Hunter (Guide)

As one of the two second job advancements for the Bowman, the Hunter is one of the highest-damaging jobs in the game. Of course, you start out weak, but you come out of it, bursting into your third job with huge amounts of damage and speed. The third job advancement for a Hunter is one of the best in MapleStory.

Second Job Introduction

This is where it gets fun! You've figured out the basics of the Bowman, and you are now on your way of achieving what you've set out to do! Although the training may seem tough at times, later on you will realise that it was worth it.

Job Advancement Procedure

You have reached level 30, yippee! Time for the second job advancement! To make the second job advancement, talk to Athena Pierce in Henesys and she will pass you a letter for the Bowman Job Instructor. The Job Instructor can be found at the Henesys Dungeon entrance. Before going there, stock up at least 60-70 Orange Potions as you will have to pass a test. After talking to the job instructor, you will be teleported to a place like the Ant Tunnel. There are two types of monsters inside: Zombie Mushrooms and Evil Eyes with different characteristics. They hit about 70+ damage on you. Collect 30 Dark Marbles by defeating these monsters. The drop is about 1 in 3 monsters. After that, talk to the job instructor and you will be awarded a 'Proof of a Hero'. Go back to Henesys and talk to Athena Pierce. Choose the Hunter and then confirm your choice. Congratulations! You are now a Hunter, and have just proceeded into your second job advancement!

Stat Distribution

The stat distribution for Hunters is quite simple. Although, since there are two different types of Bowmen, there are two different ways of doing this.

For people planning on going Hunter (Using regular bows), you need to keep your STR +5 your level to be able to use your bows. So, if you're level 50, you MUST have 55 STR. Every other point should be put into DEX and nothing else. Simplier, you should have 5 STR above your level and averything else into DEX! So that means that every 5 levels you add 5 STR.

Level 10 -- 15 Strength, 47 Dex.

Level 15 -- 20 Strength, 67 Dex.

Level 20 -- 25 Strength, 87 Dex.

Level 25 -- 30 Strength, 107 Dex

Level 30 -- 35 Strength, 127 Dex.

Level 35 -- 40 Strength, 147 Dex.

Level 40 -- 45 Strength, 167 Dex.

Level 45 -- 50 Strength, 187 Dex.

Level 50 -- 55 Strength, 207 Dex.

Level 55 -- 60 Strength, 227 Dex.

Level 60 -- 65 Strength, 247 Dex.

Level 65 -- 70 Strength, 267 Dex.

Level 70 -- 75 Strength, 287 Dex.

Skill Point Distribution

Follow these guides if you want to properly build up your arsenal of deadly skills.

Hunter build with Final Attack

Level 30: Arrow Bomb 1

Levels 31-36: Bow Mastery 3(18)

Level 37: Bow Mastery 1(19), Bow Booster 2

Level 38: Bow Booster 3(5)

Levels 39-41: Soul Arrow 3(9)

Level 42: Soul Arrow 1(10), Final Attack : Bow 2

Levels 43-51: Final Attack : Bow 3(29)

Level 52: Final Attack : Bow 1(Max), Arrow Bomb 2

Levels 53-61: Arrow Bomb 3(29)

Level 62: Arrow Bomb 1(Max), Bow Booster 2(7)

Levels 63-66: Bow Booster 3(19)

Level 67: Bow Booster 1(Max), Focus 2(11)

Levels 68-69: Focus 3(18)

Level 70: Focus 2(Max), The Blessing of Amazon 1(4)

Hunter build without Final Attack

Level 30: Arrow Bomb 1

Levels 31-36: Bow Mastery 3(18)

Level 37: Bow Mastery 1(19), Bow Booster 2

Level 38: Bow Booster 3(5)

Levels 39-41: Soul Arrow 3(9)

Level 42: Soul Arrow 1(10), Power Knock-Back 2

Levels 43-48: Power Knock-Back 3(Max)

Levels 49-58: Arrow Bomb 3(Max)

Levels 59-63: Bow Booster 3(Max)

Levels 64-66: Focus 3(18)

Level 67: Focus 2(Max), The Blessing of Amazon 1(4)

Levels 68-70: The Blessing of Amazon 3(13)

Passive Skill and Area Attack Build

Level 30: +1 Bow Mastery

Levels 31-36: +3 Bow Mastery

Level 37: +1 Bow Mastery, +2 Bow Booster

Levels 38-43: +3 Bow Booster

Levels 44-53: +3 Arrow Bomb

Levels 54-63: +3 Final Attack: Bow

Levels 64-69: +3 Soul Arrow: Bow

Level 70: +2 Soul Arrow: Bow, +1 Amazons Bless

Job Analysis

Being a Hunter means that you are on your way to becoming an expert with the bow and arrow. The skills you acquire, the armor that you wear, the money that you have in your storage: those are all factors in determining the advantages and disadvantages of your chosen profession. In this case, it is the Hunter. Below, is a small list of general advantages and disadvantages in your ongoing career as a Hunter.

Pros

• Attack speed is quite fast compared to the Crossbowman

• Arrow Bomb, your first AoE attack can stun!

• Fire damage, being the primary element of Hunters, are quite effective against ice-based monsters in El Nath

Cons

• The game's higher Hunter population leads more expensive weapons for Hunters

• Lower Damage than Crossbowmen

• You will always have 5 less Dexterity than a Crossbowman of the same level

• Many higher-level training areas are home to fire-resistant monsters