AznObama's Sniper Guide
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The guide on this page was created for an older and outdated version of Maplestory and is now inaccurate to the current gameplay and no longer deemed useful. Please do not edit or delete this article.
Introduction
Welcome to AznObama's Sniper Guide. Here I will tell you how to build your Sniper to be the best in Maplestory.
Why be a Sniper
Snipers are dependant on DEX for their Attack and fortunately, DEX gives you Accuracy so therefore Snipers (and Rangers) hunt higher monsters earlier than any other class.
- Why not be a Ranger then?
Here are some pros and cons:
PROS
- A Sniper gets more DEX even if there is a Ranger at the same level with the same equipment (for the weapon, the corresponding level equipment giving the same stats) because Snipers need less DEX to equip their levels' Crossbow.
- The Skill Strafe is Maplestory's highest single-monster damaging skill (and since Snipers have higher DEX than Rangers, this is probably the highest damaging skill for the 3rd Job).
- The Skill Arrow Eruption is a very good-looking skill (but it need a monster to be used).
- Blizzard is a very good skill that helps freeze enemies (almost like stun but not as long and it also makes the
- Snipers are an uncommon class, which means that weapons and armors have a lower offer in FM.
- The skill Golden Eagle has a very high (almost 100%) chance of stunning the enemy, but it is even with Rangers since they have a similar skill (Silver Hawk).
- Puppet is a good skill that allows you to dodge enemies attacks and be able to attack them without losing any damage, and since it has 6000HP, it could last heaps of attacks. (Very effective for monsters with Magic Attacks)
- Are able to mob really effectively (with Arrow Eruption) and can also single-target monsters (with Strafe).
CONS
- Strafe uses 4 arrows and if you were training for about 10 minutes with Strafe, you would use about 5000-6000 arrows (but I guess that you could use Soul Arrow with it, but I prefer to use normal arrows with +ATT).
- The skill blizzard has an elemental factor, which is Ice, and giving us a disadvantage at El Nath.
- All summons are Ice based. (But could be good if you're in the Dead Mine or NLC.)
- 3rd Job summon, Golden Eagle, consumes a Summoning Rock which are expensive to find.
Sniper Skills
| Icon | Skill Name | Description | Type | Mastered | Element | Prerequisites |
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Hookshot | Fires a hook at the furthest enemy within range, dealing damage and pulling yourself along. While moving, you won't collide with monsters. Also increases your HP. | Supportive | 10 | x | - |
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Mortal Blow | Has a chance to finish off an enemy with a single blow, and recover HP & MP. | Passive | 10 | x | - |
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Marksmanship | Ignore a portion of the enemy's Defense. Permanently increases your Accuracy and total Damage. | Passive | 20 | x | - |
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Freezer | Temporarily summons Freezer to deal Ice damage to up to 4 enemies. In addition, permanently increases Weapon/Magic Defense. | Active | 10 | Ice | - |
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Evasion Boost | Grants you a chance to dodge enemy attacks. When you succeed, attacks made by you in the following 1 second will result in Critical Hits. | Supportive | 20 | x | - |
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Aggressive Resistance | When attacking, create a barrier for a short time that absorbs a percentage of incoming damage. Every attack creates a new barrier. | Passive | 10 | x | - |
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Explosive Bolt | Fires an arrow that sends multiple bolts in all directions on impact. The enemy struck by the initial arrow takes additional damage. | Active | 20 | x | - |
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Reckless Hunt: Crossbow | Reduces Weapon/Magic Avoidability and increases Critical Rate and Critical Damage. Can be toggled On/Off. | Supportive | 10 | x | - |
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Dragon's Breath | Draws upon the spirit of the dragon to fire an arrow of tremendous force that pushes enemies away. Its effect increases with each enemy it pierces. | Active | 10 | x | - |
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Pain Killer | Consumes a prepared Herb to remove Abnormal Status immediately. Additionally, increases all Elemental Resistances and Abnormal Status Resistances permanently. | Supportive | 20 | x | - |
Job Advancement
Once level 70, Go to El Nath - Chief Residence and speak to Rene. After talking to Rene, head back to Victoria Island and talk to Athena Pierce which is located in Henesys Park. Next, find the Door of Dimension located at Sleepy Dungeon V and it'll bring you to The Path of Glittering Crystal. Walk until the end of the path and enter the portal to defeat Athena Pierce's dark side to obtain the Black Charm. Return to Athena Pierce and exchange the Black Charm for a Necklace of Strength. Return to El Nath after that and give the item to Rene. Head on to the Holy Ground at the Snowfield (Sharp Cliff II). 1 Dark Crystal is requirred to answer 5 questions to obtain the Necklace of Wisdom. Again, head back to Rene in El Nath and give her the Necklace of Wisdom. Congratulations! You are now a Sniper and have advanced into the 3rd Job!
The Sniper AP Build
For Snipers, all you need to know is that to be able to equip weapons and armor, your need to have equal STR to your level. Here's how it would go:
- Level 70 - 70 STR, 290 DEX
- Level 75 - 75 STR, 310 DEX
- Level 80 - 80 STR, 330 DEX
- Level 85 - 85 STR, 350 DEX
- Level 90 - 90 STR, 370 DEX
- Level 95 - 95 STR, 390 DEX
- Level 100 - 100 STR, 410 DEX
- Level 105 - 105 STR, 430 DEX
- Level 110 - 110 STR, 450 DEX
- Level 115 - 115 STR, 470 DEX
- Level 120 - 120 STR, 490 DEX
The Sniper SP Builds
- Bold words indicate when a skill should be maxed.
Strafe First Build
- Level 70: +1 Strafe
- Level 71: +3 Strafe
- Level 72: +3 Strafe
- Level 73: +3 Strafe
- Level 74: +3 Strafe
- Level 75: +3 Strafe
- Level 76: +3 Strafe
- Level 77: +3 Strafe
- Level 78: +3 Strafe
- Level 79: +3 Strafe
- Level 80: +2 Strafe, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 81: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 82: +1 Mortal Blow, +2 Arrow Eruption
- Level 83: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 84: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 85: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 86: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 87: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 88: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 89: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 90: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 91: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 92: +1 Arrow Eruption, +2 Puppet
- Level 93: +3 Puppet
- Level 94: +3 Puppet
- Level 95: +2 Puppet, +1 Blizzard
- Level 96: +3 Blizzard
- Level 97: +3 Blizzard
- Level 98: +3 Blizzard
- Level 99: +3 Blizzard
- Level 100: +3 Blizzard
- Level 101: +3 Blizzard
- Level 102: +2 Blizzard, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 103: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 104: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 105: +3 Mortal Blow
- level 106: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 107: +2 Mortal Blow, +1 Puppet
- Level 108: +3 Puppet
- Level 109: +3 Puppet
- Level 110: +3 Puppet
- Level 111: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 112: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 113: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 114: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 115: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 116: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 117: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 118: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 119: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 120: +3 Golden Eagle
Results
At the end of that build, your SP should be set like the following:
0 Thrust
20 Mortal Blow
20 Puppet
21 Blizzard
30 Arrow Eruption
30 Golden Eagle
30 Strafe
Arrow Eruption First
- Level 70: +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 71: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 72: +1 Mortal Blow, +2 Arrow Eruption
- Level 73: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 74: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 75: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 76: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 77: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 78: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 79: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 80: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 81: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 82: +1 Arrow Eruption, +2 Strafe
- Level 83: +3 Strafe
- Level 84: +3 Strafe
- Level 85: +3 Strafe
- Level 86: +3 Strafe
- Level 87: +3 Strafe
- Level 88: +3 Strafe
- Level 89: +3 Strafe
- Level 90: +3 Strafe
- Level 91: +3 Strafe
- Level 92: +1 Strafe, +2 Puppet
- Level 93: +3 Puppet
- Level 94: +3 Puppet
- Level 95: +2 Puppet, +1 Blizzard
- Level 96: +3 Blizzard
- Level 97: +3 Blizzard
- Level 98: +3 Blizzard
- Level 99: +3 Blizzard
- Level 100: +3 Blizzard
- Level 101: +3 Blizzard
- Level 102: +2 Blizzard, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 103: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 104: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 105: +3 Mortal Blow
- level 106: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 107: +2 Mortal Blow, +1 Puppet
- Level 108: +3 Puppet
- Level 109: +3 Puppet
- Level 110: +3 Puppet
- Level 111: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 112: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 113: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 114: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 115: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 116: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 117: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 118: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 119: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 120: +3 Golden Eagle
Results
At the end of that build, your SP should be set like the following:
0 Thrust
20 Mortal Blow
20 Puppet
21 Blizzard
30 Arrow Eruption
30 Golden Eagle
30 Strafe
Thrust Strafe Build
- Level 70: +1 Strafe
- Level 71: +3 Strafe
- Level 72: +3 Strafe
- Level 73: +3 Strafe
- Level 74: +3 Strafe
- Level 75: +3 Strafe
- Level 76: +3 Strafe
- Level 77: +3 Strafe
- Level 78: +3 Strafe
- Level 79: +3 Strafe
- Level 80: +2 Strafe, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 81: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 82: +1 Mortal Blow, +2 Arrow Eruption
- Level 83: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 84: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 85: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 86: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 87: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 88: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 89: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 90: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 91: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 92: +1 Arrow Eruption, +2 Thrust
- Level 93: +3 Thrust
- Level 94: +3 Thrust
- Level 95: +2 Thrust, +1 Blizzard
- Level 96: +3 Blizzard
- Level 97: +3 Blizzard
- Level 98: +3 Blizzard
- Level 99: +3 Blizzard
- Level 100: +3 Blizzard
- Level 101: +3 Blizzard
- Level 102: +2 Blizzard, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 103: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 104: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 105: +3 Mortal Blow
- level 106: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 107: +2 Mortal Blow, +1 Thrust
- Level 108: +3 Thrust
- Level 109: +3 Thrust
- Level 110: +3 Thrust
- Level 111: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 112: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 113: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 114: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 115: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 116: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 117: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 118: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 119: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 120: +3 Golden Eagle
Results
At the end of that build, your SP should be set like the following:
20 Thrust
20 Mortal Blow
0 Puppet
21 Blizzard
30 Arrow Eruption
30 Golden Eagle
30 Strafe
Thrust Arrow Eruption Build
- Level 70: +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 71: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 72: +1 Mortal Blow, +2 Arrow Eruption
- Level 73: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 74: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 75: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 76: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 77: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 78: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 79: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 80: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 81: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 82: +1 Arrow Eruption, +2 Strafe
- Level 83: +3 Strafe
- Level 84: +3 Strafe
- Level 85: +3 Strafe
- Level 86: +3 Strafe
- Level 87: +3 Strafe
- Level 88: +3 Strafe
- Level 89: +3 Strafe
- Level 90: +3 Strafe
- Level 91: +3 Strafe
- Level 92: +1 Strafe, +2 Thrust
- Level 93: +3 Thrust
- Level 94: +3 Thrust
- Level 95: +2 Thrust, +1 Blizzard
- Level 96: +3 Blizzard
- Level 97: +3 Blizzard
- Level 98: +3 Blizzard
- Level 99: +3 Blizzard
- Level 100: +3 Blizzard
- Level 101: +3 Blizzard
- Level 102: +2 Blizzard, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 103: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 104: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 105: +3 Mortal Blow
- level 106: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 107: +2 Mortal Blow, +1 Thrust
- Level 108: +3 Thrust
- Level 109: +3 Thrust
- Level 110: +3 Thrust
- Level 111: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 112: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 113: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 114: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 115: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 116: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 117: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 118: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 119: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 120: +3 Golden Eagle
Results
At the end of that build, your SP should be set like the following:
20 Thrust
20 Mortal Blow
0 Puppet
21 Blizzard
30 Arrow Eruption
30 Golden Eagle
30 Strafe
Hybrid Strafe Build
- Level 70: +1 Strafe
- Level 71: +3 Strafe
- Level 72: +3 Strafe
- Level 73: +3 Strafe
- Level 74: +3 Strafe
- Level 75: +3 Strafe
- Level 76: +3 Strafe
- Level 77: +3 Strafe
- Level 78: +3 Strafe
- Level 79: +3 Strafe
- Level 80: +2 Strafe, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 81: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 82: +1 Mortal Blow, +2 Arrow Eruption
- Level 83: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 84: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 85: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 86: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 87: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 88: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 89: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 90: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 91: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 92: +1 Arrow Eruption, +2 Thrust
- Level 93: +3 Thrust
- Level 94: +3 Thrust
- Level 95: +2 Thrust, +1 Blizzard
- Level 96: +3 Blizzard
- Level 97: +3 Blizzard
- Level 98: +3 Blizzard
- Level 99: +3 Blizzard
- Level 100: +3 Blizzard
- Level 101: +3 Blizzard
- Level 102: +2 Blizzard, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 103: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 104: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 105: +3 Mortal Blow
- level 106: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 107: +2 Mortal Blow, +1 Puppet
- Level 108: +3 Puppet
- Level 109: +3 Puppet
- Level 110: +3 Puppet
- Level 111: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 112: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 113: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 114: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 115: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 116: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 117: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 118: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 119: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 120: +3 Golden Eagle
Results
At the end of that build, your SP should be set like the following:
10 Thrust
20 Mortal Blow
10 Puppet
21 Blizzard
30 Arrow Eruption
30 Golden Eagle
30 Strafe
Hybrid Arrow Eruption Build
- Level 70: +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 71: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 72: +1 Mortal Blow, +2 Arrow Eruption
- Level 73: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 74: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 75: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 76: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 77: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 78: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 79: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 80: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 81: +3 Arrow Eruption
- Level 82: +1 Arrow Eruption, +2 Strafe
- Level 83: +3 Strafe
- Level 84: +3 Strafe
- Level 85: +3 Strafe
- Level 86: +3 Strafe
- Level 87: +3 Strafe
- Level 88: +3 Strafe
- Level 89: +3 Strafe
- Level 90: +3 Strafe
- Level 91: +3 Strafe
- Level 92: +1 Strafe, +2 Thrust
- Level 93: +3 Thrust
- Level 94: +3 Thrust
- Level 95: +2 Thrust, +1 Blizzard
- Level 96: +3 Blizzard
- Level 97: +3 Blizzard
- Level 98: +3 Blizzard
- Level 99: +3 Blizzard
- Level 100: +3 Blizzard
- Level 101: +3 Blizzard
- Level 102: +2 Blizzard, +1 Mortal Blow
- Level 103: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 104: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 105: +3 Mortal Blow
- level 106: +3 Mortal Blow
- Level 107: +2 Mortal Blow, +1 Puppet
- Level 108: +3 Puppet
- Level 109: +3 Puppet
- Level 110: +3 Puppet
- Level 111: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 112: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 113: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 114: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 115: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 116: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 117: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 118: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 119: +3 Golden Eagle
- Level 120: +3 Golden Eagle
Results
At the end of that build, your SP should be set like the following:
10 Thrust
20 Mortal Blow
10 Puppet
21 Blizzard
30 Arrow Eruption
30 Golden Eagle
30 Strafe
Monsters To Train On
Levels 70-80
- In these levels, Coolie Zombies and Minor Zombies still give good EXP. They should be easier than how you trained before your 3rd Job because you have a whole set of new skills. Death Teddies in Ludibrium would be nice after you level up to Lv. 71 from your last time at Ludibrium Maze Party Quest. There are many sniping platforms at the Death Teddies that are good for Bowmen and Hermits. Mixed Golems are nice monsters for fast leveling in these levels and if you would like to try, you could get a party of 2-3 people and go for Squids and Gobies.
Levels 80-90
- Death Teddies still should be good and now you could try to solo Squids. You can also go to Gobies as they have a one target form and then turn into a 6 monster mob. Using Strafe and then Arrow Eruption (you should have these skills by now) to kill them with ease. Blue Dragon Turtles and Red Dragon Turtles are good because they have -40 speed, good for ranged classes (like Snipers). Might also want to try Kentauruses.
Levels 90-100
- Deep Sea Gorge I and Deep Sea Gorge II are all good training spots in these middle levels of the 3rd Job. Deep Sea Gorges are filled with Gobies, Bombing Fish Houses and Bone Fish. Dangerous Sea Gorge I and Dangerous Sea Gorge II are all good with Gobies, Bombing Fish House, Squid and Risell Squids. if you do choose to train at Dangerous Sea Gorge, you might even want to go a bit lower and try Shark and Cold Shark.
Levels 100-110
- Now you can try Zakum for the Zakum Helmet. If you want to just train normally and do quests, you should just train at Skelegons or Wvyerns. You could just practically try anything except for Horntail or Pink Been. You could try the Time Temple for items needed for item crafting.
Levels 110-120
- Nows where it gets fun. You can basically go around just pwning everything. Now you might want to try Horntail but leave Pink Bean to level 160 at least or when you max most of your very strong 4th Job skills. Zakum should be pretty easy by now and with a party of 6 you could do heaps runs a day.
End
Now you have mastered the skills of a Sniper and its time for the 4th Job. Should you want to continue with my guides, this is the title: AznObama's Marksman Guide.
Created By
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