MapleStory Classic Tier List: Best Class for How You Play

There's no single best class in Classic. So we ranked all 10 jobs four ways: solo grinding, bossing, party play and how forgiving they are for new players.

✓ Checked Oct 19, 2026Level 70, 1st + 2nd job, launch build. Likely We re-rank after launch.

Quick picks

Best all-rounderFighterTop-tier group damage, very tanky, and the most damage per point of mana of any job.Best boss damageBanditHighest single-target damage at level 70 by a clear margin.Safest soloPageWith a one-handed weapon and shield it's the hardest job to kill in the game.Best ranged grinderHunterHits groups of monsters from long range, so most of them never reach you.Best with friendsClericHeal and Bless make every party better. Slow alone, loved in groups.Best for getting aroundFire/Poison WizardTeleport plus strong group spells. Bring a lot of mana potions.

🗺️ Solo grinding 🐉 Bossing 🤝 Party play 🌱 New or returning player All grades FAQ

🗺️ Solo grinding

Leveling alone: how fast you clear a map full of monsters, how much damage you can take, and how much your potions cost.

FighterHits a whole group with Slash Blast, takes hits well, best damage per mana.
PageSame group damage as Fighter, a little lower, with more defense.
HunterArrow Bomb hits groups from long range; strongest group damage of the ranged jobs.

Fire/Poison WizardBig group damage, but drinks mana and folds if mobs reach you.
SpearmanTanky and solid group damage, a step behind Fighter and Page.
CrossbowmanLong range and decent group damage, a bit slower than Hunter.

Ice/Lightning WizardGroup spells are weak until 3rd job.
BanditStrong hits, but mostly one target at a time and up close.
AssassinNo attack that hits several monsters in 2nd job, and restocking stars costs mesos.
ClericNo group attack except Heal on undead. Painful alone.

🐉 Bossing

Damage on one big target plus how far your mana goes, for Mushmom, Jr. Balrog and other area bosses.

BanditHighest single-target damage at level 70.

AssassinSecond-best single-target damage, safely from range.
FighterStrong hits and the best damage per mana spent.
HunterGood damage from a safe distance.
PageSolid hits and survives boss attacks easily.
CrossbowmanSteady ranged damage.
SpearmanGood damage per mana, tanky.

Fire/Poison WizardLow single-target damage in 2nd job; shines vs monsters weak to fire or poison.
Ice/Lightning WizardLow single-target damage; better on monsters weak to ice or lightning.
ClericLowest damage, but a huge help to the party (see below).

🤝 Party play

What you bring to a group of friends or a party quest beyond your own damage: buffs, heals and utility.

ClericHeal and Bless. Every party wants one.

FighterRage raises the whole party's attack.
PageThreaten weakens monsters for everyone.
Fire/Poison WizardMeditation boosts the party's magic attack.
Ice/Lightning WizardMeditation boosts the party's magic attack.
BanditHaste speeds up the party.
AssassinHaste speeds up the party.

SpearmanFew party tools until 3rd job.
HunterMostly brings damage.
CrossbowmanMostly brings damage.

🌱 New or returning player

Our take on which jobs forgive mistakes: simple builds, cheap to run, hard to die with.

FighterSimple build, cheap potions, survives mistakes.
PageThe tankiest start in the game.

HunterEasy to play from range, just watch your HP.
SpearmanTanky and simple.
Fire/Poison WizardFun and fast, but mana management matters.
CrossbowmanEasy from range, a bit slower than Hunter.

BanditMelee with a thief's lower HP. More to manage.
AssassinNo group attack and restocking stars costs mesos.
Ice/Lightning WizardWeak until later levels.
ClericVery slow to level alone. Great if you have a group.

All grades at a glance

Job	Grinding	Bossing	Tanky	Party	Mobility
Fighter Warrior	S	A	S	A	A
Page Warrior	S	A	S	A	A
Spearman Warrior	A	A	S	B	A
Fire/Poison Wizard Magician	A	B	B	A	S
Ice/Lightning Wizard Magician	B	B	B	A	S
Cleric Magician	B	B	S	S	S
Hunter Bowman	S	A	B	B	B
Crossbowman Bowman	A	A	B	B	B
Assassin Thief	B	A	A	A	S
Bandit Thief	B	S	S	A	S

S = top third, A = middle, B = bottom third of the 10 jobs for that column. Mobility counts Teleport and Haste.

How we ranked them

Level 70, 1st and 2nd job, launch build (no 3rd job yet). Grades are our own call per playstyle, built on NiaMeowDB's Lv70 benchmark numbers (Grummash's realistic builds) plus the job data on this site. We'll re-rank with real launch data. Gear, scrolls, party makeup and the maps you pick change real results, and 3rd job (planned for 2027) will shake this up. Picked a job? Grab its AP and SP build next.

Sources: NiaMeowDB (1 · 2)

FAQ

What is the best class in MapleStory Classic?

There's no single best class. For most players Fighter is the safest pick: top-tier grinding, tanky and easy on mana. Bandit has the highest boss damage, Hunter is the best ranged grinder, and Cleric is the best party support.

What's the best class for beginners?

Fighter or Page. Both have simple builds, take hits well and use little mana, so mistakes don't get you killed.

What's the best class to solo level?

Fighter, Page and Hunter. All three hit groups of monsters, and Hunter does it from a safe distance.

Is Assassin good in MapleStory Classic?

Assassin is great for bosses and safe ranged damage, but it has no attack that hits several monsters in 2nd job and restocking throwing stars costs mesos, so it levels slower than Hunter or Fighter.

Is Cleric worth it?

In a party, yes: Heal and Bless make everyone stronger. Alone it's the slowest job to level because it has almost no way to hit groups (except healing undead monsters).

Can I change my job later?

No. Your 2nd job choice is permanent. Even fixing a misplaced AP or SP point costs 7,000 NX, so pick with care.

Will this tier list change?

Yes. It's based on level 70 benchmarks before launch, and 3rd job isn't in the game yet. We'll re-rank with real data after Classic World launches on Oct 21.

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