Choosing the right second job in MapleStory Classic World is about more than raw damage. At this stage, skill efficiency, monster density, mobility, and potion costs can make a bigger difference to your daily progress than a flashy attack. Our team looks at how each class performs during the second job phase, with particular attention to leveling speed, survivability, and the ability to earn MapleStory Classic World Mesos without wasting resources.
This ranking focuses on the second closed online test balance discussed in the original analysis, rather than assuming every skill will remain unchanged at launch. Some classes are comfortable from the beginning, while others need several skill points before their strongest abilities become reliable. We’ll compare their practical strengths, explain where their weaknesses matter, and identify which classes deserve the most attention for early and mid-game grinding.
How We Evaluate Second Job Classes
For this tier list, our team prioritizes four factors: farming efficiency, skill progression, survival, and map compatibility. A class that hits six enemies can have a clear advantage over a single-target attacker, but only if its damage and available training locations support that advantage.
| Evaluation factor | What matters most |
|---|---|
| Farming efficiency | Damage consistency, targets hit, and time needed to defeat monsters |
| Skill progression | How quickly core abilities become useful |
| Survival and cost | Healing, defensive skills, and potion consumption |
| Mobility and maps | Travel speed, safe positioning, and elemental matchups |
We also separate early comfort from long-term second job potential. A class may feel excellent at level 30 but struggle to keep up later, while another may start slowly and become much stronger once its main attack is developed.
Second Job Tier List at a Glance
The following placements reflect the original analysis of the test balance. They are best treated as provisional rankings for second job grinding, not universal ratings for every playstyle. For background on how second-job rankings can depend on the goals and assumptions being assessed, see this second job class tier list and its evaluation criteria.
| Tier | Classes | Main reason |
|---|---|---|
| S | Fighter, Ice/Lightning Mage | Strong mobbing potential and favorable damage opportunities |
| A+ | Cleric, Fire/Poison Mage | Versatile skills, useful matchups, or efficient resource management |
| A | Spearman, Hunter, Crossbowman, Page | Reliable strengths, balanced performance, or specific limitations |
| B | Assassin, Bandit | Strong individual tools, but less consistent early grinding efficiency |
These tiers do not mean every class in the same group performs identically. Map selection, weapon choice, skill investment, and the level at which a character is evaluated can all change the results.
Warriors: Fighters Lead the Second Job Pack
Warriors benefit from improved mobility options in the test balance, particularly through Rush. However, their performance still depends heavily on weapon choice and the way their skills interact with groups of monsters.
Fighter: S Tier
Fighters stand out because several mechanics work together rather than relying on a single powerful attack. Their Final Attack can hit multiple enemies, while Axe Mastery offers a chance to inflict additional damage through bleeding. Rage also improves attack power, giving the class a useful role beyond solo grinding.
The trade-off is cost and risk. Fighters need to fight at close range, so incoming damage and potion consumption can be higher than those of ranged classes. Even so, their combination of mobbing, weapon options, and Rush makes them one of the most promising second job choices, especially as their core skills develop.
Spearman: A Tier
Spearmen offer useful reach and defensive utility, with their healing effect helping reduce resource pressure. Their weapon attacks can feel slower, however, and their early mobility depends on how quickly they invest in Rush.
We see Spearmen as a dependable option for players who value straightforward combat and survivability. Their toolkit is useful, but it does not provide the same obvious farming advantage as the strongest multi-target classes.
Page: A Tier
Pages have solid single-target potential, particularly when Final Attack activates, and their weapon setup complements their damage. Blunt weapons may also provide a chance to ignore enemy weapon defense under the mechanics described in the test.
Their weakness is efficiency against groups. Slash Blast and Rush provide useful tools, but Threaten requires repeated use to maintain its effect and does not feel especially rewarding as a constant part of the combat rotation. Pages remain viable, although their overall farming package looks less compelling than the Fighter's.
Archers and Thieves: Range Versus Consistent Mobbing
Ranged combat offers an important advantage during early progression: players can attack from safer positions and avoid some of the damage associated with melee combat. However, range alone does not guarantee fast leveling. The number of targets a skill can hit and the shape of the training map matter just as much.
Hunter: A Tier
Hunters have a strong second job toolkit built around Arrow Bomb, multi-target Final Attack, and Soul Arrow. Arrow Bomb offers useful area damage with a chance to stun, while critical hits can help slow enemies through Amazon's Judgment.
Their main limitation is mobility. Without a dedicated movement skill, Hunters may need to reposition manually when monsters crowd them. Still, their combination of ranged damage, crowd control, and group-clearing potential makes them a balanced choice across different training environments.
Crossbowman: A Tier
Crossbowmen share many of the Hunter's advantages but favor a different attack pattern. Iron Arrow delivers more serious initial damage than Arrow Bomb in the described test balance, although its damage decreases as it penetrates additional monsters.
This makes terrain especially important. Flat maps can suit Iron Arrow well, while multi-platform areas may offer fewer opportunities to line up efficient attacks. Crossbowmen lack dedicated mobility and self-healing, but consistent ranged damage keeps them competitive.
Assassin: B Tier
Assassins are comfortable to play thanks to Haste, high mobility, ranged attacks, and Drain for recovery. Lucky Seven remains useful despite its reported adjustment, while Critical Throw adds meaningful damage through critical hits.
The problem is target coverage. During second job, Assassins largely rely on single-target attacks, which can limit their experience gains when compared with classes that clear groups efficiently. We would recommend them to players who enjoy mobile combat, but not automatically rank them among the fastest farmers.
Bandit: B Tier
Bandits have a different progression curve. Savage Blow offers impressive single-target damage once developed, while Steal provides limited multi-target utility and a chance to stun. Haste also helps them move between targets more comfortably.
The drawback is that their best performance takes time to unlock. Before Savage Blow reaches a useful level, Double Stab may remain more practical. Even later, their limited mobbing can make large groups of monsters less efficient to clear than they are for mages, archers, or stronger warrior builds.
Mages: Elemental Matchups and Resource Efficiency
Mages illustrate why skill mechanics must be considered alongside the training environment. Their results can change considerably depending on enemy weaknesses, the number of monsters within attack range, and how much investment their main skills require.
Ice/Lightning Mage: S Tier
Ice/Lightning Mages have one of the clearest farming advantages in the ranking: Thunder can hit up to six enemies. Its early damage may feel disappointing, but the skill becomes much more attractive as it develops and the player finds suitable monsters.
The original analysis highlights Florina Beach's Lorangerang Rang map as a promising later training option because of its elemental matchup. Other monsters weak to lightning or ice-related attacks can also influence the route a player chooses. Thunder's chance to stun provides additional utility, even though the class no longer relies on freezing enemies in the same way.
Our main recommendation is to plan around the skill's growth curve. Ice/Lightning can feel weak before its key ability matures, but the combination of multi-target damage and favorable elemental matchups gives it excellent second job potential.
Cleric: A+ Tier
Clerics may not have the strongest mobbing in the game, but they make up for it through efficiency. Heal provides recovery and some offensive utility, while Invincible reduces physical damage. Holy Arrow also offers a practical attack that can hit multiple enemies under the appropriate conditions.
The important distinction is between raw experience speed and overall farming value. Lower potion consumption allows Clerics to spend less on survival, making longer grinding sessions more economical. Their teleport and ranged options also improve flexibility.
For players who want a more forgiving progression path and value steady resource management, Clerics are among the most attractive second job choices.
Fire/Poison Mage: A+ Tier
Fire/Poison Mages benefit from strong Fire Arrow damage and a damage-over-time effect, with several suitable fire-weak monsters available across the leveling range described in the original analysis.
Poison adds another way to attack groups, but it comes with limitations. Its damage-over-time effect may take too long to finish weaker enemies, and its value depends on whether the poison actually applies. The level restrictions described in the test balance also make indiscriminate use against much higher-level monsters less appealing.
Fire/Poison therefore has a useful mix of single-target damage and group attacks, but its results depend more heavily on choosing the right enemies and timing skill investments. A+ reflects that versatility without placing it on the same level as the strongest farming options.
Summary
Our team sees second job farming as a balance between attack coverage, skill development, map selection, and the cost of staying alive. Fighters and Ice/Lightning Mages stand out for their multi-target potential, while Clerics offer a particularly attractive combination of recovery and low running costs. Hunters, Crossbowmen, Spearmen, and Pages remain viable choices, whereas Assassins and Bandits face more noticeable limitations when clearing groups.
These rankings should remain flexible as the game moves from test builds toward its final balance. Before committing to a class, consider whether you prefer fast group clearing, comfortable ranged combat, or economical long sessions. The best choice is the one that fits both your preferred combat style and the amount of time you want to spend grinding. Choosing suitable gear and supplies from the available MapleStory Classic World Items can also help you prepare for the demands of your chosen route.
FAQ
Which second job class is best for leveling?
Based on the test balance discussed here, Fighter and Ice/Lightning Mage are the leading options. Fighters combine multi-target attacks with strong close-range pressure, while Ice/Lightning Mages can take advantage of Thunder and favorable elemental matchups.
Is Cleric a good choice for farming mesos?
Yes. Clerics are attractive because Heal and Invincible can reduce the cost of staying alive. Although their damage output may not match the fastest mobbing classes, lower potion consumption can make their overall farming routine more economical.
Why are Assassins ranked below other ranged classes?
Their mobility, evasion, and single-target damage are useful, but their second job toolkit has limited mobbing. This can reduce overall experience efficiency when compared with classes that attack several monsters at once.
Should we follow this tier list after launch?
Use it as a starting point rather than a permanent ranking. The assessment is based on a particular closed-test balance, and changes to skill damage, attack behavior, or monster balance could affect the results. Recheck the relevant skills and training routes when the live version becomes available.
Does the highest-ranked class suit every player?
Not necessarily. A high-efficiency class may require more resources, a particular map, or a specific skill investment. Players who value survivability, mobility, or a slower and more relaxed combat style may be happier with a different class. The strongest choice on paper is not always the most enjoyable one over a long leveling journey.
