Cannoneer Class Guide
![Banner for maplestory cannoneer class. pirate with cannon weapon.](https://i0.wp.com/maplerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cannoneer.jpg?resize=1024%2C374&ssl=1)
Overview
Cannoneer is a subclass of the original Pirate class that specializes in ranged combat, with a focus on high damage output and area of effect attacks. This class is known for its ability to deal massive amounts of damage to enemies in a wide area and its unique playstyle.
The Cannoneer can use cannons and has access to a variety of skills that allow them to deal high amounts of damage to enemies in a wide area and provide supportive effects to their party members.
Overall, the Explorer Cannoneer class is a powerful and unique choice for players who want a class that specializes in ranged combat, with a focus on high damage output and area of effect attacks.
Basics
Race – Explorer
Job – Pirate
Class – Cannoneer
Primary STAT – STR
Primary Weapon – Hand Cannon
Sub Weapon – Powder Keg
![Maplestory cannoneer class, male pirate with white hair and green eyes holding cannon](https://i0.wp.com/maplerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cannoneer-1.png?resize=350%2C343&ssl=1)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros | cons |
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Cannoneer has high damage output | Exhibits low defense capabilities |
Capable of summoning turrets to aid in battle, enhancing overall bosses. | limited utility beyond dealing damage. |
Excels in AOE Attacks, efficiently eliminating multiple enemies simultaneously. | Requires attack speed sources to optimize performance. |
Possesses a class I-frame, providing temporary invincibility against enemy assaults. | Cannoneer has decent mobbing capabilities, |
difficulty
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inner ability
Line 1 | Attack Speed +1 |
Line 2 | Crit Rate +20% |
Line 3 | Boss Damage +10% |
Hyper Skill
RECOMMENDED HYPER PASSIVE SKILL BUILD
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Cannon Barrage – Extra Strike
Increases Cannon Barrage’s attack count
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Cannon Barrage – Reinforce
Increases Cannon Barrage damage
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Cannon Bazooka – Extra Strike
Increases Cannon Bazooka’s attack count
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Monkey Militia – Enhance
Allows you to enlist additional Monkey Militia
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Monkey Militia – Splitter
Lowers Monkey Militia Final Damage, but increases its Number of Attacks
Nodes
Tri-Nodes | Skill | Skill | Skill |
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Primary Trio | ![]() Sannon Barrage | ![]() Monkey Militia | ![]() Monkey Fury |
Secondary Trio | ![]() Rolling Rainbow | ![]() Cannon Bazooka | ![]() Anchors Aweigh |