WarriorSTR · Melee fighters with the highest HP
MagicianINT · Spellcasters
BowmanDEX · Ranged attackers
ThiefLUK · Fast and evasiveBeginner Guides
Install, first steps, systems new to Classic. Ordered from beginner to advanced.
Botting and Bans in MapleStory Classic World: Rules and the Lie Detector
What counts as botting in MapleStory Classic World, why a ban hits both Classic and modern MapleStory, and how the Lie Detector Test and Truth Booth work.
Can You Change Your Job in MapleStory Classic World? No, Here's What You Can Reset
No. A job advancement in Classic World can't be undone, at 1st or 2nd job. You can reset AP and SP with Cash Shop scrolls, or start a new character.
Can You Play MapleStory Classic World and MapleStory at the Same Time? No, One at a Time
No. Nexon says you can only have one game open at a time. Both games share one Nexon account and your NX balance, but not characters, names or Maple Points.
Can You Reset AP and SP in MapleStory Classic World? Yes, With Cash Shop Scrolls
Yes. The AP Reset Scroll and SP Reset Scroll cost 7,000 NX each and reset everything at once. The cheaper option is the Convenience Essentials Pack.
Citizenship and Housing in MapleStory Classic World
How to become a citizen of Henesys or Kerning City, what citizenship gives you, and how to buy a house in MapleStory Classic World.
MapleStory Classic World Controls and Settings: Classic vs Modern (WASD), Controller Setup, Best Settings
Classic World key layouts (Classic, Modern WASD, Compact), how to enable a controller, quick slot setup and the settings worth changing on day one.
Death and EXP Loss in MapleStory Classic World: How Much You Lose and How Safety Charms Work
Dying in Classic World costs up to 10% of your current EXP bar, never a level. How LUK may lower it, where you respawn, and how Safety Charms protect you.
Housing in MapleStory Classic World: How to Buy, Decorate and Visit a House
Step-by-step Classic World housing: unlock it at Visitor grade, buy from Bianca or Scarlett, decorate with town furniture, add storage and crafting stations, visit friends.
How Many Characters Can You Make in MapleStory Classic World? 3 per Account
You can create up to 3 characters per account in MapleStory Classic World. What's shared between them, what isn't, and how deleting a character works.
How to Download and Play MapleStory Classic World (PC, Mac, Steam)
Install MapleStory Classic World through the Nexon Launcher or Steam, on Windows or Mac. Step by step, plus account linking, controllers and the trade lock.
How to Get to Victoria Island in MapleStory Classic World: Shanks and the Southperry Boat
Talk to Shanks in Southperry on Maple Island to sail to Lith Harbor on Victoria Island. It's one-way, so finish your Maple Island quests first.
How to Travel Around Victoria Island in MapleStory Classic World: Cabs, Boats and Walking Routes
Getting between Lith Harbor, Henesys, Ellinia, Perion, Kerning City and Sleepywood in Classic World: Regular Cab, VIP Cab, Phil, return scrolls and walking.
HP and MP Gain per Level by Class in MapleStory Classic World (and Is HP Washing Still a Thing?)
HP and MP per level for every class in Classic World, job advancement bonuses, why INT doesn't add MP, and what's known about HP washing.
Is MapleStory Classic World Free to Play? Yes. Here's What Costs Money
Yes. Classic World is free to play since Grand Launch on October 21, 2026. Founder's Packages were optional and cosmetic. The Cash Shop runs on NX.
How to Leave Maple Island in MapleStory Classic World (and What to Finish First)
Leaving Maple Island in Classic World: talk to Shanks in Southperry, pay 300 mesos, sail one-way to Lith Harbor. Every Maple Island quest to finish before you go.
MapleStory Classic World Glossary: KPQ, KS, FM, Sindit, Dexless and Other Community Terms
Plain definitions of the slang and terms you'll see in MapleStory Classic World chat: KPQ, KS, FM, AP, SP, pots, mob, cc, HP wash, Sindit, dexless and more.
Pets in MapleStory Classic World: How to Get a Pet, Pet Food and the Free Snail
How to get a pet in Classic World: the free event Snail, Cash Shop pets, feeding with Pet Food, pet skills like Auto HP, Water of Life, and where the pet NPCs are.
Playing MapleStory Classic World on Mac: Setup and Known Issues
How to run MapleStory Classic World on macOS through the Nexon Launcher or Steam, the minimum Mac specs, and Nexon's list of known macOS issues and fixes.
Should You Quest or Grind in MapleStory Classic World? Do Both, Here's the Split
Grinding is your main EXP source in Classic World. Do quests that overlap your training map or give gear, and always do the cheap early ones.
Starting Stats and AP in MapleStory Classic World: No Dice, 5 AP per Level, How to Allocate
Classic World has no dice roll: every stat starts at 4 and you place 9 AP. You get 5 AP per level. How to allocate by class and what an AP Reset does.
Storage and Inventory in MapleStory Classic World: Storage Keepers, Fees and Slots
Where every Storage Keeper is in Classic World, what storage costs, how citizenship cuts the fee, inventory tabs, stack sizes and the 150-slot cap.
What Are Leaf Points in MapleStory Classic World? The Free Cash Shop Currency
Leaf Points are Classic World's second Cash Shop currency, handed out mostly through events as exchange coupons. How they differ from NX and Maple Points.
What Is MapleStory Classic World? How It Differs From Old GMS and Modern Maple
MapleStory Classic World isn't a 1:1 copy of old GMS. What Nexon kept, what it changed, what's brand new, and how it compares to modern MapleStory.
What to Do at Level 10 in MapleStory Classic World: Your Checklist
At level 10 in Classic World, take your 1st job, start crafting, accept The Journey Begins check-in, and head out to train. Level 12 and 15 unlocks too.
What's in MapleStory Classic World at Launch (and What Isn't)
Level cap, jobs, regions, bosses, party quests and new systems in MapleStory Classic World at Grand Launch, straight from Nexon's notes.
What to Do at Level 30 in MapleStory Classic World: 2nd Job Test and Next Steps
At level 30 in Classic World, go back to your class instructor for the 2nd job test: deliver a letter, collect 30 Dark Marbles, bring back the Proof of a Hero.
Accuracy and Hit Rate in MapleStory Classic World: Formula, Level Gap and How Much ACC You Need
How accuracy works in Classic World: your level counts, each level a mob has over you hurts, and spells can miss. Formulas per class and real ACC examples.
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.
Citizenship Grades and Rewards in MapleStory Classic World: All 10 Grades Explained
Every Citizenship grade in Classic World, the level each needs, discounts, contribution per quest, and what unlocks. Sourced, with unconfirmed numbers marked.
Henesys Citizenship Guide: Community Board, Donations and Story Quests (MapleStory Classic World)
How to become a Henesys citizen in Classic World, every Community Board resident, all 17 weekly donations, the five story arcs and what the Town Hall shops sell.
Is MapleStory Classic World Pay to Win? What the Cash Shop Actually Sells
No Cash Shop item in Classic World adds stats at launch. Founder's Packs were cosmetic. Some convenience items exist. Here's the full list and Nexon's stance.
Is There 3rd Job in MapleStory Classic World? Not Yet. Here's What Nexon Has Said
No 3rd job in Classic World at launch. It was tested at level 70 in El Nath during the second beta, then pulled for a rework. No release date yet.
Kerning City Citizenship Guide: Roxy, Community Board, Donations and Story Arcs (MapleStory Classic World)
Become a Kerning City citizen in Classic World: sign up with Roxy, all 18 weekly donations, residents, the five story arcs and the Civic Center shops.
What Is the Level Cap in MapleStory Classic World? Level 100 (and Why Few Will See It)
The level cap in MapleStory Classic World is 100. From level 90 every level costs 2.1 times the last, so 99.4% of the EXP to 100 sits above level 90.