AquilaUnpure's Striker Guide
Hi, I am AquilaUnpure, this is my first guide to a character. In my guide, I will cover the Striker Guide...
Getting Started!
Firstly to make a Knights of Cygnus account, you must have an account which is level 20 or higher. When you have reached that level, The Queen of Cygnus, would ask you if you want to travel to Erev, the Hometown of the Knights Of Cygnus.
After that, you can create your character!
In MapleSEA, the stats will automaticaly as follow: (auto-reset after 1st job)
12 Str
5 Dex
4 Int
4 Luk
We were quite shocked at first but we soon came to know that, it would be reseted(Except the main Stats)
E.g. Pirate's(Striker)25 Dex and Warrior's 35 Str.
SP and AP
Since The KoC Has 6AP My build is to Pump 5 Into STR 1 Into DEX every level. Or Alternatively All Into STR for every 5 levels (30) and then the next all into dex (Funded Build, More damage but substituting accuracy)
1st Job Skills
Straight (Max Level 20)
Somersault Kick (Max Level 20)
Quick Motion (Max Level 10)
Dash (Max Level 10)
Sprite Summon: Lightning (Max Level 20)
SP:
Level 10:+1 Somersault Kick [SSK for short](1)
Level 11:+3 SSK (4)
Level 12:+3 SSK (7)
Level 13:+3 SSK (10)
Level 14:+3 SSK (13)
Level 15:+3 SSK (17)
Level 16:+3 SSK (20)
Level 17:+3 Quick Motion[QM](3)
Level 18:+3 QM (6)
Level 19:+3 QM (9)
Level 20:+1 QM(10) +2 Straight/FlashFist [FF] (2)
Level 21:+3 FF (5)
Level 22:+3 FF (8)
Level 23:+2 FF (10)
Level 24:+3 FF (13)
Level 25:+3 FF (16)
Level 26:+3 FF (19)
Level 27:+1 FF (20) +2 Sprite Summon [SS] (2)
Level 28:+3 SS (5)
Level 29:+3 SS (8)
Level 30:+3 SS (11)
Notes
- In MapleSEA's Striker, Quick Motion is maxed at level 10. Thus, 10 SP is saved.
- With the 10 SP, you can either max out the Sprite Summon or Somersault Kick. I highly recommend maxing Somersault Kick as it can mob monsters.
- If you ask why not to max out Sprite Summon the reason is simple, I don't think the sprite would be useful in Mob-filled maps, it damages 40 Magic Attack and attacks once every 3-5 seconds, but with somersault kick and Booster activated, you can kill some what faster.
Take this example
(Normal Infighter, with equips (clean and without any buffs)
At level 13(basic equipments, no buffs etc.)
Sprite leve1: 45 damage on Snails
Somersault Kick: 20+ damage
At level 50 (clean equipments)
Somersault kick: 1k damage at Truckers
Sprite hits: 400 damage at truckers (Did not max it, but leaving sprite at 11 hits 200/300)
So you see the comparison is quite clear, Sprite is useful at low levels but when you reach a point at 40-ish and above sprite would be as lousy as a standard attack.
Alternatives
Alternatively, You can Add Sprite Summon before maxing Quick Motion.
OR
At level 10, add 1 into Soul,(It's an early HPQ helper!)
Anyone still considering maxing Dash, I have nothing to say except good luck. To me, I don't think it's all that useful.But, if you want... Consider 1 Sprite Summon for Maxed Dash
Ok, Maxing Somersault may be weak at first but Mob control is very important, since your damage might be low in the earlier stages but you can simply equip a Common weapon such as: Fish Spear, Pumpkin Spear Etc.) and use it to Attack at the earlier stages.
After adding 10 skill points into Quick Motion, you can start pumping your 1:1 attack Flash Fist/Straight. You Should be powerful enough to take down Crocs at KPQ..
After Maxing Flash Fist/Straight, Its time to add the remaining sp into soul summon.
Training Spots
If you have an Pirate-Infighter character, follow it. Otherwise,
10-11 Erev Monsters (The Level 9 one gives 36 Exp for a monster with 50-70 Hp)
12-16 Erev Monsters/ Slimes at Tree Dungeon in Ellinia(SSK for Mobs)
16-20 Pigs and Ribbon Pigs at Pig Beach at Henesys.
20-25 Octopus and Bubblings in Kerning City or Green Mushroom (Elinia, Henesys)
25-29 Horny Mushroom/Zombie Mushroom (2Hit K.O. at 26) (Wild Boar If you are funded)
30 Get your Job Advancement!
Or
The PQ Way, (Time to spare? Or want to escape the monotonous Overkilling of monsters try PQ!)
10-20 Henesys Party Quest. (Chance to get "A Rice Cake on Top of My Head")
21-30 Kerning Party Quest. (Chance To Get Squishy Shoes)
20-30 Ariant Party Quest. (Chance To Get Palm Tree Beach Chair)
Job Advancement,
Talk To Hawkeye . He will ask you to hunt some monsters in Erev and collect 30 pieces of notes.
Sounds Easy?
Well, like all job advancements, all the Monsters would be buffed up. So, do keep that in mind and bring along a few more potions in hand.
After that bring that back to Hawkeye and VIOLA!
You are officially a striker!
I will Update On The 2nd part of the Striker Soon!
Update!(23/6/09)
2nd Job skills
Corkscrew Blow (Max Level 20)
Energy Charge (Max Level 20)
Energy Buster (Max Level 20)
Lightning Charge (Max Level 20)
Knuckle Mastery (Max Level 20)
Knuckle Booster (Max Level 20)
Improve MaxHP (Max level 10)
Recommended Build
30: +1 MaxHp (1)
31: +3 MaxHp (4)
32: +3 MaxHp (7)
33: +3 MaxHp (10)
34: +3 Energy Charge [EC] (3)
35: +3 EC (6)
36: +3 EC (9)
37: +3 EC (12)
38: +3 EC (15)
39: +3 EC (18)
40: +2 EC (20) + 1 Knuckle Mastery [KM] (1)
41: +3 KM (3)
42: +2 KM (5) + 1 Knuckle Booster [KB] (1)
43: +3 KB (4)
44: +2 KB (6) + 1 Corkscrew Punch (CP) (1)
45: +3 CP (4)
46: +3 CP (7)
47: +3 Cp (10)
48: +3 Cp (13)
49: +3 Cp (17)
50: +3 Cp (20)
51: +3 Km (8)
52: +3 Km (11)
53: +3 Km (14)
54: +3 Km (17)
55: +2 Km (19) +1 Kb(7)
56: +3 Kb (10)
57: +3 Kb (13)
58: +3 Kb (17)
59: +3 Kb (20)
60: +3 Energy Buster [EB] (3)
61: +3 Eb (6)
62: +3 Eb (9)
63: +3 Eb (11)
64: +3 Lightning Charge [LC] (3)
65: +3 LC (6)
66: +3 LC (9)
67: +3 LC (11)
68: +3 LC (14)
69: +3 LC (17)
70: +3 LC (20)
This build which i am currently following, enables you to have the highest amount of damage in the shortest amount of time. (Kill with Maximum Efficiency)
Maxing MaxHP is a must to have higher HP, many people disregard this skill and end up having 300-400 less Hp than this build.
I maxed Energy Charge first to get +20 Weapon Attack and the Accuracy (As I think everyone would be either doing LPQ, CPQ )
Next, maxing Screw Punch Would be the next best option as it has the highest damage amongst all skills.
Although Maxing Energy Charge first means you have to substitute all those "Cool" attacks at first, but it will be worth it when your at higher levels killing Mobs quickly.
Next quickly pump Mastery to bring up your minimal attack then booster... (Obviously 1 minute booster won't be doing any good unless doing LMPQ(Not available in MS SEA) Irritating as it is solo training would work better with booster holding a longer duration.
Keeping EB at 11 is just good enough as your corkscrew (though the long wait charge) can easily out damage this although it damages as fast as straights... this is good when your saving mp on small mobs..
Then comes LC I put it late cuz i did not no what it was used for at first until i realised that it buffs up your damage with lightning damage, you can switch this(Maxing this) with EB if you think Screw punch and Straight can keep you happy.
(I'm a 61 Striker BTW)
- Note from another player: I found that it was a good idea to put 1 point into Corkscrew and Energy Blast early on, since you need the knock-back from Corkscrew in LPQ, and the power from Energy Blast in CPQ.
Training Guides (Striker 2nd Job)
30-35: Not really sure, Not all monsters can be 1 hit k.o. to receive good exp, you can try fighting Evil Eyes good mobs and easy kills 2 hits of Somersault kick. Otherwise Fire Boar if you have high damage (1 hit k.o. w/ straight)
At this level, doing quests can really help you kill boredom
35-40:Sakura Cellions Ok-ish Exp GREAT $$$ earning Spot though irritating Eyes and Boars are fitted in this maps ok-ish exp as well but fast respawn rate makes it good training till 40
Toy Trojans(Secret Factory)/Block Golem Are fast Exp with EB at 21+ (Hits 1.8k w/ straight with unscrolled neozard)
40-45: Iron Mutae and Mithril Mutae can be killed with 2 Hits Of straights (EB activated) (20 WA = 300 More damage E.g. 300-500 to 500+ - 800) [Chance to get Green Plasteer Lvl 50 Pirate Overall]
45-50: W/ WA 8-10 WG (If you have)+ E.B[level 45-50 ONLY] Try gunning Stone Golems and Dark Stone Golems Otherwise Go with Roids/Block Golems (Highly recommend to do CPQ faster than solo training) [Unless with 2x exp]
50-60: Truckers are easy 1.hit. K.o's in Singapore other wise Go for Oly Oly In M'sia Party-uped with a Sin/Flame Wiz (Very Prone to KS at this places)
50-70: Stone Golems,Dark Stone Golems and Mixed Golems at The Forest of Golems Or The Forest Of Golems Party Map W/ Ringer, 2x Experience = 600 per kill(Stone) 800+ Mixed .
Or
50-70: Selkie Jr. / Slimy At Mysterious Path 3/ Ghost Ship 5 Same as Stone Golems, Managed to level up 5 times (52-57) partying with a 5x Flame Wizard and 5x Sin (Drilling without 2x) (with 2x and ringer easily 10 levels a day 50-60)
This could be your ticket to fast leveling.
50-70:
PQ way
30-50: Monster Carnival (Collecting Maple coins to exchange for Weapons And Spiegelmann's Necklace)
35-50: Party Quest (Ludibrium) Chance to get Broken Glasses (Complete LPQ 35 times,Annoying but Good if you have no Eye equips or not rich enough to own one.. Usual Stats are +1 to every thing and + 20 into hp and mp)
51-70: Orbis Party Quest (Not Recommended Super waste of time and Pots at early Levels 51-57 bad exp at 65+)
45-55: Elin Party Quest Chance to get earrings (I Never did it... Regretted, heard earrings add good stats)
51-70: Party Quest (Ludibrium Maze) Not available in MS Sea
This Is what I have at the moment Let me get 3rd Job as striker first!