GMS · 53 classes · checked 17 October 2026
MapleStory classes & tier list
MapleStory has 53 classes in GMS; the newest is Erel Light. Hero and Night Lord top both 2026 tier lists we compared, but no tier list is official. Below: every class with its branch, main stat and link skill, and our accounts for each.
Bossing, 2026
MapleStory class tier list
A blend of two 2026 guide tier lists, graded for bossing. Treat it as a starting point: lists disagree, balance patches move classes, and gear matters more than a tier.
Top picks in 2026 guides
Strong
Solid, more situational
Rated lower for bossing
Where the tier lists disagree
- Bishop: GamerEmpire S overall vs gameslikefinder bossing B (S in mobbing) - value is party utility rather than personal DPS.
- Ice/Lightning Arch Mage: GamerEmpire C vs gameslikefinder bossing B; gameslikefinder also lists it as cheap to fund/beginner-friendly.
- Hayato: GamerEmpire B vs gameslikefinder bossing S.
- Adele: GamerEmpire B vs gameslikefinder A bossing/mobbing.
- Paladin: gameslikefinder bossing S vs GamerEmpire A.
- Illium, Lara, Ark, Kain, Wind Archer: GamerEmpire S vs gameslikefinder bossing A/B.
- Zero, Cannoneer, Luminous, Kaiser: GamerEmpire C vs gameslikefinder A/B bossing.
- Link skill values differ between Maplestory Wiki and Grandis Library for Thief's Cunning (27% vs 18%), Ren's Grounded Body (-6% vs -4%), Kanna's Elementalism, Hayato's link name, and the Shine link (Guiding Stars vs Tree of Stars).
- Korean community lists (Inven, 2026) rank on KMS balance, which differs from GMS; not used.
MapleStory Class Tier List - Best Classes Ranked (Games Finder) · Maplestory - Best Class Tier List & DPS Chart (GamerEmpire)
19 available
Ren accounts
Kronos | Lv 294 Ren | 540M CP | 9.5K Legion | 10 Set Pitched Boss 22* | Full Eternals | Adv Medal
Heroic Kronos | Lv 29X Ren | 300M+ CP | 8K+ Legion | 7-Set Pitched | 3x Vac Pets
Heroic Kronos | Lv 291 Kanna + Lv 293 Ren | 96K HEXA + 104K HEXA | 3x Vac Pets
Heroic Kronos | Ren + Lara + Hayato | 9200 Legion | Collab
10 available
Night Lord accounts
Kronos | 290 Night Lord 220M+ CP | Libbed | 275 Bishop | 635B Meso | 5060 Legion | SAC 540
NA Kronos | Lv 295 Night Lord | 734M CP | Destiny Liberated | 10 Set Pitched Boss | 7 Set Eternals | Hexa 9/9/9
Kronos | Night Lord 29x | 495M Cp | 9,4k Legion
Kronos Reboot | 29X Night Lord 660M+ CP | 112K HEXA | 10K Legion 4x SSS | 10 Libbed Chars | 3 Vac Pets
10 available
Night Walker accounts
Heroic Kronos | Lv 29X Night Walker | 6XXM CP | 10K+ Legion | Destiny Weapon | 110K HEXA
Kronos | Lv 290 Night Walker | 530M CP | Legion 9,624 | Artifact Lv 56 | 22* Pitched Set | 110% Boss Fams
Heroic Kronos | Lv 295+ Night Walker | 719M CP (no event) | 10.1K Legion | Destiny Weapon | 118.5K HEXA
Heroic Hyperion | Lv 295 Night Walker | 723M CP | Destiny Weapon | 117K HEXA | 10-Set Pitched
New in GMS
Newest MapleStory classes
Erel Light · 17 June 2026
Shine Warrior, STR; GMS v.269 'Ride the Lightning'; GMS-exclusive/first
MapleStory highlights the new class and QoL arriving in June 17's Ride the Lightning update (Massively OP) · Erel Light class spotlight: GMS gets the new Shine warrior first, June 17 (GameMarket) · Erel Light - MapleStory Wiki
Ren
Anima Warrior, STR; GMS v.264 winter 2025 (live by 2025-11-18; exact day not verified)
Meet Ren, explore Vallora... (GameMarket, v.264) · Ren - MapleStory Wiki
Sia Astelle · 11 June 2025
Shine Magician, INT; Stargazer update
MapleStory previews new character, new event and Boost worlds arriving June 11 (Massively OP) · Sia Astelle - MapleStory Wiki
Mo Xuan
Jianghu Pirate, DEX; 20th Anniversary update, ~late May/early June 2025 (event ran to June 10); exact day not verified
Celebrate 20 years of MapleStory by introducing the martial artist Mo Xuan (Gamers Unchained) · Mo Xuan - MapleStory Wiki
Lethe (upcoming)
Demon-faction Magician, INT, summon-focused; launched in KMS 2026-06-18 (summer update); Maplestory Wiki marks GMS 'Unavailable'; a third-party roadmap expects it in GMS in November 2026 with Challengers World Season 4 - not officially confirmed
Lethe - MapleStory Wiki · MapleStory Launches Summer Update Featuring New Job 'Lethe' (Inven Global, KMS) · MapleStory GMS update roadmap Aug-Nov 2026 (MMOEXP, seller site)
53 classes
Every class by branch
Explorer
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero | Warrior | STR | S | 4 from $2,009 |
| Paladin | Warrior | STR | A | 2 from $1,009 |
| Dark Knight | Warrior | STR | B | 1 from $6,489 |
| Arch Mage (Fire, Poison) | Magician | INT | A | 2 from $609 |
| Arch Mage (Ice, Lightning) | Magician | INT | C | 3 from $609 |
| BishopParty support class; brings party buffs such as Holy Symbol, which is why it is valued in bossing parties | Magician | INT | A | 6 from $539 |
| Bowmaster | Bowman | DEX | B | 3 from $1,079 |
| Marksman | Bowman | DEX | A | 1 from $2,399 |
| PathfinderSpecial Explorer job | Bowman | DEX | B | 1 from $1,599 |
| Night Lord | Thief | LUK | S | 10 from $1,399 |
| Shadower | Thief | LUK | A | 8 from $789 |
| Dual BladeSpecial Explorer job | Thief | LUK | A | 4 from $2,399 |
| Buccaneer | Pirate | STR | B | 5 from $1,209 |
| Corsair | Pirate | DEX | C | 1 from $5,009 |
| CannoneerSpecial Explorer job | Pirate | STR | B | 2 from $4,009 |
Cygnus Knights
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Warrior | Warrior | STR | A | 3 from $2,009 |
| Blaze Wizard | Magician | INT | A | — |
| Wind Archer | Bowman | DEX | A | 4 from $1,359 |
| Night Walker | Thief | LUK | A | 10 from $2,009 |
| Thunder Breaker | Pirate | STR | B | — |
| Mihile | Warrior | STR | B | — |
Heroes
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aran | Warrior | STR | B | 4 from $1,009 |
| Evan | Magician | INT | B | 1 from $2,099 |
| Luminous | Magician | INT | B | 1 from $3,600 |
| MercedesLink skill is a popular EXP link | Bowman | DEX | A | 1 from $4,149 |
| Phantom | Thief | LUK | B | — |
| Shade | Pirate | STR | B | 6 from $450 |
Resistance
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mage | Magician | INT | B | 1 from $8,509 |
| Blaster | Warrior | STR | B | — |
| Wild Hunter | Bowman | DEX | C | 1 from $1,209 |
| Mechanic | Pirate | DEX | C | — |
| XenonThief/Pirate hybrid; uses three main stats | Hybrid | STR+DEX+LUK | A | 5 from $799 |
| Demon SlayerUses Demon Fury instead of MP | Warrior | STR | A | 6 from $1,609 |
| Demon AvengerScales off Max HP | Warrior | HP | C | 1 from $5,259 |
Nova
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser | Warrior | STR | B | — |
| Angelic Buster | Pirate | DEX | B | — |
| Cadena | Thief | LUK | A | 2 from $3,420 |
| Kain | Bowman | DEX | A | 1 from $1,009 |
Sengoku
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayato | Warrior | STR | A | 8 from $1,300 |
| KannaKishin (Yuki-musume Shoukan) increases monster spawns on a map; classic meso/EXP farming companion | Magician | INT | C | 5 from $1,200 |
Flora
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adele | Warrior | STR | B | 4 from $1,299 |
| Illium | Magician | INT | A | 3 from $1,300 |
| Ark | Pirate | STR | A | 2 from $1,719 |
| Khali | Thief | LUK | B | 1 from $1,409 |
Anima
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyoung | Thief | LUK | A | 1 from $1,330 |
| Lara | Magician | INT | A | 1 from $2,809 |
| RenReleased in GMS with v.264 (winter 2025); called Len in some regions | Warrior | STR | A | 19 from $809 |
Jianghu
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LynnReleased GMS v.250; existing Beast Tamer characters were converted to Lynn | Magician | INT | C | 8 from $799 |
| Mo XuanReleased in GMS with the 20th Anniversary update (2025) | Pirate | DEX | B | 1 from $5,259 |
Shine
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sia AstelleDebuted in GMS with Stargazer (2025-06-11); originally a MapleStory M character | Magician | INT | B | 1 from $11,400 |
| Erel LightReleased GMS-first on 2026-06-17 (v.269 Ride the Lightning); first class to launch in GMS before any other region; summon/sentinel-based warrior | Warrior | STR | B | 3 from $669 |
Friends World
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesis | Magician | INT | B | — |
Transcendent
| Class | Type | Main stat | Tier | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZeroCan only be created at a world after a Lv100+ character; unique leveling path | Warrior | STR | C | 3 from $1,719 |
Class - MapleStory Wiki · Classes - Grandis Library · Link Skill - MapleStory Wiki · Link Skills - Grandis Library · MapleStory Class Tier List - Best Classes Ranked (Games Finder) · Maplestory - Best Class Tier List & DPS Chart (GamerEmpire) · Ren - MapleStory Wiki · Meet Ren, explore Vallora... (GameMarket, v.264) · Lynn - MapleStory Wiki · Mo Xuan - MapleStory Wiki · Celebrate 20 years of MapleStory by introducing the martial artist Mo Xuan (Gamers Unchained) · Sia Astelle - MapleStory Wiki · MapleStory previews new character, new event and Boost worlds arriving June 11 (Massively OP) · Erel Light - MapleStory Wiki · MapleStory highlights the new class and QoL arriving in June 17's Ride the Lightning update (Massively OP) · MapleStory Erel Light: The Complete Summer 2026 Class Guide (LootBar)
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Answers
MapleStory classes FAQ
How many classes are in MapleStory?
53 creatable classes in GMS as of 17 October 2026: 15 Explorers, 6 Cygnus Knights, 6 Heroes, 7 Resistance (with Demon Slayer and Demon Avenger), 4 Nova, 4 Flora, 3 Anima, 2 Sengoku, 2 Jianghu, 2 Shine, plus Kinesis and Zero.
What is the best class in MapleStory?
There is no official answer: tier lists are opinions and move with balance patches. Hero and Night Lord sit at the top of both 2026 tier lists we compared, with Dawn Warrior and Night Walker close behind. Pick the class whose playstyle you enjoy; the gap between top classes is smaller than the gap gear makes.
What is the newest MapleStory class?
Erel Light, released on 17 June 2026. Shine Warrior, STR; GMS v.269 'Ride the Lightning'; GMS-exclusive/first.
Which class is best for new players?
Guides most often suggest Hero, Bishop, Demon Slayer, Marksman and Hayato: simple rotations and good survivability. Bishop also brings party buffs that groups value.
Which class is best for farming mesos?
Kanna is the classic farming pick because its Kishin skill raises how many monsters spawn on a map. Strong mobbing classes such as Night Walker, Illium and Hoyoung are also common farmers.
Can I buy an account with a specific class?
Yes. Most MapleStory listings name the main character’s class and level; use the class links on this page to search accounts listed at METAMMO.
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Accounts by class
Most listings name the main character’s class, level and Combat Power. Hand-checked, lifetime warranty against recovery.
Kronos | 280 Wild Hunter 150M Cp | 280 Ren 92M Cp | 9K+ Legion$1209View account →Available
Heroic Kronos | Lynn | 332M CP | 10K Legion | 10-Set Pitched | 4x OPM Pets$2979View account →Available
Kronos | 294 Shade 115K Stat 760M CP | DLibbed | Full 23* | 9 Eternals 23* | 7 Pitched 23* | 5x SSS | Max Hexa | OPM Vac$5999View account →What sets the price- Server: Reboot (Heroic) or Interactive
- Main character level, job and combat power
- Gear: star force, potentials, Eternal and Genesis
- Legion level, Arcane and Sacred Power