Thief in Classic World
Head into the alleys of Kerning City and find the Dark Lord. Our team mains both Thief paths on Windia: Kaaap plays Assassin and kapunka plays Bandit.
Job advancement
| Town | Kerning City |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Dark Lord |
| 1st job | Level 10 (Thief 1–30 guide) |
| 2nd job | Level 30, same instructor |
| 2nd job paths | Assassin · Bandit |
| Main stat | LUK |
| Signature 1st job skill | Lucky Seven |

The 2 second jobs
Classic World caps at level 100 and launched with 1st and 2nd job only. Full walkthrough in our job advancement guide.
Which Thief path?
2 paths at level 30: Assassin, Bandit. Skills and numbers in Classic World don't always match old GMS, so every guide below is checked against Classic-specific sources.
Thief guides
Thief Guide Level 1–30 in MapleStory Classic World: Lucky Seven, SP, AP and Gear
Thief 1st job in Classic World: Dark Lord at level 10, Lucky Seven vs Double Stab, SP order, LUK/DEX for claws, gear by level and where to train to 30.
Assassin vs Bandit in MapleStory Classic World: Which Thief 2nd Job Should You Pick?
Assassin or Bandit in Classic World? Damage, safety, costs and leveling compared with launch data, plus our pick for different players.
Assassin Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skill Build, AP, Claws and Stars (Lv 30–70)
Complete Classic World Assassin guide: 2nd job SP build, LUK/DEX plan, claws and throwing stars by level, gear, playstyle, pros and cons.
Assassin Training Spots by Level (30–70+) in MapleStory Classic World
Where an Assassin should train from level 30 to 70+ in Classic World, and why each map suits a ranged Lucky Seven claw build.
Bandit Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Sindit, SP Reset, Daggers and AP (Lv 30–70)
Complete Classic World Bandit guide: the Sindit route and SP reset, pure dagger SP build, DEX vs STR daggers, AP, gear and Savage Blow breakpoints.
Bandit Training Spots by Level (30–70+) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Bandit should train from 30 to 70+ in Classic World, for both Sindits and dagger Bandits, and why each map suits Savage Blow.