# MapleStory Classic Guides

Practical Classic World guides for job advancement, downloading, controls, crafting, citizenship, housing, trading, party quests, and leveling.

Canonical: https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/

Updated: 2026-10-22

Start with the question in front of you. These guides follow the Classic World Grand Launch rules and keep practical planning advice close to the answer.

[![Maple Island](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/maple-island.webp)
Getting started

### Your first adventure

Start on Maple Island, choose your first job, and use the launch milestones to plan your first sessions in Classic World.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/beginners/)[![Henesys house](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/henesys-housing.webp)
Getting started

### Download & start playing

Find Classic World in the Nexon Launcher or Steam, with the current official launch steps and Windows and macOS support.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/download/)[![Warrior](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/warrior.webp)
Classes

### First & second job advancement

Find the correct town and instructor for every first job at level 10 and every second-job branch at level 30.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/job-advancement/)[![Enable Controller Support option](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/controller-support.webp)
Getting started

### Controls & controller setup

Choose Classic or Modern key bindings, turn on controller recognition, and check the supported input options in Classic World.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/controls/)[![Henesys house](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/henesys-housing.webp)
World & systems

### Citizenship & your first home

Become a Henesys or Kerning City citizen at level 12, earn Contribution, and find the registrar for your first home.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/citizenship-housing/)[![Smithing crafting interface](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/smithing-ui.webp)
World & systems

### Crafting professions & NPCs

Crafting unlocks at level 10. Find the six crafting NPCs and professions listed for the Classic World Grand Launch.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/crafting/)[![First Time Together party quest stage](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/party-quest-stage.webp)
Party play

### Kerning City party quest

Start First Time Together at level 21 through Lakelis in Kerning City. Use channels 3–12 for the Grand Launch party quest.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/kerning-party-quest/)[World & systems

### New-account trading restrictions

Trading unlocks 24 hours after a character on a new account reaches level 15. Understand when the timer actually starts.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/trading/)[![Victoria Island](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/victoria-island.webp)
Progression

### Plan a better training session

Plan around official level milestones and compare real training sessions using your own EXP gain, time, and potion costs.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/leveling/)[![Orange Slimes in a Classic World town](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/orange-slimes.webp)
Events

### Grand Launch events

Check the requirements and UTC dates for The Journey Begins, The Marks We Leave Behind, and the October Halloween events.Read the guide](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/events/)

## 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