!
Starting Stats[edit]
All characters start as a Beginner at Level 1 with basic stats. You'll choose your job class at Level 10.
Your First Steps[edit]
Tutorial Island (Maple Island)[edit]
Level 1-8: Training
- Talk to Sugar to start your journey
- Hunt Snails (Level 1) and Blue Snails (Level 3)
- Complete the tutorial quests for free potions
- Level up to 8-10 before leaving
Recommended Path:
- Follow the quest markers
- Hunt monsters your level for best EXP
- Pick up meso drops (in-game currency)
- Save potions for later
Leaving Maple Island[edit]
When ready (Level 8-10), talk to Maria at Southperry to take the ship to Victoria Island.
Victoria Island (Level 10+)[edit]
Choosing Your First Job[edit]
At Level 10, visit one of these towns to job advance:
| Job | Location | NPC | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Perion | Dances with Balrog | High HP, close combat, tanking |
| Magician | Ellinia | Grendel the Really Old | Magic attacks, healing, support |
| Bowman | Henesys | Athena Pierce | Long-range physical attacks |
| Thief | Kerning City | Dark Lord | Fast attacks, high damage |
| Pirate | Nautilus | Kyrin | Versatile, guns or fists |
Can't decide? Check our detailed Job Guide!
Early Training Spots[edit]
Level 10-15[edit]
- Henesys Hunting Ground - Orange Mushroom, Blue Mushroom
- Perion - Stirge, Stirge
- Easy to reach, good starter monsters
Level 15-20[edit]
- Kerning City Subway - Stirge, Jr. Necki
- Ant Tunnel - Horny Mushroom, Zombie Mushroom
- Better EXP rates
Level 20-30[edit]
- Kerning City - Ligator, Croco
- Perion - Fire Boar
- Start hunting for equipment drops
Essential Tips[edit]
Stats Distribution[edit]
When you level up, you get AP (Ability Points) to distribute:
| Job | Primary Stat | Secondary Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | STR | DEX (enough for weapon) |
| Magician | INT | LUK (small amount) |
| Bowman | DEX | STR (some for HP) |
| Thief | LUK | DEX (for accuracy) |
| Pirate (Brawler) | STR | DEX |
| Pirate (Gunslinger) | DEX | STR |
Important: Don't spread stats evenly! Focus on your primary stat.
Inventory Management[edit]
You have 4 inventory tabs:
- Equipment - Weapons and armor
- Use - Potions, scrolls
- Etc - Quest items, drops
- Cash - Cash shop items
Tips:
- Store extra items in Storage (costs mesos)
- Sell unwanted items to NPCs
- Complete quests for inventory expansion coupons
Potions[edit]
Always carry HP and MP potions:
| Potion | HP/MP Restored | Cost | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Potion | 50 HP | 50 mesos | Levels 1-15 |
| Orange Potion | 150 HP | 150 mesos | Levels 15-25 |
| White Potion | 300 HP | 300 mesos | Levels 25-40 |
| Blue Potion | 100 MP | 150 mesos | All mage levels |
| Mana Elixir | 300 MP | 500 mesos | Higher level mages |
Money Making (Mesos)[edit]
For Beginners[edit]
- Pick up all meso drops from monsters
- Sell equipment drops to NPCs
- Complete quests for meso rewards
- Collect Etc Items and sell them
Good Drops to Sell:
- Orange Mushroom Caps
- Slime Bubbles
- Pig Heads
- Any equipment you don't need
Early Money Making Spots[edit]
- Pig Beach - Hunt pigs for drops and mesos
- Ant Tunnel - Collect ant parts
- Henesys Hunting Ground - Mushroom farming
Party Quests (PQ)[edit]
Party Quests are group activities with great rewards:
Kerning PQ (KPQ)[edit]
- Level Range: 21-30
- Party Size: 3-6 players
- Rewards: EXP, scrolls, equipment
Ludibrium PQ (LPQ)[edit]
- Level Range: 35-50
- Party Size: 3-6 players
- Rewards: Better EXP, rare scrolls, Ludi PQ Set
Tip: PQs are the fastest way to level in their level ranges!
Quests[edit]
Complete quests for rewards:
- Story Quests - Learn about MapleStory lore
- Town Quests - Help NPCs in each town
- Job Quests - Required for job advancement
Start with:
- Jane's First Collection - Easy quest in Henesys
- Roger's Request - Hunt monsters
- Athena's Request - Beginner archery quest
Important Locations[edit]
Towns[edit]
- Henesys - Bowman town, beginner-friendly
- Perion - Warrior town, mountain region
- Ellinia - Magician town, magic forest
- Kerning City - Thief town, urban area
- Lith Harbor - Harbor town, travel hub
Special Areas[edit]
- Free Market - Player trading area
- Sleepywood - Dungeon town with tough monsters
- Orbis - Sky town (access at higher levels)
Social Features[edit]
Making Friends[edit]
- Use @find [name] to locate players
- Press R to reply to whispers
- Join a guild for community
Guilds[edit]
- Join at Level 10+
- Benefits: Guild buffs, parties, community
- Ask in towns or check guild recruitment
Trading[edit]
- Meet in Free Market to trade safely
- Always check item stats before trading
- Be cautious of scams
Controls[edit]
Basic Controls[edit]
- Arrow Keys - Move
- Alt - Jump
- Ctrl - Attack
- Z, X, C - Use potions/skills
- S - Sit (HP/MP regen)
- Space - Pick up items
Quick Keys[edit]
- I - Inventory
- K - Skills
- C - Character stats
- Q - Quests
- W - World Map
- M - Mini Map
Common Mistakes to Avoid[edit]
- Spreading stats evenly - Focus on your primary stat!
- Forgetting to job advance - Do it at Level 10!
- Selling rare items to NPCs - Check value first
- Not using scrolls properly - Learn about scrolling first
- Training in areas too high level - Stick to your level range
Next Steps[edit]
Once you hit Level 30:
- Complete your 2nd Job Advancement
- Start doing Ludibrium PQ
- Upgrade your equipment with Scrolls
- Save mesos for better equipment
Helpful Resources[edit]
- Training Spots - Where to level
- Equipment Guide - What to wear
- Jobs - Detailed job information
- Quests - Complete quest list
- Skills - All skill descriptions
Good luck on your MapleStory Classic adventure!
If you need more help, check out our Community Portal or ask in-game!