How to read this list

Classic World has four firstjob paths (Warrior, Magician, Bowman, Thief) that each branch into two or three second jobs at level 30. There is no Pirate class and no 3rd job advancement at launch. We rank classes two ways: by power (damage, efficiency, survivability) and by fun (how enjoyable the gam

Power Tier List — 2nd Job

Ice/Lightning Wizard — The strongest overall package. Thunder Bolt hits a 6target cap (the highest AoE in the game), Teleport gives toptier mobility, and strong Magic EHP keeps it surprisingly tanky. No real weak point: mobs fast, survives well, moves fast. Assassin — Lucky Seven puts up one of the

Fun Tier List — 3rd Job Preview

Note: 3rd job is not available at launch. Nexon's Inkwell confirmed (October 2, 2026) that Classic World will not follow the original update order exactly — 3rd job and new areas may come one at a time. This ranking is based on CBT2 preview data and community sentiment. Hermit is the runaway favorit

Which class should you pick?

Want to mob fast? Ice/Lightning Wizard or Hunter Want boss damage? Assassin or Bandit Want to support a party? Cleric Want the easiest experience? Fighter (great MP efficiency) or Ice/Lightning Wizard Want range and safety? Crossbowman or Hunter Planning for 3rd job? Hermit (Assassin) or Dragon Knig

[Class guides](/en/guides/class) — detailed breakdowns for each firstjob path [Beginner guide](/en/guides/beginnerfirsthour) — your first hour in Classic World [Leveling routes](/en/guides/leveling) — optimal training spots by level [Will there be 3rd job?](/en/guides/thirdjob) — what Nexon has conf

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MapleStory Classic World Class Tier List — Launch Meta (October 2026)

October 15, 2026 / 5 min read

Every 2nd job ranked by power and fun at launch. Based on CBT2 data from MetaRoad, covering all 10 classes across Warrior, Magician, Bowman, and Thief.

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