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The third job advancement is one of the most important in the game, but for different reasons. For the first and second job advancements, choices are made as to which weapons the character will specialize in. This is the first time that the advancement provides no choices. On the other hand, the Third Job advancement is the first major boost in power. The skills are far more powerful than any previous job, and the test harder. This advancement is made at level 70 in [[MapleStory/Towns/El Nath|El Nath]]. After leveling to 70, go to El Nath, and find the building on the main map called "El Nath: Chief's Residence". Talk to Rene, who is holding a bow behind her back. She will send the prospective Ranger or Sniper to Victoria Island to talk to Athena Pierce, the always helpful Archer leader. She will send the ranger- or sniper-to-be to find a secret map called "the Path of Glittering Crystal" located in another dimension to fight her evil clone. To get there, find the Door of Dimension in Sleepy Dungeon, map five. (Note: This is '''NOT''' the portal in the Ant Tunnel Park. That is for warriors.) After being warped in, proceed down the path until arriving at "The Other Dimension". Here, Athena Pierce's dark clone is located. She will summon Tauromaci, so be careful. She uses a one arrow Strafe attack which can be fairly dangerous, however she possesses no moves that can kill an Archer in one hit, so pay attention and be diligent and the fight will be easy. When defeated, Athena will drop a Black Charm. Take this to the REAL Athena Pierce to receive the Necklace of Strength. Now, return to El Nath with the Necklace. Give it to Rene upon arrival, and she will send the almost-Ranger or -Sniper on to the second part of the test. To do this, a complete Dark Crystal is needed. These can be refined by Pi of [[MapleStory/Towns/Ludibrium|Ludibrium]]. Now, walk up to Sharp Cliff II, and find a door hidden on the right side of the map, near the top. Go through it to enter the Holy Grounds at the Snowfield. Walk down to the bottom and talk to the Crystal NPC. It will ask a series of questions. If any are missed, it will take the Dark Crystal and the quiz will have to be restarted. After the fifth question, a Necklace of Wisdom will be awarded. Take this back to Rene (Note: Return to Town scrolls cannot be used in the Holy Grounds map.) The third job advancement is now complete! Enjoy the powers of the Ranger, for hunters, and Snipers, for Crossbowmen. Remember to spend your 5 AP and 1 SP.
The third job advancement is one of the most important in the game, but for different reasons. For the first and second job advancements, choices are made as to which weapons the character will specialize in. This is the first time that the advancement provides no choices. On the other hand, the Third Job advancement is the first major boost in power. The skills are far more powerful than any previous job, and the test harder. This advancement is made at level 70 in [[MapleStory/Towns/El Nath|El Nath]]. After leveling to 70, go to El Nath, and find the building on the main map called "El Nath: Chief's Residence". Talk to Rene, who is holding a bow behind her back. She will send the prospective Ranger or Sniper to Victoria Island to talk to Athena Pierce, the always helpful Archer leader. She will send the ranger- or sniper-to-be to find a secret map called "the Path of Glittering Crystal" located in another dimension to fight her evil clone. To get there, find the Door of Dimension in Sleepy Dungeon, map five. (Note: This is '''NOT''' the portal in the Ant Tunnel Park. That is for warriors.) After being warped in, proceed down the path until arriving at "The Other Dimension". Here, Athena Pierce's dark clone is located. She will summon Tauromaci, so be careful. She uses a one arrow Strafe attack which can be fairly dangerous, however she possesses no moves that can kill an Archer in one hit, so pay attention and be diligent and the fight will be easy. When defeated, Athena will drop a Black Charm. Take this to the REAL Athena Pierce to receive the Necklace of Strength. Now, return to El Nath with the Necklace. Give it to Rene upon arrival, and she will send the almost-Ranger or -Sniper on to the second part of the test. To do this, a complete Dark Crystal is needed. These can be refined by Pi of [[MapleStory/Towns/Ludibrium|Ludibrium]]. Now, walk up to Sharp Cliff II, and find a door hidden on the right side of the map, near the top. Go through it to enter the Holy Grounds at the Snowfield. Walk down to the bottom and talk to the Crystal NPC. It will ask a series of questions. If any are missed, it will take the Dark Crystal and the quiz will have to be restarted. After the fifth question, a Necklace of Wisdom will be awarded. Take this back to Rene (Note: Return to Town scrolls cannot be used in the Holy Grounds map.) The third job advancement is now complete! Enjoy the powers of the Ranger, for hunters, and Snipers, for Crossbowmen. Remember to spend your 5 AP and 1 SP.
====Third Job Tips====
====Third Job Tips====
*For both jobs, a number of amazing new skills present themselves. Some are more powerful than others at low levels. For Snipers, it is recommended that their first point is put into Blizzard, as the 1 second freeze time is incredibly helpful. Rangers should give in to desire and put their first point into the always stunning Strafe.
*There are a number of builds used in Third Job for Rangers. Some advocate the use of Thrust, which adds Speed passively; Others focus on mobbing skills, like Inferno. The third build advocates max Mortal Blow. All builds agree on one thing, however:
*There are a number of builds used in Third Job for Rangers. Some advocate the use of Thrust, which adds Speed passively; Others focus on mobbing skills, like Inferno. The third build advocates max Mortal Blow.  
**GET STRAFE TO 20 ASAP!
*Until level 20, Strafe adds 2% per level. At 20, the increase goes down to 1% per point. Therefore, at level 20 a break appears where points can be put into other skills.
*low level strafe poses some issues. Its maximum damage is much greater than the potential max for Double Shot, but its minimum is equally lower. Some advocate putting strafe on hold until about level 3 to 5. A better choice for those playing for pure entertainment is to go ahead and use it, as first getting Strafe can be one of the most enjoyable points in an Archer's career.
*low level strafe poses some issues. Its maximum damage is much greater than the potential max for Double Shot, but its minimum is equally lower. Some advocate putting strafe on hold until about level 3 to 5. A better choice for those playing for pure entertainment is to go ahead and use it, as first getting Strafe can be one of the most enjoyable points in an Archer's career.
*Strafe narrows the speed gap between bows and crossbows even more than Booster does. Due to Blizzard's freezing abilities and the smaller difference between speeds of Ranger Strafe and Sniper Strafe, Crossbows begin to overtake bows in third job.
*Puppet is a Ranger's best friend. It can be used to distract monsters that the player has aggravated. By placing it out of range of the monster's magic attacks, the monsters are rendered helpless. Puppet isn't as useful for snipers since they can merely freeze opponents.
*Puppet is a Ranger's best friend. It can be used to distract monsters that the player has aggravated. By placing it out of range of the monster's magic attacks, the monsters are rendered helpless. Puppet isn't as useful for snipers since they can merely freeze opponents.
*BEWARE: After the Third Job Advancement, the monsters that will be trained on are FAR more powerful. Get ready to enter training methods where the monster can kill an archer in two hits.
*BEWARE: After the Third Job Advancement, the monsters that will be trained on are FAR more powerful. Get ready to enter training methods where the monster can kill an archer in two hits.
*If you haven't bothered to get a glove scrolled for Weapon Attack, do so now. At level 80, consider upgrading to a Dark Cordon that is scrolled for attack.
*If you haven't bothered to get a glove scrolled for Weapon Attack or any other direct damage boosting equips, do so ASAP.


==Intermediate Guide==
==Intermediate Guide==
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