This is the Global MapleStory PC class catalogue, including the GMS Shine classes Sia Astelle and Erel Light. Regional rosters differ. Each class is listed individually; the featured configuration is a fifth-job Hero node plan with enough unlocked V Matrix slots, before a separate sixth-job HEXA plan.
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Hero fifth-job bossing V Matrix and boost-node build
Hero V Matrix choices: Raging Blow, Cry Valhalla and Final Attack boosts, four Hero skills, Decent buffs, Weapon Aura and a practical boss sequence.
Open configuration →GMS classes, weapons and Hero V Matrix
Hero
ExplorerExplorer class. Weapon route: sword / axe. Its skills and progression remain separate from the Hero configuration below.
Paladin
ExplorerExplorer class. Weapon route: sword / blunt weapon. Its skills and progression remain separate from the Hero configuration below.
Dark Knight
ExplorerExplorer class. Weapon route: spear / polearm. Its skills and progression remain separate from the Hero configuration below.
Arch Mage (Fire, Poison)
ExplorerArch Mage (Ice, Lightning)
ExplorerBishop
ExplorerBossing toolkit comparison
A comparison of functions and trade-offs, without a numerical performance ranking.
Hero
Focused weapon burstThe selected V Matrix concentrates investment on repeated attacks and a planned burst window.
- Strengths
- Straightforward named node package
- Considerations
- Short windows still require boss access
Bishop
Party-oriented magic supportA separate spell and party-support kit changes the reason to take the class.
- Strengths
- Dedicated party-support decisions
- Considerations
- Hero weapon nodes do not transfer
Paladin
Defensive warrior toolsDefensive class tools change the survival and attack rhythm.
- Strengths
- Alternative warrior play pattern
- Considerations
- Requires its own class nodes
Learning and progression guides
MapleStory build guide: job skills, equipment and steady progression
Organise a MapleStory character around its job, training and bossing skills, equipment upgrades, V Matrix and the progression available on your service.
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