WarriorSTR · Melee fighters with the highest HP
MagicianINT · Spellcasters
BowmanDEX · Ranged attackers
ThiefLUK · Fast and evasiveThe Swamp of Despair III is a Victoria Island map on Warning Street with 54 monster spawn points, monsters level 6 to 31.
Mixed-level map. If you're here for the Slimes (Lv. 6), note the map also has 19 Jr. Necki (Lv. 21), 28 Ligator (Lv. 31). Those can hit hard and be hard to hit at that level.
Monsters on this map
| Monster | Level | Spawns | EXP | EXP/HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slime | 6 | 7 | 12 | 0.104 |
| Jr. Necki | 21 | 19 | 39 | 0.143 |
| Ligator | 31 | 28 | 58 | 0.068 |
How to get to The Swamp of Despair III
From Kerning City, walk through 3 maps:
- Kerning City
- The Swamp of Despair I
- The Swamp of Despair II
- The Swamp of Despair III
Walking route through map portals, from the game data. Cabs and boats can be faster between towns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to The Swamp of Despair III?
From Kerning City: Kerning City → The Swamp of Despair I → The Swamp of Despair II → The Swamp of Despair III (3 maps).
What monsters are on The Swamp of Despair III?
Slime (Lv. 6, 7 spawns), Jr. Necki (Lv. 21, 19 spawns), Ligator (Lv. 31, 28 spawns).
What level should I be for The Swamp of Despair III?
Monsters here are level 6 to 31. Monsters above your level are harder to hit, so check your accuracy.
Game data: MapleStory Classic World v1.0.0, checked 2026-10-22. Only content live at launch is listed. Drop rates are calculated on Nexon's servers and aren't in the game data, so we don't publish them. Spotted a difference in-game? Tell us.