Thief Class Guide — From Rogue to Night Lord

Job Advancement Path

Beginner → Rogue (Lv 10) → Assassin (Claw/Dagger) or Bandit (Dagger) (Lv 30) → Hermit/Night Lord (Lv 60+)

Core Philosophy: Maximize base LUK, source all DEX from gear. Every AP point that goes into DEX instead of LUK is a direct damage loss.

Starting Stats

• Base: 4 STR / 4 DEX / 4 INT / 13 LUK

• Per level: All AP into LUK

• Need 25 LUK to job advance at Lv 10

• Source DEX from equipment to meet weapon requirements

Assassin (Claw) vs Bandit (Dagger)

Assassin (Claw Path)

Pros：Ranged attacks with throwing stars, Haste for speed, Dark Sight for stealth

Cons：Throwing stars cost mesos, fragile at low levels

Best for：Ranged DPS, fast killing

Bandit (Dagger Path)

Pros：Melee burst damage, Steal for extra drops, Savage Blow multi-hit

Cons：Must be in melee range, no ranged option

Best for：Melee DPS, meso farming via Steal

Skill Build Priority

Rogue (Lv 10-30)

1. Double Stab — Max first, your main damage skill

2. Lucky Seven — Alternative for claw users; ranged attack

3. Dark Sight — 1 point early for stealth, max later

4. Disorder — Debuff for enemy attack/defense

Assassin (Lv 30-60)

1. Claw Mastery — Max for accuracy and damage

2. Critical Throw — Max for critical hit rate with stars

3. Haste — Movement and attack speed buff

4. Claw Booster — Attack speed

5. Dark Sight — Max for full stealth duration

Bandit (Lv 30-60)

1. Dagger Mastery — Max for accuracy and damage

2. Savage Blow — Max for multi-hit damage

3. Steal — Chance to get extra drops from monsters

4. Dagger Booster — Attack speed

5. Haste — Speed buff

Equipment Priority

1. Claw/Dagger ATK > everything else

2. +LUK gear for damage

3. Throwing Stars are consumables — budget for them (Assassin path)

4. DEX from gear only — don't waste AP on DEX

5. Ilbi Throwing-Stars (from Mushmom) are highly sought after