Spearman is one of the 3 Warrior 2nd jobs in MapleStory Classic World. You pick it at level 30 from Dances with Balrog in Perion after the Dark Marble test. It has 8 skills (190 SP to max them all) and uses spears and polearms. Full build, AP and gear: our Spearman guide.
Job advancement
- Reach level 30 and talk to Dances with Balrog in Perion to start The Warrior's Next Journey.
- Take the letter to the Warrior Job Instructor at West Rocky Mountain IV.
- Enter the test map and collect 30 Dark Marbles, then trade them for The Proof of a Hero.
- Bring it back to Dances with Balrog and choose Spearman.
Step by step for every class: 2nd job advancement quests. Choosing between paths: job advancement guide.
Spearman skills
All 8 Spearman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | – | Spear Mastery level 10, 20% chance to ignore enemy Weapon Def. | |
| 20 | – | Polearm Mastery level 10, Speed +20 | |
| 30 | Spear Mastery 3 | 25% trigger rate; MP -16; Final Attack with damage 350%, absorb 10% of damage as HP | |
| Final Attack: PolearmActive | 30 | Polearm Mastery 3 | 25% trigger rate; MP -16; Final Attack with damage 350%, absorb 10% of damage as HP |
| 20 | Spear Mastery 5 | HP -10, MP -10; Increases Spear Attack Speed by 2 stages for 300 sec | |
| 20 | Polearm Mastery 5 | HP -10, MP -10; Increases Polearm Attack Speed by 2 stages for 300 sec | |
| 30 | – | MP -25; Weapon Def. +50, 35% chance to ignore knockbacks for 300 sec | |
| 20 | – | MP -15; Rush, with 150 in distance; Damage 80% |
Maxing everything takes 190 SP (120 SP for a one-weapon build). Stats are the game's own text for the top level; some fields (range, duration) are raw game values.
Weapons
Spears and polearms. Spear and polearm each have their own Mastery, Booster and Final Attack. Our Spearman guide notes spears and polearms have the longest melee reach in the item data. Weapon picks by level are in the Spearman guide and best early weapons by class.
SP order
Order in our Spearman guide (community spear build, levels 30–70)
| Levels | Spend |
|---|---|
| 30 | Rush 1 |
| 31–33 | Mastery to 6, Booster 1, Final Attack 2 |
| 34–38 | Max Mastery (20) |
| 39–47 | Max Final Attack (30) |
| 48–54 | Max Booster (20) |
| 54–60 | Max Rush (20), Iron Will 1 |
| 61–70 | Max Iron Will (30), 1 SP spare |
Polearm users take the polearm versions at the same levels.
This is a summary of the order in Spearman Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Spear vs Polearm, Skills and SP Build (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 Warrior 2nd jobs
Spearman guides

Spearman Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Spear vs Polearm, Skills and SP Build (Lv 30–70)
Complete Classic World Spearman guide: spear or polearm, Iron Will, Final Attack lifesteal, SP order 30 to 70, DEX targets, reach and gear.

Spearman Training Spots by Level (30–70) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Spearman should train from level 30 to 70 in Classic World: map picks per level band, guaranteed kills, danger, potion runs and accuracy.

Fighter vs Page vs Spearman: Which Warrior 2nd Job Should You Pick in MapleStory Classic World?
Fighter, Page or Spearman in Classic World? Damage, MP efficiency, reach, safety and party value compared, with a pick for each playstyle.
FAQ
When can you become a Spearman in Classic World?
At level 30. Dances with Balrog in Perion starts the 2nd job chain; you collect 30 Dark Marbles in the Warrior Job Instructor's test (West Rocky Mountain IV), bring The Proof of a Hero back and choose Spearman.
What weapons does a Spearman use?
Spears and polearms. Spear and polearm each have their own Mastery, Booster and Final Attack. Our Spearman guide notes spears and polearms have the longest melee reach in the item data.
How many SP does it take to max every Spearman skill?
190 SP for all 8 skills, but each weapon family has its own Mastery, Booster and Final Attack, so a one-weapon build needs 120 SP. Our class guides count 121 SP from the advancement to level 70, so a one-weapon Spearman build can max its whole kit by 70.
Is there a 3rd job after Spearman?
Not yet. Classic World launched with 1st and 2nd job only, so Spearman is your job for now. Nexon hasn't given a date for 3rd job.
Can I plan a Spearman build before spending SP?
Yes. Our skill planner has the Spearman skill tree with every level's stats and prerequisites, and you can share the build as a link.
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