MapleStory Classic Assassin Guide

Assassin turns MapleStory Classic World’s Thief into a mobile ranged attacker, using a claw to launch throwing stars from a distance. Its damage plan centers on Lucky Seven, with LUK-focused equipment and enough DEX to support your chosen upgrades.

Assassin at a Glance

Category	Details
Class branch	Thief
Advancement stage	2nd job
Previous job	Thief
Main attribute	LUK
Supporting attribute	DEX
Combat weapon	Claw
Ammunition	Throwing stars
Home city	Kerning City
Main strengths	Ranged damage and mobility

These details reflect pre-launch information. Third-job advancement is not available in this version of Classic World.

Assassin is a good fit if you prefer fighting at range and repositioning frequently. Rather than replacing Lucky Seven with a new core attack, the class builds around it through stronger equipment, stat investment, and supporting abilities.

How to Become an Assassin

You can begin pursuing Assassin once your Thief reaches level 30.

• Visit Kerning City to begin the Thief’s second-job advancement quest.
• Finish the required quest.
• Select Assassin when choosing your specialization.

The other route is Bandit, so check your selection before committing. Assassin is the choice for claw-based, throwing-star combat.

Stats and Equipment Priorities

LUK is your primary stat, while DEX also contributes to the class’s scaling and determines whether you can equip many upgrades. Plan around the requirements of specific items rather than assuming that reaching their level requirement is enough.

A practical gearing approach is to:

• Pick the next claw you intend to use.
• Check its level, DEX, and LUK requirements.
• Compare those requirements against your armor choices.
• Favor LUK-oriented upgrades while keeping your intended equipment usable.

For example, Adamantium Guards requires level 30, DEX 30, and LUK 65. By comparison, Blue Steal requires level 30, DEX 20, and LUK 50—meeting the armor’s requirements does not automatically qualify you for the claw.

Claw Upgrade Milestones

The following examples provide a straightforward equipment roadmap. They are reference options, not a requirement to purchase every upgrade.

Claw	Required level	Required stats	W.Atk
Garnier	10	LUK 25	20
Gold Titans	15	DEX 15, LUK 35	22
Adamantium Igor	20	DEX 20, LUK 45	27
Meba	25	DEX 25, LUK 55	29
Adamantium Guards	30	DEX 30, LUK 65	37
Silver Guardian	35	DEX 35, LUK 75	42
Adamantium Avarice	40	DEX 40, LUK 85	47
Sapphire Slain	50	DEX 50, LUK 105	57

Several alternatives share these listed requirements and attack values. At level 30, Mithril Guards and Steel Guards match Adamantium Guards; at level 50, Steel Slain, Dark Slain, and Blood Slain match Sapphire Slain.

Throwing Stars and Armor

Throwing stars are consumable ammunition and occupy the off-hand slot. That slot is therefore unavailable for a shield, making a claw-and-shield setup unsuitable for Assassin.

Your armor comes from the Thief equipment line, including light clothing, hats, gloves, and shoes. These examples show how requirements increase after advancement:

Equipment	Slot	Required level	Required stats
Blue Steal	Top	30	DEX 20, LUK 50
Silver Sylvia	Gloves	30	DEX 20, LUK 50
Purple Avenger	Overall	35	DEX 25, LUK 60
Khaki Shadow	Top	40	DEX 30, LUK 70
Blue Pilfer	Hat	40	DEX 25, LUK 60
Blue Moon Gloves	Gloves	50	DEX 40, LUK 90
Gold Moss Boots	Shoes	60	DEX 50, LUK 110
White Nightfox	Hat	70	DEX 60, LUK 130

Check each item individually: even equipment at the same level can have different stat thresholds.

Quick Tips

• Begin the advancement process in Kerning City at level 30.
• Choose Assassin, not Bandit, for ranged claw combat.
• Build around Lucky Seven rather than expecting advancement to replace it.
• Check your next claw’s requirements before committing to stat or gear changes.
• Keep throwing stars stocked; your ranged setup depends on ammunition.
• Use your mobility to maintain distance instead of relying on a shield.
• Treat progression plans as provisional while the game remains in its pre-launch state.