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SHINYMS PLAYER GUIDE
New to MapleStory or dusting off your old adventurer hat? This guide walks you through everything — from your very first steps to slaying end-game bosses.
CHAPTER 01
Getting Started
Everything you need for a smooth first hour — from making your character to your very first levels.
WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST?
Pick a name & a beginner look. You can change your appearance later in-game.
Hit Level 10, then talk to the boat NPC to sail to Victoria Island.
At Lv8–10 visit the right town and pick Warrior, Magician, Bowman, Thief or Pirate.
Visit the Starter Pack & FM Helper NPCs for beginner equips and potions.
Kerning PQ at Lv21+ is the fastest, friendliest way to level and meet people.
Use the Vote page every day for free NX to spend in the Cash Shop.
BASIC CONTROLS
INVENTORY TABS
Switch channels (1–N) to find quieter maps or rejoin friends. Your character stays the same.
HP is your health, MP fuels skills. Keep potions in your Use tab and hot-keyed.
Each level grants SP — spend it in the Skills (S) window to power up your abilities.
Beginner tip: Warriors and Magicians are the most forgiving first classes. You can always make a second character later to try the rest!
CHAPTER 02
Classes & Jobs
The five classic Explorer paths — plus the Cygnus Knights and Aran hero classes.
Tanky melee bruiser. Wade into mobs and swing.
⚠️ Short range — must get up close.
Ranged spellcaster that hits whole groups of monsters.
⚠️ Very low HP early — squishy until gear improves.
Long-range archer that picks enemies off from a distance.
⚠️ Needs arrows; weaker at clearing big clusters.
Stars (assassin) or claws/daggers (bandit). Fast and mobile.
⚠️ Gear-hungry; trickier to play well.
Gunslinger (ranged) or Brawler (melee). Flashy & flexible.
⚠️ Jack-of-all-trades — masters none early on.
HERO CLASSES
An alternate starting path of five elemental knights. You begin as a Noblesse on Ereve, then pick a branch.
A polearm-wielding warrior hero awakened from a long slumber. You start as a Legend in Rien.
STAFF-ONLY CLASSES
Game Master — a staff member who runs events, helps players and moderates the server.
Senior administrator with full server powers. Oversees the team and major decisions.
CHAPTER 03
Party Quests
PQs are co-op mini-adventures — fast EXP, exclusive rewards, and the best way to make friends on day one.
Kerning PQ
Lv 21–30Why: The classic first PQ — easy, social and the fastest early levels.
Ludibrium PQ
Lv 35–50Why: Puzzle stages with great EXP and useful gear rewards.
Orbis PQ
Lv 51–70Why: Teamwork-heavy PQ with strong mid-game rewards.
Pirate PQ
Lv 55–100Why: Fast, chill PQ that stays useful well into the mid game.
Monster Carnival
Lv 30–50Why: A competitive mini-game — summon monsters against the other team.
PQ ETIQUETTE
- ✓ Be patient and friendly — many parties welcome first-timers.
- ✓ Ask your leader which stage job you have before rushing ahead.
- ✓ Don't leave mid-run; it can fail the whole party.
- ✓ Keep some potions handy — a few stages have tougher monsters.
CHAPTER 04
Training Guide
A clear leveling path from Lv 1 to end-game. Follow the tiers and watch your level fly with 7× EXP.
FAST LEVELING TIPS
CHAPTER 05
Rebirth System
Hit max level? Rebirth resets your journey for permanent power — the heart of long-term progression.
What is it?
Rebirth resets a maxed character back to a low level while granting permanent, stacking bonuses.
Requirements
Reach the max level cap, then visit the Rebirth NPC at the Free Market.
Benefits
Each rebirth boosts your base stats and damage — your character gets stronger every cycle.
LONG-TERM GOALS
- ⭐ Rebirth as soon as you are maxed — the bonuses compound over time.
- ⭐ Each cycle gets faster as your permanent stats climb.
- ⭐ Aim for high rebirth counts before tackling the hardest bosses.
REBIRTH FAQ
No — your equipment and items stay. Only your level and EXP reset.
Absolutely. Rebirthing is the main way to keep growing once you have maxed out.
CHAPTER 06
In-Game Commands
Type these in the chat box (including the @) to get info and quality-of-life help instantly.
@helpShow available commands.@commandsShow available commands.@droplimitCheck drop limit of current map.@timeShow current server time.@creditsShow credits — the people who made the server possible.@uptimeShow server online time.@gachaShow gachapon rewards.@disposeDispose to fix a stuck NPC chat or frozen character.@changelChange language settings.@equiplvShow levels of all equipped items.@showratesShow all world/character rates.@ratesShow your personal rates.@onlineShow all online players.@gmSend a message to the game masters.@reportbugSend in a bug report.@pointsShow your point total.@joineventJoin the active event.@leaveeventLeave the active event.@ranksShow player rankings.@strAssign AP into STR.@dexAssign AP into DEX.@intAssign AP into INT.@lukAssign AP into LUK.@enableauthEnable PIC code by resetting the cooldown.@toggleexpToggle enable/disable all EXP gain.@mylawnClaim ownership of the current map.@bosshpShow HP of bosses on the current map.@mobhpShow HP of mobs on the current map.CHAPTER 07
Important NPCs
ShinyMS adds helpful NPCs to make your life easier. Most live at the Free Market entrance — your home base.
Rebirth NPC
Reborn your maxed character for permanent bonuses.
📍 Free Market entrance💡 Your gateway to long-term, end-game power.
Job Advancer
Handles every job advancement (2nd, 3rd, 4th).
📍 Major towns / FM💡 Advance jobs instantly without hunting town NPCs.
Teleporter
Warps you to popular towns & training maps.
📍 Free Market entrance💡 Saves loads of travel time.
FM Helper
Sells potions, scrolls & basic gear; useful tools.
📍 Free Market💡 One-stop shop for everyday supplies.
Event NPC
Runs current events and hands out prizes.
📍 Town spawn / FM💡 Free rewards and seasonal fun.
Vote Reward NPC
Claim the NX you earned from voting.
📍 Free Market entrance💡 Turn daily votes into Cash Shop items.
Starter Pack NPC
Gives new characters beginner gear & potions.
📍 First town💡 A free head-start for fresh characters.
CHAPTER 08
Progression & Bossing
How gear, mesos and upgrades come together — and the legendary bosses waiting at the top.
Early Game (Lv 1–70)
Wear whatever drops, do PQs, and grab cheap FM gear. Don't over-invest — you'll out-level it fast.
Mid Game (Lv 70–135)
Start scrolling weapons & armor, farm mesos, and chase your first set bonuses. Zakum becomes your goal.
End Game (Lv 135+)
Hunt boss-drop gear (Horntail, etc.), perfect your scrolls, and optimize for damage. Begin rebirthing.
MESO FARMING & SCROLLING
- • Scrolls add stats but can fail and even destroy the item — start on cheap gear.
- • Use a Clean Slate Scroll to recover a failed upgrade slot.
- • Farm mesos at high-density maps or sell drops in the Free Market.
POPULAR BOSSES
Zakum
Lv 50+ (party)The classic first big boss. Form a party at the El Nath altar.
🎁 Zakum Helmet & EXP
Horntail
Lv 80+ (expedition)Multi-stage dragon fight in Leafre — top mid/end-game loot.
🎁 HTP pendant & rare gear
Papulatus
Lv 115+ (small party)Time-themed boss in Ludibrium clocktower.
🎁 Pap Mark & scrolls
Pianus
Lv 110+ (party)Aqua Road sea boss — long, gear-checking fight.
🎁 Strong accessories
🔍 DROP SEARCH
Hunting a specific item? Look up exactly which monsters drop it — or pull up any monster's full loot table with base drop rates.
CHAPTER 09
Systems & Features
The classic side systems that make Maple World more than just grinding — gacha, social bonds, collections and more.
Gachapon
Spend Gachapon Tickets at the machines in major towns for a shot at rare scrolls, equips, chairs and cash items.
Alliance
Band several guilds together into an Alliance with shared alliance chat — perfect for bigger events and bossing.
Family
Recruit juniors or pick a senior on the Family tree. Playing together earns reward points you spend on EXP and buff coupons.
Marriage
Propose with a ring, hold a ceremony at the Wedding Cathedral or Chapel, and unlock the couple-only Amoria party quest.
Medals
Hit milestones — monster kills, quests, level goals — to earn medals and titles you can wear right under your name.
Monster Book
Monsters drop collectible cards. Complete sets in your Monster Book for permanent stat bonuses and ring rewards.
Pets
Hatch a pet egg, keep it fed, and equip auto-loot / auto-HP so it gathers drops and items while you train.
CHAPTER 10
FAQ & Extra Help
Common questions, rookie mistakes to dodge, a handy glossary, and the social systems that make Maple great.
How do I create an account?
Sign up free on the website — you'll need a valid email. A website account is required before you can log in (the game won't auto-create one), and it's how you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy. Then play instantly in your browser or with the desktop client.
I'm brand new — what should I do first?
Make a beginner-friendly class (Warrior or Magician), finish Maple Island to Lv 10, take your 1st job, grab the Starter Pack, then jump into Kerning PQ at Lv 21.
Do I have to pay anything?
No. ShinyMS is completely free and not pay-to-win. You earn NX simply by voting daily.
What are the server rates?
ShinyMS runs 7× EXP, 5× Meso and 3× Drop. Type @rates in-game to confirm any active event boosts.
How do I level up fastest?
Combine grinding at high-density maps with a daily Party Quest, party with others, and hunt monsters slightly above your level.
My NPC chat froze — help!
Type @dispose to unstick the conversation. If you're stuck in terrain, use @mapfix.
How does rebirth work?
Once your character is maxed, talk to the Rebirth NPC at the Free Market to reset for permanent stat bonuses. See the Rebirth section above.
BEGINNER MISTAKES TO AVOID
- ✗ Dumping AP into the wrong stat — check your class's main stat first.
- ✗ Scrolling expensive gear too early (before you understand fail rates).
- ✗ Ignoring Party Quests — they're the fastest, most fun early EXP.
- ✗ Forgetting to vote daily for free NX.
- ✗ Selling rare drops to NPCs instead of the Free Market.
HELPFUL SYSTEMS
Guilds & Social
Join a guild for chat, parties and group bosses. Use the buddy list to keep friends close and party up faster.
Free Market
Set up or browse player shops to buy/sell gear. Always price-check here before NPC-selling rare items.
Pets & Mounts
Pets auto-loot drops (huge quality-of-life) and mounts speed up travel. Grab one early if you can.
Vote Rewards & Dailies
Vote every day for NX, and check the Event NPC for daily/seasonal rewards.
Account Safety
Never share your password, set a secondary (storage) PIN, and beware of "free item" scams.
GLOSSARY
READY TO BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE?
You have got the knowledge — now go make some memories. The island awaits!