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ThiefLUK · Fast and evasiveCrossbowman is one of the 2 Bowman 2nd jobs in MapleStory Classic World. You pick it at level 30 from Athena Pierce in Henesys after the Dark Marble test. It has 6 skills (140 SP to max them all) and uses crossbows (with crossbow arrows). Full build, AP and gear: our Crossbowman guide.
Job advancement
- Reach level 30 and talk to Athena Pierce in Henesys to start The Bowman's Next Journey.
- Take the letter to the Bowman Job Instructor at The Road to the Dungeon.
- Enter the test map and collect 30 Dark Marbles, then trade them for The Proof of a Hero.
- Bring it back to Athena Pierce and choose Crossbowman.
Step by step for every class: 2nd job advancement quests. Choosing between paths: job advancement guide.
Crossbowman skills
All 6 Crossbowman skills in the Classic World skill data, with what each one does at its max level. Click a skill for every level.
| Skill | Max | Needs | At max level |
|---|---|---|---|
 Crossbow MasteryPassive | 20 | – | Crossbow Mastery level 10, Critical Damage +20% |
 Amazon's JudgementPassive | 20 | Crossbow Mastery 5 | Critical hits have a 100% chance to reduce Enemy Speed by 35 for 5 sec |
 Final Attack: CrossbowActive | 30 | Crossbow Mastery 3 | 25% trigger rate; MP -20; Final Attack with damage 360% |
 Crossbow BoosterActive | 20 | Crossbow Mastery 5 | HP -10, MP -10; Increases Crossbow Attack Speed by 2 stages for 300 sec |
 Soul Arrow: CrossbowActive | 20 | Crossbow Booster 5 | MP -5; Attack without using up any arrows for 300 sec |
 Iron ArrowActive | 30 | – | MP -28; Damage 180% |
Maxing everything takes 140 SP. Stats are the game's own text for the top level; some fields (range, duration) are raw game values.
Weapons
Crossbows (with crossbow arrows). Crossbow Mastery, Crossbow Booster, Soul Arrow: Crossbow and Final Attack: Crossbow are the crossbow versions of the Bowman 2nd job kit; bows belong to the Hunter. Weapon picks by level are in the Crossbowman guide and best early weapons by class.
SP order
Order in our Crossbowman guide (community level 70 build)
| Levels | Spend |
|---|---|
| 30 | Iron Arrow 1 |
| 31–34 | Mastery 5, Booster to 5, Final Attack 1, Soul Arrow 1 |
| 35–39 | Max Mastery (20) |
| 40–49 | Max Iron Arrow (30), Judgement 1 |
| 50–54 | Max Booster (20) |
| 55–61 | Max Soul Arrow (20), Final Attack 3 |
| 62–70 | Max Final Attack (30) |
This is a summary of the order in Crossbowman Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skill Build, AP, Crossbows and Iron Arrow, which is based on community builds and explains the reasoning and the alternatives. It's a recommendation, not a rule. Try your own order in the skill planner.
Other Bowman 2nd jobs
HunterCrossbowman guides
Crossbowman Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skill Build, AP, Crossbows and Iron Arrow
Complete Crossbowman guide for MapleStory Classic World: 2nd job at Lv 30, Iron Arrow, SP and AP order to 70, crossbows by level and Final Attack.
Crossbowman Training Spots by Level (30 to 70+) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Crossbowman should train in MapleStory Classic World from level 30 to 70: flat lanes for Iron Arrow, the Kerning subway, Ant Tunnels and Wraith lines.
Hunter vs Crossbowman in MapleStory Classic World: Which Bowman 2nd Job to Pick
Hunter or Crossbowman in MapleStory Classic World? Damage, mobbing, speed, STR and training compared with level 70 benchmark numbers, and which to pick.
FAQ
When can you become a Crossbowman in Classic World?
At level 30. Athena Pierce in Henesys starts the 2nd job chain; you collect 30 Dark Marbles in the Bowman Job Instructor's test (The Road to the Dungeon), bring The Proof of a Hero back and choose Crossbowman.
What weapons does a Crossbowman use?
Crossbows (with crossbow arrows). Crossbow Mastery, Crossbow Booster, Soul Arrow: Crossbow and Final Attack: Crossbow are the crossbow versions of the Bowman 2nd job kit; bows belong to the Hunter.
How many SP does it take to max every Crossbowman skill?
140 SP across 6 skills (Crossbow Mastery 20, Amazon's Judgement 20, Final Attack: Crossbow 30, Crossbow Booster 20, Soul Arrow: Crossbow 20, Iron Arrow 30). Our class guides count 121 SP from the advancement to level 70, so something is still unfinished at 70.
Is there a 3rd job after Crossbowman?
Not yet. Classic World launched with 1st and 2nd job only, so Crossbowman is your job for now. Nexon hasn't given a date for 3rd job.
Can I plan a Crossbowman build before spending SP?
Yes. Our skill planner has the Crossbowman skill tree with every level's stats and prerequisites, and you can share the build as a link.
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