Priest

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This guide covers levels 70-120 (Which logically should be when any 4th job advancement would come out)

Priest Skills

Main article: Category:Priest Skills

Elemental Resistance

This skill adds extra protection against all Elemental Attacks. Some say its like a second of the skill 'Invincible' for a Priest. Elemental Resistance is actually as important as putting 1 SP into Teleport or MP Eater early. If you put it in early, you get a 12% immunity to Elemental Attacks, which is very, very useful. Put 1 into this early, and then max it later.

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Dispel

This skill nullifies all effects that affect your party. (Basically like Poison, Darken, Weaken, ect.) It does, however have a success factor. The more SP you put into it, the better the success rate. You need 3 in dispel as a pre-requisite to spells such as Holy Symbol and Mystic Door. Put 3 SP into this early, and then depending on your build, you may wish to max it later.

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Mystic Door

This skill is very useful to any type of Priest (You will probably attract more Assassins to your party). The reason why I say that is because Mystic Door allows you to create a Magic Door that transports you to the nearest town. Well I bet you're saying, "That's pointless; I can just use a return scroll." But, Mystic Door also allows you to come back to where you were training, saving time. This spell does however require a Magic Rock, which cost 5,000 mesos each. So don't use this all the time (Monsters also drop magic rocks in the game frequently).

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Holy Symbol

This is the spell you've heard of when you were a lower level Magician, and then wanted to become a Cleric because of it. Most people get tired of leveling around 60 and stop. People who really want this can get it, for it boosts up party experience by 150% (100% is what you would normally get) Everyone will want you in their party, and you'll be happy because you get more experience than solo Clerics. Max this skill as soon as possible.

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Shining Ray

A solo Cleric's main move. This attack has a base damage of 105 at mastery, which is Holy Arrow's max damage to unholy monsters. This is also a mob attack, (Attacks up to 5 monsters at once) so Clerics love to get it. Shining Ray is quite powerful, but it is also very slow. It is also useful in parties for attack.

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Doom

Yes, you can turn enemies into Blue Snails now. Sounds fun, doesn't it? This spell does cost a Summoning Rock (Magic Rock in MapleGlobal), so use this skill wisely. Doom is mostly used on big monsters, such as Taurospears or Lycanthropes. This spell makes monsters an easy target and mollifies their attack completely. However they do still have the same Defense and Health, and only lasts a certain period of time.

Summon Dragon

This is another skill that requires a Summoning Rock (Magic rock in MapleGlobal). Summon Dragon summons a an allied dragon to attack for you. This skill is actually useful for both party and solo Clerics, because when you Heal, the dragon attacks the enemy nearest to you. Max this after you get your recommended skills out of the way.

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Note: It is suggested that the skill builds within the following sections be moved.

Skill Guide

Main article: Category:Magician Skill Guides

Party Priest

Party Priest's now have the advantage of gaining experience faster than solo Priests, where in 2nd job, solo Priests gained experience faster. This is the trade off. Max holy symbol as soon as possible There is a debate on what to max after that, but I recommend Elemental Resistance because 50% against all attributes is very helpful, and will keep you alive (which is what your party wants). Don't bother with Shining Ray until the end, as you're going to always be in a party now that you have Holy Symbol.

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• Level 70- 1 Dispel
• Level 71- 2 Dispel, 1 Mystic Door (Holy symbol unlocked)
• Level 72- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 73- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 74- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 75- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 76- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 77- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 78- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 79- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 80- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 81- 3 Holy Symbol (Maxed)
• Level 82- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 83- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 84- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 85- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 86- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 87- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 88- 2 Elemental Resistance, 1 Summon Dragon
• Level 89- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 90- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 91- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 92- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 93- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 94- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 95- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 96- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 97- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 98- 2 Summon Dragon, 1 Dispel
• Level 99- 3 Dispel
• Level 100- 3 Dispel
• Level 101- 3 Dispel
• Level 102- 3 Dispel
• Level 103- 3 Dispel
• Level 104- 1 Dispel, 2 Mystic Door
• Level 105- 3 Mystic Door
• Level 106- 3 Mystic Door
• Level 107- 3 Mystic Door
• Level 108- 3 Doom
• Level 109- 3 Doom
• Level 110- 3 Doom
• Level 111- 3 Doom
• Level 112- 3 Doom
• Level 113- 3 Doom
• Level 114- 1 Doom, 2 Shining Ray
• Level 115- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 116- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 117- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 118- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 119- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 120- 3 Shining Ray (20)

End Results:

(In order)

• Mystic Door- 12
• Holy Symbol- 30
• Elemental Resistance- 20
• Summon Dragon- 30
• Dispel- 20
• Doom- 19
• Shining Ray- 20

If you're a big fan of Doom for some unknown reason , Put Shining Ray or Mystic Door points into it.

*Note- there are no "money Priests." A money Cleric stops around lvl 40-50 just to get money for their main character. If you become a Priest, it is usually your main character, so there is no point for becoming a Priest for money. Only second job.

Solo Priest

So you probably leveled faster in the second job, but the third job will become harder for you. You could cheat and go into parties once in a while, but you won't be as popular as a Party Cleric. Max Shining Ray, then Holy Symbol, Doom and Summon thereafter. Solo Priests usually level fastest from 75-85, but a Party Priest will still outshine them in terms of experience.
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• Level 70- Elemental Resistance (If you really want Mystic Door, you must put 3 in Dispel first!)
• Level 71- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 72- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 73- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 74- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 75- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 76- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 77- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 78- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 79- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 80- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 81- 3 Dispel (Add Mystic Door if you want it)
• Level 82- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 83- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 84- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 85- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 86- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 87- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 88- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 89- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 90- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 91- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 92- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 93- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 94- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 95- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 96- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 97- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 98- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 99- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 100- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 101- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 102- 3 Doom
• Level 103- 3 Doom
• Level 104- 3 Doom
• Level 105- 3 Doom
• Level 106- 3 Doom
• Level 107- 3 Doom
• Level 108- 3 Doom
• Level 109- 3 Doom
• Level 110- 3 Doom
• Level 111- 3 Doom
• Level 112- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 113- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 114- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 115- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 116- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 117- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 118- 2 Elemental Resistance 1 Mystic Door
• Level 119- 3 Mystic Door
• Level 120- 3 Mystic Door (8)

End Results:

(In order)

• Shining Ray- 30
• Dispel- 3
• Holy Symbol- 30
• Summon Dragon- 30
• Doom- 30
• Elemental Resistance- 20
• Mystic door- 8

If you added in Mystic Door first it would be at 8, but if you put it into Elemental Resistance first, then transfer that point over into Doom. Again, correct me if i'm wrong.

Diverse Priest

My build again, if you followed it, or if you have a Cleric's party stats at the end of being a Cleric. You can take this alternate route. It is however different from a party priests stats. This build is also for people who do alot of both partying and soloing.

• Level 70- 1 Dispel
• Level 71- 2 Dispel, 1 Mystic door (Holy Symbol unlocked)
• Level 72- 2 Holy Symbol, 1 Elemental Resistance
• Level 73- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 74- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 75- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 76- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 77- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 78- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 79- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 80- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 81- 3 Holy Symbol
• Level 82- 1 Holy Symbol, 2 Shining Ray
• Level 83- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 84- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 85- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 86- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 87- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 88- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 89- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 90- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 91- 3 Shining Ray
• Level 92- 1 Shining Ray, 2 Summon Dragon
• Level 93- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 94- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 95- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 96- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 97- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 98- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 99- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 100- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 101- 3 Summon Dragon
• Level 102- 1 Summon Dragon 2 Elemental Resistance
• Level 103- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 104- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 105- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 106- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 107- 3 Elemental Resistance
• Level 108- 2 Elemental Resistance, 1 Doom
• Level 109- 3 Dispel
• Level 110- 3 Dispel
• Level 111- 3 Dispel
• Level 112- 3 Dispel
• Level 113- 3 Doom
• Level 114- 3 Doom
• Level 115- 3 Doom
• Level 116- 3 Doom
• Level 117- 3 Doom
• Level 118- 2 Doom, 1 Mystic Door
• Level 119- 3 Mystic Door
• Level 120- 3 Mystic Door (8)

End Results:

(In order)

• Holy Symbol- 30
• Shining Ray- 30
• Summon Dragon- 30
• Elemental Resistance- 20
• Dispel- 15
• Doom- 18
• Mystic door- 8

I chose this because Mystic Door needs more time for potion runs, and dispel needs more success rate and range. I believe that this is the best build for a Cleric.

Priest Training Guide

Note that this does not include monsters from Ludibrium, or JMS and KMS. Only monsters from MapleStory Global and MapleSEA are listed below.

Levels 70-77

Lucida*

Levels 77-83

Dark Yeti & Pepe*,

Levels 77-100 (General)

Join parties and take on stronger monsters. Monsters may vary due to updates and new areas with new monsters being implemented into the game.

Videos

Below are a few videos that may inspire you to follow the path of the priest, as well as showcasing some of the abilities of the Priest being put to use.

Lvl 113 Priest

MT's very own EcksDee in JMS

Author's Note

It took forever to write this by HAND, and I praise you if you even look at this guide. I hope that you've found what you were looking for. Please, if you have any questions, contact me in-game. My IGN is Sunmage.

Happy Mapling!!!

Copyright 2005, Sunmage

Transcribed to the MapleWiki by AeroSigma

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