Table of content:
1.0 Story line
2.0 Pros and Cons
3.0 Quest line
4.0 Skills
4.1 Cash shop skills
4.2 skill build
5.0 AP constribution
5.1 Regular DEX
5.2 Base DEX
5.3 DEX less
5.4 STR Dual Blader
6.0 Training spots
7.0 Skill combos
8.0 Macros and Keyboard layout
9.0 GMS Katara Droplist
10.0 Dual Blade Mask Event
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1.0 Story line
The Dark Lord. It’s an unfortunate name, for it brings up images of evil and fear. Yet the one who bears that title does so not because he is evil, but because he spends so much time in the dark, battling against the things that would bring Maple World down. It’s a high and lonely destiny, one borne well by all those who have carried the title.
The former Dark Lord was a great man who spent his life fighting against the forces of darkness. As all Dark Lords must, he had carefully groomed possible successors. His two greatest students were a young man named Jin and his own daughter, who is known to us now only as ‘Lady Syl.’ Both were excellent students, people of great strength and moral character and he cherished and loved both of them. In turn, Lady Syl and Jin revered their teacher and developed a great affection for each other. Times were happy as they all trained and worked together.
The trouble began with an urgent request from Tristan, the Dark Lord’s friend. It seemed that Balrog had been resurrected and was destroying Victoria Island. The Dark Lord immediately headed out to help but when he arrived in Sleepywood, his friend Tristan was nowhere to be found. He eventually tracked down Balrog and faced him in mortal combat. Alas, Balrog is a foe not so easily beaten for his evil is not merely physical, but spiritual as well. The Dark Lord lost his focus for a split second and allowed Balrog’s evil to slip past his shields – and he lost his soul. The Dark Lord had become one of the very monsters he had spent his life defeating and began attacking Kerning City.
Jin, who had followed his master against his wishes, witnessed everything. In despair and agony, he tried to appeal to the thing that was his former master, trying to get it to remember the man of virtue and honor he once was. Alas, it was no use! Jin knew what he would have to do, what his true master would have wanted and he defeated the monster that wore his master’s beloved face. Tears stinging his eyes, Jin carried the body back home to bury him in honor and succeed him as Dark Lord.
As it happened, Balrog claimed two victims that day. Lady Syl, her mind and soul shattered by the loss of her beloved father, blamed Jin for not protecting him. In time she came to believe that Jin had even engineered her father’s death in order to take his position as Dark Lord. Nothing Jin could say or do could convince her that she was mistaken, that he would have given anything to save her father’s life and that he never wanted to become Dark Lord in this way. It did not work. Lady Syl’s heart grew cold and bitter, hating the man she had loved with a cold fury that was like a wall of ice between them.
The last time they saw one another, Jin made one last entreaty to Lady Syl, begging her to remember her father’s honor and greatness and the love they had once shared. Lady Syl merely promised him that when the end came, his death would rival her father’s in pain and anguish.
Now there is a secret war raging in the heart of Kerning City. Lady Syl and her Dual Blades continue her struggle against the Dark Lord from an unknown location simply known as the ‘Secret Garden.’ Her new organization is growing in strength and more and more skillful Rogues are disappearing. The Dark Lord knows that Lady Syl is getting ready to make her move, though he does not yet know what that move will be.
Meanwhile, a man named Ryden in a back alley of Kerning City begins talking to travelers here and there, making an interesting offer.
At the Secret Garden, Lady Syl takes care of her plants, gathers her forces and nurses her ever-growing rage and bitterness towards the Dark Lord.
Yet in the silence of her empty heart, a tiny ember of something she’d long thought extinguished remains. Whether it can burst into flame before she and the Dark Lord destroy one another, no one knows.
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2.0 Pros and Cons
Pros:
- The Skills are very fast
- Deal quite good damage
- Levels really fast
- Skill combos
- Uses two blades, the katara adds a lot of attack to your range, this is also good for Potential
- Gets Thorns a crit hit adding buff
Cons:
- Low HP
- Will get 'nerfed' once Big Bang comes
- Not that good for Bossing
(- Needs to NX for skills)
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3.0 Quest Line
Posting the whole quest line could get the thread to crash so'll just post the link
Maplesushi
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4.0 Skills
Dual Bladers are having 6 jobs:
1. Rogue, Lv. 10-20
2. Blade Recruit, Lv. 20-30
3. Blade Acolyte, Lv. 30-55
4. Blade Specialist, Lv. 55-70
5. Blade Lord, Lv. 70-120
6. Blade Master, Lv. 120+
Rogue:
Nimble Body
Increases accuracy and avoidability.
Level 1: Accuracy +1, avoidability +1
Level 10: Accuracy +10, avoidability +10
Level 20: Accuracy +20, avoidability +20
Keen Eyes
Increases the range of attack using throwing weapons such as throwing stars & knives.
Level 1: Range of attack for throwing weapon: +25
Level 8: Range of attack for throwing weapon: +200
Disorder
Temporarily decreases the morale of an opponent. Its weapon def. and attack will suffer, and the attacking enemy will suddenly stop attacking. Can't perform the attack on an enemy that's already in "disorder", however.
Level 1: MP -5; Enemy's weapon attack -1, weapon def. -1 for 7 seconds
Level 10: MP -7; Enemy's weapon attack -10, weapon def. -10 for 31 seconds
Level 20: MP -10; Enemy's weapon attack -20, weapon def. -20 for 60 seconds
Dark Sight
Use MP to hide behind the shadows. While hiding, the enemy won't attack, but you can't attack back either. All movements other than attacking are available. It's temporary, so after a while, you'll be back to normal.
Level 1: MP -24; Disappear for 10 seconds, speed -30
Level 10: MP -15; Disappear for 100 seconds, speed -12
Level 20: MP -5; Disappear for 200 seconds, regular moving speed
Double Stab
Use MP to quickly stab an enemy twice at once using a dagger.
Level 1: MP -6; Damage 65% x 2 Hits
Level 10: MP -9; Damage 95% x 2 Hits
Level 20: MP -14; Damage 130% x 2 Hits
Blade Recruit:
Katara Mastery
Increases your Katara mastery and accuracy. This skill only applies when your character is equipped with a Katara.
Level 1: Katara Mastery 15%, Accuracy +1
Level 10: Katara Mastery 35%, Accuracy +10
Level 20: Katara Mastery 60%, Accuracy +20
Triple Stab
Uses a Katara to attack multiple enemies three times
Level 1: MP - 16, 155% damage, attacks up to 2 enemies
Level 10: MP - 18, 200% damage, attacks up to 3 enemies
Katara Booster
Uses HP and MP to enhance the attack speed of Daggers and Kataras. Can only be used when your character is equipped with both a Dagger and a Katara.
Level 1: HP -29, MP -29, Improves weapon speed for 10 seconds
Level 10: HP -20, MP -20, Improves weapon speed for 100 seconds
Level 20: HP -10, MP -10, Improves weapon speed for 200 seconds
Blade Acolyte:
Endure
Allows you to recover extra HP and MP.
Level 1: Additional recovery of HP +24, MP +2 every 24 seconds
Level 10: Additional recovery of HP +60, MP +20 every 15 seconds
Level 20: Additional recovery of HP +100, MP +40 every 5 seconds
Self Haste
Increases your Speed and Jump for a set amount of time.
Level 1: MP -15; Speed +2, jump +4 for 10 seconds
Level 10: MP -15; Speed +20, jump +13 for 100 seconds
Level 20: MP -30; Speed +40, jump +23 for 200 seconds
Fatal Blow
Allows you to perform up to 8 consecutive attacks on an enemy.
Level 1: MP -18, attack 5x with 100% damage
Level 10: MP -22, attack 6x with 145% damage
Level 20: MP -30, attack 8x with 180% damage
Slash Storm
Attacks multiple nearby enemies. The attacks become more elaborate as the skill level increases.
Level 1: MP -12, deal 98% damage to up to 3 enemies 2 times
Level 10: MP -18, deal 125% damage to up to 4 enemies 2 times
Level 20: MP -24, deal 160% damage to up to 6 enemies 2 times
Blade Specialist:
Tornado Spin
Dashes forward to inflict a powerful spin attack on multiple nearby enemies.
Level 1: MP -18, attacks up to 3 enemies with 152% damage
Level 10: MP -22, attacks up to 4 enemies with 200% damage
Level 20: MP -30, attacks up to 8 enemies with 250% damage
Flashbang
Throws a flashbang to blind multiple enemies nearby and decrease their Accuracy for a set amount of time.
Level 1: MP -62, deals 50% damage to 10 enemies, 51% chance to decrease accuracy by 80 for 10 seconds
Level 10: MP -80, deals 50% damage to 10 enemies, 60% chance to decrease accuracy by 80 for 10 seconds
Level 20: MP -100, deals 50% damage to 15 enemies, 70% chance to decrease accuracy by 85 for 20 seconds
Flash Jump
When mid-air, you can jump again in the same direction using this skill. The Jump distance increases as you advance your skill level.
Level 1: MP -60; Jumps a certain distance
Level 10: MP -33; Jumps a certain distance
Level 20: MP -13; Jumps a certain distance
Blade Lord:
Advanced Dark Sight
Enhances Dark Sight to allow you to sometimes successfully attack while using Dark Sight, without canceling that ability.
Level 1: 11% chance to stay in Dark Sight after an attack
Level 10: 29% chance to stay in Dark Sight after an attack
Level 20: 49% chance to stay in Dark Sight after an attack
Bloody Storm
An advanced version of Slash Storm. Attacks multiple enemies at a very high speed with elaborate movements.
Level 1: MP -35, deal 190% damage to up to 6 enemies 2 times
Level 10: MP -42, deal 280% damage to up to 8 enemies 2 times
Mirror Image
Summons a doppelganger that looks just like you to assist in attacks for a certain amount of time. Your doppelganger cannot use certain skills.
Level 1: MP -250, summon a mirror image for 60 seconds to deal 22% damage
Level 11: MP -230, summon a mirror image for 120 seconds to deal 41% damage
Level 21: MP -200, summon a mirror image for 180 seconds to deal 51% damage
Level 30: MP -200, summon a mirror image for 180 seconds to deal 60% damage
Owl Spirit
Summons an owl spirit that attempts to instantly kill 1 enemy. If successful, your attack rate for a set number of attacks will increase by 1.5x. However, the effect will be restricted on some skills.
Level 1: MP -50, deals 200% damage, 21% chance of instant kill, effect lasts for 3 attacks, 130 second cooldown
Level 10: MP -60, deals 290% damage, 30% chance of instant kill, effect lasts for 6 attacks, 85 second cooldown
Level 20: MP -80, deals 390% damage, 40% chance of instant kill, effect lasts for 9 attacks, 60 second cooldown
Upper Stab
Launches multiple enemies into the air. You can deal additional damage by attacking the enemies in the air.
Level 1: MP -25, 150% damage, additional 32% damage to aerial enemies, attacks up to 3
Level 10: MP -30, 195% damage, additional 50% damage to aerial enemies, attacks up to 4
Level 20: MP -40, 245% damage, additional 70% damage to aerial enemies, attacks up to 6
Flying Assaulter
You descend diagonally from the air, slashing enemies within a certain range, with a chance to stun them. To use the skill, you must have at least 120 Jump.
Level 1: MP -24, deals 160% damage twice to up to 4 enemies, has a 3% chance to stun for 4 seconds
Level 10: MP -28, deals 250% damage twice to up to 5 enemies, has a 5% chance to stun for 5 seconds
Level 20: MP -36, deals 400% damage twice to up to 8 enemies, has a 7% chance to stun for 6 seconds
Blade Master:
Maple Warrior
Increases the stats of all party members.
Level 1: MP Cost: 10, All Stats: +1%, Duration: 30 sec
Level 11: MP Cost: 30, All Stats: +6%, Duration: 330 sec
Level 21: MP Cost: 50, All Stats: +11%, Duration: 630 sec
Level 30: MP Cost: 70, All Stats: +15%, Duration: 900 sec
Venomous Stab
Stab a monster with a dagger that's been smeared with poison; the monster struck has a chance of being poisoned. Usable up to 3 times against each monster.
Level 1: Attack 31, for 4 secs, success rate 32%
Level 11: Attack 41, for 6 secs, success rate 38%
Level 21: Attack 51, for 8 secs, success rate 44%
Level 30: Attack 60, for 8 secs, success rate 50%
Final Cut
Sacrifices a significant amount of HP to deal powerful damage on multiple enemies. Once you activate this ability, your attack rate increases for a set duration. The amount of HP consumed, the damage, and the attack enhancement effect vary depending on the gauge. However, the attack rate enhancement effect is restricted on some skills.
Level 1: MP -150, 920% damage, Attacks 8 enemies, 40% Maximum Strength, 30 Seconds, 100 Seconds Cooldown, 250% range
Level 11: MP -250, 1120% damage, Attacks 8 enemies, 50% Maximum Strength, 40 Seconds, 105 Seconds Cooldown, 300% range
Level 21: MP -330, 1320% damage, Attacks 8 enemies, 60% Maximum Strength, 50 Seconds, 105 Seconds Cooldown, 350% range
Level 30: MP -300, 1500% damage, Attacks 8 enemies, 65% Maximum Strength, 60 Seconds, 100 Seconds Cooldown, 350% range
Monster Bomb
Sticks an explosive charm on 1 monster to create a powerful explosion. The explosion occurs 3 seconds after the charm is activated, and anyone in range takes damage, enemy and ally alike.
Level 1: MP -130, 820% damage, Attacks 15 enemies, 3 Seconds, 60 Seconds Cooldown, 220% range
Level 11: MP -180, 1010% damage, Attacks 15 enemies, 3 Seconds, 50 Seconds Cooldown, 220% range
Level 21: MP -230, 1110% damage, Attacks 15 enemies, 3 Seconds, 40 Seconds Cooldown, 220% range
Level 30: MP -230, 1200% damage, Attacks 15 enemies, 3 Seconds, 30 Seconds Cooldown, 220% range
Sudden Raid
Summons the power of the former Blade Master and deals powerful damage on groups of up to 15 enemies.
Level 1: MP -400, Attacks 15 enemies, 305% damage
Level 11: MP -600, Attacks 15 enemies, 450% damage
Level 21: MP -800, Attacks 15 enemies, 545% damage
Level 30: MP -980, Attacks 15 enemies, 600% damage
Chains of Hell
When you have Dark Sight active, Chains of Hell pulls an enemy close to deal damage by attacking up to 12 times. However, stationary monsters have to be in range.
Level 1: MP -55, attack 12x with 100% damage
Level 11: MP -65, attack 12x with 150% damage
Level 21: MP -75, attack 12x with 200% damage
Level 30: MP -75, attack 12x with 250% damage
Mirrored Target
Disassembles the doppelganger summoned via Mirror Image and turns it into a dummy. The dummy attracts the enemy's attacks, protecting you from them. This skill can only be used when Mirror Image is active.
Level 1: MP -150, 15 Seconds, 1000 HP
Level 11: MP -200, 45 Seconds, 6000 HP
Level 21: MP -250, 75 Seconds, 11000 HP
Level 30: MP -250, 90 Seconds, 15500 HP
Thorns
Grants a higher chance of getting critical attacks. Party members only gain half of the effect, and the skill is restricted when you use abilities with high critical chances.
Level 1: MP -300, Crit Rate 5%, 60 Seconds, Crit Damage 103%, 400% range
Level 11: MP -330, Crit Rate 15%, 80 Seconds, Crit Damage 155%, 400% range
Level 21: MP -360, Crit Rate 26%, 120 Seconds, Crit Damage 205%, 400% range
Level 30: MP -400, Crit Rate 35%, 120 Seconds, Crit Damage 250%, 400% range
Hero's Will
Cures you from being Seduced. The cooldown decreases as the skill level increases.
Level 1: MP Cost: 30, Cooldown: 600 sec
Level 5: MP Cost: 30, Cooldown: 360 sec
3.1 Cash Shop Skills
It has been confirmd by some Forum Mod* that we get the GMS version, so you'll have to pay for it. l can't screen shot, so believe it or don't. Below you can find a list of the Cash Shop skills with the prices, this list has been made by: xSchlitzer.
Slash Storm - 3,5k NX
Tornado Spin - 3,5k NX
Mirror Image - 4,5k NX
Flying Assaulter - 4,5k NX
Sudden Raid - 8,9k NX
Thorns - 8,9k NX
Source:
Over Dual Blade Skill/Mastery Books:
Ja ze zullen te koop zijn in de cash shop.
Dit is bevestigd door Nexon nadat iemand op het Duitse maple forum hiernaar vroeg.
De vraag is nu natuurlijk of die Skill/Mastery Books ook gewoon te krijgen zullen zijn van monster drops.
Translated:
About Dual Blade Skills/Mastery Books:
Yes they will be able to buy in the cash shop.
It has been confirmed by Nexon after someone has asked about it on the German Forum.
Of course it's the question if these books are going to be drops.
3.2 Skill Build
Rogue:
LVL 10 +1 Double Stab(1)
LVL 11 +3 Double Stab(4)
LVL 12 +3 Double Stab(7)
LVL 13 +3 Double Stab(10)
LVL 14 +3 Save SP(3)
LVL 15 +3 Save SP(6)
LVL 16 +3 Save SP(9)
LVL 17 +3 Save SP(12)
LVL 18 +3 Save SP(15)
LVL 19 +3 Save SP(18)
LVL 20 +3 Save SP(21)
The Saved SP will be used in your 2nd job.
Blade Recruit:
LVL 20 +10 Triple Stab(10), +5 Mastery(5), +6 Booster(6)
LVL 21 +3 Mastery(9)
LVL 22 +3 Mastery(12)
LVL 23 +2 Mastery(15)
LVL 24 +3 Mastery(18)
LVL 25 +2 Mastery(20), +1 Disorder(1)
LVL 26 +2 Disorder(3), +1 Dark Sight(1)
LVL 27 +3 Dark Sight(4)
LVL 28 +3 Dark Sight(7)
LVL 29 +3 Dark Sight(10)
LVL 30 +3 Dark Sight(13)
Booster will be maxed later on but for now it's good enough.
Blade Acolyte:
LVL 30 +1 Slash Storm (1)
LVL 31 +1 Final Blow(1), +2 Self Haste(2)
LVL 32 +3 Self Haste(5)
LVL 33 +3 Self Haste(8)
LVL 34 +3 Self Haste(11)
LVL 35 +3 Self Haste(14)
LVL 36 +3 Self Haste(17)
LVL 37 +2 Self Haste(20)
LVL 38 +3 Slash Storm(4)
LVL 39 +3 Slash Storm(7)
LVL 40 +3 Slash Storm(10)
LVL 41 +3 Slash Storm(13)
LVL 42 +3 Slash Storm(16)
LVL 43 +3 Slash Storm(19)
LVL 44 +1 Slash Storm(20), +2 Final Blow(3)
LVL 45 +3 Final Blow(6)
LVL 46 +3 Final Blow(9)
LVL 47 +3 Final Blow(12)
LVL 48 +3 Final Blow(15)
LVL 49 +3 Final Blow(18)
LVL 50 +2 Final Blow (20), +1 Dark Sight(14)
LVL 51 +3 Dark Sight(17)
LVL 52 +3 Dark Sight(20)
LVL 53 +3 Booster(9)
LVL 54 +3 Booster(12)
LVL 55 +3 Booster(15)
Maxed Slash Storm isn't as good as Triple Stab that's why we wait with adding points in it. We start with Haste to make boost your speed so you can kill faster. After Haste we're going to max Slash Storm since it's still good for training. Once Slash Storm is maxed it's time for Final Blow, this is your 1v1 attack. The left overs will but put into Dark Sight and Booster.
Blade Specialist:
LVL 56 +3 Flash Jump(3)
LVL 57 +3 Flash Jump(6)
LVL 58 +3 Flash Jump(9)
LVL 59 +3 Flash Jump(12)
LVL 60 +3 Flash Jump(15)
LVL 61 +3 Flash Jump(18)
LVL 62 +2 Flash Jump(20), + 1 Save SP (1)
LVL 63 +3 Save SP(4)
LVL 64 +3 Save SP(7)
LVL 65 +3 Save SP(10)
LVL 66 +3 Save SP(13)
LVL 67 +3 Save SP(16)
LVL 68 +3 Save SP(19)
LVL 69 +3 Save SP(22)
Flash jump is great, l even think it's better then Hermit FJ. We're saving the other SP points to put them into our 5th job skills.
Blade Lord:
LVL 70 +1 Mirror Image(1), +10 Bloody Storm(10), +15 Flying Assulter(15)
LVL 71 +3 Flying Assulter(18)
LVL 72 +2 Flying Assulter(20), +1 Owl Dead(1)
LVL 73 +3 Mirror Image(4)
LVL 74 +3 Mirror Image(7)
LVL 75 +3 Mirror Image(10)
LVL 76 +3 Mirror Image(13)
LVL 77 +3 Mirror Image(16)
LVL 78 +3 Mirror Image(19)
LVL 79 +1 Mirror Image(20), +2 Upper Stab(2)
LVL 80 +3 Upper Stab(5)
LVL 81 +3 Upper Stab(8)
LVL 82 +3 Upper Stab(11)
LVL 83 +3 Upper Stab(14)
LVL 84 +3 Upper Stab(17)
LVL 85 +3 Upper Stab(20)
LVL 86 +3 Owl Dead(4)
LVL 87 +3 Owl Dead(7)
LVL 88 +3 Owl Dead(10)
LVL 89 +3 Owl Dead(13)
LVL 90 +3 Owl Dead(16)
LVL 91 +3 Owl Dead(19)
LVL 92 +1 Owl Dead(20), +2 Tornado Spin(2)
LVL 93 +3 Tornado Spin(5)
LVL 94 +3 Tornado Spin(8)
LVL 95 +3 Tornado Spin(11)
LVL 96 +3 Tornado Spin(14)
LVL 97 +3 Tornado Spin(17)
LVL 98 +3 Tornado Spin(20)
LVL 99 +3 Advanced Dark Sight(3)
LVL 100 +3 Advanced Dark Sight(6)
LVL 101 +3 Advanced Dark Sight(9)
LVL 102 +3 Advanced Dark Sight(12)
LVL 103 +3 Advanced Dark Sight(15)
LVL 104 +3 Advanced Dark Sight(18)
LVL 105 +2 Advanced Dark Sight(20), +1 Booster(16)
LVL 106 +3 Booster(19)
LVL 107 +1 Booster(20), +2 Flash Bang(2)
LVL 108 +3 Flash Bang(5)
LVL 109 +3 Flash Bang(8)
LVL 110 +3 Flash Bang(11)
LVL 111 +3 Flash Bang(14)
LVL 112 +3 Flash Bang(17)
LVL 113 +3 Flash Bang(20)
LVL 114 ANY SKILL
LVL 115 ANY SKILL
LVL 116 ANY SKILL
LVL 117 ANY SKILL
LVL 118 ANY SKILL
LVL 119 ANY SKILL
LVL 120 ANY SKILL
1 Point in Mirror Image still boosts your damage and since it doesn't consume any Summon Rocks it's still very usefull during your grinds, we also max Bloody Storm this will be your main mobbing for now, after Bloody Storm it's time for Flying Assaulter great damage and you can combine it with other skills (will talk about that later). 1 point in Owl is just for fun. Now we're going to max Mirror Image, it's a great skills which makes training easier. Upper Stab is next, the skill is über fast and strong. After Upper Stab it's time for Dead Owl, this can boost your damage insane with the effect! Now it's time for Tornado Spin to give you more mobility and rush the monsters to one side. Advanced Dark Sight is next, this is only helpfull once your using Chains of Hell. Now Flash Bang, don't really know why you just got to much SP left. The rest of your SP can be put in Nimble Body.
Blade Master:
Well.. Just every other job it depends on how you grind and how much money you got. l haven't experienced a lv. +120 Dual Blader so l can't talk about this...
x3Ren has also made a Pre-BB skill build l'm posting the link just to make sure the thread won't crash.
Pre-BB skill build by x3Ren
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5.0 AP contribution
Dual Bladers are thiefs their main stats is LUK, but you'll also need DEX to wear higher lv. equips and weapons.
5.1 Regular DEX
You just add as much dex as you need to wear your lv. equips and weapons. This is not recommend nor good.
5.2 Base DEX
You cap your DEX at 40-70 DEX and use equips that add DEX so you'll still be able to wear high lv. weapons and equips. This is really recommend.
5.3 Dex less
You don't add any more DEX then the required 25 DEX, you'll be using low lv. equips and Maple or Alien PQ Event weapons. This is not recommend, since this isn't a good match with potential system.
5.4 STR Dual Blader
You may put some AP points into STR but most of the STR should come out of your equips, you can wear STR dagger which add more attack then LUK dagger, you'll also have to think about Regular DEX or Base DEX. This is only recommend if you don't have to put any AP points into your STR
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6.0 Training Spots
It's recommend to train at maps with big spawn, since Dual Bladers can easily kill big groups of monsters. The Best maps would have big flat platforms so you can use Slash Storm, Bloody Storm, Flying Assaulter or Tornado spawn for rushing them to one side of the map and then kill them with Triple Stab or Upper Stab, these 'combos' will be explainded later.
01-10:
Maple Island Quest
10-20:
Dual Blader Quests
Pig and Ribbon Pig Mini Dungeon
Zombie Mushroom Mini Dungeon
20-30:
Zombie Mushroom Mini Dungeon
Sandrats and/or Scorpions Sahel 1 or 3
Ligators
30-40:
Sandrats and/or Scorpions Sahel 1 or 3
Iron Muteas
Cold Eyes
Helmet Pepes
Jr. Loiner, Gruping, Celion
Rumo and Triple Rumo map
Mushroom Kingdom Quest Chain
CPQ
40-50:
Iron Muteas
Cold Eyes
Roids
Truckers
Kid, Female and Male Mannequins
Latest Hits Compilation
Straw Target Dummies
50-60:
Roids and Neo Huroid
Truckers
Straw Target Dummies
Red Goblin
Stone (Dark/Mixed) Golems
The Book Ghost
Grizzly
Pac Pinky
Selkie Jr.
Slimy
CPQ 2
60-70:
Roids and Neo Huroid
Red Goblin
Stone (Dark/Mixed)Golems
Selkie Jr. and Slimy
Windraider
CPQ 2
Mist in the Sea PQ
70-80:
Selkie Jr. And Slimy
Windraider
Jester
Wolf Spider
Blue, Red or Black Kentaurus
Mist in the Sea PQ
80-90:
Wolfspider
Stormbreaker
Brik and Dual Brik
Blue, Red or Black Kentaurus
Bain
90-100:
Blue, Red or Black Kentaurus
Bain
Typhon
Blue, Red or Black Wyvren
Skelegons and Skelesaurus
100-110:
Blue, Red or Black Wyvren
Typhon
Bain
Skelegons and Skelesaurus
110-120
Skelegon and Skelesaurus
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7.0 Skill Combos
Dual Blader skills are easy to combine so you get one smooth powerfull attack. This has been made by x3Ren from Basilmarket, all credits are for him.
You hear all these short names for skill combos such as FATSUS or FABSUS, those are skill combos that a Dual Blade can connect. However FA or Flying Assaulter needs to be at least level 10 while TS (Tornado Spin) and BS (Bloody Storm) have to be maxed in order for it to work. US is simply a skill that can be used with the combo even at level 1. There are many combos actually and they all fit different circumstances to help avoid damage, to increase exp rate per hour, to destroy monsters quickly. Here I will explain when and where and why to use them. And also explain some tricks you can learn to help with training.
Flash Jump + Flying Assaulter: This is good trick that requires timing. Remember to have self haste on. You basically jump + Flash Jump and Flying Assaulter. After that you can simply use either Bloody Storm or Tornado Spin. When doing this, you can make sharp turns to FA at. If you Jump and Flash Jump to the right, you can make a quick turn left and Flying Assault. This helps avoid damage from mobs (Touch damage that makes you fall) or helps save you from falling off of ledges if there's not enough room to jump. You can practice this skill even with level 1 Flash Jump, it's just a bit difficult but if you can do it with a level 1 FJ, you can definitely do it with a max level. Have fun! Here's a pic of how it looks. Click and Click
FATSUS aka Flying Assaulter + Tornado Spin + Upper Stab: The basic rush + rush even more to the side and upper stabbing the monsters you rush and aren't killed yet. You spam Upperstab to destroy the monsters and simply move on else while repeating it. This helps with exp per hour. Good for flat areas such as long platforms. Be aware that after using FATS during FATSUS, if you're at the edge, you might get hurt and fall off the ledge. (After Chaos Patch, after getting thorns, we wouldn't have to worry cause of Stance!
Click to see how FATS is done. After FATS is done, just spam Upperstab.
FABSUS aka Flying Assaulter + Bloody Storm + Upperstab: This move basically helps you avoid damage and kills a monster quickly as FA + BS combo is the strongest unless you use US in the beginning. Anyways using this combo helps you avoid damage thus lowering pot costs each round. You'll level a bit slower just using this combo though but if you don't mind and rather save pot costs, then be my guest! Using upperstab after you avoid a monster makes them pushed back enough to spam upperstab until they perish. Have fun!
FATSBS aka Flying Assaulter + Tornado Spin + Bloody Storm: Not a move where you might use a lot. Basically use it when the map's huge. After using FATS, sometimes the monsters are pushed far and into a perfect group, if the monsters are weaken enough for a 840% + one hit kill, simply use Bloody Storm to wipe them off since Bloody Storms attack damage = Flying Assaulter.
FATSUSBS aka Flying Assaulter + Tornado Spin + Upper Stab + Bloody Storm: One of my favorite moves that I use more than ever now. This moves help with saving pots and avoiding a lot of damage. When you're in a higher level, monsters that you FATSUS will attack you after you spam US more. Before you US again, try Bloody Storming through the mob as the monsters are in the air, they will get more damage from US's effect and most likely kill them all in one shot. Use this when not wanting to spam upperstab as it might not kill all of them really quick since BS hits more mobs than Upper Stab does.
FA + US aka Flying Assaulter + Upper Stab: Best used for places with short platforms with mobs. Lets say there's too much monsters to FATSUS/FABSUS and if you use those combos, you'll fall off the ledges. This is a good combo to use to avoid that.
Jump + US + FA + TS/BS + More: Jump while using Upperstab and do a quick Flying Assaulter. This is a good move to use since Upper stab gives the next move you do that hits the monster in the air more damage. Use this when wanting to do extra damage to the first amount of mob you rush. Why? Remember flying assaulter and all your moves does hit mobs but they have a set limit. When training, you'll be killing a lot of mobs, it's best to not rush too much or there be monsters left over. This is also a very fun combo to use. Use TS or BS afterwards depending on the situation or more other moves. Here's a pic of how it starts, Jump + FA , the rest is on your own.
US + BS: A move you can use to kill a group of monsters as a finisher after spamming US. Hit them as the monsters are on the air. Good for using it against monsters that hit too much, too fast and such. Use this when you gathered too much mobs and US can't hit them all. Click
Owl Spirit and Flash bang: Use Flash Bang on a group of mobs you FATSUS or FABSUS or any other combos that left a group of monsters still alive with little bit of health. Throw the Flash Bang and finish them off and continue killing other monsters. Before 4th job, basically spam your Owl Spirit whenever you get a chance to increase exp per hour. It may not seem like a huge difference but you can actually save 10 minutes or more simply using it all the time.
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8.0 Macros and Keyboard Layout
Dual Bladers are having a lot of skills, so it's helpfull to put them into macros. But which skill should go with which skill and where should l put them? Booster lasts as long as Haste once it's maxed, so you can put them into one macro l would put Mirror Image or Thorns after one of those, always put the skill that lasts the shortest at the begin of the macro, put the skill that lasts the longest at the end.
Dual Bladers will also get some attack that are having a cooldown, think about Flash Bang, Dead Owl and Final Cut. It's recommend to put them on your shortlist so you can see when you can reuse them.
Use your Buffs while your on a robe or ladder, you'll use the buffs faster since the frames are shorter and faster and you won't die since you can't use post during Buffing.
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9.0 GMS Katara Droplist
Champion Katara, Lv. 20Req Stats: DEX 40, LUK 70
Weapon Att.: 20 (19-21)
Effects: MaxHP +150 (147-153)
Dropped by: Ribon Pig, Bubbling, Slime, Octopus
Guardian Katara, Lv. 30 Req Stats: DEX 60, LUK 100
Weapon Att.: 25 (25-28)
Effects: MaxHP +175 (172-179)
Dropped by: Horny Mushroom, Zombie Mushroom, Jr. Pepe Doll, Brown Teddy
Justice Katara, Lv. 40Req Stats: DEX 80, LUK 110
Weapon Att.: 31 (29-35)
Effects: MaxHP +200 (197-203)
Dropped by: Sparker, Poison Mushroom, Iron Boar, Yeti Doll, Toy Trojan, Blue Perfume [2], Kid Mannequin
Majestic Katara, Lv. 50 Req Stats: DEX 90, LUK 150
Weapon Att.: 34 (34-38)
Effects: MaxHP +225 (222-230)
Dropped by: Lioner, Pepe, Hodori, Croco, Mecateon, Female Mannequin, Male Mannequin
Ascalon Katara, Lv. 60 Req Stats: DEX 100, LUK 170
Weapon Att.: 40 (38-43)
Effects: MaxHP +250 (250-253)
Dropped by: Panda, Homun, Tauromacis, Beetle, Miner Zombie
Heavenly Katara, Lv. 70 Req Stats: DEX 110, LUK 190
Weapon Att.: 43 (39-47)
Effects: MaxHP +280 (279-281)
Dropped by: Red Kentaurus, Harp, Blood Harp, Lazy Buffy, Soul Teddy, Ghost Pirate, Klock
Blazing Dragon Katara, Lv. 80 Req Stats: DEX 120, LUK 210
Weapon Att.: 47
Effects: MaxHP +310
Dropped by: Death Teddy, Birk, Deep Buffoon, Black Kentaurus
Bloodsoaked Katara, Lv. 90 Req Stats: DEX 130, LUK 230
Weapon Att.: 48
Effects: MaxHP +340
Dropped by: Master Death Teddy, Afterlord
Meteor Katara, Lv. 100 Req Stats: DEX 140, LUK 250
Weapon Att.: 52
Effects: MaxHP +370
Dropped by: Memory Guardian, Griffey, Skelosaurus
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10.0 Dual Blade Mask Event
There was an event on some of the other Maplestory versions. Once Dual Bladers were released and you leveled a certain amount of time you were rewarded with Masks, these masks aren't tradeable nor shareable within your account. The stats are mentioned below.
Shabby Mask, Lv. 20Req Stats: -
Effects: HP +20, MP +20
No. of upgrades available: 5
Available from: This item can be obtained from Reach Dual Blade Lv. 20! (Level 20 - 29) quest.
Green Mask, Lv. 30 Req Stats: -
Effects: HP +30, MP +30, Accuracy + 1, Avoid + 1
No. of upgrades available: 5
Available from: This item can be obtained from Reach Dual Blade Lv. 30! (Level 30 and above) quest.
Blue Mask, Lv. 55 Req Stats: -
Effects: STR +1, DEX +1, INT +1, LUK +1, HP +55, MP +55
No. of upgrades available: 5
Available from: This item can be obtained from Reach Dual Blade Lv. 50! (Level 50 and above) quest.
Purple Mask, Lv. 70 Req Stats: -
Effects: DEX +2, INT +2, STR +2, LUK +2, HP +70, MP +70
No. of upgrades available: 5
Available from: This item can be obtained from Reach Dual Blade Lv. 70! (Level 70 and above) quest.
Dual Blade Mask, Lv. 100 Req Stats: -
Effects: DEX +3, INT +3, STR +3, LUK +3, HP +100, MP +100
No. of upgrades available: 5
Available from: This item can be obtained from Reach Dual Blade Lv. 100! (Level 100 and above) quest.
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Latest updates:
- Adde macro's and keyboard layout, NOT DONE!
- GMS Katara droplist
- Dual Blade Mask Event
Future Updates:
- Which pots
- Videos
