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!

Areas to Train

Level 30-35

Land of the Wild Boar 1 & 2 are the most popular options around this level. With the fast spawn and the nice EXP of these monsters, you will gain EXP very fast.

Ant Tunnels are a great option. By now you should OHKO undead mushys and horned mushrooms quite often. There's also a snipe platform at the bottom right of Ant Tunnel 1 .

Level 35-40

Land of the Wild Boar 1 & 2 are still the most popular options around this level. With the fast spawn and the nice EXP of these monsters, you will gain EXP very fast.

Ant Tunnels are still a great option. You should OHKO undead mushys and horned mushrooms all the time. There's also a snipe platform at the bottom right of Ant Tunnel 1 .

The Garden of Three Colors // Green // etc. are nice options. Jr. Grupins // Celions // Lioners give more EXP than fire boars and don't have that much more HP. The Jr. Lioners also have a chance at dropping a 60% Bow Attack scroll, which you WILL be using in the future.

Level 40-45

The Burnt Land 1, 2 & 3 are great options. The spawn is fast, the drops are pretty nice and the EXP is good. This will level you up fast. However, beware of Ice Mages at this popular area.

The Garden of Three Colors // Green // etc. are still nice options. Jr. Grupins // Celions // Lioners give more EXP than fire boars and don't have that much more HP. The Jr. Lioners also have a chance at dropping a 60% Bow Attack scroll, which you WILL be using in the future.

Orbis Tower 5, 4 & 3 are good options. The tower of Leattys // Dark Leattys give nice EXP and drops. You also have a chance at finding your level 40 earrings ( Blue moons ) if you are training on Dark Leattys

Level 45-50

Dangerous Valley is a nice spawn of Copper Drakes and Fire Boars. The EXP here is quite good.

Golem Temples are quite good for these levels. Nice spawn, huge EXP and slow monsters. Perfect for range, no?

Monkey Forests are also a good place to level, as long as there's no Cleric KSing you.

Level 50-60

Dangerous Valley II is a great place for these levels. Fire drakes give great exp and great drops. You also have a chance to find the ever-so-pricey Steelies. This would boost your mesos by quite a bit.

Cloud Park is also a good place to train. I'm not sure which one ( I'll look into it ), but the ones with the constant spawn of Lunar and Luster Pixies is a good place.

Zombies are probably the most populated high level area. You shouldn't go here until you're in your late 50's.

Level 60-70

Zombies are now great EXP for you. You should probably camp a spawn here for a while and gain massive EXP.

Sanctuary I /II are becoming better for you. Party up with a cleric or someone to tank the Tauros and shoot away!

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.

Hunter Skills

Bow Mastery:

Increases the bow mastery and accuracy. It only applies when a bow is in hand.

Master Level 20: +60% bow mastery, +20 accuracy

File:Finalattackbow.gif Final Attack: Bow:

With a certain success rate, another attack follows after performing an attacking skill. Only works with a bow in hand. Requires level 3 Bow Mastery.

Master Level 30: 60% success rate, final attack damage 250%

Bow Booster:

Uses HP and MP to temporarily boost up the attacking speed of the bow. It only works with a bow in hand. Requires level 5 Bow Mastery.

Master Level 20: HP -10, MP -10. Increases bows attacking speed for 200 seconds

Power Knock Back:

Improves the success rate of knocking back the enemies far when swinging the bow. The higher the level, the higher the number of enemies the character can knock down.

Master Level 20: MP -16. Knock-back +40%, damage 200%, knock-back 6 enemies

Soul Arrow: Bow:

Temporarily allows the character to fire bow arrows without using up the arrows. Only works with a bow in hand. Requires level 5 Bow Booster.

Master Level 20: MP -30. Enables you to attack for 600 seconds without using arrows.

Arrow Bomb:

Fires arrows with bombs attached to it. If struck cleanly, the bomb explodes on the enemy, knocking out some of the enemies around with a certain success rate. Can't attack more than 6 at once, and it only works with a bow in hand.

Master Level 30: MP -28. Chance to stun 60%, damage 130%

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 the Amazon 1(4)

End Results

• 30 Arrow Bomb
• 19 Bow Mastery
• 20 Bow Booster
• 10 Soul Arrow: Bow
• 30 Final Attack: Bow
• 20 Focus
• 4 The Blessing of the Amazon

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)

End Results

• 30 Arrow Bomb
• 19 Bow Mastery
• 20 Bow Booster
• 10 Soul Arrow: Bow
• 20 Power Knock-Back
• 20 Focus
• 13 The Blessing of the Amazon

Passive Skill and Area Attack Build

Level 30: +1 Bow Mastery

Levels 31-36: +3 Bow Mastery(18)

Level 37: +1 Bow Mastery(20), +2 Bow Booster

Levels 38-43: +3 Bow Booster(Max)

Levels 44-53: +3 Arrow Bomb(Max)

Levels 54-63: +3 Final Attack: Bow(Max)

Levels 64-69: +3 Soul Arrow: Bow(18)

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

End Results

• 20 Bow Mastery
• 20 Bow Booster
• 30 Arrow Bom
• 30 Final Attack: Bow
• 20 Soul Arrow: Bow
• 1 The Blessing of the Amazon

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