Bowmaster Class Guide
![Banner for maplestory Bowmaster class. Bowman holding bow and arrow.](https://i0.wp.com/maplerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bowmaster.jpg?resize=1024%2C374&ssl=1)
Overview
Bowmaster is a subclass of the original Archer class that specializes in long-range combat and dealing high amounts of damage with a bow. This class is known for its exceptional mobility and fast attack speed, making it an ideal choice for players who want to deal damage quickly and efficiently.
In addition to their offensive abilities, Bowmasters have exceptional mobility and can quickly move around the battlefield, making them difficult to catch or hit by enemies. They also have several supportive abilities that can benefit their party members
Overall, the Explorer Bowmaster class is a solid choice for players who want a class that can deal high amounts of damage from a distance while maintaining exceptional mobility.
Basics
Race – Explorer
Job – Bowman
Class – Bowmaster
Primary STAT – DEX
Primary Weapon – Bow
Sub Weapon – Arrow Fletching
![Maplestory Bowmaster class. female bowman holding bow and arrow. red hair and green eyes.](https://i0.wp.com/maplerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bowmaster-1.png?resize=350%2C343&ssl=1)
Strengths & Weaknesses
pros | cons |
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High damage output, delivering substantial harm to opponents. | Lacks durability, making the class vulnerable to enemy attacks |
Exhibits good mobility | Limited AOE skills available, hindering the ability to efficiently handle multiple enemies simultaneously. |
Range advantage, allowing attacks from a safe distance. | Does not possess a class I-frame skill |
Excels in boss encounters |
difficulty
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inner ability
Line 1 | Boss Damage +20% |
Line 2 | Crit Rate +20% |
Line 3 | +8% Damage when attacking targets with abnormal status |
Hyper Skill
RECOMMENDED HYPER PASSIVE SKILL BUILD
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Arrow Stream – Extra Strike
Increases Arrow Stream’s number of attacks
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Hurricane – Boss Rush
Increases damage when attacking Boss Monsters with Hurricane
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Hurricane – Reinforce
Increases damage for Hurricane, Arrow Blaster, and installed Arrow Blaster
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Hurricane – Split Attack
Increases the number of attacks. Reduces the damage of Hurricane
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Sharp Eyes – Guardbreak
Grants Sharp Eyes a bonus to Enemy DEF Ignored
Nodes
Trio Nodes should always be leveled first when possible as these provide the biggest damage boost.
Tri-Nodes | Skill | Skill | Skill |
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Primary Trio | ![]() Hurricane | ![]() Quiver Cartridge | ![]() Final Attack |
Secondary Trio | ![]() Arrow Stream | ![]() Arrow Blaster | ![]() Gritty Gust |
NODE PRIORITY : CLASS SPECIFIC SKILLS
These Node Skills are 5th Job skills specific to the Bowmaster class. Priority is based on recommended order of skills to level first in order to maximize damage.
First Skill | Second Skill | Third Skill | Fourth Skill |
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![]() Storm of Arrows | ![]() Inhuman Speed | ![]() Quiver Barrage | ![]() Silhouette Mirage |