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ThiefLUK · Fast and evasiveHunter 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 bows (with arrows). Full build, AP and gear: our Hunter 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 Hunter.
Step by step for every class: 2nd job advancement quests. Choosing between paths: job advancement guide.
Hunter skills
All 6 Hunter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bow MasteryPassive | 20 | – | Bow Mastery level 10, Critical Rate +10%, Speed +10 |
 Amazon's JudgementPassive | 20 | Bow Mastery 5 | Critical hits have a 100% chance to reduce Enemy Speed by 35 for 5 sec |
 Final Attack: BowActive | 30 | Bow Mastery 3 | 25% trigger rate; MP -20; Final Attack with damage 120% to up to 3 enemies |
 Bow BoosterActive | 20 | Bow Mastery 5 | HP -10, MP -10; Increases Bow Attack Speed by 2 stages for 300 sec |
 Soul Arrow: BowActive | 20 | Bow Booster 5 | MP -5; Attack without using up any arrows for 300 sec |
 Arrow BombActive | 30 | – | MP -28; Stun chance 60% for 2 sec, damage 130% |
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
Bows (with arrows). Bow Mastery, Bow Booster, Soul Arrow: Bow and Final Attack: Bow are the bow versions of the Bowman 2nd job kit; crossbows belong to the Crossbowman. Weapon picks by level are in the Hunter guide and best early weapons by class.
SP order
Order in our Hunter guide (community level 70 build)
| Levels | Spend |
|---|---|
| 30 | Arrow Bomb 1 |
| 31–34 | Mastery to 6, Booster to 5, Soul Arrow 1 |
| 35–39 | Max Mastery (20), Final Attack 1 |
| 40–49 | Max Arrow Bomb (30), Final Attack 2 |
| 50–59 | Max Final Attack (30), Judgement 1, Booster 6 |
| 60–64 | Max Booster (20), Soul Arrow 2 |
| 65–70 | Max Soul Arrow (20) |
The guide's variation: max Arrow Bomb straight away if your groups already die cleanly.
This is a summary of the order in Hunter Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skill Build, AP, Bows and Arrow Bomb, 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
CrossbowmanHunter guides
Hunter Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skill Build, AP, Bows and Arrow Bomb
Complete Hunter guide for MapleStory Classic World: 2nd job at Lv 30, Arrow Bomb, SP and AP order to 70, bows by level, Final Attack and Soul Arrow.
Hunter Training Spots by Level (30 to 70+) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Hunter should train in MapleStory Classic World from level 30 to 70: Stirges, the Kerning subway, Ant Tunnels, Wraith lines and Sleepy Dungeon.
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 Hunter 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 Hunter.
What weapons does a Hunter use?
Bows (with arrows). Bow Mastery, Bow Booster, Soul Arrow: Bow and Final Attack: Bow are the bow versions of the Bowman 2nd job kit; crossbows belong to the Crossbowman.
How many SP does it take to max every Hunter skill?
140 SP across 6 skills (Bow Mastery 20, Amazon's Judgement 20, Final Attack: Bow 30, Bow Booster 20, Soul Arrow: Bow 20, Arrow Bomb 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 Hunter?
Not yet. Classic World launched with 1st and 2nd job only, so Hunter is your job for now. Nexon hasn't given a date for 3rd job.
Can I plan a Hunter build before spending SP?
Yes. Our skill planner has the Hunter skill tree with every level's stats and prerequisites, and you can share the build as a link.
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