Maple Classic Guide

Bandit Build: MapleStory Classic

Close-range burst: Steal fresh targets for an ATK buff, Savage Blow to finish, Double Stab when it's enough.

ThiefDagger (+ shield/wristguard)LikelyChecked Oct 19, 2026

TL;DR

Stats
LUK primary; DEX to dagger requirement. 1 DEX/4 LUK Lv31-61, then pure LUK.
Skills first
Lv71-100 (our estimate): finish Dagger Booster and Nimble Recovery to 20.
Job up
Level 30, Dark Lord in Kerning City
Good at
Highest single-target damage at Lv70
Watch out
Very short reach, constant face-tanking
AP buildSP buildJob advancementPros & cons

AP build

LUK primary; DEX to dagger requirement. 1 DEX/4 LUK Lv31-61, then pure LUK.

  1. Lv1-30: as Thief (30 DEX / 132 LUK at Lv30). Reef Claw dagger at Lv30 needs 25 DEX / 60 LUK.
  2. Lv31-61: +1 DEX / +4 LUK.
  3. Lv62-70: all LUK (61 DEX / 301 LUK; last DEX for Kandine from gear).
  4. Lv70-100 (our estimate): DEX to dagger requirement, rest LUK.
  5. Alternative: STR daggers (attack one stage faster, lower W.ATK); about equal at Lv70. Plan dagger line early.
  6. Pitfall: extra STR/DEX for damage is wasted; LUK is the damage stat.

SP build

1st job (levels 10–29)

  1. Default 'Sindit' plan: same as Assassin (Lucky Seven 20, Keen Eyes 15, Nimble Body 15, Disorder 3, Dark Sight 8), level as Lucky Seven until ~Lv40, then SP Reset.
  2. No-reset alternative: Double Stab 20, Nimble Body 15, Disorder 6, Dark Sight 20 (slower, melee leveling).

2nd job (level 30+)

  1. Path A (reset at Lv40): Lv30-37 Haste to 20; Lv37-39 Nimble Recovery 8; Lv40 reset -> Dagger Mastery 20, Booster 1, Savage Blow 10; Lv41-47 Savage Blow to 30; Lv48-54 Haste refill; Lv54-58 Nimble Recovery; Lv58-68 Steal to 30; Lv68-70 Booster 9.
  2. Path B (no reset): Lv30 Haste 1; Lv31-37 Dagger Mastery 20 (Booster 1); Lv38-47 Savage Blow to 30; then as Path A.
  3. Lv71-100 (our estimate): finish Dagger Booster and Nimble Recovery to 20.
  4. Skip: resetting at Lv30 (L7 still good until ~40). Keep Double Stab after Savage Blow for MP efficiency.
  5. Classic changes: Savage Blow 4/5/6 hits by level (450% total at 30); Steal duration doubled to 60s and grants ATK; Haste +30/+10.

Job advancement

2nd job test map minimap
2nd job test map
Thief Job Instructor

1st job: level 10, Dark Lord in Kerning City (beneath the Fusion Jazz Bar).

2nd job: level 30, Dark Lord in Kerning City. Same Thief test (Construction Site north of Kerning, 30 Dark Marbles, The Proof of a Hero), then pick Bandit.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Highest single-target damage at Lv70
  • Haste party buff; Steal stuns and grants +35 ATK
  • Shield Guard available

Cons

  • Very short reach, constant face-tanking
  • Savage Blow costs 28 MP
  • Best path usually needs a 7,000 NX SP Reset (Sindit)

How does Bandit rank? See the MapleStory Classic tier list.

Other Thief jobs: Assassin

Sources: NiaMeowDB (1 · 2 · 3)