WarriorSTR · Melee fighters with the highest HP
MagicianINT · Spellcasters
BowmanDEX · Ranged attackers
ThiefLUK · Fast and evasiveMapleStory Classic World guides
Everything we've written about Classic World, newest first.
A Family Reunited Quest Guide: Bruce and Ayan's Henesys Citizenship Chain
A Family Reunited (Lv. 17, Henesys Citizenship grade 2): Bruce's recipe, the ingredients, the cake delivery to Ayan, and the pet scroll reward.
A Gift for a Citizen of Honor Quest Guide (Henesys Earrings) in MapleStory Classic World
The Henesys grade 10 reward chain at level 57: Athena Pierce's Box, Vicious's materials, total rewards and the Henesys Earrings.
A Grudge That Won't Rest Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Chun Ji's 5-step Kerning City citizenship chain at level 47: requirements, 50 Wraiths, where Shade fits in, contribution and rewards.
A Marble of Friendship Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Camila's 5-step Henesys citizenship chain at level 37: requirements, the Jr. Boogie Horns, contribution total and the scroll you pick.
A Task for a Citizen of Honor Quest Guide (Kerning City Earrings) in MapleStory Classic World
The Kerning City grade 10 reward chain at level 57: Croco's Encrypted Document, Slade and Ink of Truth, rewards and Kerning City Earrings.
Accuracy and Hit Rate in MapleStory Classic World: Formula, Level Gap and How Much ACC You Need
How accuracy works in Classic World: your level counts, each level a mob has over you hurts, and spells can miss. Formulas per class and real ACC examples.
After the Festival Ends... Quest Guide: Chief Stan's Hammer and the Earring Scroll
After the Festival Ends... (Lv. 27, Henesys Citizenship grade 4): finding Old Chief Stan's Hammer in the Ant Tunnel and picking your earring scroll.
Alex the Runaway Kid Quest Guide: Chief Stan, the Gold Watch and the Earring Reward
Alex the Runaway Kid (Lv. 18): convince Chief Stan with mushroom caps, bring back the Old Gold Watch, and get Weighted Earrings or a Yellow Square.
Arcforge Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Chrishrama, Gems, Scrolls and Every Recipe
Arcforge in Classic World: Chrishrama in Sleepywood, 47 recipes, gems from ore, Lesser scroll crafting, Magician wands, every Lv. 1-8 recipe and leveling.
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.
Attack Speed, Weapon Reach and Jump Attacks in MapleStory Classic World
How weapon speed tiers and Booster work in Classic World, how far each weapon reaches, and which 1st and 2nd job attacks you can use mid-jump.
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.
Beauty Album and Hair Salons in MapleStory Classic World: Change Hair, Face and Skin
How Classic World's Beauty Album saves your looks, how many slots you can unlock, which coupons work where, and every hair salon, plastic surgery and skin-care NPC.
Best Early Weapons by Class in MapleStory Classic World (Levels 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30)
Our picks for the best affordable weapon for Warriors, Bowmen, Magicians and Thieves at levels 10–30 in Classic World, with prices and where to buy.
Boss Farming in MapleStory Classic World: Which Bosses Are Worth It and How Random Respawns Change Camping
Which Classic World bosses are worth farming for EXP or drops, why boss EXP loses to grinding, and how Grand Launch's randomized respawns change camping.
Every Boss in MapleStory Classic World at Launch
The six bosses you can fight in MapleStory Classic World at Grand Launch: Mano, Stumpy, Mushmom, Shade, Zombie Mushmom and Jr. Balrog, plus what changed at launch.
Botting and Bans in MapleStory Classic World: Rules and the Lie Detector
What counts as botting in MapleStory Classic World, why a ban hits both Classic and modern MapleStory, and how the Lie Detector Test and Truth Booth work.
Bowman Guide Level 1–30 in MapleStory Classic World: Skills, AP, Arrows and Training
Bowman from level 1 to 30 in MapleStory Classic World: 1st job with Athena Pierce at Lv 10, Arrow Blow vs Double Shot, SP and AP order, arrows and gear.
Can You Change Your Job in MapleStory Classic World? No, Here's What You Can Reset
No. A job advancement in Classic World can't be undone, at 1st or 2nd job. You can reset AP and SP with Cash Shop scrolls, or start a new character.
Can You Play MapleStory Classic World and MapleStory at the Same Time? No, One at a Time
No. Nexon says you can only have one game open at a time. Both games share one Nexon account and your NX balance, but not characters, names or Maple Points.
Can You Reset AP and SP in MapleStory Classic World? Yes, With Cash Shop Scrolls
Yes. The AP Reset Scroll and SP Reset Scroll cost 7,000 NX each and reset everything at once. The cheaper option is the Convenience Essentials Pack.
Cape Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: STR, DEX, INT, LUK and DEF Scrolls
Capes take seven scroll families, including main-stat STR, DEX, INT and LUK. All 28 cape scrolls in Classic World and how to get each one.
Caretaker's Ledger Quest Guide: Lyn the Librarian's Chain and the Faded Maple Leaf Earrings
Caretaker's Ledger (Lv. 28): Lyn the Librarian's six-step ledger chain across Victoria Island, the Torn Ledger Pages, and 24,540 EXP of rewards.
Citizenship and Housing in MapleStory Classic World
How to become a citizen of Henesys or Kerning City, what citizenship gives you, and how to buy a house in MapleStory Classic World.
Citizenship Grades and Rewards in MapleStory Classic World: All 10 Grades Explained
Every Citizenship grade in Classic World, the level each needs, discounts, contribution per quest, and what unlocks. Sourced, with unconfirmed numbers marked.
MapleStory Classic World Class Tier List by Goal: Mobbing, Bossing, Solo, Party and Mesos
Classic World 2nd job tier list by goal, built from a community level 70 DPS, EHP and MP benchmark. Assumptions listed up front; no single overall rank.
Cleric Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Heal, Bless, SP Build, Gear and Launch Changes
Complete Classic World Cleric guide: Heal vs undead, Bless, Invincible, the Holy Arrow launch change, party and solo SP builds, AP, gear and potions.
Cleric Training Spots by Level (30–70) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Cleric should train from 30 to 70 in Classic World: undead maps for Heal and Holy Arrow, from Ant Tunnel mushrooms and Subway Wraiths to the skeleton camps.
MapleStory Classic World Controls and Settings: Classic vs Modern (WASD), Controller Setup, Best Settings
Classic World key layouts (Classic, Modern WASD, Compact), how to enable a controller, quick slot setup and the settings worth changing on day one.
Crafting Professions in MapleStory Classic World: All 6, Leveling, EXP Table and Best Recipes
All six Classic World crafting professions: what each makes, how to unlock and level them, the crafting EXP table, and the recipes that cost the least per EXP.
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.
Damage Formula in MapleStory Classic World: Physical and Magic Damage Explained
Classic World's physical and magic damage formulas, weapon multipliers, mastery, defense, level gap and crits, plus what STR, DEX, INT and LUK actually do.
Death and EXP Loss in MapleStory Classic World: How Much You Lose and How Safety Charms Work
Dying in Classic World costs up to 10% of your current EXP bar, never a level. How LUK may lower it, where you respawn, and how Safety Charms protect you.
Dr. Betty's Research on Plants Quest Guide: Fossil Steps and the Leaf Earrings
Dr. Betty's level 17 fossil research chain in Ellinia: Plant Samples, Anne's Drake Skull, the final delivery to Winston, and whether Leaf Earrings are worth it.
Earring Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: Every Earring Scroll and Where to Get It
Earrings take STR, DEX, INT, LUK, Crit. Damage and Evasion scrolls. All 24 earring scrolls in Classic World, their rates, and every source.
Equipment Guide by Level for MapleStory Classic World: Weapons for Every Class, 10–30
Which weapon each class uses at level 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 in Classic World, and where to buy or craft it. Covers levels 10 to 30.
MapleStory Classic World EXP Table: Level 1 to 100
EXP needed for every level 1-100 in MapleStory Classic World. Level 99 alone costs 9.48 billion EXP; from level 90 each level costs 2.1x the last.
Fighter Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skills, SP Build, AP and Gear (Lv 30–70)
Complete Classic World Fighter guide: sword or axe, Rage, Final Attack, SP order from 30 to 70, DEX targets, gear by level and the 2nd job test.
Fighter Training Spots by Level (30–70+) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Fighter should train from level 30 to 70 in Classic World: map picks for every 5 levels, accuracy limits, danger and potion runs.
Fire/Poison Wizard Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skills, SP Build, AP and Gear
Complete F/P Wizard guide for Classic World: Fire Arrow vs Poison Breath first, SP and AP from 30 to 70, fire and poison matchups, gear and MP tips.
Fire/Poison Wizard Training Spots by Level in MapleStory Classic World
Where an F/P Wizard should train from 30 to 70 in Classic World: fire-weak mobs for Fire Arrow, dense maps for Poison Breath, and what to avoid.
Your First Million Mesos in MapleStory Classic World: A New Player Plan
How a new Classic World player gets to 1,000,000 mesos: what quests and NPC sales can cover, where the rest has to come from, and what to avoid.
Forgotten Hollow Guide: Release Date, Monsters, Quests and Rotten Mushmom (MapleStory Classic World)
Forgotten Hollow opens in November per Nexon. What's official, plus test-build data on its level 39 to 59 monsters, quests and the Rotten Mushmom boss, clearly labeled.
How to Use the Free Market in MapleStory Classic World: Rooms, Store Permits and Selling
Where the Classic World Free Market is, rooms 1 to 20, how store permits work (12 or 18 items), how to set up shop, and the rules that close your store.
Glove Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: All 16 Gloves Scrolls, Rates and Sources
Gloves take Attack, Magic Attack, Accuracy and Crit. Rate scrolls in four tiers. Every glove scroll, its effect, and where to get it in Classic World.
Halloween Candies Event Guide: Malady, 100 Candies and the Pumpkin Basket in MapleStory Classic World
How to finish Malady's Halloween Candies event in Classic World: where to farm 100 candies, the hidden Trick or Treat mission and Pumpkin Basket stats.
Helmet and Other Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: Hat, Top, Bottom and Pet Scrolls
The Other scroll slot covers hats, topwear, bottomwear and pet equipment. All 44 scrolls, their effects, and where to get them in Classic World.
Henesys Citizenship Guide: Community Board, Donations and Story Quests (MapleStory Classic World)
How to become a Henesys citizen in Classic World, every Community Board resident, all 17 weekly donations, the five story arcs and what the Town Hall shops sell.
Housing in MapleStory Classic World: How to Buy, Decorate and Visit a House
Step-by-step Classic World housing: unlock it at Visitor grade, buy from Bianca or Scarlett, decorate with town furniture, add storage and crafting stations, visit friends.
How Many Characters Can You Make in MapleStory Classic World? 3 per Account
You can create up to 3 characters per account in MapleStory Classic World. What's shared between them, what isn't, and how deleting a character works.
How to Download and Play MapleStory Classic World (PC, Mac, Steam)
Install MapleStory Classic World through the Nexon Launcher or Steam, on Windows or Mac. Step by step, plus account linking, controllers and the trade lock.
How to Get the Bronze Crusader Helm in MapleStory Classic World
The Bronze Crusader Helm (Warrior, Lv. 50, 7 slots) comes only from Luke the Security Guy's Wish to Travel at level 46. Materials list and what the helm upgrades into.
How to Get the Brown Bamboo Hat in MapleStory Classic World
The Brown Bamboo Hat (7 slots) is the reward for Maya's Weird Medicine chain, level 21: seven quests across Henesys, Lith Harbor and Perion. Full walkthrough.
How to Get Elixirs in MapleStory Classic World
Elixirs come from five quests (from Lv. 28), Citizen of Honor shops in Henesys and Kerning City at 3,000 mesos, and GM event Magic Boxes. Every source listed.
How to Get Faded Maple Leaf Earrings in MapleStory Classic World
Faded Maple Leaf Earrings end the Caretaker's Ledger chain (Lv. 28): six quests from Lyn the Librarian in Ellinia through Henesys, Perion, Sleepywood and Kerning City.
How to Get a Gloves Attack Scroll in MapleStory Classic World
Gloves Attack scrolls in Classic: Lesser from Flint or Ben (citizen shops, 40,000 mesos, Guardian of the Village), Intermediate/Greater from Rowen's dolls and Jane's Final Challenge.
How to Get the Green Napoleon Cape in MapleStory Classic World
Green Napoleon comes from Maya's Last Collection (Lv. 47) in Henesys: 50 Stone Golem Rubble, 50 Dark Stone Golem Rubble and a Diamond, after four earlier Maya quests.
How to Get Henesys Earrings and Kerning City Earrings in MapleStory Classic World
Henesys and Kerning City Earrings are Citizen of Honor rewards: grade 10 citizenship, level 57, then a five-quest chain in each town. Steps and stats.
How to Get Hero's Gladius (Manji's Gladius) in MapleStory Classic World
Hero's Gladius comes from Manji's Old Gladius chain at level 50: Star Rock, Piece of Ice, Ancient Scroll and Flaming Feather to Chrishrama. Or take Skull Earrings.
How to Get the Icarus Cape in MapleStory Classic World
The Icarus Cape is a random Green, Yellow or Blue cape from Delivering the Flying Medicine (Lv. 46), the end of Icarus's chain that starts at level 11.
How to Get Leaf Earrings in MapleStory Classic World
Leaf Earrings come from Progress on Fossil Research, the end of Winston and Dr. Betty's level 17 fossil chain. It eats a pair of Weighted Earrings and a Stump's Teardrop.
How to Get Mana Elixirs in MapleStory Classic World
Mana Elixirs (50% MP) come from three quests: The Faded Ink (Lv. 28), Shumi's Lost Sack of Cash (Lv. 35, 30 of them) and What It Takes (Lv. 57). No shop sells them.
How to Get the Old Raggedy Cape in MapleStory Classic World
The Old Raggedy Cape comes from Stranger's Identity, Jane Doe's level 23 quest in Niora Hospital, Kerning City: 50 Zombie Mushrooms and 25 Charm of the Undead.
How to Get Pink-Flowered Earrings in MapleStory Classic World
Pink-Flowered Earrings are the reward for John's Last Present, the third Deep Forest of Patience run (Lv. 65). Steps, Violas needed, and the earring's stats.
How to Get Power Elixirs in MapleStory Classic World
Power Elixirs (full HP and MP) come from one quest at launch: Jane's Second Challenge in Lith Harbor, level 44, for 15 of them. Requirements and route.
How to Get Return Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World
Return scrolls in Classic: Nearest Town (400 mesos) at every grocer, town scrolls (500, Sleepywood 600) at that town's store, plus free ones from early quests and Shumi.
How to Get the Sauna Robe in MapleStory Classic World (Mr. Wetbottom's Secret Book)
The Blue and Red Sauna Robe come only from Mr. Wetbottom's Secret Book chain at level 32. Every step, what to farm, the Diamond, and the robe's 10 slots.
How to Get to Victoria Island in MapleStory Classic World: Shanks and the Southperry Boat
Talk to Shanks in Southperry on Maple Island to sail to Lith Harbor on Victoria Island. It's one-way, so finish your Maple Island quests first.
How to Get Weighted Earrings (or Yellow Square) in MapleStory Classic World
Weighted Earrings come from Mother's Gold Watch, Alex's level 18 quest chain between Kerning City and Henesys. It's a coin flip with Yellow Square. Steps and stats.
How to Get Work Gloves in MapleStory Classic World
Work Gloves come from Andre's Request (Nella, Kerning City, Lv. 10) or Tailoring level 2. Full quest steps, stats and the beginner-only John route.
How to Make Mesos as a Bowman in MapleStory Classic World
Bowman meso guide for Classic World: what arrows really cost, crafting your own arrows and bows with Woodcrafting, and the quests and drops that pay.
How to Make Mesos as a Magician in MapleStory Classic World
Magician meso guide for Classic World: why MP is your real cost, Magic Guard refill math, cheap wands via crafting, and the quests that pay in MP pots.
How to Make Mesos as a Thief in MapleStory Classic World
Thief meso guide for Classic World: what to farm and sell on Thief maps, dailies, Bandit Steal, and cutting star and claw costs.
How to Make Mesos as a Warrior in MapleStory Classic World
Warrior meso guide for Classic World: cheap HP pots, no ammo costs, which drops and quests pay, River prices, and Smithing's Iron Knuckle.
How to Make Mesos in MapleStory Classic World: Early, Mid and Late Game
Make mesos in Classic World by level: quest payouts, what to vendor, the repeatable Arwen quest, crafts that beat NPC prices, and Free Market basics.
How to Travel Around Victoria Island in MapleStory Classic World: Cabs, Boats and Walking Routes
Getting between Lith Harbor, Henesys, Ellinia, Perion, Kerning City and Sleepywood in Classic World: Regular Cab, VIP Cab, Phil, return scrolls and walking.
HP and MP Gain per Level by Class in MapleStory Classic World (and Is HP Washing Still a Thing?)
HP and MP per level for every class in Classic World, job advancement bonuses, why INT doesn't add MP, and what's known about HP washing.
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.
Icarus and the Flying Medicine Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Icarus's 3-step level 46 chain: Wing the Fairy's materials, total rewards and which random Icarus Cape you can get.
Ice/Lightning Wizard Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skills, SP Build, AP and Gear
Complete I/L Wizard guide for Classic World: Cold Beam vs Thunder Bolt first, SP and AP from 30 to 70, ice and lightning matchups, gear and MP tips.
Ice/Lightning Wizard Training Spots by Level in MapleStory Classic World
Where an I/L Wizard should train from 30 to 70 in Classic World, including level 35: ice-weak Fire Boars, lightning-weak Clangs and Thunder Bolt maps.
Is MapleStory Classic World Pay to Win? What the Cash Shop Actually Sells
No Cash Shop item in Classic World adds stats at launch. Founder's Packs were cosmetic. Some convenience items exist. Here's the full list and Nexon's stance.
Is MapleStory Classic World Free to Play? Yes. Here's What Costs Money
Yes. Classic World is free to play since Grand Launch on October 21, 2026. Founder's Packages were optional and cosmetic. The Cash Shop runs on NX.
Is There 3rd Job in MapleStory Classic World? Not Yet. Here's What Nexon Has Said
No 3rd job in Classic World at launch. It was tested at level 70 in El Nath during the second beta, then pulled for a rework. No release date yet.
Jake's Trauma Quest Guide: The Stirge Phobia Cure (Kerning City Citizenship)
Jake's Trauma (Lv. 17, Kerning City Citizenship grade 2): Bubbling and Stirge drops, Mr. Goldstein's Vitamin Gummy, and the rewards.
Jane the Alchemist Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Jane's 3-step level 44 alchemy chain: every material and monster, the Elixir and Power Elixir rewards and the random glove scroll.
MapleStory Classic World Job Advancement Guide: 1st and 2nd Job
Where and when to make your 1st job (level 10) and 2nd job (level 30) in MapleStory Classic World, which NPC to talk to, and every second job path.
Jr. Balrog Boss Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Level, Cursed Sanctuary Route and Respawn
Jr. Balrog is a level 80 boss with 325,400 HP in The Cursed Sanctuary, 23 portals from Sleepywood. 3-hour base timer, randomized. Stats, route, drops.
Every Jump Quest in MapleStory Classic World: Locations, Levels and Rewards
All Classic World jump quests: Shumi's subway runs (Lv. 35), Sabitrama's Forest of Patience (Lv. 25 and 50), John's Deep Forest (Lv. 65), plus Pet-Walking Road.
Kerning City Citizenship Guide: Roxy, Community Board, Donations and Story Arcs (MapleStory Classic World)
Become a Kerning City citizen in Classic World: sign up with Roxy, all 18 weekly donations, residents, the five story arcs and the Civic Center shops.
Kerning City Party Quest (KPQ) in Classic World: Level, NPC and Channels
KPQ is back in MapleStory Classic World as 'First Time Together'. Level requirement, where to start, which channels run it, and the King Slime finale.
KPQ Walkthrough: Kerning City Party Quest Stage by Stage in MapleStory Classic World
Stage-by-stage KPQ (First Time Together) walkthrough for Classic World: coupon answers, rope, kitten and barrel combinations, King Slime, rewards and tips.
Leatherworking Guide for MapleStory Classic World: JM From tha Streetz and Every Recipe
Leatherworking in Classic World: JM From tha Streetz in Kerning City, 90 recipes of Bowman and Thief gear, Processed Leather, every Lv. 1-8 recipe and leveling.
Legend of the Snail Quest Guide: Pia, Wing the Fairy and Mano's Rainbow Shell
Legend of the Snail (Lv. 20): the five steps from Pia's book to Mano's Rainbow-colored Snail Shell, the 60 snail shells, and what it pays.
Magician Guide Levels 1–30 in MapleStory Classic World: Job Advancement, Skills, AP and Training
Become a Magician at Lv 10 with Grendel in Ellinia, then Energy Bolt or Magic Claw, INT/LUK AP, MP habits, gear and where to train up to Lv 30.
Manji's Old Gladius Quest Guide (Hero's Gladius) in MapleStory Classic World
Manji's 3-step level 50 chain: the four materials Chrishrama needs, where to get them, and Hero's Gladius vs Skull Earrings.
Mano Boss Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Level, Location, Respawn and Drops
Mano is a level 20 boss with 7,420 HP on Thicket Around the Beach III near Lith Harbor. Stats, route, respawn caveats, drops and tips.
How to Leave Maple Island in MapleStory Classic World (and What to Finish First)
Leaving Maple Island in Classic World: talk to Shanks in Southperry, pay 300 mesos, sail one-way to Lith Harbor. Every Maple Island quest to finish before you go.
Omok Set Quests Guide: How to Get All 6 Omok Sets from Casey (MapleStory Classic World)
Casey's Omok quest chain in Henesys Park from level 12: which monsters to hunt for each of the six Omok Sets, and what the chain pays.
MapleStory Classic World Glossary: KPQ, KS, FM, Sindit, Dexless and Other Community Terms
Plain definitions of the slang and terms you'll see in MapleStory Classic World chat: KPQ, KS, FM, AP, SP, pots, mob, cc, HP wash, Sindit, dexless and more.
Mark of the Beta Event Guide: Every Journal Page Location in MapleStory Classic World
Full Mark of the Beta walkthrough: start with Jay in Henesys at Lv. 25, all six journal page spots, the 10-meso cost, and the hat reward. Ends November 18.
Maya and Her Peculiar Savior Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Maya's 5-step Henesys citizenship chain at level 47: requirements, the Mushmom kill, 50 Drake Skulls, contribution and rewards.
Maya and the Weird Medicine Quest Guide: All 7 Steps to the Brown Bamboo Hat
Maya's seven-step Weird Medicine chain from level 21: Teo, Sophia, Manji's 75 Zombie Mushrooms, the Sparkling Rock materials, and the 7-slot hat.
Meso Sinks in MapleStory Classic World: What Costs Mesos and How to Save
Every meso sink in Classic World with sourced prices: potions, stars and arrows, scrolls, crafting fees, housing, citizenship, storage and travel, plus ways to save.
Mr. Wetbottom's Secret Book Quest Guide (Sauna Robe) in MapleStory Classic World
All 9 steps of Mr. Wetbottom's Secret Book at level 32: Ronnie's food runs, the Diamond, total EXP and the 10-slot Sauna Robe reward.
Mrs. Ming Ming's Second Worry Quest Guide: Estelle's Sauce and the Ribboned Pig Headband
Mrs. Ming Ming's Second Worry (Lv. 15): the Garnet for Estelle, Pig's Heads and Octopus Legs, and the 7-slot Ribboned Pig Headband reward.
Mushmom Boss Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Level, Location, Respawn and Ilbi Drops
Mushmom is a level 40 boss with 34,440 HP in Someone Else's House near Henesys, weak to Fire. Route, respawn caveats, drops and class tips.
Nella's Other Requests Quest Guide (Lv. 22): Dr. Faymus, Chris and Cutthroat Manny's Boots
Nella's level 22 Kerning City chain: Jr. Necki and Horny Mushroom hunts, Chris's pillow, 50 Evil Eyes, and the class boots from Cutthroat Manny.
Nella's Kerning City Requests Quest Guide (Lv. 10): Steps, Work Gloves and Rewards
Nella's first three Kerning City requests from level 10: what Don Hwang, Shumi and Andre want, where to hunt, and the Work Gloves at the end.
NPC Shops in MapleStory Classic World: What Every Town Sells (Weapons, Armor, Pots, Stars)
Who sells what in Henesys, Ellinia, Perion, Kerning City, Lith Harbor and Sleepywood: weapon, armor, grocer, scroll and citizen-only shops by town.
Orange Slimes Event in MapleStory Classic World: Spawns, Drops and Malady's Candies
Orange Slimes invade Henesys, Ellinia, Kerning City and Perion from Oct 28 to Nov 18. What they drop, their stats, and whether Malady's Candies are worth keeping.
Are Orbis and El Nath in MapleStory Classic World? How to Get There (You Can't, Yet)
Orbis, El Nath and 3rd job are not in MapleStory Classic World at launch. What Nexon has said, why the Ellinia airship doesn't run, and what to do instead.
Overall Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: 10 Slots of STR, DEX, INT or LUK
Overalls have 10 slots and take STR, DEX, INT, LUK and DEF scrolls. All 20 overall scrolls in Classic World and where to get each one.
Page Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Skills, SP Build, Sword vs Blunt (Lv 30–70)
Complete Classic World Page guide: sword or blunt weapon, Threaten, Final Attack, SP order 30 to 70, DEX targets, shields and gear by level.
Page Training Spots by Level (30–70) in MapleStory Classic World
Where a Page should train from level 30 to 70 in Classic World: map picks per level band, guaranteed kills, danger, potion runs and accuracy.
Pets in MapleStory Classic World: How to Get a Pet, Pet Food and the Free Snail
How to get a pet in Classic World: the free event Snail, Cash Shop pets, feeding with Pet Food, pet skills like Auto HP, Water of Life, and where the pet NPCs are.
Pia's Present For a Friend Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Pia's 4-step level 42 chain: the claw materials, Rina's Red Cape errand, total rewards and whether the random Greater cape scroll is worth it.
Playing MapleStory Classic World on Mac: Setup and Known Issues
How to run MapleStory Classic World on macOS through the Nexon Launcher or Steam, the minimum Mac specs, and Nexon's list of known macOS issues and fixes.
Potions and Consumables in MapleStory Classic World: Prices, Where to Buy, Best Value by Level
Every town grocer sells Red (50), Orange (150), White (350) and Blue (220) Potions. Best HP per meso, MP options, buff pots and citizenship discounts.
Where to Get Pure Water in MapleStory Classic World (and Which Quests Need It)
Buy Pure Water for 1,120 mesos from the 24 Hr Mobile Store or Mr. Sweatbottom in Sleepywood. Andre's Request and Jane's First Challenge need it.
Quests Worth Doing in MapleStory Classic World, Level by Level
The Classic World quests worth your time from Maple Island to level 65: rewards, levels, which chains pay off, and which quests to skip.
Rain's Maple Quiz Walkthrough: All 7 Answers and Rewards (MapleStory Classic World)
Rain's Maple Quiz in Amherst: seven talk-only questions from level 5, every answer, and the 490 EXP plus 10 Oranges it pays.
Ronnie & the Fairies Building a New House Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Ronnie's 4-step level 41 material chain: every monster and drop, where to hunt, total EXP and the Shoes Speed Scroll reward.
Rowen the Fairy and the Cursed Doll Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
All 5 Cursed Doll steps for Rowen the Fairy at level 36: 570 dolls, where Zombie Lupins spawn, the glove scroll and the class hat reward.
Scroll Tiers in MapleStory Classic World: Lesser, Intermediate, Greater and Chaos Explained
What each scroll tier gives in Classic World, straight from the launch data: success rates, the five stat ladders, expected gain and Chaos risk.
Scrolling Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Success Rates, Slots, Chaos Scrolls and Where to Buy
Classic scrolls come in four tiers: Lesser 100%, Intermediate 60%, Greater 10%, Chaos 10% (can destroy). Slots, expected gain, shops and scroll crafting.
2nd Job Advancement Quests in MapleStory Classic World: Warrior, Magician, Bowman and Thief
The level 30 2nd job quest chain for all four classes: who to talk to, where each Job Instructor is, the 30 Dark Marble test map and rewards.
Shade Boss Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Level, Cabin of the Forsaken Route and Quest
Shade is a level 48 undead boss with 47,000 HP in Cabin of the Forsaken under Niora Hospital, weak to Holy. Route, An Old Grudge quest, respawn and tips.
Shield Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: DEF and Accuracy Scrolls
Shields take only DEF and Accuracy scrolls in Classic World. All 8 shield scrolls, their rates, and where to buy or craft them.
Shoe Scrolls in MapleStory Classic World: Speed, Jump and Evasion Scrolls
Shoes take Speed, Jump and Evasion scrolls in four tiers. All 12 shoe scrolls in Classic World, their effects, and the shop, quest and recipe for each.
Should You Quest or Grind in MapleStory Classic World? Do Both, Here's the Split
Grinding is your main EXP source in Classic World. Do quests that overlap your training map or give gear, and always do the cheap early ones.
Smithing Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Silas Irons, Every Recipe and Leveling
Smithing in Classic World: Silas Irons in Perion, 74 recipes, ingots from 5 ore, every Lv. 1-8 recipe with fees, and the cheapest way to level it.
Spawn Rate and Map Capacity in MapleStory Classic World: Why Crowded Maps Are Slower
How monster respawns work in Classic World, why crowded maps cut your EXP per hour, what changes with party size, and basic KS etiquette.
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.
Special Taste of Florina Beach Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Riel's 4-step level 37 Florina Beach chain: every Coconut, Banana and Claw you need, where to hunt, and the 15,210 meso payout.
Starting Stats and AP in MapleStory Classic World: No Dice, 5 AP per Level, How to Allocate
Classic World has no dice roll: every stat starts at 4 and you place 9 AP. You get 5 AP per level. How to allocate by class and what an AP Reset does.
Storage and Inventory in MapleStory Classic World: Storage Keepers, Fees and Slots
Where every Storage Keeper is in Classic World, what storage costs, how citizenship cuts the fee, inventory tabs, stack sizes and the 150-slot cap.
Stumpy Boss Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Level, Parched Land Route and Respawn
Stumpy is a level 35 boss with 19,220 HP on Parched Land east of Perion, new at Grand Launch. Stats, route, respawn caveats, quest and tips.
Tailoring Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Francois, Magician Gear and Every Recipe
Tailoring in Classic World: Francois in Ellinia, 60 recipes, Processed Cloth and thread, Magician gloves, hats and shoes, every Lv. 1-8 recipe and leveling.
The Doctor Who Never Returned Quest Guide in MapleStory Classic World
Jane Doe's 5-step Kerning City citizenship chain at level 37: requirements, Tablecloths and Fairy's Tentacles, contribution and rewards.
The Journey Begins Check-In Event: How to Get All 14 Rewards in MapleStory Classic World
How The Journey Begins works in Classic World: 30 Maple Leaves a day, one claim per account, missed days don't reset, and which rewards expire after 7 days.
The Old Tree Quest Guide (Stumpy) in MapleStory Classic World
All 8 steps of The Old Tree at level 34: Winston's Perion rumor run, 100 Very Dry Branches, the Stumpy kill and the Chaos glove scroll.
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.
Throwing Stars and Arrows in MapleStory Classic World: W.ATK, Prices, Recharging
Subi (+15) sell for 500 mesos at every grocer, Wolbi (+17) at Max in Kerning City for citizens. Star W.ATK, recharge costs, and arrow prices for Bowmen.
Trading in MapleStory Classic World: Trade Lock, Free Market and Megaphones
When new accounts can trade in Classic World, the level 15 rule for megaphones, Free Market rooms, Leaf Points and NX gifting, explained.
Warrior Guide Level 1–30 in MapleStory Classic World: Skills, AP and Training
Warrior 1st job from Perion to level 30 in Classic World: Power Strike vs Slash Blast, SP order, STR/DEX plan, weapons and where to train.
Weapon Scrolls by Weapon Type in MapleStory Classic World: All 14 Types
Every weapon scroll in Classic World by weapon type: swords, axes, blunts, daggers, wands, staves, spears, polearms, bows, crossbows and claws.
Weaponcrafting Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Mr. Thunder, Screws and Every Recipe
Weaponcrafting in Classic World: Mr. Thunder in Perion, 46 recipes, Screws, claws and warrior weapons, every Lv. 1-8 recipe and how to level it.
Welcome to the Free Market! Quest Guide: Lewis's Letters, Steps and Rewards
Lewis's level 13 Free Market quest chain: four letter deliveries between the Free Market Entrance, Henesys and Perion, and what they pay.
What Are Leaf Points in MapleStory Classic World? The Free Cash Shop Currency
Leaf Points are Classic World's second Cash Shop currency, handed out mostly through events as exchange coupons. How they differ from NX and Maple Points.
What Is MapleStory Classic World? How It Differs From Old GMS and Modern Maple
MapleStory Classic World isn't a 1:1 copy of old GMS. What Nexon kept, what it changed, what's brand new, and how it compares to modern MapleStory.
What Is the Level Cap in MapleStory Classic World? Level 100 (and Why Few Will See It)
The level cap in MapleStory Classic World is 100. From level 90 every level costs 2.1 times the last, so 99.4% of the EXP to 100 sits above level 90.
What the City Taught Me Quest Guide: Alex's Gifts and the Earring Scroll (Kerning City)
What the City Taught Me (Lv. 27, Kerning City Citizenship grade 4): Alex's Gift Sack from Ligators, gifts for Nella and JM, and the earring scroll pick.
What to Do at Level 10 in MapleStory Classic World: Your Checklist
At level 10 in Classic World, take your 1st job, start crafting, accept The Journey Begins check-in, and head out to train. Level 12 and 15 unlocks too.
What to Do at Level 30 in MapleStory Classic World: 2nd Job Test and Next Steps
At level 30 in Classic World, go back to your class instructor for the 2nd job test: deliver a letter, collect 30 Dark Marbles, bring back the Proof of a Hero.
What's in MapleStory Classic World at Launch (and What Isn't)
Level cap, jobs, regions, bosses, party quests and new systems in MapleStory Classic World at Grand Launch, straight from Nexon's notes.
Where to Get Crafting Materials in MapleStory Classic World: Iron Ore, Garnet and More
Iron Ore drops from Dark Stump and Blue Snail; Garnet Ore from Dark Stump, Stirge and Snail. Every ore, gem and common material, with drops and quests.
Where to Train From Level 10 to 30 in MapleStory Classic World
The best MapleStory Classic World training spots from level 10 to 30: which monsters and maps to grind at each level, how crowding changes the pick, and when to move on.
Where to Train from Level 30 to 50 in MapleStory Classic World (Any Class)
Best training spots for levels 30 to 50 in Classic World: Jr. Wraiths in the Kerning subway, Zombie Lupins in Monkey Forest, then the Wraith lines. With alternatives.
Where to Train from Level 50 to 70 in MapleStory Classic World (Any Class)
Training spots for levels 50 to 70 in Classic World: the Wraith subway lines, Clangs and Crocos, Sleepy Dungeon V past 55, and why the 60s are thin without Ossyria.
Cleric vs Fire/Poison vs Ice/Lightning: Which Magician Path to Pick in MapleStory Classic World
Which Magician 2nd job should you pick in Classic World? Cleric, F/P and I/L compared on damage, mobbing, MP cost, party value and training maps.
Which Scrolls Are Worth It in MapleStory Classic World? Tier Picks by Slot
Our picks for which scroll tier to use on each slot in Classic World, based on stat per success rate. Assumptions listed; Intermediate wins most slots.
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.
Woodcrafting Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Vicious, Arrows, Bows and Every Recipe
Woodcrafting in Classic World: Vicious in Henesys, 49 recipes, arrows 500 at a time, bows and wands, the recipes that turn a profit, and leveling.
Zombie Mushmom Boss Guide for MapleStory Classic World: Level, Grave of Mushmom Route and Drops
Zombie Mushmom is a level 55 undead boss with 66,640 HP in The Grave of Mushmom off Ant Tunnel Park, weak to Holy. Stats, route, respawn and drops.