# MapleStory Classic Classes

Compare the four MapleStory Classic first jobs, their instructors, home towns, and all ten second-job branches.

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

Updated: 2026-10-22

Four first jobs. Ten second-job branches. Choose the path you want to spend time with, then find the town and instructor who will get you started.

[![Warrior class character](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/warrior.webp)
Perion

### Warrior

Up close & personal3 second-job paths](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/warrior/)[![Magician class character](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/magician.webp)
Ellinia

### Magician

A little magic goes a long way3 second-job paths](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/magician/)[![Bowman class character](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/bowman.webp)
Henesys

### Bowman

Find your distance2 second-job paths](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/bowman/)[![Thief class character](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/thief.webp)
Kerning City

### Thief

Take the road less obvious2 second-job paths](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/thief/)

## MapleStory Classic classes at a glance

All first jobs advance at level 10. Your second job opens at level 30 through the same instructor. These are the branches listed for the Grand Launch.

| First job | Town | Instructor | Second-job choices |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warrior | Perion | Dances with Balrog | Fighter · Page · Spearman |
| Magician | Ellinia | Grendel the Really Old | Wizard (Fire/Poison) · Wizard (Ice/Lightning) · Cleric |
| Bowman | Henesys | Athena Pierce | Hunter · Crossbowman |
| Thief | Kerning City | Dark Lord | Assassin · Bandit |

**Choose a play style before a ranking**Your preferred combat theme and second-job destination are useful starting points. Read the current skill descriptions before spending for a build.

## Which class should I choose?

Start with the kind of character you want to play: a Warrior’s melee theme, a Magician’s spellcasting, a Bowman’s ranged weapons, or one of the Thief branches. These are editorial suggestions, not a measured damage ranking.

Then look one advancement ahead. If a specific level-30 branch already appeals to you, follow its first-job path. The class finder below helps you navigate those options.

[Find your class path](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/tools/class-finder/)

## Good questions, quick answers.

### What are the first jobs?
Warrior, Magician, Bowman, and Thief. Each first-job advancement is available at level 10; the second advancement is at level 30.

### Is there a single best class?
This guide compares the confirmed advancement paths rather than assigning an unsupported tier ranking. Choose for your preferred theme and second-job branch.

### Are third jobs listed here?
This directory follows the first and second advancements listed in Nexon’s Grand Launch release notes.

## Official sources

Facts checked against the sources below on October 22, 2026. Planning advice is written by this independent fan guide.

- [Nexon · Grand Launch Release Notes](https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/general/46506/grand-launch-release-notes) · 2026-10-21