Overview

The Second Closed Online Test raises the level cap to 70 and unlocks all ten 3rd job branches, bringing a total of 73 new skills to MapleStory Classic. This is the most significant skill expansion since the game's launch, fundamentally changing how each class plays.

Note: 4th job is not included in this test. The test focuses exclusively on 3rd job balance and content up to level 70.

Major Class Changes

Warriors

Warriors received the most significant restructuring:

• Power Guard moved from 2nd job to 3rd job
• Hyper Body moved from 2nd job to 3rd job
• The vacated 2nd job slots are now filled by Rush, an attack that hits up to four monsters
• This means Warriors lose key defensive tools at 2nd job but gain them back (plus new offensive options) at 3rd job

Impact: Warriors will feel squishier at 2nd job but significantly stronger at 3rd job. The addition of Rush gives them much-needed multi-target damage earlier in their progression.

Mages

Mages received quality-of-life improvements:

• Basic and elemental attacks now hit harder at max level
• Scaling has been improved to reward skill point investment
• No major skill relocations like Warriors

Impact: Mages feel more rewarding to level up, with noticeable power spikes as you max core skills.

Archers

Archers received a specific buff:

• Final Attack now triggers more frequently
• This increases overall DPS without changing the skill's fundamental behavior

Impact: Archers maintain their identity as consistent damage dealers with improved proc rates making them feel more active and rewarding.

All 10 Branches

The 73 new skills are distributed across all ten 3rd job branches. While exact skill names and counts per branch are still being documented by the community, here's what we know:

Monster Rebalancing

Alongside the new skills, every single monster from the first test has been rebalanced:

• High-level monsters have more HP but deal less damage
• Low and mid-level bosses deal more damage
• Monster levels now display in-game (they were hidden in the first test)

This rebalancing works in tandem with the new skills to create a more varied difficulty curve. The new 3rd job skills should help offset the increased boss damage while the HP changes make high-level grinding more of a marathon.

What's Missing

Several things are not in this test:

• 4th job skills - Not included, level cap is 70 (3rd job start)
• Skill resets - AP/SP reset systems not confirmed
• Hyper skills - Not part of the Classic vision

Tips for Testing

• Check your skill bar immediately at 3rd job — Warriors especially need to rearrange after losing Power Guard and Hyper Body at 2nd
• Experiment with Rush — It's now a core part of Warrior mobbing and replaces the defensive slots you lost
• Test monster level displays — Use them to gauge difficulty before engaging
• Report bugs — Skill interactions may have edge cases the developers need to catch
• Remember the wipe — All progress is lost when the test ends, so focus on experiencing content rather than grinding