Another amazing bossing class in the global version of Maplestory is Hero, who is a warrior of the explorer branch. What makes Hero such a good bossing class is the way attack speed works in GMS. Contrary to other versions, you can reach a higher attack speed level as a Hero in the global version of Maplestory, making him incredible at bossing. Arans are the first Legend to be released to the Maplestory world and represent the warrior class. A great describing phrase for them would be 'combo masters' as their playing style revolves around several combination attacks designed to stack up a combo count. As these counts add up, the Aran gains bonuses and the option to use special attacks.
Strongest Maplestory Class
In Maplestory 2 players will be able to closely define their role by the class played. Unlike the original MapleStory, there are no subclasses which upgrade into more advanced classes. Class specialization and customization are instead determined by the Skills a player takes within that class.
For example, in the original MapleStory, a player would start as a Magician. Two possible options to class change to after were Fire/Poison Wizard and the Ice/Lightning Wizard. In MapleStory 2, a player can choose to be a Wizard and will always be a Wizard throughout the game. Instead, a player can choose to take Fire element skills to be a Fire-specialized Wizard, Ice element skills to be an Ice-specialized Wizard, etc. Since skills can be freely reset, it is possible for players to create several skill builds for one class to specialize in rather than be locked to a single specialization.
| Class Image | Class Name | Weapons | Properties | Major Stats | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin | One-handed Thrown Weapons | Physical, Shadow | LUK, Critical Damage | ★★☆☆☆ | |
| Berserker | 2H Sword | Physical, Dark | STR, HP, Physical Damage | ★☆☆☆☆ | |
| Heavy Gunner | Cannon | Physical, Fire, Lightning | DEX, Physical Damage | ★★☆☆☆ | |
| Knight | 1H Sword, Shield | Physical, Holy | STR, DEF, Full Defense | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Priest | Scepter, Codex | Holy | INT, Healing | ★★☆☆☆ | |
| Archer | Bow | Physical, Fire, Ice | DEX, Attack Speed, Critical Hit | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Runeblade | 2H Blade | Fire, Frost, Lightning | STR, INT | ★★☆☆☆ | |
| Soul Binder | 2H Orb | None | INT, Magic Attack | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Striker | 2H Knuckles | Physical, Fire | DEX, Physical Attack | ★★★★☆ | |
| Thief | One-handed Daggers | Physical, Toxic | LUK, Movement Speed, Evasion | ★★★★★ | |
| Wizard | Staff | Fire, Frost, Lightning | INT, Magic Attack | ★★★★☆ |
Maplestory Class Popularity
Heroes:
Pros:
An old class
Very powerful
Good defense
Very strong
Cons:
Axe is slow
Paladins:
Pros:
An old class
Strong damage
Elemental
Excellent defense
Cons:
BW is slow
Dark Knights:
Pros:
An old class
Best at bossing and mobbing
Very powerful
Excellent defense
Cons:
Polearms are Slow
Aran:
Pros:
Combo system
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Low HP
Bad defense
Polearms are slow
Demon Slayer:
Pros:
Link skill
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Low HP
Bad defense
Blunt Weapons are slow
F/P Mage:
Pros:
An old class
Great defense
Strong fire skills
Party Skills
Cons:
Training is slow
I/L Mage:
Pros:
An old class
Great defense
Can freeze monsters
Party Skills
Cons:
Training is slow
Bishop:
Pros:
An old class
High HP
Stronger than some classes
Lots of Party Skills
Cons:
Slowest trainer in Maple
Evan:
Pros:
Fire attacks only
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Wands are slow
Battle Mage:
Pros:
Aura
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Staves are slow
Bowmaster:
Pros:
An old class
Very powerful
Best bossing in Maple
Good HP
Cons:
Arrows are useless
Marksman:
Pros:
An old class
Very powerful class
Strong mobbing
Good defense
Cons:
Arrows are useless
Wild Hunter
Pros:
Run and shoot
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Low defense
Low HP
Mercedes:
Pros:
Link skill
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Low defense
Low HP
Night Lord:
Pros:
An old class
Shadow Shifter
Cons:
Weak and Boring
Animations are Ugly
Shadower:
Pros:
An old class
Shadow Shifter
Cons:
Weak and Boring
Animations are Ugly
Dual Blader:
Pros:
Good at mobbing
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Low defense and accuracy
All animations are ugly as hell
Phantom:
Pros:
Link Skill only
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Stole too many skills from old classes
Buccanner:
Pros:
An old class
Free mount
Cons:
Weak and Boring
Animations are Ugly
Corsair:
Pros:
An old class
Free mount
Cons:
Weak and Boring
Animations are Ugly
Cannon Master:
Pros:
Link skill
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring
Weakest mobbing and bossing
Ugliest animation of skills
Mechanic:
Pros:
No Bullets
Cons:
A new class (meaning they suck)
Weak and Boring