MapleStory/Aran/Builds

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AP Distribution

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. Sometimes less dexterity is needed if you scroll an equipment to add dex, or use dexterity potions.

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


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.