Guide on being a PRO thief :)

First of all, I'm very sorry if this page isn't very "organized". I'm just a beginner within creating such articles at MapleWiki. So just be patient with the way I edited this page, okay? :D

This article includes the following:

Becoming a rogue.

Rogue-Assassin build/ AP Guide.

Rogue-Bandit build/ AP Guide.

Places to train for thieves at level 1-31.

Becoming an assassin or a bandit.

Assassin build/ AP Guide

Bandit build/AP Guide

Places to train for thieves at level 31-70.

Creating your rogue account

I think that you guys already know that the newest version of MapleStory is way more improved to make it easier for beginners to stick around. BTW, the 'dice' is gone in the newest version of MapleStory. (Just as you know.) As you start your journey to Maple Island, you will be given 12 STR, 5 DEX, 4 LUK and 4 INT (Yeah, no more random stats given). Just a simple reminder, FEEL FREE to put some of your AP points to your STR as you will need it to kill the monsters at Maple Island (But be sure that you have 25 DEX as this is the requirement to become a rogue). So, get up to lvl 10 and you're off to Vic. Island ;-). Just go to Kerning City, at the night club or whatever it is, and find the Night Lord- please take note that before you talk to him, make sure that you have 25 dex. Talk to him and VOOOOILAA!, you're a rogue :). So guys, here's the good thing about it, once you're already a rogue, all of the ability points you've used at Maple Island will be reset to the RIGHT AP for thieves. So your AP right now should be something like this..

Luk: --

Int: 4

Dex: --

Str: 4

..And yes, all of the AP points you've used at Maple Island will be reset and you can use it to fix your AP. For example, you want to be a dexless thief, put all of your AP points in LUK, as you don't need DEX.

Skill builds/ AP Guide

Rogue-Assassin build/ AP Guide

Rogue-Assassin build- to be followed if you wish to become an assassin. Please take note that this build is ALSO for dexless assassins.

Here's a little reason on why to become an assassin. NOTE: This is not mine. I just copied it from MapleWiki's article about assassin.

-As one of the two second job advancements for the Thief, the Assassin is one of the fastest, most dangerous 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

Level 10- +1 Lucky Seven

Level 11- +3 Lucky Seven (4)

Level 12- +3 Lucky Seven (7)

Level 13- +2 Lucky Seven (9), +1 Nimble Body

Level 14- +2 Nimble Body (3), +1 Keen Eyes

Level 15- +3 Keen Eyes (4)

Level 16- +3 Keen Eyes (7)

Level 17- +3 Lucky Seven (12)

Level 18- +3 Lucky Seven (15)

Level 19- +3 Lucky Seven (18)

Level 20- +2 Lucky Seven (Maxed), +1 Keen Eyes (Maxed)

Level 21- +3 Nimble Body (6)

Level 22- +3 Nimble Body (9)

Level 23- +3 Nimble Body (12)

Level 24- +3 Nimble Body (15)

Level 25- +3 Nimble Body (18)

Level 26 +2 Nimble Body (Maxed), +1 Disorder

Level 27- +2 Disorder (3), +1 Dark Sight

Level 28- +3 Dark Sight (4)

Level 29- +3 Dark Sight (7)

Level 30- +3 Dark Sight (10)

End results:

20 on Lucky Seven (Maxed!)

20 on Nimble Body (Maxed!)

8 on Keen Eyes (Maxed!)

10 on Dark Sight

3 on Disorder

Rogue-Assassin AP Guide

IF you are planning on being a dexless thief, you are to follow this AP allocation:

Str- 4

Int- 4

Dex- STRICTLY 25

Luk- (Put all of your ability points here every level up.)

IF you aren't interested on being a dexless thief, follow this AP allocation (For regular thieves):

Str- 4

Int- 4

Dex- 2x Your level. Example: Lvl 12- 24 DEX.

Luk- Your remaining AP points here.

Rogue-Bandit build/ AP Guide

Rogue-Bandit build- to be followed if you wish to become a bandit. Please take note that this build is ALSO for dexless bandits.

Here's a little reason on why to become a bandit. NOTE: This is not mine. I just copied it from MapleWiki's article about bandits.

-The Bandit is the 2nd job advancement for Rogues who chose to use daggers over a claw and throwing stars/knives. The Bandit is a a fast and agile class that uses weaker, yet lightning fast attacks to down enemies. Due to the short range of their weapon of choice, Bandits are forced to get very close to their targets. A Bandit's skillbook contains skills that play up their strengths. Dagger Mastery increases the power and stability of their daggers, and Dagger Booster raises the already blazing speed of their attacks. A Bandit's signature skill is Savage Blow, which when mastered, attacks six times in a row. They share the Speed and Jump enhancing skill Haste with the Assassin.

Level 10- +1 Double Stab

Level 11- +3 Nimble Body

Level 12- +3 Nimble Body

Level 13- +3 Nimble Body

Level 14- +3 Nimble Body

Level 15- +3 Nimble Body

Level 16- +3 Nimble Body

Level 17- +3 Double Stab

Level 18- +3 Double Stab

Level 19- +3 Double Stab

Level 20- +3 Double Stab

Level 21- +3 Double Stab

Level 22- +3 Double Stab

Level 23- +1 Double Stab, +2 Nimble Body

Level 24- +3 Disorder

Level 25- +3 Dark Sight

Level 26- +3 Dark Sight

Level 27- +3 Dark Sight

Level 28- +3 Dark Sight/Disorder

Level 29- +3 Dark Sight/Disorder

Level 30- +3 Dark Sight/Disorder

End results:

20 on Double Stab (Maxed!)

20 on Nimble Body (Maxed!)

3 or 12 on Disorder

9 or 18 on Dark Sight

Note: It's up to you whether you want MORE points on Dark Sight or Disorder. Just decide what's best for you. :)

Rogue-Bandit AP Guide

IF you are planning on being a dexless bandit, follow the AP allocation mentioned above (At the assassin AP guide).

IF you aren't interested on being a dexless thief, follow this AP allocation (For regular thieves):

Str- 4

Int- 4

Dex- 2x Your level. Example: Lvl 12- 24 DEX.

Luk- Your remaining AP points here.

Places to train (Levels 1-31)

Level 1-10: Maple Island

Level 10-16: Henesys Party Quest (HPQ) or Henesys Hunting Ground I.

Level 16-24: Octopus (West of Kerning City, Hidden Street, "Caution Falling Down".)

Level 24-31: Kerning Party Quest (KPQ) - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

2nd Job Advancement

Once you've achieved level 30, you're ready to become an assassin or a bandit. Time to get your job advancement! Yay!

First thing to do is to go back to Night Lord. He will then give you a letter which you'll need to give to the job instructor 2 maps to the east of Kerning. Find him at the topmost of the map and give him the letter. He'll then transfer you to a place with monsters. Your goal here is to get 30 marbles by defeating the monsters at that place. Once you've done that, talk to the job instructor again and head back to Night Lord. Talk to him and choose whether you want to be an assassin or bandit. Please think about what you really want and confirm it at once to the Night Lord.

Whatever you chose, CONGRATULATIONS on your second job advancement! WOOT! xD

Second job skill builds/ AP Guide

Assassin build/ AP Guide

Note: This build can be used by dexless assassins too!

Level 30: +1 Claw Mastery (1)

Level 31: +2 Claw Mastery (3), +1 Critical Throw (1)

Level 32: +3 Critical Throw (4)

Level 33: +3 Critical Throw (7)

Level 34: +3 Critical Throw (10)

Level 35: +3 Critical Throw (13)

Level 36: +3 Critical Throw (16)

Level 37: +3 Critical Throw (19)

Level 38: +3 Critical Throw (22)

Level 39: +3 Critical Throw (25)

Level 40: +3 Critical Throw (28)

Level 41: +2 Critical Throw (Maxed), +1 Haste (1)

Level 42: +3 Haste (4)

Level 43: +3 Haste (7)

Level 44: +3 Haste (10)

Level 45: +3 Haste (13)

Level 46: +3 Haste (16)

Level 47: +3 Haste (19)

Level 48: +1 Haste (Maxed), +2 Claw Mastery (5)

Level 49: +3 Claw Booster (3)

Level 50: +3 Claw Booster (6)

Level 51: +3 Claw Booster (9)

Level 52: +3 Claw Mastery (8)

Level 53: +3 Claw Mastery (11)

Level 54: +3 Claw Mastery (14)

Level 55: +3 Claw Mastery (17)

Level 56: +3 Claw Mastery (Maxed)

Level 57: +3 Claw Booster (12)

Level 58: +3 Claw Booster (15)

Level 59: +3 Claw Booster (18)

Level 60: +3 Endure (3)

Level 61: +3 Drain (3)

Level 62: +3 Drain (6)

Level 63: +3 Drain (9)

Level 64: +3 Drain (12)

Level 65: +3 Drain (15)

Level 66: +3 Drain (18)

Level 67: +3 Drain (21)

Level 68: +3 Drain (24)

Level 69: +3 Drain (27)

Level 70: +3 Drain (Maxed)

End results:

30 on Critical Throw (Maxed!)

30 on Drain (Maxed!)

20 on Claw Mastery (Maxed!)

20 on Haste (Maxed!)

3 on Endure

Assassin AP Guide

Same as before. Just keep your DEX 2 times your level and the rest goes to your LUK. For example:

Let's say you are level 31 at this point, your AP should be something like this:

Str: 4

Int: 4

Dex: 62

Luk: --

Bandit build/ AP Guide

Note: This build can be used by dexless bandits too!

Level 30: +1 Dagger Mastery

Level 31: +3 Dagger Mastery (4)

Level 32: +3 Dagger Mastery (7)

Level 33: +3 Dagger Mastery (10)

Level 34: +3 Dagger Mastery (13)

Level 35: +3 Dagger Mastery (16)

Level 36: +3 Dagger Mastery (19)

Level 37: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (3)

Level 38: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (6)

Level 39: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (9)

Level 40: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (12)

Level 41: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (15)

Level 42: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (18)

Level 43: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (21)

Level 44: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (24)

Level 45: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (27)

Level 46: +3 Savage Blow: Dagger (Maxed)

Level 47: +3 Dagger Booster (3)

Level 48: +2 Dagger Booster (5) , +1 Dagger Mastery (Maxed)

Level 49: +3 Haste (3)

Level 50: +3 Haste (6)

Level 51: +3 Haste (9)

Level 52: +3 Haste (12)

Level 53: +3 Haste (15)

Level 54: +3 Haste (18)

Level 55: +2 Haste (Maxed), +1 Dagger Booster(6)

Level 56: +3 Dagger Booster (9)

Level 57: +3 Dagger Booster (12)

Level 58: +3 Dagger Booster (15)

Level 59: +3 Dagger Booster (18)

Level 60: +2 Dagger Booster (Maxed), +1 Endure

Level 61: +3 Endure (4)

Level 62: +3 Endure (7)

Level 63: +3 Endure (10)

Level 64: +3 Endure (13)

Level 65: +3 Endure (16)

Level 66: +3 Endure (17)

Level 67: +3 Endure (Maxed)

Level 68: +3 Steal (3)

Level 69: +3 Steal (6)

Level 70: +3 Steal (9)

End results:

30 on Savage Blow (Maxed!)

20 on Dagger Mastery (Maxed!)

20 on Haste (Maxed!)

20 on Endure (Maxed!)

9 on Steal (Maxed!)

Bandit AP Guide

Same as before. Just keep your DEX 2 times your level and the rest goes to your LUK. For example:

Let's say you are level 31 at this point, your AP should be something like this:

Str: 4

Int: 4

Dex: 62

Luk: --

Places to train (Levels 31-71)

Levels 31-51: Carnival Party Quest (CPQ)- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Levels 51-70: Ludibrium Maze Party Quest (LMPQ)- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

CPQ- Will not cost you much money as you will not need to buy MP and HP Pots.

Click here for more information on CPQ

LMPQ- Makes you rich. The total amount of money you can get through this PQ can be used to buy your potions so it's HIGHLY recommended :)

Click here for more information on LMPQ

Credits

Credits to me, Cylienne.

Credits to Maplewiki's 'Bandit/Long' (Just some)

Credits to Maplewiki's 'Assassin/Long' (Just some)

Credits to SOME of my friends.

And to all of those people who helped to contribute on making this a succesful guide.

Goodluck on your journey as a thief and most of all, ENJOY!