MapleStory Classic World, played and explained.
Guides, job advice and news for Classic World from players grinding it out on Windia. No recycled old-GMS info passed off as Classic: every fact links to its source.
Forgotten Hollow Opens in November
Forgotten Hollow, a brand-new Classic World area, wasn't available at Grand Launch. Nexon says it opens in November 2026. Everything confirmed so far.
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Classic World Launch Events (Oct 21 to Nov 18): Rewards and How to Join
Every Classic World launch event per Nexon: The Journey Begins rewards, Mark of the Beta, tester rings, Halloween Candies, Orange Slimes, GM events.
MapleStory Classic November Update Preview: Forgotten Hollow, Rotten Mushmom and Thanksgiving Events
Nexon's Nov 12, 2026 preview of the November Update: Forgotten Hollow with 34 quests from Lv. 39, the Lv. 60 Rotten Mushmom field boss, Grandma Benson's Pumpkin Pie, a runaway turkey and the Moon Bunny party quest.
New Mystery Hair and Face Styles in MapleStory Classic World: Full List and Dates (Nov 11 Cash Shop)
The Mystery Hair and Face Coupons roll from a new style list from November 11 to November 25, 2026: prices, every male and female style, and what else is still on sale.
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Beginner Guides
Install, first steps, systems new to Classic
Class Guides
Jobs, advancement, builds, stats and skills
Leveling Guides
Where to train, party quests, EXP
Quests
Quests worth doing, event and jump quests
Items & Equipment
Gear, scrolling and crafting
Monsters & Maps
Monsters, maps, areas and travel
Mesos & Economy
Making mesos, trading, the Free Market
Boss Guides
Every boss, location and strategy
Where should I train?
EXP per HP by level →Where are you in the game?
Just starting
Levels 1 to 30, first job, the basics
Mid-game
Second job, bosses, crafting
Later game
Level 50+, bosses, scrolling, economy
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Forgotten Hollow Guide: Release, Level, Monsters, Quests and Rotten Mushmom (MapleStory Classic World)
Forgotten Hollow comes with the November Update. What Nexon has confirmed (Lv. 39+ quests, NPCs, the Lv. 60 Rotten Mushmom field boss) plus what the game files already hold.
What to Do at Level 50 in MapleStory Classic World: Training, Quests, Gear and Bosses
Hit level 50 in Classic World? Where to train from 50 to 70, the quests that still pay (Blackbull, Alligators, Old Gladius, Citizen of Honor), gear, bosses and what's coming.
Beauty Album and Hair Salons in MapleStory Classic World: Change Hair, Face and Skin
How Classic World's Beauty Album saves your looks, how many slots you can unlock, which coupons work where, and every hair salon, plastic surgery and skin-care NPC.
Aurora Stamps in MapleStory Classic World: How to Get Them, the Stamp Shop and What They're Worth
How Aurora Stamps work in Classic World: one stamp per unwanted Mystery Fashion Crate item, 2 per Signature Style set, what the Aurora Stamp Shop sells and when Season 1 stamps expire.
Fighter vs Spearman in MapleStory Classic World: Which Warrior 2nd Job to Pick
Fighter or Spearman in Classic World? Damage, MP cost, reach, sustain and party value compared with launch data, plus our pick for solo and party players.
Fire/Poison vs Ice/Lightning in MapleStory Classic World: Which Wizard to Pick
F/P or I/L Wizard in Classic World? Single-target and mobbing damage, MP cost, elements and control compared with launch data, plus our pick by playstyle.
Pick your path
Warrior
Melee fighters with the highest HP. Fighter, Page or Spearman at second job.
INT
Magician
Spellcasters. Fire/Poison, Ice/Lightning or Cleric at second job.
DEX
Bowman
Ranged attackers. Hunter (bows) or Crossbowman at second job.
LUK
Thief
Fast and evasive. Assassin (claws) or Bandit (daggers) at second job.
Classic World only. Sourced, not recycled.
Classic World isn't a 1:1 copy of old GMS, so half the "classic" info floating around is wrong for it. We check every fact against Nexon's own notes and link the source.
