Weggy's Guide to the various classes in Ragnarok Online
Version 1.3
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Table Of Contents
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I.    Version History
II.   Introduction
III.  About Ragnarok Online
IV.   Game Conduct
V.    Novice
VI.   Swordsman
VII.  Thief
VIII. Archer
IX.   Magician
X.    Acolyte
XI.   Merchant
XII.  Prime hunting spots
XIII. Contact
XIV.  Thanks
XV.   Un-legal
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Version History
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Version 1.0 - Initial Release - 4/27/02
Initial Release.  FAQ is mostly done.
Version 1.1 - 1st Revision - 4/30/02
I accidently forgot the Acolytes 2 warping spells ^_^.  I also re-did the
leveling spots section, describing every map in-depth.  The dungeons will be
coming in the next update.  I also fixed a few typos and minor formating
issues.
Version 1.2 - 2nd Revision - 5/11/02
Whew, been a while since I've updated!  I changed the Swordsman and Archer
areas a little bit, and added some dungeons.  Thanks to Joe the Dude's Site,
I know what monsters are in each dungeon, but not which ones are on what
floor.  So if anyone could give me a breakdown of the monsters in the Hidden
Temple, Pyramid, or Payon I'd appreciate it.  I've also made some minor changes
here and there.
Version 1.3 - 3rd Revision - 5/15/02
I made some minor changes, added more dungeon info.  I'm also looking for a
party among other things, check my characters section for more info.
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Introduction
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If you've been browsing GameFAQs lately, you may have said to yourself, "Hey!
What happened to Weggy's FAQs?!"  Well, most likely you didn't say that.  But
in case you are wondering, I have combined all my class FAQs into one uber FAQ.
One day, I may go on to write a complete FAQ, but thats a bit down the road for
now.
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About Ragnarok Online
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Ragnarok Online is a MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer RPG) made by Korean company
Gravity based on the Ragnarok Manga by Lee-Myon Jin.  It is a rather lengthy
download for dial-up users, but should not be too long for Broadband users.
Theres also a LOT of patches that have been released.  At the time of writing
the game has had 100 patches.  No, I didn't type that wrong.  100.  They are all
relatively small, and install very quickly (just overwrite the files) so it's
not a big deal.  After downloading the client from
http://www.ragnarokonline.com, go get the patches.  I find the best 2 sites are
http://www.ro.pak0.com/ and http://www.gamingfrontier.com.  Also, if your on
dial-up, this game can be a painful experience.  If your on a 56k modem, you
should be able to handle it.  If your on anything less, you might as well not
bother.  This game is a bandwidth hog.
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The 10 Commandments of RO
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It shames me that I need to make a section like this.  In fact, I'm sure most
of you could skip right over it and be fine.  I still hope everyone will read
this section though, if anything else.
1) Remember that behind that graphic, there is a living and breathing person.
Like you, he/she has feelings, and deserves proper respect.
2) Not everyone on the English server speaks English, oddly enough.  So if your
having trouble communicating, that's probably why.
3) Do NOT kill steal.  Kill stealing is attacking a monster another has already
begun to attack.  Please find your own monster, as the attacker only gets 1/2
of the normal experience.
4) Do NOT loot.  Looting is taking the items from a monster that you did not
kill.  Luckily a system to prevent looting was implimented in a recent patch,
but it still can be a problem.
5) Do NOT bot.  There is a program, somewhere out there on the net, that will
level your character automatically for you.  All it does is loot and kill
steal from honest players, and take up bandwidth for real users.  You are also
violating Gravity's TOS by using one.
6) Do NOT hack.  This includes doing crazy stuff like duplicating items or zeny.
All you are doing is hurting the economy, so in the end you are hurting yourself.
7) Before speaking with a discount merchant, please check to make sure you have
enough zeny for the item you intend to purchase.  Most offer 20 or 15 percent
off, so the math is not difficult.  You can also just guess as well.  Also, if
you don't have the money, don't ask the merchant to sell you the item at a
considerably lower price.  Discount merchants dont make that much of a profit,
and none of them are willing to pay for some of your item out of their own
pocket.
8) After you have agreed to purchase the item, you are bound by a verbal
contract to buy it.  Don't try to worm your way out.
9) Please don't beg for money.  We all know novices are poor, and you will be
until around level 15.  We all had to go through exactly what you did.  So just
be patient.
10) Don't scam, and don't fall for scams.  The less people that fall for them,
the less scammers will do them!  Popular scams are offering weapon upgrades,
which are not in the game yet, and offering potions for 161z instead of 16,
hoping nobody would notice.  Caveat emptor, and if something sounds way too
good to be true, it probably is.
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Ahhh, the Novice Class.  I'm first going to assume you have downloaded the game
from the official website, have applied all the patches, and are waiting to
just dive into RO.  Before you do though, you have to start as a Novice.  When
you do create your character in one of the slots, you should consider what
class you should be.  That way, you can adjust your starting stats accordingly.
Read up on each of the final class sections to determine what one suits you
best.  Though I highly recommend you do not pick an Archer or Merchant as your
first class.  After you've picked a name, hair color, and skill points, it's
time to dive in.
You'll start in the Novice training ground.  You can bypass this if you want,
but I highly recommend you complete it.  You'll get some zeny (the currency in
RO), some basic healing items, experience, and some advice on your class.  The
training grounds are very self explanatory, so I won't go into specifics here.
Just enter the castle and talk to the man behind the counter to start.  If you
do choose to bypass them though, there are 3 portals outside which take you to
various cities.  From left to right, they take you to Moroc, Payon, Prontera.
You should choose the portal depending on your future class.
Moroc - Thief
Payon - Archer, Merchant
Prontera - Magician, Acolyte, Swordsman
So now your in the town closest to your class changing spot, either by going
through the training grounds and arriving EXACTLY where you should be, or close
to it.  If you went through the training grounds, you also have 100z.  You'll
be spending that soon.
For now, exit town.  Fighting enemies is very simple, you just left-click on
them until they die.  An easier way though, is CTRL+Click.  This will auto-
attack the enemy until he dies.  Then, pick up what he drops.  Start with the
pink blobs, Porings.  After fighting 2 of those, you level up.  Click on the
arrow that appears in the corner and assign stats depending on what your job
will be.  You will also soon get a job level, designated by an arrow in the
other corner.  Novices only have 1 skill, so guess where your points go? ^_^
Anyway, you want to keep fighting monsters and picking up what they drop.
After Porings, move on to Fabres and Pickys.  After them, ChonChons and
Lunatics.  Finally, Willows if they are in your area.  When you have collected
quite a bit of loot, go back into town and sell it at a shop.  Most players
will point Novices in the direction of the shop, but please ask nicely.  Your
first piece of equipment should be a Guard, unless your going to become an
Archer.  After a Guard, it would be wise to buy a cutter.  Bypass the guard
and go straight for a Cutter if you are planning to be an Archer.  After those
two, buy a Leather Jacket.  Finally, some cheap headgear.  That would be a
Bireta or Bandana.  If you still have money before changing class, buy Sandals.
After a seemingly endless period of hack and slash, you will have reached job
level 10, and have 9 points in your basic skill.  Its time to head for the
appropriate town to change class.  Read up on each class individually for
more information.  Congratulations - you are no longer a newbie.
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The Swordsman is the bread-and-butter, hit-anything-that-moves with a big ass
sword kinda class.  You'll be spending all your time in melee combat, taking
little damage but dishing quite a bit out.
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Getting Started
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Swordsman are one of the easiest class to work with as a Novice, since you are
both Melee fighters.  So follow the standard Guard-Cutter-Jacket-Helm-Shoes
combo I stated.  Once you have reached Job Level 10, you need to go to the
Swordsman guild in Izlude.  Assuming you started in Prontera, just go South,
and then East from the Town.  Cross the bridge, and head north into the town
square.  Make a left, and across that bridge as well.  Enter the building with
the Sword and Shield on it.  Talk to the man behind the counter, and change
jobs.  You will then notice your appearance change, and your equipment removed.
Step outside, and re-equip it.  Congrats, your now a Swordsman-or Swordswoman.
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Stat Point Distribution
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Like Merchants, there are two types of Swordsman.  The STR/VIT type, and the
AGI/VIT type.
The STR/VIT is designed to take 50 damage every 10 seconds from enemies, while
dealing the maximum damage possible.  The 50 damage per 10 seconds is balanced
by maxed HP recovery.  This is the most common build.  Your beginning stats
should be 9 STR, 1 AGI, 7 VIT, 1 INT, 3 DEX, and 9 LUK.  Begin building your
DEX, then VIT all the way to 40.  Then work on STR to 20 or so.  Then build VIT
back up to about 70.  Build up STR until about 70 as well, then work on AGI and
LUK.  Also, put 1 point in LUK ASAP to bring your criticals to 2.
The AGI/VIT does not deal a lot of damage to enemies, but attacks quicker due
to the AGI.  If they get hit, they also can defend themselves well due to a bit
of VIT.  This build hasn't been tested as much as the previous one, but also
works well.  Your beginning stats should be 9 STR, 9 AGI, 7 VIT, 3 DEX, and 1
LUK.  Put a few points in DEX initially, then build AGI and VIT equally.
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Skill Point Distribution
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Swordsman have a fair amount of skills.  3 are essential, 3 are quite good, and
2 are so so.
One-Handed Sword Mastery_______________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : ATK +3
Level 2 : ATK +6
Level 3 : ATK +9
Level 4 : ATK +12
Level 5 : ATK +15
Level 6 : ATK +18
Level 7 : ATK +21
Level 8 : ATK +24
Level 9 : ATK +27
Level 10: ATK +30
Comments: Essential for any Swordsman, to level 5 at least to get Two-Handed
Sword Mastery.  Note that this attack bonus ONLY works with One-Handed Swords.
Two-Handed Sword Mastery_______________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 5 One-Handed Sword Mastery
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : ATK +3
Level 2 : ATK +6
Level 3 : ATK +9
Level 4 : ATK +12
Level 5 : ATK +15
Level 6 : ATK +18
Level 7 : ATK +21
Level 8 : ATK +24
Level 9 : ATK +27
Level 10: ATK +30
Comments: If your going to use a Two-Handed Sword, you'll want to invest in
this.  If you'd rather stick with the Tsurugi-Shield combo, don't bother with
this skill.
Fast HP Recovery_______________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : Additional 5 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 2 : Additional 10 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 3 : Additional 15 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 4 : Additional 20 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 5 : Additional 25 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 6 : Additional 30 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 7 : Additional 35 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 8 : Additional 40 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 9 : Additional 45 HP per every 10 seconds
Level 10: Additional 50 HP per every 10 seconds
Comments: This is a fantastic skill, since it really reduces your reliance on
potions.  Also note, you get the HP bonus only while standing still or sitting.
Bash___________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 8 SP up until level 5, 15 SP from 6 up
Level 1 : 133% Damage
Level 2 : 166% Damage
Level 3 : 199% Damage
Level 4 : 232% Damage
Level 5 : 265% Damage
Level 6 : 298% Damage
Level 7 : 331% Damage
Level 8 : 364% Damage
Level 9 : 397% Damage
Level 10: 430% Damage
Comments: A very very good skill, you should lead off every attack with this
skill if you have the SP.  Leave it at level 5 though, until you get a higher
max SP.
Magnum Break___________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 5 Bash
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 15 SP - Also uses 20 HP!
Unknown Damage Boost
Comments: Magnum Break has the fire attribute, so against some enemies it will
hurt more, while others less.  It also uses a bit of HP per use.  It does hurt
more than Bash though.  It also has the ability to push enemies back, so is
handy when you are getting mobbed.
Provoke________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 10 SP
Level 1 : ATK +2%, DEF -6%
Level 2 : ATK +4%, DEF -12%
Level 3 : ATK +6%, DEF -18%
Level 4 : ATK +8%, DEF -24%
Level 5 : ATK +10%, DEF -30%
Level 6 : ATK +12%, DEF -36%
Level 7 : ATK +14%, DEF -42%
Level 8 : ATK +16%, DEF -48%
Level 9 : ATK +18%, DEF -54%
Level 10: ATK +20%, DEF -60%
Comments: Not very useful.  Though it does reduce the defense of an enemy a
good amount at higher levels, and works on percentages, it also increases
attack.  This SP is better used in Bash or Magnum Break.
Endure_________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 5 Provoke
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 10 SP
Level 1 : 10 Seconds
Level 2 : 10 Seconds
Level 3 : 15 Seconds
Level 4 : 15 Seconds
Level 5 : 20 Seconds
Level 6 : 20 Seconds
Level 7 : 25 Seconds
Level 8 : 25 Seconds
Level 9 : 30 Seconds
Level 10: 30 Seconds
Comments: A midly useful skill, it prevents you from flinching when hit.  It
can be nice for fast hitting enemies, but it's high pre-requisite and much
better make it skills make it worth waiting for.
Recommended Skill Point Guide___________________________________________________
5 Bash
10 Fast HP Recovery
If using one-handed sword...
10 One-Handed Sword Mastery
1 Magnum Break
5 Bash
5 Provoke
10 Endure
4 Magnum Break
If using two-handed sword...
5 One-handed Sword Mastery
5 Two-handed Sword Mastery
5 Bash
5 Two-handed Sword Mastery
1 Magnum Break
5 Provoke
9 Endure
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Equipment Guide
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Weapon: Cutter - Rapier - Tsurugi
Cutter - Blade - Scimiter - Two Handed Sword - Broad Sword
Shield: Guard - Shield
Armor : Leather Jacket - Wood Armor - Plate Mail
Helmet: Birreta/Bandana/Eye Patch - Hat - Helm
Robe  : Hood - Manteau
Shoes : Sandals - Boots
Accessories: 2 Necklaces (Avg 200k zeny on the street)
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The Thief is a class designed to hit fast, and not be hit.  Though his max
damage may not be that high, and low defense REALLY hurts when you get hit,
his high agility is designed to make up for it.
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Getting Started
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Hopefully as a Thief, you began in Moroc.  You have a bit of an advantage over
other classes here.  The Pickys in the desert have good drops, and can even
drop Yellow Gemstones worth 500z each!  When you finally get to Job
level 10, you'll need to go to the Thieves guild.  It won't be a walk in the
park like the Swordsman's though.  You'll need to go into the Pyramid.  From
the town of Moroc, take the upper-left hand exit.  Head to the upper-left of
that map, and enter the Pyramid.  Your goal is to get into the center of it,
where you will see some stairs.  Instead of navigating this maze blindly, I
recommend you check out the map at http://eroite.cjb.net.  Watch out for the
bats - they are strong, and will attack you unprovoked!  If one is chasing
you, the easiest way to escape is to quickly log off.  Log back on a minute
or so later, and he should be gone.  Once you find the stairs, enter them.
Take the right hand exit where the path forks, and talk to the man to become
a Thief.
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Stat Point Distribution
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A Thief's primary stat is AGI.  You should not even put a single point into
VIT, INT, or LUK.  So your starting stats should be 9 STR, 9 DEX, and 9 AGI.
The method I recommend is:
25 AGI
15 DEX
30 AGI
20 STR
45 AGI
25 STR
20 DEX
50 AGI
30 STR
25 DEX
60 AGI
99 STR
My Thief is my highest level character, so this is the only class I can offer
such an exact strategy.
This should take you to a VERY high level.  You may want to invest in some LUK
after this, for the critical hits.  But if you get to 99 STR, your pretty much
going to 0wn anything you come across in RO ^_^.
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Skill Point Distribution
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The Thief has 2 essential skills.  Then, like the Swordsman, there are 2 paths
to take.  The Steal/Hide Route, or the Envenom route.  I prefer the Envenom
route myself, but it's up to you ^_^.
Double Attack__________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : 5% to double attack
Level 2 : 10% to double attack
Level 3 : 15% to double attack
Level 4 : 20% to double attack
Level 5 : 25% to double attack
Level 6 : 30% to double attack
Level 7 : 35% to double attack
Level 8 : 40% to double attack
Level 9 : 45% to double attack
Level 10: 50% to double attack
Comments: This skill only works with a Knife weapon.  It is a fantastic skill,
as you do double damage as well as stunning the enemy longer - which means
less time for them to attack you!  Maxing this should be the first skill on
your list.
Increase Dodge________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : Flee increased by 3%
Level 2 : Flee increased by 6%
Level 3 : Flee increased by 9%
Level 4 : Flee increased by 12%
Level 5 : Flee increased by 15%
Level 6 : Flee increased by 18%
Level 7 : Flee increased by 21%
Level 8 : Flee increased by 24%
Level 9 : Flee increased by 27%
Level 10: Flee increased by 30%
Comments: A very useful skill, since your flee is how often you dodge.  You
should get the skill after double attack though, since it works on
percentages.
Envenom________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 15 SP
Exact Damage % Increase Unknown
Comments: This skill is basically the Thief's bash.  It seems a bit weaker,
but has more range than Bash.  It also uses the poison attribute, so it may
be more effective or less effective against certain enemies.
Steal__________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 20 SP
Each level increases your chance to steal, but the exact amount is unknown
Comments: If you don't go with Envenom, you can use your SP to get some extra
items by stealing them.  Steal also works better if the enemy is standing
still.  finally, Steal does not effect the monster's drops.  It is just a
randomly selected item the enemy could drop that you get.  Enemies also do not
get angry when you steal from them.
Hide___________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: ??
Each additional level increases your time you are able to hide, but also uses
more SP.
Comments: This can be used for 2 reasons: Escape from a mob of angry
aggressives.  This is great for a Thief since AGI does NOT do well against
many enemies at once.  It also has a nasty secondary use - if a under-leveled
character is trying to kill steal from you, hide.  All of a sudden, they're
the tank for the enemy they have no business in hitting.  Do it, come back,
and laugh at them.  Serves the jerks right...
There is also a skill called Detoxify, which will cure poision.  Since status
changes are not implimented yet, don't bother.  Even after it is, don't bother,
since Green Herbs are a fairly common drop.
Recommended Skill Point Guide__________________________________________________
10 Double Attack
10 Increase Dodge
If going with Envenom...
10 Envenom
10 Steal
9 Hide
With Steal/Hide...
10 Steal
10 Hide
9 Envenom
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Equipment Guide
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Weapon: Cutter - Dirk - Gladius - Damascus
Shield: Guard - Buckler
Armor : Leather Jacket - Wood Armor - Tights - Ninja Suit
Helmet: Birreta/Bandana/Eye Patch - Hat - Helm
Robe  : Hood - Manteau
Shoes : Sandals - Boots
Accessories: 2 Brooch (Avg 1.7 million zeny on the street!)
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The Archer is a class designed to deliver high damage at long range.  The idea
is to kill the enemy before they even get near you to attack.  Because of this,
your defense is very very low.  With little AGI and no VIT to support you,
you'll be in trouble if an enemy gets in melee range.  The Archer however, is
designed to kick ass with the correct gear.  But using up arrows greatly
hinders the money making process, so you definently want to make this a second
character.
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Getting Started
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Your quest as a Novice Archer will not be very easy.  You are not designed to
be a melee fighter, though the Novice forces you to be.  You probably want to
stick to Porings exclusively.  Which isn't a bad thing, since they give 2 Job
Points.  There is one thing you should pass on as a Novice that you would get
otherwise - a Guard.  Though it has a nice +3 DEF for only 250z, you will not
be able to use it as an Archer.  In fact, you may not want to buy a single
thing until you become an Archer, for reasons I will explain in a minute.  Once
you do get to job level 10 though, head to Payon if you're not already there.
Take the upper-right hand exit in town.  Follow the path and take the second
fork to the right.  Your goal is the upper-right hand house.  Talk to the man
there, and change class.  Now, if you have another character, you really need
to buy your Archer an Arbalest.  If not, you need to make some money, and
quick.  If you use the basic bow, it will take you about 2 shots to kill a
Poring.  Assuming he DOES drop a jellopy, you still only make 1z profit.  So
the better your bow is, the more money you make.  Take your knife, or a cutter
if you bought it, and head to the desert if you don't have the finacial
support.  You'll be killing lots and lots of Pickys.  They have very good
drops, and sometimes give you Yellow Gemstones.  As painful as it is, you need
to buy a Great Bow, which is 12500z BEFORE discount, so youll need about 10k.
Like I said, Archers aren't good for first characters ^^.
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Stat Point Distribution
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For starting stats, 9 DEX is a MUST for a fledgling archer.  You have a
choice between AGI over LUK, and STR over INT though.
If you go with AGI over LUK, you will have an easier time dodging enemies at
the beginning of the game.  AGI is a stat you will have to raise later, when
DEX gets very expensive.
If you go with LUK, your goal for the game is to get it to 10.  I suppose when
your REALLY high leveled, around level 50 or so, you can mess with it some
more, but thats out of the question right now.  LUK early on will allow you to
deal out critical hits early on, but you won't dodge as much.  If you really
can't decide, leave them both at 5 ^_^
For STR over INT, you get increased carrying capacity.  STR does not effect
your attack, unless your using a knife (I do recommend you carry one, but you
won't use it often).  Thats really the only upside.
For INT over STR, you will have more SP and slightly, slightly faster SP regen.
Archers should not invest in INT, so the few points difference between 1 and 9
will make virtually no difference in terms of SP regen.  The main thing here
is the max SP.  I went with 1 INT, because I didn't think I needed the SP.  My
reasoning was that I use the 15 SP for double strafing as soon as I get it, so
the max SP will only benefit me when I'm first entering a dungeon.  Anyway, I
hoped you could follow my twisted logic ^_^.
When you get into the game, put 1 point into LUK if you began with 9.  If your
close to it, around 7, that should be your first priority.  After that though,
its DEX DEX DEX DEX!  You need to get this high, and ASAP.  No other stats
matter right now.  30 is a good goal for this stat.  After you get DEX to 30,
get LUK to 10 if it isn't already.  If it is, work on AGI.  15 is a good goal
for that, for the time being.  Then go back to DEX.  I'd say for every 2.5 or 3
points in DEX, put 1 in AGI.
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Skill Point Distribution
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Archers really don't have a lot of skills.  That makes for an easy decision in
terms of point distribution ^_^.  2 are absolutely essential, you'd be nuts
to be without them.  1 is definetly a good investment, and the other 2 are so
so.
Owl's Eye______________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : DEX +1
Level 2 : DEX +2
Level 3 : DEX +3
Level 4 : DEX +4
Level 5 : DEX +5
Level 6 : DEX +6
Level 7 : DEX +7
Level 8 : DEX +8
Level 9 : DEX +9
Level 10: DEX +10
Comments: The only skill in RO that actually improves a STAT.  It definently
should be on your list to get, but it can wait until after much better skills.
Vulture's Eye__________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 3 Owl's Eye
Active of Passive? Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : HIT +1
Level 2 : HIT +2
Level 3 : HIT +3
Level 4 : HIT +4
Level 5 : HIT +5
Level 6 : HIT +6
Level 7 : HIT +7
Level 8 : HIT +8
Level 9 : HIT +9
Level 10: HIT +10
Comments: This skill increases your range.  More range = more time to fire
arrows = the less damage to you!  This is your first skill to invest majorly
in.  The ammount of points you put into this depends on the resolution you play
RO in.  I play on 800x600, windowed, and I could hit pretty much everything at
level 7.  I raised it to 8 though, as occasionally I had to walk.  If your
playing at 1024x768, you probably want to max it.  Just use your own judgement.
If you have to walk to attack an enemy, raise it more.  Absolutely essential.
Double Strafing________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active,
SP Use: 15 SP
Each level increases the damage or the skill, but the exact amount in unknown.
Comments: This skill allows you to fire 2 arrows at once.  It is NOT effected
by Vulture's Eye, but at higher levels it begins to deal outstanding damage.
I recommend your first skill point be in double strafing, for when enemies are
close and you have Vulture's Eye up to a respectable level.  You do not use up
arrows with the skill.
Arrow Shower___________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Double Strafing Level 5
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 15 SP
Just like Double Strafing, Each level increases the damage or the skill, but
the exact amount in unknown.
Comments: Not a very useful skill.  It fires multiple arrows in front of the
archer at various enemies.  The more enemies you attack though, the more
enemies that will attack you.  And archers are not made to take hits.  This
would be great for weak enemies, but if your seriously leveling, you probably
should not use it.  Like Double Strafing, it also does not use up arrows.
Attention Concentrate__________________________________________________________
Pre-Requisites: Level 1 Vulture's Eye
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP use
Level 1 : DEX and AGI up 12%, lasts 40 sec.  25 SP per use.
Level 2 : DEX and AGI up 14%, lasts 45 sec.  30 SP per use.
Level 3 : DEX and AGI up 16%, lasts 50 sec.  35 SP per use.
Level 4 : DEX and AGI up 18%, lasts 55 sec.  40 SP per use.
Level 5 : DEX and AGI up 20%, lasts 60 sec.  45 SP per use.
Level 6 : DEX and AGI up 22%, lasts 65 sec.  50 SP per use.
Level 7 : DEX and AGI up 24%, lasts 70 sec.  55 SP per use.
Level 8 : DEX and AGI up 26%, lasts 75 sec.  60 SP per use.
Level 9 : DEX and AGI up 28%, lasts 80 sec.  65 SP per use.
Level 10: DEX and AGI up 30%, lasts 85 sec.  70 SP per use.
Comments: Some claim this skill works, others do not.  It works on percentages,
which is nice, since it never becomes outdated.  The extremely high SP cost
prevents this from being a very useful skill though.  That SP is best used in
Double Strafing.
Skill Point Guide______________________________________________________________
1    Points Double Strafing
3    Points Owl's Eye
6-10 Points Vulture's Eye
9    Points Double Strafing
7    Points Owl's Eye
10   Points Arrow Shower
9-10 Points Attention Concentrate
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Equipment Guide
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Weapon: Great Bow - Arbalest
Shield: None
Armor : Leather Jacket - Wooden Armor - Tights
Helmet: Birreta/Bandana/Eye Patch - Cap - Bunny Hairband
Robe  : Hood - Muffler
Shoes : Sandals - Boots
Accessories: 2 Gloves (Avg 90k zeny on the street)
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The Magician of course, uses magic to attack enemies.  Their magic is very
strong, and will usually kill an enemy with one spell.  However, the spell can
take a bit of time to cast, and a bit of time to recover the SP.  So if you
want a class with a lot of action, it probably isn't for you.
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Getting Started
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You will, without a doubt, have one of the most miserable Novice experiences.
Your DEX should be very low, preferably 1.  Your STR should also be 1.  Your
only salvation is your 9 AGI and 9 VIT.  But without DEX, you'll be missing a
lot.  This is another class where you'll probably want to stick with Porings
only, even for a bit after you become a Mage.  After you do hit level 10 job
though, you'll want to head north to Geffen.  If you started in Prontera,
Geffen is a decent walk to the north.  I recommend looking at a map from
http://eroite.cjb.net.  When you do get to Geffen, head into the upper-left
building and talk to the Sorcoress there.  Now, go out and fight more Porings.
You want to get some spells.
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Stat Point Distribution
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9 INT is of course, a must for a Mage.  9 VIT and 9 AGI would be another good
choice.  Putting a few points in DEX will definently help when leveling as a
Novice, but you should avoid it.  As you level, you will use your melee weapon
less and less, until you never use it.
As you do level, your points will go into INT almost exclusively.  A few points
in AGI are helpful, since they decrease your spell casting time.  But your goal
is to hit once, and hit HARD.  So don't neglect INT!
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Skill Point Distribution
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Magicians live on Skills.  Without their spells, they are nothing.  Also,
choosing skills is now a complicated process.  An elemental system can limit
and enhance your elementals against certain enemies.  Before starting a Mage,
you should decide where you will level.  Then I highly recommend heading to
http://eroite.cjb.net and checking out the monsters you will be facing.  Joe
the Dude has thier strengths and weaknesses listed there.  Currently though,
more enemies are weak or neutral against Fire than the other 2 elements.
Lightning (Wind) is close behind, and is nice if you intend to level in
Bibalan.  Ice isn't all that great currently.
SP Recovery____________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None
Level 1 : Additional 3 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 2 : Additional 6 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 3 : Additional 9 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 4 : Additional 12 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 5 : Additional 15 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 6 : Additional 18 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 7 : Additional 21 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 8 : Additional 24 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 9 : Additional 27 SP per every 10 seconds
Level 10: Additional 30 SP per every 10 seconds
Comments: An essential spell for any Mage.  Without it, you'll be waiting a
LOOOONG time inbetween casts to regain SP.
Sight__________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 10 SP
I don't know if there is any advantages to putting more skill points into it
Comments: Pretty much a useless spell.  All it can do at this point is allow
you to see hidden Thieves.  Yippee...
Napalm Beat____________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 9 SP
Each additional skill point increases the spell's damage
Comments: This is a pretty handy spell.  It has a near instantaneous cast time,
which is always good.  Also, at higher levels, you will be doing insane damage
for a measly 9 SP.  It also can hit other enemies if they are nearby.
Definently worth getting later, even if you specialize in bolts.
Soul Strike____________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 4 Napalm Beat
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 1 Spirits, 15 SP, 1 Second Cast Time
Level 2 : 1 Spirits, 18 SP, 1/2 Second Cast Time
Level 3 : 2 Spirits, 21 SP, 1 Second Cast Time
Level 4 : 2 Spirits, 24 SP, 1/2 Second Cast Time
Level 5 : 3 Spirits, 27 SP, 1 Second Cast Time
Level 6 : 3 Spirits, 30 SP, 1/2 Second Cast Time
Level 7 : 4 Spirits, 33 SP, 1 Second Cast Time
Level 8 : 4 Spirits, 36 SP, 1/2 Second Cast Time
Level 9 : 5 Spirits, 39 SP, 1 Second Cast Time
Level 10: 5 Spirits, 42 SP, 1/2 Second Cast Time
Comments: The only advantage to this spell over bolts is its very fast casting
time.  It has a very high SP consumption though, so if you go with Soul Strike,
be ready for some downtime.
Safety Wall____________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 7 Napalm Beat, Level 5 Soul Strike
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : Protection for 5 seconds, or 2 attacks - 30 SP
Level 2 : Protection for 10 seconds, or 3 attacks - 30 SP
Level 3 : Protection for 15 seconds, or 4 attacks - 30 SP
Level 4 : Protection for 20 seconds, or 5 attacks - 35 SP
Level 5 : Protection for 25 seconds, or 6 attacks - 35 SP
Level 6 : Protection for 30 seconds, or 7 attacks - 35 SP
Level 7 : Protection for 35 seconds, or 8 attacks - 40 SP
Level 8 : Protection for 40 seconds, or 9 attacks - 40 SP
Level 9 : Protection for 45 seconds, or 10 attacks - 40 SP
Level 10: Protection for 50 seconds, or 11 attacks - 40 SP
Comments: I don't recommend you get this spell.  Although it can make you
invulnerable, it requires a Blue Gemstone each cast.  They sell for 1000z
in Geffen!  Also, your only invulnerable in the area you create, so if you
step out of it, you'll be in danger.
Cold Bolt______________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 1 Bolts, 12 SP
Level 2 : 2 Bolts, 14 SP
Level 3 : 3 Bolts, 16 SP
Level 4 : 4 Bolts, 18 SP
Level 5 : 5 Bolts, 20 SP
Level 6 : 6 Bolts, 22 SP
Level 7 : 7 Bolts, 24 SP
Level 8 : 8 Bolts, 26 SP
Level 9 : 9 Bolts, 28 SP
Level 10: 10 Bolts, 30 SP
Comments: I don't recommend Ice currently, as few enemies are few against it.
Each additional bolt adds to the spell's cast time.  Damage per bolt depends
on INT.
Frost Diver____________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 5 Cold Bolt
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 3 Second Duration, 30 SP
Level 2 : 6 Second Duration, 29 SP
Level 3 : 9 Second Duration, 28 SP
Level 4 : 12 Second Duration, 27 SP
Level 5 : 15 Second Duration, 26 SP
Level 6 : 18 Second Duration, 25 SP
Level 7 : 21 Second Duration, 24 SP
Level 8 : 24 Second Duration, 23 SP
Level 9 : 27 Second Duration, 22 SP
Level 10: 30 Second Duration, 21 SP
Comments: This damages the enemy, as well as freezing them.  While frozen, they
become weak against Wind.  They also do not move, obviously.  After freezing
them, you can cast a Lightning spell for some pretty amazing damage.
Lightning Bolt_________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 1 Bolts, 12 SP
Level 2 : 2 Bolts, 14 SP
Level 3 : 3 Bolts, 16 SP
Level 4 : 4 Bolts, 18 SP
Level 5 : 5 Bolts, 20 SP
Level 6 : 6 Bolts, 22 SP
Level 7 : 7 Bolts, 24 SP
Level 8 : 8 Bolts, 26 SP
Level 9 : 9 Bolts, 28 SP
Level 10: 10 Bolts, 30 SP
Comments: If you're going to level in Bibalan, get this spell.  Each additional
bolt adds to the spell's cast time.  Damage per bolt depends on INT.
Thunder Storm__________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 4 Lightning Bolt
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 1 Bolts, Effects ?? Tiles.  Takes 1 Seconds to cast, 29 SP
Level 2 : 2 Bolts, Effects 1 Tiles.  Takes 2 Seconds to cast, 32 SP
Level 3 : 3 Bolts, Effects 2 Tiles.  Takes 3 Seconds to cast, 35 SP
Level 4 : 4 Bolts, Effects 3 Tiles.  Takes 4 Seconds to cast, 38 SP
Level 5 : 5 Bolts, Effects 4 Tiles.  Takes 5 Seconds to cast, 41 SP
Level 6 : 6 Bolts, Effects 5 Tiles.  Takes 6 Seconds to cast, 44 SP
Level 7 : 7 Bolts, Effects 6 Tiles.  Takes 7 Seconds to cast, 47 SP
Level 8 : 8 Bolts, Effects 7 Tiles.  Takes 8 Seconds to cast, 50 SP
Level 9 : 9 Bolts, Effects 8 Tiles.  Takes 9 Seconds to cast, 53 SP
Level 10: 10 Bolts, Effects 9 Tiles.  Takes 10 Seconds to cast, 56 SP
Comments: A pretty good spell.  It can effect many enemies at once, since it
targets multiple tiles.  Once an enemy enters the sphere of influence, they
cannot leave until all the bolts are done.  Then again, if they are able to
leave, it will be after you.  Also, you can cast this spell anytime you want,
so it creates quite a light show in towns.
Fire Bolt_______________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 1 Bolts, 12 SP
Level 2 : 2 Bolts, 14 SP
Level 3 : 3 Bolts, 16 SP
Level 4 : 4 Bolts, 18 SP
Level 5 : 5 Bolts, 20 SP
Level 6 : 6 Bolts, 22 SP
Level 7 : 7 Bolts, 24 SP
Level 8 : 8 Bolts, 26 SP
Level 9 : 9 Bolts, 28 SP
Level 10: 10 Bolts, 30 SP
Comments: Probably the best bolt, since more enemies are weak against fire than
the other elements.  Each additional bolt adds to the spell's cast time.
Damage per bolt depends on INT.
Fire Ball______________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 4 Fire Bolt
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 25 SP
Each additional skill point increases the spell's damage
Comments: This spell is much like Napalm Beat.  It also can hit more than one
enemy with it's splash damage, and the damage increases with each skill point.
Fire Wall______________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: Level 5 Fire Ball, Level 5 Sight
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 50 SP
Level 1 : Lasts 5 Seconds
Level 2 : Lasts 6 Seconds
Level 3 : Lasts 7 Seconds
Level 4 : Lasts 8 Seconds
Level 5 : Lasts 9 Seconds
Level 6 : Lasts 10 Seconds
Level 7 : Lasts 11 Seconds
Level 8 : Lasts 12 Seconds
Level 9 : Lasts 13 Seconds
Level 10: Lasts 14 Seconds
Comments: A very high damage fire spell.  Since you really do create a wall of
fire, you can damage multiple enemies.  However, its high pre-requisities (14
skill points) prevents this from being very useful.  It also can be cast in
town for a nice light show.
Stone Curse____________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Varying SP Use
Level 1 : 25 SP per cast
Level 2 : 24 SP per cast
Level 3 : 23 SP per cast
Level 4 : 22 SP per cast
Level 5 : 21 SP per cast
Level 6 : 20 SP per cast
Level 7 : 19 SP per cast
Level 8 : 18 SP per cast
Level 9 : 17 SP per cast
Level 10: 16 SP per cast
Comments: All this does is turn your enemy to stone.  When you do uncuse them
by casting the spell again, they're supposed to have only 1 HP, but Mages
report this is not the case.  It also requires 1 Red Gemstone per cast, which
cannot be bought in any store.  So its high cost makes it pretty useless.
Skill Point Guide______________________________________________________________
They are many, many options here.  So much so, that I'm not even going to
attempt to write up a guide.  Just pick a good primary spell, max it, max SP
recovery, and a fast casting spell like Napalm Beat.
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Equipment Guide
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Weapon: Cutter - Wand - Arc Wand
Shield: Guard
Armor : Leather Jacket - Wood Armor - Mink Coat
Helmet: Birreta/Bandana/Eye Patch - Cap - Tiara/Crown (Around 20 million zeny
for these!)
Robe  : Hood - Muffler
Shoes : Sandals - Shoes
Accessory: 2 Earrings (About 210k on the street for these)
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The Acolyte is a warrior of the Church.  His main strengths are fighting
against undead.  And quite frankly, he kicks ass against them.  However,
against normal enemies, Acolytes are so so.  They are also severly limited in
thier Weapon selection.
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Getting Started
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The Acolyte's quest is one of the harder ones, but by no means extremely
difficult.  As a Novice, you'll want to build yourself a little differently.
Stick with your newbie knife until you have a Guard and 500z.  Then, assuming
you are in Prontera, go in the church and talk to the Nun there.  She sells
Acolyte equipment.  Buy a Mace.  Acolytes can only use Maces and Wands, so no
need to let that Cutter you would buy go to waste.  After this, follow the
pattern of a Leather Jacket, then Shoes if you have the money.  After you
finally do get to job level 10, go into the church again, and talk to the man
in the second room.  He will say you need to go talk to the pastor before
becoming an Acolyte.  Luckily, the pastor isn't on the other side of the
earth.  But he is a good walk away.  Head out of Prontera via the east exit.
From there, take the north exit.  Then the north-east.  You'll be in Yoyoland,
which until Gravity gets their act together, is infested with bots.  If you do
see a bot, feel free, in fact I encourage you, to kill steal and loot from
them.  ONLY if it is a bot though.  Anyway, here in Yoyoland you need to make
your way to the upper-right hand corner.  Yoyoland isn't that much of a maze,
so you should be there in no time.  Talk to the man there, and walk back to
Prontera church.  Congrats, your now an Acolyte.  You can also look at a map
at http://eroite.cjb.net for more help.
An interesting little tidbit I should point out, is when you talk to the
pastor, he saves your game.  He's the only way you can save in an enemy area
that doesn't have something cheap like Porings.  After becoming an Acolyte,
die, and you'll be warped back to him.  In Yoyoland, beat up on the enemies
that wander right next to him.  You'll die quickly of course, since they are
WAAAY out of your league.  But you'll respawn immediatly, so whack em some more!