Editing Jobs

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⚡ Job Classes
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'''Jobs''' (also known as Classes) determine your character's abilities, skills, and playstyle in MapleStory Classic. Each job has unique strengths and weaknesses.

== Job Progression ==

In MapleStory Classic, characters advance through job tiers:

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! Tier !! Level Requirement !! Description
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| '''Beginner''' || Level 1 || Starting class, no special abilities
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| '''1st Job''' || Level 10 || Choose between Warrior, Magician, Bowman, Thief, or Pirate
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| '''2nd Job''' || Level 30 || Specialize into a specific path
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| '''3rd Job''' || Level 70 || Advanced specialization
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| '''4th Job''' || Level 120 || Master your chosen path
|}

== Available Jobs ==

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=== ⚔️ [[Warrior]] ===
'''Weapon:''' Swords, Axes, Spears, Pole Arms

'''Role:''' Tank, Melee DPS

'''2nd Job Advancement:'''
* [[Fighter]] → [[Crusader]] → [[Hero]]
* [[Page]] → [[White Knight]] → [[Paladin]]
* [[Spearman]] → [[Dragon Knight]] → [[Dark Knight]]

'''Strengths:''' High HP, strong defense, melee damage
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=== 🔮 [[Magician]] ===
'''Weapon:''' Wands, Staves

'''Role:''' Magical DPS, Support

'''2nd Job Advancement:'''
* [[Fire/Poison Wizard]] → [[Fire/Poison Mage]] → [[Fire/Poison Arch Mage]]
* [[Ice/Lightning Wizard]] → [[Ice/Lightning Mage]] → [[Ice/Lightning Arch Mage]]
* [[Cleric]] → [[Priest]] → [[Bishop]]

'''Strengths:''' High magical damage, healing, buffs
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=== 🏹 [[Bowman]] ===
'''Weapon:''' Bows, Crossbows

'''Role:''' Ranged Physical DPS

'''2nd Job Advancement:'''
* [[Hunter]] → [[Ranger]] → [[Bow Master]]
* [[Crossbowman]] → [[Sniper]] → [[Marksman]]

'''Strengths:''' Long range attacks, high accuracy, mobility
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=== 🗡️ [[Thief]] ===
'''Weapon:''' Daggers, Claws

'''Role:''' High DPS, Mobility

'''2nd Job Advancement:'''
* [[Assassin]] → [[Hermit]] → [[Night Lord]]
* [[Bandit]] → [[Chief Bandit]] → [[Shadower]]

'''Strengths:''' High damage, fast attacks, evasion
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=== 🔫 [[Pirate]] ===
'''Weapon:''' Guns, Knuckles

'''Role:''' Versatile DPS, Summoner

'''2nd Job Advancement:'''
* [[Brawler]] → [[Marauder]] → [[Buccaneer]]
* [[Gunslinger]] → [[Outlaw]] → [[Corsair]]

'''Strengths:''' Versatile, summons, transformation
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== Job Advancement Quests ==

Each job advancement requires completing specific quests:

=== 1st Job (Level 10) ===
Visit your job instructor to begin the advancement quest:
* '''Warrior:''' [[Dances with Balrog]] in Perion
* '''Magician:''' [[Grendel the Really Old]] in Ellinia
* '''Bowman:''' [[Athena Pierce]] in Henesys
* '''Thief:''' [[Dark Lord]] in Kerning City
* '''Pirate:''' [[Kyrin]] in Nautilus

=== 2nd Job (Level 30) ===
Complete more challenging quests at El Nath or Ossyria

=== 3rd Job (Level 70) ===
Advanced trials and skill tests

=== 4th Job (Level 120) ===
Final mastery quest for ultimate power

== Job Stats ==

Each job benefits from different stat distributions:

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! Job !! Primary Stat !! Secondary Stat !! HP/MP Focus
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| Warrior || STR || DEX || High HP
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| Magician || INT || LUK || High MP
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| Bowman || DEX || STR || Balanced
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| Thief || LUK || DEX || Balanced HP
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| Pirate (Brawler) || STR || DEX || High HP
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| Pirate (Gunslinger) || DEX || STR || Balanced
|}

== Choosing a Job ==

=== For New Players ===

'''Easy to Play:'''
* [[Warrior]] - Simple, tanky, beginner-friendly
* [[Cleric]] - Supportive, always welcome in parties

'''Moderate Difficulty:'''
* [[Bowman]] - Requires positioning but straightforward
* [[Fire/Poison Mage]] - Good damage, manageable

'''Advanced Players:'''
* [[Thief]] - Requires good mechanics and positioning
* [[Ice/Lightning Mage]] - Mana management and skill timing

== See Also ==

* [[Skills]] - Complete skill database
* [[Stat Distribution Guide]]
* [[Job Comparison Chart]]
* [[Training Guides by Job]]

[[Category:Jobs]]
[[Category:Game Mechanics]]