MapleStory Beginner's Guide by NexTale!
Welcome to MapleStory!
MapleStory is a free-to-play, 2D side-scrolling MMORPG that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. This guide will help you get started on your adventure in the world of Maple.
1. Creating Your Character
The first step in your MapleStory journey is creating your character. You'll be able to customize your appearance and choose your starting class.
Take your time to create a character that represents you in the world of Maple. You can adjust various features such as hair style, color, facial features, and starting outfit.
2. Classes
MapleStory offers five main classes for Explorers, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
Warrior
Strong melee fighters with high defense.
Magician
Powerful spellcasters with elemental attacks.
Bowman
Skilled archers with long-range attacks.
Thief
Agile fighters specializing in stealth and speed.
Pirate
Versatile brawlers with unique weapons and skills.
3. Basic Controls
Familiarize yourself with the basic controls to navigate the world of MapleStory:
- Arrow keys: Move left and right
- Alt: Jump
- Ctrl: Basic attack
- You can map custom keys for skills and items
4. Learning the UI
MapleStory has a comprehensive user interface (UI) that you'll need to master. Here are some key shortcuts to access different parts of the game interface:
I - Inventory
Access your character's inventory to manage items and equipment.
E - Character Stats
View your character's statistics, equipment, and other details.
K - Skills
Open the skills window to view and manage your character's abilities.
S - Stats
Quick access to your character's stat points for allocation.
R - Buddy List
Manage your friend list and social connections in the game.
W - World Map
Open the world map to navigate between different areas.
Remember, you can also click on the corresponding icons in the game interface to access these features. Familiarizing yourself with these shortcuts will help you navigate the game more efficiently.
5. Job Advancements
As you progress in MapleStory, you'll have the opportunity to advance your character into one of the five main classes. Each class has specific requirements and a designated town for job advancement.
Warrior, Thief, Bowman, and Pirate
To become a Warrior, Thief, Bowman, or Pirate, you need to reach level 10 and meet each class's required minimum stats.
Magician
To become a Magician, you need to reach level 8 and meet the required minimum stats.
Job Advancement Locations and Requirements
Warrior
Location: Perion
Requirements: Level 10, 35 STR
Magician
Location: Ellinia
Requirements: Level 8, 20 INT
Bowman
Location: Henesys
Requirements: Level 10, 25 DEX
Thief
Location: Kerning City
Requirements: Level 10, 25 DEX
Pirate
Location: Nautilus Harbor
Requirements: Level 10, 20 DEX
Once you've reached the required level and stats, visit the corresponding town and look for the Job Instructor NPC. They will guide you through the job advancement process and help you choose your new abilities.