How do I become that?

Start at Orphan and open one door at a time. Every class tells you what level it wants and where it starts, and the steps of its quest sit behind a second click, because they are spoilers.

  • Orphan 12 from here

    Starter class for all players. Core skills shared across all paths.

    Everybody starts here. There is nothing to do and nobody to find: your first character is an Orphan the moment it exists.

    9 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

    Orphan leads to:

    • Bouncer 1 from here

      Before you go

      • Orphan Job Level exactly 10
      • No skill points left unspent

      Start here

      Pit Boss Brann Geneticist Lab, left

      The lab is through the warp at Lighthalzen, left.

      Show the quest (5 steps)
      1. Enrol with Brann. He will not take you at Job Level 9 or 11, and he will not take you with a skill point in hand.
      2. Ask Gatekeeper Holt what the work is, if you want the reason behind the drill.
      3. Drillmaster Rook calls a direction every few seconds. Touch the matching plaque before his next call.
      4. A right plaque is 1 point and a wrong one is minus 2. The score never falls below zero, so a bad run costs time and nothing else.
      5. Reach 10 points and go back to Brann.

      What you get

      • The Bouncer job
      11 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

      Bouncer leads to:

      • Pit Boss

        Before you go

        • Bouncer Job Level 50
        • 100,000 zeny
        • One Relic from an MVP between level 30 and 65
        • One MVP Prize Box

        Start here

        Linekeeper Mara Lighthalzen, centre

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Take Mara's errand: put Phantom Thief Metta on a train out of Einbroch.
        2. Find Metta at Einbroch, top. He asks for proof that Relics exist.
        3. Bring one Relic from an MVP between level 30 and 65, one MVP Prize Box and the 100,000 zeny fare back to him.

        What you get

        • The Pit Boss job
        • Metta's coat
        13 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Dark Knight

      Expert job. Highest damage potential. All skills scale with missing HP.

      What a Dark Knight does

      Dark Knights sacrifice their own vitality to strike their enemy with full power.

      Harvest disables any healing in exchange for more power.

      Increased damage according to missing HP.

      Black Heart allows creating a lifesteal vessel.

      Skill animation:

      Manual skill animations become faster with

      Base Level and HP Leech Power (up to 50%).

      Normal attacks, cast time, cooldowns and

      After-Cast Delay are unchanged by this bonus.

      Available Weapons: Swords, Knight Swords

      Maximum Job Level is 70.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      Before you go

      • Orphan Base Level 15
      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Strange Glass Prontera Chivalry, top left

      Show the quest (3 steps)
      1. Touch the cursed mirror in the inn and let it show you your own shadows.
      2. Survive thirteen waves of specters without listening to what they whisper.
      3. Take the pact you are offered.

      What you get

      • The Dark Knight job
      14 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Illusionist

      Expert job. Controls Kimi the Puppet. Dual-entity gameplay. Low HP, high potential.

      What a Illusionist does

      Illusionists wield memories and souls in combat to fight enemies directly.

      Illusionist are very vulnerable alone.

      They can Summon Puppets.

      A special type of Magic Homunculus.

      Illusionist can trick enemies and summon special monsters for combat.

      Illusionists can autocast magic.

      Main Stats: INT and DEX

      Available Weapons: Illusion Glove

      Maximum job level is 50.

      Illusion Gloves are a unique weapon.

      Equipping and Removing Illusion Gloves dismiss Kimi.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      Before you go

      • Orphan Base Level 15
      • Orphan Job Level 10
      • 1,000 zeny

      Start here

      Broken Clock Orphanage, top right

      Show the quest (4 steps)
      1. Repair the clock in this order: the second gear, then the small needle, then the large one.
      2. Step through the portal that opens and find the Familiar Girl in Lutie, at Inside Lutie, centre.
      3. Buy the Kimi doll from the machine at Inside Lutie, bottom right and go back to her.
      4. Accept your own memories. That is what binds Kimi to you.

      What you get

      • The Illusionist job
      • The Illusionist glove
      13 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Jester

      Alternates weapon types using card decks. Short cooldowns, ASPD focused.

      What a Jester does

      Jesters can use decks to barrage their enemies with skills.

      Main Stat: LUK

      Shuffle Decks allow quick recovery of SP.

      Normal Decks allow the use skills and fighting.

      Swap between decks according to the situation.

      Available Weapons: Decks

      Maximum job level is 70.

      Before you go

      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Pierrot Prontera, bottom

      Show the quest (3 steps)
      1. Meet Pierrot in Prontera and take his invitation.
      2. Go and find his apprentice south of the city, at Prontera Field F8, bottom left.
      3. Get through the Joking Around obstacle course, then pick the card you want.

      What you get

      • The Jester job
      • A Joker's Wild card
      • The suit you picked
      13 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Judge

      Expert job. Crafted weapons. 100 job levels. Access to Inner Prontera Castle.

      What a Judge does

      Judges wield handcrafted revolvers and the power of royalty for combat.

      Judges require preparation with Seals.

      For a high burst phase of damage.

      Multiple skills improve in power with a higher job level.

      Enables Combo Ready when swapping guns

      Combo Ready adds 2% damage to all skills except for absolution while active

      Loses 25% SP when swapping guns

      Main Stats: DEX and AGI or VIT

      Available Weapons: Revolvers

      Revolvers massively boost SP Regen

      Maximum job level is 100.

      Weapons can be crafted on the Castle Area.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      • Adding X New Revolvers
      • Gun Swap Dex Bonus from combo is 2% -> 3% per DEX

      Announced 04/05/2026 20:52

      Before you go

      • Orphan Base Level 15
      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Leon Damon Orphanage, top right

      Show the quest (11 steps)
      1. Speak to Leon at the Orphanage, then meet him again inside Prontera Castle at Prontera Central Palace, top left.
      2. Petition King Nihil at Prontera Central Palace, top left to open the trials.
      3. Now win over all seven royal houses. Spica Nerius in the Finance Wing (Prontera Central Palace, top left) wants to see 1,000 zeny, or a 10,000 zeny donation.
      4. Helmut Lugenburg in Diplomacy (Prontera Central Palace, top left) sends you to his envoy in Yuno, at Yuno, top.
      5. Poe Richard in Military (Prontera Central Palace, top left) wants a Knife with random options, which Porings drop.
      6. Isenhardt Walter in Exploration (Prontera Central Palace, top left) approves you on the spot.
      7. Ernst Gaebolg in Strategy (Prontera Central Palace, top left) asks five questions, and they rotate.
      8. Katrin Wigner in History (Prontera Central Palace, top left) sets a ten-question lore exam.
      9. Peter Heine in Social (Prontera Central Palace, top left) sends you to the grieving girl in Prontera, at Prontera, top right.
      10. Report to King Nihil for the royal seal.
      11. Meet Catherine Gaebolg in the castle garden (Prontera Central Palace, bottom left) to be sworn in.

      What you get

      • The Judge job
      • The Judge badge
      • A revolver
      • Basic ammunition
      18 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Mimic

      4fun class. Abracadabra casts any of 150 skills randomly. Requires 25/10.

      What a Mimic does

      Mimics are masters of combat who are completely unpredictable.

      Mimics have 1s added cooldown to all skills

      The Cantrip Codex allows plagiarism of many skills.

      Can ignore any skill's weapon or item requirements.

      Abracadabra is unpredictable but very powerful.

      Available Weapons: Codex

      Maximum job level is 50.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      Before you go

      • Orphan Base Level 25

      Start here

      Mysterious Mirror Orphanage, right

      Show the quest (2 steps)
      1. Walk up to the mirror once you are Base Level 25.
      2. Look at your reflection and take the book it offers you.

      What you get

      • The Mimic job
      • A Mimic grimoire
      7 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Peacekeeper

      Expert job. Whip and Trinket combo specialist. High DEX scaling.

      What a Peacekeeper does

      Peacekeepers bring order and justice no matter what is the cost.

      Conviction allows start and progression of combos.

      Andromeda Skills are powerful finishers for combos.

      Trinkets are special items that provide special bonuses.

      Available Weapons: Whips

      Maximum Job Level is 70.

      Before you go

      • Orphan Base Level 15
      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Peacekeeper Valen Frontier Outskirts, centre

      Show the quest (5 steps)
      1. Offer to help Valen get the stolen Peacekeeper trinket back.
      2. Pick up the judge's torn cloth by the docks, at Frontier, bottom.
      3. Question the workshop labourer (Frontier, centre) and the airship attendant (Frontier, centre).
      4. Look at the chipped stone on the airstrip wall (Frontier, centre), then pick the trinket up from below it (Frontier, centre).
      5. Take the Dread Razor Trinket back to Valen.

      What you get

      • The Peacekeeper job
      • The Oathguard whip
      • The trinket you recovered
      12 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Raider 1 from here

      Spear-based bruiser with high survivability. Can become Dracomancer.

      What a Raider does

      Raiders grow fast and strong but only the best may ascend above the rest.

      Spears are 1-handed and Wyrms Spears are 2-Handed.

      High defensive power through buffs and management.

      Opener skill available with weapons as Dragon Thrust.

      Available Weapons: Spears

      Job Change can be done at Job Level 50.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      • ImproveDef/Wisdom changes like Thief

      Before you go

      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Wandering Knight Payon Field, right

      Show the quest (3 steps)
      1. Ask the knight about fighting with courage.
      2. Train to Job Level 10 if you are not there yet, then show him.
      3. Take the spear and the title.

      What you get

      • The Raider job
      • A novice spear
      12 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

      Raider leads to:

      • Dracomancer

        Final job of Raider via Trial of Dragons. Equips Draco Orbs. Transforms into dragon.

        What a Dracomancer does

        Dracomancers bring the power of the ancients to modern times to fulfill their desires.

        Dragon Force and Dragon Pact allow different skills.

        Incredible self-preservation with a multitude of buffs.

        Can equip Orbs in place of Runes for unique powers.

        Available Weapons: Spears, Bone Swords

        Maximum Job Level is 70.

        Maximum ASPD is 180

        • Dragon Orbs are meant to be a cool extra, not a "press button, always transform and stomp stuff"
        • Cooldowns changed from 60-5s/Lv -> 90s at all levels
        • Duration changed from 10s all levels -> 10+2s/Lv

        Before you go

        • Raider Job Level 50

        Start here

        Strange Person Thanatos Tower Entrance, centre

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Take the challenge to raise dragons under Nydhogg.
        2. Solve the pillar trials and win the fights in the dragon sanctum.
        3. Earn Tiamat's blessing, which is what lets you carry the orbs.

        What you get

        • The Dracomancer job
        12 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Ronin

      100% focused on criticals. Very low hit when not critting. Perfect play required.

      What a Ronin does

      Ronins excel in perfection and won't accept anything less for their enemies.

      Exchanged hit rate for critical hits.

      Sword skills are boosted by it's spirit as INT.

      Unique properties for skill scalings.

      Skill animation:

      Manual skill animations become faster with

      Base Level and equipment Movement Speed bonuses, up to +100% for this effect.

      Sprint and Increase Agi do not count.

      Faster ASPD-based animations are preserved.

      Normal attacks, cast times, cooldowns and

      After Cast Delay are unchanged.

      Available Weapons: Swords

      Maximum Job Level is 50.

      Before you go

      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Old Master Dio Amatsu, right

      Show the quest (5 steps)
      1. Agree to Master Dio's three trials of patience.
      2. Listen to the Dreaming Lady's travel story at Amatsu, top right, and answer the question she asks afterwards. Listen properly.
      3. Sit by the Clear Lake at Amatsu, top right and meditate for one minute without interruption.
      4. Watch the Windy Spot at Amatsu, right and dodge the gust when it comes.
      5. Go back to Dio.

      What you get

      • The Ronin job
      • The Void Saya
      10 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Thief 5 from here

      Main route. Versatile kit with melee, ranged, and magic options.

      What a Thief does

      Thieves are resourceful fighters who have massive potential for combat

      Learning all kinds of skills.

      Can fight with daggers with Back Stab

      Can fight with poisons and enchant weapons with it for extra damage vs Neutral.

      Can fight with swords with Rolling Cutter and Cross Ripper Slasher

      Can fight with bows using Double Strafe and Arrow Shower

      Can fight with magic using basic spells, and readying them for auto-casting.

      Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

      Maximum job level is 50.

      Can Decide Between Assassins and Rogues.

      • 3 Element spells boost per focus stack 6% -> 7%

      Announced 04/05/2026 20:52

      Before you go

      • Orphan Job Level 10
      • 500 zeny in hand

      Start here

      Lydia the Thief Orphanage, bottom left

      Show the quest (2 steps)
      1. Ask Lydia for the Thief test and show her you are ready.
      2. Come back with the 500 zeny and she lets you into the guild.

      What you get

      • The Thief job
      • A starter dagger
      17 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

      Thief leads to:

      • Assassin 5 from here

        Path of Tradition. Sword, Axe, Katar and Shadow masteries.

        What a Assassin does

        Assassins can attack fast and precise using a variety of weapons and arts.

        Can specialize in a broad range of weapons.

        Can dual wield any combination of Weapons.

        Can use Katars for double critical rate and extra attacks.

        Has multiple weapon paths for specialization, covering many styles.

        Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Axes, Katars

        Maximum job level is 50.

        Can choose a Specialization after Max Job Level.

        Before you go

        • Thief Job Level 50

        Start here

        Assassin Guild Receptionist Assassin Guild, bottom

        The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, top.

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Talk to the Guild Captain and take the test.
        2. Get through the guild's evaluations: the stealth course, the hidden passages, and the combat trials.
        3. Report to the guild master. He asks you to choose, and this is where Assassin and Rogue part: the blade, or subterfuge.

        What you get

        • The Assassin job, or the Rogue job
        22 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

        Assassin leads to:

        • Blade Dancer 1 from here

          Speed and dual wield specialization. Evolves into Night Raven.

          What a Blade Dancer does

          Blade Dancers are Assassins who focus on weapon arts and combat stances to fight.

          Can block direct attacks and counter attack.

          Can deal high damage on quick re-use of skills.

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Axes, Katars

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Before you go

          • Assassin Job Level 50

          Start here

          Blade Dancer Mentor Assassin Guild, bottom left

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (2 steps)
          1. Ask the mentor for advanced training.
          2. Accept the specialisation reset. Your build changes here, so go in expecting that.

          What you get

          • The Blade Dancer specialisation
          • The road to Night Raven
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Blade Dancer leads to:

          • Night Raven

            Final job of Blade Dancer. Speed and dual-wield mastery at peak.

            What a Night Raven does

            Night Ravens can fight with multiple weapons to overwhelm the opponent with hits and quick mobility for evasion and counterattacking.

            The Raven side of skill tree provides unique skills based on the Raven.

            The Raven auto attacks when wielding Dagger+Sword

            The Arts side of skill tree provide combat skills that have different bonuses wielding different weapons

            Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Axes, Katars

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Blade Dancer Job Level 70

            Start here

            Sky Brother Rachel Field, centre

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Offer to help the Sky Brother outside the ruined villa.
            2. Patrol the burning estate, get the survivors out, and fight alongside the brothers.
            3. Hold through the final ambush.

            What you get

            • The Night Raven job
            15 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Executioner 1 from here

          Critical and Katar specialization. Evolves into Gravekeeper.

          What a Executioner does

          Executioners are Assassins who focus on combos and critical attacks.

          Require Fury to use combo skills that can crit.

          Can deal high damage on an area as a burst.

          Can deal agressive status in an area.

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Katars

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Maximum ASPD is 180

          Before you go

          • Assassin Job Level 50

          Start here

          Executioner Mentor Assassin Guild, top right

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (2 steps)
          1. Take the Executioner's training. It is not gentle.
          2. Expect to fight heavy from here on.

          What you get

          • The Executioner specialisation
          • The road to Gravekeeper
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Executioner leads to:

          • Gravekeeper

            Final job of Executioner. Criticals and darkness at maximum power.

            What a Gravekeeper does

            Gravekeepers can use critical skills and burst to kill enemies quickly.

            The Weapon side of skill tree has extra combos and situational attacks choices

            The Grave side of skill tree has multiple control, buff and debuff choices to improve fighting efficiency.

            Skill animation:

            Manual skill animations become faster with

            Base Level and ACD reduction (up to 100%).

            ACD means After-Cast Delay, not cooldown.

            Normal attacks, cast time and cooldowns are unchanged by this class bonus.

            Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Katars

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Executioner Job Level 70

            Start here

            Tomb Guardian Morroc Pyramid, top

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Go into Loki's Tomb and hold the crypt against what comes in.
            2. Keep holding until reinforcements arrive.
            3. Help Loki himself throw out the last of them.

            What you get

            • The Gravekeeper job
            15 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Scoundrel 1 from here

          Poison and axe specialization. Evolves into Black Plague.

          What a Scoundrel does

          Scoundrels are Assassins who focus on venoms and debilitation to fight.

          Can infect itself with poison and spread it around enemies.

          Can Make enemies explode with poison and deal bonus damage.

          Available Weapons: Swords, Axes, Katars

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Maximum ASPD is 180

          Before you go

          • Assassin Job Level 50

          Start here

          Scoundrel Trainer Assassin Guild, bottom left

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (2 steps)
          1. Ask the trainer about the debilitating techniques.
          2. Take the specialisation and rebuild your skills around it.

          What you get

          • The Scoundrel specialisation
          • The road to Black Plague
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Scoundrel leads to:

          • Black Plague

            Final job of Scoundrel. Delayed damage, multi-poison, boss debuffer.

            What a Black Plague does

            Black Plagues are resourceful and can fight targets with fear and toxins.

            The Toxic side of skill tree provides creation and use of specialized venoms for combat.

            The Venoms have limited effect on bosses.

            The Fear side of skill tree provide strong attacks and control with a heavy cost

            Available Weapons: Swords, Axes, Katars

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Scoundrel Job Level 70

            Start here

            Land Brother Rachel Field, centre

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Join the Land Brother against the cultists outside Rachel.
            2. Clear each evacuation zone and keep the civilians alive, then hunt the leader.
            3. See the showdown through and secure the plague research.

            What you get

            • The Black Plague job
            15 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Shinobi 1 from here

          All-aspects specialization. Balanced and versatile. Evolves into Satsujin.

          What a Shinobi does

          Shinobis are Assassins who focus on tricks and deceit to fight.

          Can explode the energy on the ground.

          Can change their weapon element at will.

          Can avoid attacks easily.

          Focuses on daggers for speed and weight

          Available Weapons: Daggers

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Maximum ASPD is 180

          Before you go

          • Assassin Job Level 50

          Start here

          Shinobi Master Assassin Guild, bottom right

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (2 steps)
          1. Go to the Shinobi master for training in the covert arts.
          2. Accept the reset and swear to master them.

          What you get

          • The Shinobi specialisation
          • The road to Satsujin
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Shinobi leads to:

          • Satsujin

            Final job of Shinobi. Full mastery of ninjutsu arts.

            What a Satsujin does

            Satsujins can use all forms of combat to overcome all situations of fighting.

            The Darkness side of skill tree allow hiding and quick attacks, along with curses for combos

            The Magic side of skill tree allows for controls of elements for high spam of spells.

            Has access to unique talismans for unavoidable delayed damage.

            Available Weapons: Daggers

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Shinobi Job Level 70

            Start here

            Master Saito Yuno, bottom left

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Take Saito's order to kill the faceless assassins.
            2. Work through the trapped temple, disarm what you find, and reach the one behind it.
            3. Finish the duel in silence.

            What you get

            • The Satsujin job
            15 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Unchained Assassin

          Lv13 cap on some skills. Forfeits specialization.

          Before you go

          • Assassin at Base Level 100 and Job Level 50
          • No specialisation taken
          • A +7 Needle Katar with random options and no cards in it

          Start here

          Unchained Guy Unchained Training Hall, bottom right

          The hall is sealed off and no warp leads in. The Unchained Assassin standing outside the Orphanage, at Varmundt's Orphanage, top right, is the door: talk to her and she walks you in. She opens it for a Thief at Job Level 50 who took no specialisation, and for an Assassin or a Rogue at Base Level 99 who never took one either.

          Show the quest (2 steps)
          1. Tell the Unchained Guy you are ready to change your life.
          2. Hand over the Needle Katar. They keep it, as the symbol of the thing.

          What you get

          • The Unchained Assassin job
          • Every skill in the tree, learned for you on the spot
          • A piece of Lokis Scarf, and a pointer to Iruga for the rest of it
          4 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
      • Prowler

        Melee DPS focused on Flee and Perfect Dodge. Unique off-hand weapon.

        What a Prowler does

        Prowlers are masters of evasion and quick combat with the use of unique tools and the Armguard.

        Increased use of Backstab in combat with new power.

        Follows-up with Shadowstab for massive damage at high speed.

        Complex positioning of enemies with the Rope Kunai.

        Available Weapons: Daggers, Prowler's Armguard

        Maximum Job Level is 50.

        Maximum ASPD is 180

        • Max Job Level reduced to 50 from 70
        • No other changes

        Before you go

        • Thief Job Level 50
        • Finish before Base Level 80. This one has a ceiling.

        Start here

        Edmond Lighthalzen, top right

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Agree to test Edmond's prototype armguard and take the device.
        2. Hunt Orphan Hunters near the Nomad Village until the armguard has recorded enough.
        3. Get back to Edmond before you pass Base Level 80. Past that he cannot finish the upgrade.

        What you get

        • The Prowler job
        • The upgraded armguard
        • Rope Kunai
        10 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
      • Rogue 5 from here

        Path of Change. Hybrid: Melee, Ranged, Magic, and Shield Mastery.

        What a Rogue does

        Rogues can use a variety of tricks for combat with unpredictable results.

        Can wield different kinds of resources and items.

        Have a high variety of combat styles to fit the situation.

        Can take the front with shields and protection or spells from afar.

        Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

        Maximum job level is 50.

        Can choose a Specialization after Max Job Level.

        Before you go

        • Thief Job Level 50

        Start here

        Assassin Guild Receptionist Assassin Guild, bottom

        The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, top.

        Show the quest (2 steps)
        1. The same quest as Assassin, start to finish.
        2. At the end the guild master asks which way you want to go. Say subterfuge.

        What you get

        • The Rogue job
        22 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

        Rogue leads to:

        • Deadeye 1 from here

          Preparation and bow specialization. Evolves into Sinner.

          What a Deadeye does

          Deadeyes are Rogues who focus on deadly precision and attacks.

          Can slow down to line up perfect attacks.

          Can prepare a precise arrow shot for targets.

          Can attack quickly and surprise enemies from afar.

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Before you go

          • Rogue Job Level 50

          Start here

          Deadeye Instructor Assassin Guild, right

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (1 steps)
          1. Take the training in long-range contracts and precision shots.

          What you get

          • The Deadeye specialisation
          • The road to Sinner
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Deadeye leads to:

          • Sinner

            Final job of Deadeye. Relentless bow DPS with cursed arrows.

            What a Sinner does

            Sinners can use special buffs to prepare the perfect attack.

            The Smiting side skill tree can deal massive damage quickly from afar.

            The Quiver side skill tree can ensure constant resources are available.

            The Inquisition side skill tree can provide power and automatic support.

            Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Deadeye Job Level 70

            Start here

            Follower Zhed Rachel Temple, bottom right

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Join Zhed's rescue inside the Rachel Sanctuary.
            2. Keep the young pope alive through the ambushes and expose the impostor.
            3. Kill the demon behind it and take the judgment that follows.

            What you get

            • The Sinner job
            14 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Duelist 1 from here

          Prevent and counter damage specialization. Evolves into Kingslayer.

          What a Duelist does

          Duelists are Rogues who focus on controlling the rythm of battle.

          Can prepare for combat and stack damage taken.

          Can return damage taken to a main enemy and spread around partially.

          Can parry attacks and deal damage from mid-range.

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Maximum ASPD is 180

          Before you go

          • Rogue Job Level 50

          Start here

          Duelist Instructor Assassin Guild, bottom right

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (1 steps)
          1. Meet the instructor and commit to single combat.

          What you get

          • The Duelist specialisation
          • The road to Kingslayer
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Duelist leads to:

          • Kingslayer

            Final job of Duelist. Pinnacle of counter-fighting damage.

            What a Kingslayer does

            Kingslayers can use multiple styles to adapt to any combat situation.

            The Ivory side of skill tree has access to multiple support choices.

            The Ebony side of skill tree has access to multiple combat choices.

            Gambits bring massive changes to the combat situation.

            Check-Mate attempts to finish any fight with a final blow.

            Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Duelist Job Level 70

            Start here

            Dethroned King Moscovia, centre

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Take the king's challenge to win his throne back.
            2. Fight through the chessboard arena, wave by wave.
            3. Beat the usurper.

            What you get

            • The Kingslayer job
            15 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Mystic 1 from here

          Magic and elements specialization. Evolves into Arcane Master.

          What a Mystic does

          Mystics are Rogues who focus on magic and arcane arts.

          Can come back from death with no help.

          Can ready special areas for a strong water spell.

          Can subvert holy element into dark.

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Maximum ASPD is 180

          Before you go

          • Rogue Job Level 50

          Start here

          Mystic Mentor Assassin Guild, top

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (1 steps)
          1. Ask for the lessons on weaving magic into a physical attack.

          What you get

          • The Mystic specialisation
          • The road to Arcane Master
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Mystic leads to:

          • Arcane Master

            Final job of Mystic. Pinnacle of magical power in the Thief tree.

            What a Arcane Master does

            Arcane Masters can use 4 elements in combination with multi-casting.

            The Elements center of skill tree has access to multiple elemental spells.

            The Spellslinger area of skill tree has access to multiple casting and spell use resources.

            Can combinate elements in different ways to destroy enemies.

            Can increase their power against specific elements of enemies.

            Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Mystic Job Level 70

            Start here

            Mystic Grandmaster's Scout Geffen Field, centre

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Ask the scout to take you to Fenris Fenrir's sanctum.
            2. Pass the four elemental trials inside the hut.
            3. Beat Fenris Fenrir in the last duel.

            What you get

            • The Arcane Master job
            12 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Saboteur 1 from here

          Traps and bombs specialization. Evolves into Blast Juggler.

          What a Saboteur does

          Saboteurs are Rogues who focus on traps and explosives.

          Can hold enemies to prepare attacks.

          Can mix items for explosive results.

          Can support allies with special potions.

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Axes

          Maximum job level is increased from 50 to 70.

          Maximum ASPD is 180

          Before you go

          • Rogue Job Level 50

          Start here

          Saboteur Specialist Assassin Guild, centre

          The guild is underground. The way in is a hatch in the Sograt Desert, at Sograt Desert F16, left.

          Show the quest (1 steps)
          1. Learn how to put a volatile device together.

          What you get

          • The Saboteur specialisation
          • The road to Blast Juggler
          5 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

          Saboteur leads to:

          • Blast Juggler

            Final job of Saboteur. Controls battlefield with explosives.

            What a Blast Juggler does

            Blast Jugglers can use bombs and crafts to explode everything.

            The Juggling side skill tree can create unique bombs and buffs.

            The Blasting side skill tree can trap and explode enemies.

            Can clear fields of traps and tricks.

            Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Axes

            Maximum job level is 70.

            Maximum ASPD is 180

            Before you go

            • Saboteur Job Level 70

            Start here

            Mad Scientist Lighthalzen, top left

            Show the quest (3 steps)
            1. Volunteer to help clean up Wolfchev's laboratory.
            2. Get through the experiment gauntlet and put down what got out.
            3. Show you can handle volatile armaments without losing a hand.

            What you get

            • The Blast Juggler job
            14 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
        • Unchained Rogue

          Lv13 cap on some skills. No dedicated Lv100+ shadow sets.

          Before you go

          • Rogue at Base Level 100 and Job Level 50
          • No specialisation taken
          • A +7 Hunter Bow with random options and no cards in it

          Start here

          Unchained Gal Unchained Training Hall, bottom right

          The hall is sealed off and no warp leads in. The Unchained Assassin standing outside the Orphanage, at Varmundt's Orphanage, top right, is the door: talk to her and she walks you in. She opens it for a Thief at Job Level 50 who took no specialisation, and for an Assassin or a Rogue at Base Level 99 who never took one either.

          Show the quest (2 steps)
          1. Tell the Unchained Gal you are ready to change your life.
          2. Hand over the Hunter Bow. They keep it, as the symbol of the thing.

          What you get

          • The Unchained Rogue job
          • Every skill in the tree, learned for you on the spot
          • A piece of Lokis Scarf, and a pointer to Iruga for the rest of it
          4 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
      • Shadowseer

        Pseudo melee-magic. Adds MATK as ATK. High ASPD with autospell procs.

        What a Shadowseer does

        Shadowseers can master both the physical and magical arts of combat.

        Massive auto-casting powers and potential.

        Can attack from afar with an Offhand Dagger.

        Umbral Cut is a very powerful finisher for long combos.

        Available Weapons: Swords, Daggers

        Maximum Job Level is 50.

        Maximum ASPD is 180

        • Max Job Level reduced to 50 from 70

        Before you go

        • Thief Job Level 50

        Start here

        Lost Spirit Niflheim, bottom right

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Walk up to the spirit and let it read the mark in your eyes.
        2. Take its guidance on balancing light and shadow.
        3. Accept what it shows you.

        What you get

        • The Shadowseer job
        • The Specter Dagger
        10 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
      • Unchained Thief 1 from here

        Forfeits specialization. Gains entire Thief skill tree. Can become Phantom Thief.

        What a Unchained Thief does

        Thieves breaking chains and forging a new path with no limits.

        Have access to many skills from assassins and rogues.

        Must be specially careful with regular Thief Restrictions.

        Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

        Maximum job level is 50.

        Before you go

        • Thief Job Level 50
        • No specialisation taken yet
        • An MVP Prize Box with random options

        Start here

        Alkouskou Unchained Training Hall, bottom right

        The hall is sealed off and no warp leads in. The Unchained Assassin standing outside the Orphanage, at Varmundt's Orphanage, top right, is the door: talk to her and she walks you in. She opens it for a Thief at Job Level 50 who took no specialisation, and for an Assassin or a Rogue at Base Level 99 who never took one either.

        Show the quest (2 steps)
        1. Tell Alkouskou you are ready to change your life.
        2. Hand over the MVP Prize Box. He keeps it.

        What you get

        • The Unchained Thief job
        • Every skill in the tree, learned for you on the spot
        • Job level 49, so you arrive one level off the cap
        17 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

        Unchained Thief leads to:

        • Phantom Thief

          Most versatile job. Access to ALL specializations. Req: Base Lv99 Unchained Thief.

          What a Phantom Thief does

          Phantom Thieves dominate the battlefield

          Wielding all 8 Specializations with mastery.

          Have access to many Rogue and Assassin specialization skills.

          Must be specially careful with regular Thief Restrictions.

          Can wear any Shadow Set without restrictions.

          Shadow Set pieces count as +3 refine for their bonuses.

          Shadow Set bonuses activate with a single piece equipped (the Touch sets still need all 4 pieces).

          Available Weapons: Daggers, Swords, Bows

          Maximum job level is 70.

          Before you go

          • Unchained Thief at Base Level 99 and Job Level 50
          • 200 Distortion Shards

          Start here

          Melody Unchained Training Hall, bottom right

          The hall is sealed off and no warp leads in. The Unchained Assassin standing outside the Orphanage, at Varmundt's Orphanage, top right, is the door: talk to her and she walks you in. She opens it for a Thief at Job Level 50 who took no specialisation, and for an Assassin or a Rogue at Base Level 99 who never took one either.

          Show the quest (3 steps)
          1. Tell Melody you want to break your limits again.
          2. Hand over the 200 Distortion Shards.
          3. Sit through the lesson twice. The first run teaches you nothing and she says so herself.

          What you get

          • The Phantom Thief job
          • Every skill in the tree, learned for you on the spot
          • Job level 69
          20 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Trickster 1 from here

      Scythe-based bruiser with built-in leech. Fire endow 1-2-3 combo playstyle.

      What a Trickster does

      Tricksters can use the powers of Niflheim to have an edge in combat.

      Tricksters have access to Fire Elemental Attacks.

      They have low HP but can steal HP from enemies.

      Main Stats: STR and LUK

      Available Weapons: Scythes

      Job Change can be done at Job Level 70.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      Before you go

      • Orphan Job Level 10

      Start here

      Lorelei Sorin Orphanage, bottom right

      Show the quest (3 steps)
      1. Talk to Lorelei and pick the cold-hearted answer. That is what earns her trust.
      2. Touch the wisp in the same room, at Varmundt's Orphanage, bottom right, to open the hidden chamber.
      3. Find Serin in the crypt at Halls of Niflheim, top right and win her number-guessing game.

      What you get

      • The Trickster job
      • Serin's scythe
      11 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

      Trickster leads to:

      • Revenant

        Final job of Trickster. Spectral scythe master with ghost/dark hybrid damage.

        What a Revenant does

        Revenants can use the powers of spirits and carry a living scythe everywhere.

        Revenants can draw the soul of the Scythe.

        With Invoker's Mark.

        Main Stats: STR and LUK

        Available Weapons: Scythes

        Maximum ASPD is 180

        Before you go

        • Trickster Job Level 70

        Start here

        Recluse Trickster Niflheim, top left

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Ask the recluse to get you an audience with Lady Hel.
        2. Follow Serin through the Long Night and put down the Reapers that have turned, at the bottom left.
        3. Beat Revenant Ebel at the top left, then survive Lady Hel's ritual at the top left.

        What you get

        • The Revenant job
        • A Reaper egg
        • A reforged scythe
        13 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level
    • Vagabond 1 from here

      Dagger auto-attack specialist. Very low SP. Entire tree unlocked on level up.

      What a Vagabond does

      Vagabonds gave up all paths in order to focus on their own power.

      Vagabonds are very restricted in skills

      And only the strongest ones survive.

      A Unique perspective on auto attacks.

      Main Stats: STR and AGI

      Available Weapons: Daggers

      Maximum job level is 70.

      Maximum ASPD is 180

      Before you go

      • Orphan Base Level 15
      • No zeny at all on you

      Start here

      Jobless Orphan Orphanage, bottom left

      Show the quest (3 steps)
      1. Tell the Jobless Orphan you want off the path of regular jobs.
      2. Come back once you are Base Level 15, carrying nothing.
      3. Accept the offer to walk free.

      What you get

      • The Vagabond job
      8 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

      Vagabond leads to:

      • Legend

        Final job of Vagabond. Dual wield daggers, higher DPS ceiling.

        What a Legend does

        Legends are masters of combat who can channel all kinds of power into stronger attacks.

        Legends are very restricted in skills but can break the chains using buffs.

        Legends can convert INT and MATK into. even more raw attack power.

        Can Dual-Wield if prepared.

        Available Weapons: Daggers

        Maximum job level is 70.

        Maximum ASPD is 180

        Before you go

        • Vagabond Job Level 70

        Start here

        Wandering Vagabond Dicastes Outskirts, centre

        Show the quest (3 steps)
        1. Listen to the vagabond's rumour about a strange power.
        2. Go and see the Mysterious Man studying the Heart of Power, at Frozen Fields, bottom right.
        3. Break the six seals inside the Heart of Power and beat Legendary Zack.

        What you get

        • The Legend job
        9 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level

And one that is not a way of fighting

Merchant is the shopkeeping job. You take it to open a stall and sell to other players, not to fight: it does not gain levels and nothing branches off it. Taking it is not a step on any of the paths above.

  • Merchant

    Non-combat job. Cannot level up. Sell items in Alberta.

    Before you go

    • Orphan, and nothing else

    Start here

    Merchant Representative Ellen Orphanage, top

    Show the quest (3 steps)
    1. Tell Ellen you want to take up the merchant life.
    2. Agree to the restrictions that come with it while you are still low level.
    3. That is the whole of it. She hands you the licence there and then.

    What you get

    • The Merchant job
    • A Merchant Licence
    3 skillsWhat each one does, every number, level by level