Starting AP: 25 total — 12 in your primary stat, 5 in your secondary stat, 4 in each of the other two Per level: 5 AP to distribute 1st job advancement: Level 10, no stat requirements for any class (this changed from the original 2005 rules) 2nd job advancement: Level 30 Level cap: 100

Warrior — All AP into STR

Primary stat: STR (damage scaling for all melee weapons) Secondary stat: DEX (accuracy and gear requirements) Levels 110: All AP into STR Levels 1030: All AP into STR, add DEX only when you can't equip your next weapon or miss too often Levels 30+: Continue STRfocused, keep DEX at minimum needed for

Magician — All AP into INT

Primary stat: INT (magic damage + MP growth per level) Secondary stat: LUK (gear requirements only) Levels 110: All AP into INT (no stat requirement for 1st job advancement) Levels 1030: All AP into INT, add LUK only for gear requirements Levels 30+: Continue INTfocused Normal LUK Mage: Adds LUK to

Bowman — All AP into DEX

Primary stat: DEX (damage for bows/crossbows + accuracy + avoidability) Secondary stat: STR (weapon requirements only) Levels 110: All AP into DEX (Bowman starts with 12 DEX, 5 STR) Levels 1030: All AP into DEX, add STR only when your next bow demands it Levels 30+: Maximize DEX, treat STR as a tax

Thief — All AP into LUK

Primary stat: LUK (damage for claws/daggers + avoidability) Secondary stat: DEX (accuracy and weapon requirements) Levels 110: All AP into LUK (Thief starts with 12 LUK, 5 DEX) Levels 1030: All AP into LUK, add DEX only for accuracy and gear Levels 30+: Continue LUKfocused Normal DEX Thief: Moderate

Common mistakes to avoid

1. Putting AP into the wrong stat — A Warrior with 40 random LUK will feel bad forever unless you pay to reset 2. Overinvesting in secondary stats "just in case" — Those extra 2040 points are permanent lost damage 3. Not checking weapon requirements before leveling — If you can't equip your next wea

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MapleStory Classic World AP Build Guide — Optimal Stat Distribution for Every Class

October 15, 2026 / 5 min read

How to allocate Ability Points for Warrior, Magician, Bowman, and Thief. Starting stats, per-level AP, and the mistakes that permanently hurt your character.

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