MapleStory Classic World Beginner Guide | How to Build a Strong Foundation before Level 70?

MapleStory was once one of the most beloved games among countless players more than a decade ago, and it was the continued support from those players that allowed the game to remain popular for so long. This is also why the official team decided to launch MapleStory Classic World, bringing back the most authentic classic experience.

MapleStory Classic World has now entered its second closed beta test, making this the perfect time to revisit and experience the essence of the game. Whether you are a returning player looking for nostalgia or a newcomer curious about trying it out, the following tips can help you progress through the early stages more smoothly and gather resources more efficiently.

Second Closed Beta Test

The second closed beta test for MapleStory Classic World will run from August 4 to August 12. Compared to the first test, which lasted 10 days, this time players will have only one week to push toward level 70. If you prefer a more casual playstyle, reaching the level cap before the test ends may be difficult, although the official team may provide items to help players level up faster.

In terms of content, 3rd Job Advancement will officially become available, and the classic regions of Orbis and El Nath will also be added to the world map.

Party Up

Whether you are a new player or a veteran, my first recommendation is to find friends in the game and form a party whenever possible.

After all, adventuring with friends or other players has always been one of MapleStory's core appeals. Leveling up while socializing can make the long grinding process much more enjoyable.

More importantly, MapleStory Classic World significantly increases the experience points gained while playing in a party. It is recommended to form a full six-player party, as the experience rewards are much higher than playing alone, greatly improving leveling efficiency. This is especially important with the limited time available during the second closed beta test.

In addition, when playing in a party, MapleStory Classic World mesos and dropped items collected by the entire group can be gathered together and sold, then used to purchase potions for everyone. This can effectively prevent situations where individual players run out of potions, struggle to defeat monsters, and have to wait for HP and MP to recover.

Potions and Skills

Potions are your most valuable resource, especially during the early stages. Once your potions run out and you have no mesos available, your progression can come to a complete stop.

Therefore, do not blindly maximize your skill levels. The key is to upgrade your skills only enough to one-shot or two-shot the monsters you are currently fighting.

If your AoE skill can already defeat monsters in two hits at level 10, increasing it to level 15 or 20 may improve your damage, but the increased MP consumption will also accelerate your potion usage, making it inefficient. Always keep your skills at the level needed to reach the required damage threshold.

Always prioritize fighting monsters that you can defeat in one or two hits. If it takes three or more attacks to defeat them, your potion costs will quickly exceed the value of the rewards you collect, eventually causing you to run out of resources.

You should view leveling as an investment. Every attack consumes mesos and potions, and only by maintaining a positive return or at least keeping your resources balanced can you continue progressing over time.

Selling Ores and Miscellaneous Items

During the very early stages between levels 10 and 20, you may need to sell some miscellaneous items and ores to NPC shops in order to maintain your potion supply. However, once you reach around level 20 to 25 and enter level 30 areas, you should stop selling any ores and most miscellaneous items to NPCs.

This is because MapleStory Classic World introduces a brand-new crafting system, allowing players to create many of the equipment items in the game. Ores and various miscellaneous materials are essential crafting resources and hold significant value in the player trading market.

You can open a personal shop or trade directly with other players to sell these materials, earning far more mesos than selling them to NPCs. Alternatively, you can save these materials and use them to craft equipment for yourself or your party members.

If you have a fixed party, you can gather all materials and give them to one teammate who specializes in crafting, allowing the entire group to benefit. These resources will provide much greater long-term value than selling them to NPCs, helping you overcome the difficult early economy more smoothly.

Choosing a Class

MapleStory Classic World retains the four classic classes: Warrior, Bowman, Magician, and Thief. Each class has its own unique playstyle, strengths, and weaknesses.

Although some classes are indeed stronger than others, you should still choose the playstyle you enjoy most, because the leveling process in MapleStory Classic World can be quite repetitive, and only a class you truly enjoy will keep you motivated.

The second closed beta test will also introduce 3rd Job Advancement. At that point, every class will be able to showcase its unique strengths. You can research the differences between them in advance and understand which stages each class performs best in before making your choice.

Leveling Tips

MapleStory Classic World focuses on reducing the early farming efficiency of most classes, with adjustments made to damage output and skill resource consumption compared to the original version.

Whether you are playing alone or in a party, always make sure the monsters in your leveling area can be defeated in one or two hits. If you cannot achieve this, do not hesitate to leave the area and return to a lower-level location where you can defeat enemies more comfortably.

This approach not only minimizes potion consumption but also provides the best balance between experience gain and mesos accumulation. Challenging stronger monsters too early may appear to offer more XP, but frequent potion usage and trips back for supplies will slow down your overall progress and reduce efficiency.

Although MapleStory Classic World development team may continue adjusting character skills and monster strength, these strategies will remain useful regardless of balance changes. They can help you avoid unnecessary mistakes and enjoy the game more smoothly.