# MapleStory Classic Fighter Build

Fighter second-job planning for levels 30–70: sword or axe, a checked SP endpoint, Rage, Rush and a practical equipment checklist.

Canonical: https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/fighter/

Updated: 2026-10-24

Fighter second-job planning for levels 30–70: sword or axe, a checked SP endpoint, Rage, Rush and a practical equipment checklist.

## Fighter build: where to start

Choose sword or axe before allocating weapon-specific SP. Keep Power Strike and Slash Blast as your main attacks while developing Mastery, Rage and movement. This is a dated community build reference, not a measured best-in-slot ranking.

[![Warrior first-job artwork for the Fighter path](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/warrior.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/warrior.webp)

## Choose your specialization

Sword and axe use separate Mastery, Booster and Final Attack skills. One-handed and two-handed weapons within the same family share those skills. Pick the family you can equip and maintain before committing points.

## Level-70 SP reference

| Skill | Example SP | Skill cap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matching weapon Mastery | 20 | 20 |
| Matching Final Attack | 30 | 30 |
| Matching weapon Booster | 20 | 20 |
| Rage | 30 | 30 |
| Rush | 20 | 20 |

This selected endpoint uses 120 of 121 second-job SP at level 70, leaving one unassigned. Do not count that spare point as another first-job point.

The community opening takes Rush at 30, then Rage 1 and matching Mastery 2 at 31. Mastery 5 unlocks the matching Booster. This is an opening checkpoint, not a complete per-level allocation.

Keep a written record of your current points, target points and unspent budget. This table is an endpoint reference; it does not validate prerequisite order or apply changes to a character.

## Skill decisions and version traps

At maximum level, Rage adds 40 Attack Power and removes 40 Weapon Defense for 300 seconds. Rush is a second-job skill in Classic World; Power Guard belongs to the later Crusader book. Older Warrior templates can therefore put skills in the wrong job.

## AP and equipment checklist

Favor STR; add DEX against your next equipment requirement or a demonstrated accuracy shortfall, counting bonuses from usable gear.

| Checkpoint | Action |
| --- | --- |
| Before buying | Write down the weapon family, usable level and total DEX requirement. Price the whole change, including any shield. |
| Before allocating | Compare the skills already learned with the matching weapon column. A new weapon purchase should not silently invalidate old SP. |
| Before moving maps | Measure misses, time spent grouping and recovery alongside EXP. A stronger hit alone does not establish a better route. |

## Choose a sustainable training route

Use the existing training candidates as places to test, then compare a complete session. Keep duration, party setup and supplies comparable. Record earned EXP, potion spending and interruptions before deciding to move. A first attempt with an unfinished build can justify keeping your previous map.

[Training candidates](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/leveling/)[Measure EXP per hour](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/exp-planning/)[EXP calculator](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/tools/exp-calculator/)[First-job warrior build](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/warrior/)

## Good questions, quick answers.

### Should I split sword and axe skills?
The selected endpoint specializes in one family. Check the cost of switching before splitting weapon-specific points.

### Does second-job SP repair my first-job build?
No. The community reference treats the job SP pools separately. Review the Warrior first-job plan before advancing.

## Sources & version notes

Official launch rules are from Nexon's October 21 notes (snapshot checked October 22). Community references below were read October 24, 2026; build choices and training trial windows are editorial, not site-tested rankings.

- [NiaMeowDB · Fighter level 30–70 guide](https://meowdb.com/msclassic/guides/fighter-class-guide) · 2026-10-24