MapleStory/Aran/Builds

AP Distribution
Unlike other characters, Aran is a straightforward job, having Aran at 1st job, 2nd job, 3rd job, etc. Therefore there are no crossways.

Regular
Aran are very similar to warriors. You should put 3 Strength and 2 Dexterity, since the Aran quests are required to kill monsters that are similar to your level, or higher. Unlike warriors, though, dexterity helps Aran get stronger, like strength.

Aran don't need any Int. or Luk. stats. IF this is done well, there should be little problem killing monsters.

Dexless
Dexless Arans are a real challenge, and requires lots of money. A dexless Aran means to put all their APs into Strength, and never, or put very little DEX.

Since Aran cannot possibly attack strong monsters without DEX (becoming a problem when making a high combo), instead of not putting DEX, DEX scrolls will be needed. Lots of them. Possibly for all your equipment, and max them out if possible. Now this requires a lot of luck, since scrolls can fail, and you can only do this 5 or 7 times. And there's a difference between a 100% dex scroll working at all times and a 10% dex scroll working at all times, since a 10% scroll will have more benefits if it works.

If this is done successfully, a Dexless Aran will make more damage compared to the regular ones.

First Job Skill Build
Unlike other jobs, Aran have very little skills to choose, and since there are no 'weapon mastery' skill, Aran needs lots of MP pots.

This is the main Aran SP build.


 * Lv: 10~17:Double Swing (MAX)
 * Lv: 17~20: Combo Ability: (MAX or 11 if you want to max Combat Step)
 * LV 20~22: Combat Step: (11 or MAX if you want to put 11 in Combo Ability)
 * Lv 23~30: Polearm Booster: (MAX)

Combo ability VS Combat Step
Combat Step is like Dash in Pirates, but it doesn't help much and it's only useful when you use it on the edge of a cliff, which the characher will jump in great distances. Adding SP into it doesn't change much.

On the other hand, Combo ability will only work if you make lots of combos, which are hard to do in first job. The stat upping thing while doing combos doesn't help much too.

It's up to you to decide which to max.