Bowman/Starting Up

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Basic Bowman's Guide

Starting Up MapleStory has an alternative way to obtain your first job. Unlike most MMORPGs, MapleStory doesn't allow you to choose your first job at level 1. Also, you must follow a specific method in order for you to get the best out of your character. When we first start up MapleStory, we'll encounter the Create Character button. What we would like to do is to have the following stats. STR: XX DEX: XX INT: 4/5 LUK: 4/5 The reason is because INT and LUK will never be used for a bowman and the lowest a stat will go is 4. Therefore, we'll maximize the amount of STR and DEX we can get and minimize the amount of INT and LUK. Please know, you must keep rolling the dice until you recieve that combo. It may take up to 20 minutes to complete this. If you're impatient, an INT and LUK of 5 is fine also. As a Beginner Now that you're a beginner, you can start training by attacking snails that are found all over. As you level up, you will gain 5 AP. These points should be spent only on STR and DEX. We've come up with a formula to help guide you as to how STR and DEX should go. STR should be 5 more than your current level if you want to become a Hunter (uses bows) or equal to your level if you want to be a Crossbowman (uses crossbows) Leftover points should go into DEX. You should also remain in Maple Island until you reach level 10 with 25 DEX. At level 10, venture all the way to a city called Southperry and go all the way to the opposite side and talk to Shanks. Shanks will then ask you for 150 mesos and will transport you to Lith Harbor. You can also use a recomation letter for free. < Previous Page - Next Page >

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