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ThiefLUK · Fast and evasiveAssassin is one of the 2 Thief 2nd jobs in MapleStory Classic World. You pick it at level 30 from Dark Lord in Kerning City after the Dark Marble test. It has 6 skills (140 SP to max them all) and uses claws (with throwing stars). Full build, AP and gear: our Assassin guide.
Job advancement
- Reach level 30 and talk to Dark Lord in Kerning City to start The Thief's Next Journey.
- Take the letter to the Thief Job Instructor at Construction Site North of Kerning City.
- Enter the test map and collect 30 Dark Marbles, then trade them for The Proof of a Hero.
- Bring it back to Dark Lord and choose Assassin.
Step by step for every class: 2nd job advancement quests. Choosing between paths: job advancement guide.
Assassin skills
All 6 Assassin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Claw MasteryPassive | 20 | – | Claw Mastery level 10, Attack Power +20, 25% chance to retrieve used throwing stars |
 Critical ThrowPassive | 30 | Claw Mastery 3 | Critical Rate +15%, Critical Damage +35% |
 Critical RecoveryPassive | 20 | – | Recover 10% HP and 10% MP with a 100% chance when landing a critical hit |
 Claw BoosterActive | 20 | Claw Mastery 5 | HP -10, MP -10; Increases Claw Attack Speed by 2 stages for 300 sec |
 HasteActive | 20 | – | MP -35; Speed +30, Jump +10 for 300 sec |
 DrainActive | 30 | Critical Recovery 3 | MP -28; damage 240%, 12% chance to absorb 15% of damage as HP |
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
Claws (with throwing stars). Claw Mastery and Claw Booster need a claw; your attacks use throwing stars. Weapon picks by level are in the Assassin guide and best early weapons by class.
SP order
Order in our Assassin guide (levels 30–70)
| Levels | Spend |
|---|---|
| 30–32 | Haste 1, Claw Mastery 5, Claw Booster 1 |
| 33–37 | Max Claw Mastery (20) |
| 38–47 | Max Critical Throw (30) |
| 48–70, plan A | Haste 20 → Booster 9 → Critical Recovery 20 → Booster 20 → Drain (ends at Drain 11) |
| 48–70, plan B | Critical Recovery 20 → Haste 20 → Drain 30 (Booster stays at 1) |
This is a summary of the order in Assassin Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skill Build, AP, Claws and Stars (Lv 30–70), 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 Thief 2nd jobs
BanditAssassin guides
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.
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.
FAQ
When can you become an Assassin in Classic World?
At level 30. Dark Lord in Kerning City starts the 2nd job chain; you collect 30 Dark Marbles in the Thief Job Instructor's test (Construction Site North of Kerning City), bring The Proof of a Hero back and choose Assassin.
What weapons does an Assassin use?
Claws (with throwing stars). Claw Mastery and Claw Booster need a claw; your attacks use throwing stars.
How many SP does it take to max every Assassin skill?
140 SP across 6 skills (Claw Mastery 20, Critical Throw 30, Critical Recovery 20, Claw Booster 20, Haste 20, Drain 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 Assassin?
Not yet. Classic World launched with 1st and 2nd job only, so Assassin is your job for now. Nexon hasn't given a date for 3rd job.
Can I plan an Assassin build before spending SP?
Yes. Our skill planner has the Assassin skill tree with every level's stats and prerequisites, and you can share the build as a link.
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