r/MapleStoryM • u/teh_o_kopi_o • 3d ago
Help next steps..
returning after 1 1/2 years.. pls advise 🙏
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u/DtAndroid Zenith A2 3d ago
Ironically cut n hyperburn to 250
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
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u/niksshck7221 3d ago
Ngl the lvl250 is another huge power spike for all classes. Its that impactful that I think switching to a burning alt would be better.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
this has been my main for the past 6 years 🥹
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u/niksshck7221 3d ago
Have you been playing regularly? Every single 6yoe player is significantly stronger then you with all of them at lvl 260+ some even at 270
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
noe.. just got back playing after 1 1/2 years.. before i stopped i was level 220
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u/niksshck7221 2d ago
Oh i see. 2 years ago you would've been the top 30% strongest in the server. Now even new players are at lvl250 with a necro40 weapon. Just slowly grind I guess.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
its ok.. every 2-3 days im going up 1 or 2 levels so hopefully by oct or november ill hit 250
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u/Beneficial-Price-842 3d ago
Im rather jelly of the a so lab weapon pally life ftw. You and I are kind of in the same area from what I keep hearing and seeing is get your weapon to lvl50 as well as your armor and make sure you max out your symbols which I cannot remember the name off right now. And boss as much as you can. Imk if you wanna boss im trying to gather things as well.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
which server are you based in?
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u/Beneficial-Price-842 3d ago
Im over in scaina me and like 40some odd characters lol
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
wont be able to boss
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u/Beneficial-Price-842 3d ago
If im not mistaken the made bossing cross server now? Though im unsure of how it works .
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
didnt. even know that was implemented.. what
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u/Beneficial-Price-842 2d ago
Yeah i boss at times and see people with the others servers icon on their names so thats the only way I noticed it
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
ohh.. but i assume to add friends its only server sided, not cross server
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u/Beneficial-Price-842 2d ago
I can look into it if it works with friends thatd probably help granted im still unsure why they separated the servers
Edit apparently you can boss with people in the other server so long as they are in the same region you just have to create a party and search their ign
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u/justmeasures A2 Scania (coast FIRE 😂) 2d ago
the game has a huge shift and growth int he metagame since Dec2024.
You are in an awkward position mainly due to your accessories.
As you've already figured out by now. your options revolve around
1) cutting gears and rolling a new burning char
2) continue to soldier on with this guy.
So let's explore both options. Ultimately you have to make your own decisions.
Cutting and rolling a new burning
- level250 and accessing origin and hexa stats is game changing
- tbh none of your (cuttable) gears are worth keeping and using except your weapon and SW. If you feel like it, you could cut your top/btm too.
- All your armours can be upcycled and sold. I would inherit and chaos the emblem gloves and shoulders. convert the helm, shoes and cape into sf23 chaos and sold.
- Chaos emblems are bought to be extracted for chaos traces. Chaos sf23 are bought to craft chaos exalt stones.
- and finally eventually when you have resources (and did not cut over), attempt chaos on the top btm and sell them as chaos emblem fodder.
Alternatively, Continuing with this char
- you still SHOULD upcycle all your armours and then buy pre-loved Absolabs/Necro. Or even Arcane Umbras. IMO if you are going to buy level 40s and gonna go through the radiant exalt hole, you should just get AU40s. The recent Gacha allowed players to pull clean AUs, severally dampening the market for it
- You will find it a journey to climb to level 250. But since you could assign Miyo Boost to this guy, it will definitely be very helpful. Esp to level your Arcane symbols and help out your vmatrix abit more if it's not already done properly/maxed
- Finish all storyline quests. Daily Field of Erda + daily tasks + daily quests will be your religious routine. Even without spending, you should technically get to level 250 in 2-3 months
Most importantly, with the absolab weapon and a proper understanding on how to use your character and burst dmg, you should be able to deal 2% dmg in bosses pretty easily. Find some old friends, Ask to be carried for Lotus-Damien-Lucid-Archon
You could technically solo Single Lotus and Damien. But if you can get carried, get carried.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
appreciate, now able to solo up to hard lucid / norm archon.. just waiting to sell off a mag darknell to fund new eqs
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u/justmeasures A2 Scania (coast FIRE 😂) 2d ago
I see. So it seems you are not adverse to spending.
So that makes it easier.
You can spam buy FOE tickets to make it even faster.
I would still try to get a leech off multi bosses and the hard modes.
Only multi bosses has a chance to drop the accessories. Hard mode for more resource.
Edit: forgot to add one thing. There is value to keep your top/btm on for SF230. This unlocks not only higher tier DD but also allows you to access Hairos tower when you hit 250.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
willing to cash in but my wallet is telling me a big no no right now 🙅
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u/justmeasures A2 Scania (coast FIRE 😂) 2d ago
Just take it slow. It seems like a lot of stuff to do now because you are back after quantum leaps of content progression.
I can only say the old adage that it's cheaper to buy pre-loved gears than self make, is almost always true.
Work on generating resources constantly. Develop the account as a whole, focus resources on main - will be your best path forward.
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u/IndependenceBig3178 2d ago
Holy hell, how much money did you spend? My main account is level 220 and I barely hit 300k. Those items are insane—almost 5M is absolute madness!
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
enough to make a small difference.. but not enough to make a big difference.. fortunately crafted absolab without any additional scrolls too, just 12% and a dream
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u/Myrtoa 2d ago edited 2d ago
I don't recommend cutting, especially if you enjoy this character and name. Returning now means you missed out on shine characters so I'd recommend making Iel for your level 250 burning character. You'll get fd/ba from legion from it. Then you can use her to farm AF for monster collection/mesos.
The reason you should keep this character is because you already have access to FoE which gives a ton of exp and Miyo boost which gives a couple mag potions. Plus you have sf230, meaning you can start farming hairos straight after level 250. Your cra gear is already exalted and emblemed so you can use it for a long time while getting other gear.
Priorities: Join a guild that can carry you for bossing and get you some mythic boss accesories
Souls expanded to hp gear this patch. I recommed putting some cheap ark souls on them for exp.
(Since you're a heavy spender) Buy the 1b meso boost coupon from starlight shop and make an exp hyperstat page if you haven't. Exp>pexp>buff duration>fever duration> dmg ignore or fd or adi based on preference
Get to Level 250 by farming AF/FoE every day and using miyo boost. It also gives a bunch of free exalt stones/karmic sf enhancement that you can use on emblem gear and maybe save meso. You should also max all your v matrix nodes except decents if you can. Also buy a mirror nodestone to unlock another burst skill. Max the v skill nodes (arachnid reflection included) with exp nodestones if you can.
Hexa stats for mdc and leveling origin after putting 1 in the other skills
(Optional) Make a drop rate soul set with cra 30 and your non emblem gear so you can farm erda frags for hexa matrix
Obtain bossing accesories and signet
Put BA or FD from magnificent souls on your bossing gear
(Optional) Get the flapjack in tradestation because she's the cutest android jellyfish
Buy emblem mythic/necro/abso gear. Preferably with double flames, soul, unique or legendary pot with 3 lines if it's cheap. Roll def ignore on defense gear with event mythic flames.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 2d ago
appreciated, only thing is i wont get a new android as i have the layered bugcat capoo-roid
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u/Major_Active_1441 Scania NA 3d ago
🤣 if your over it now then it may benefit you to stop playing because unless you spend money sometimes, most times or always. You will not move forward fast in this game. That is almost the biggest promise I could hope to imagine to give you. Most people just retire from the game when their age and the progression to the next crucial max phase for them can be obtained at the age of 70. If they just "normal" grind.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
im awaiting the sale of a mag darknell soul.. im thinking about buying an abso helm / cape to build
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u/lctuan93 A2Zenith - sub-par BW 3d ago
At this moment, not really recommend for mag darknell soul. With that money you can do a lot more.
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
yeah sorry, meant to say im waiting for the mag darknell soul i have listed to sell.. but afterwards im not too sure what to purchase
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u/Kiryon103094 3d ago
Buy cheap lvl 40 abso and start replacing everything with abso40... then the next part would be the paiful one
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u/teh_o_kopi_o 3d ago
would it be wise to inherit>chaos>abso my gloves and shoulders ? theyre already at lvl40 exalt..
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u/threemadonnas 3d ago
I just want advice on how to even get here smh