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Phantom Guide

[header]Introduction[/header]

I understand that there have been quite a bit of Phantom guides springing up, but I figured I'll release one here as well. If there are any mistakes, I will eventually get to it. Anyway, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Danny, or Rapptz, or Locked depending on what forum you actively browse. I decided to write this guide as someone who has actually played the Phantom class to level 145. I made this simply to be informative and nothing else, however please do not copy my work and claim it as yours. This guide is nearly complete as the only thing it is missing is verbose stuff that isn't necessary as I assume you guys can read English. This includes quest guides, list of canes, and the Phantom storyline.

[header]Updates & Revisions[/header]
v1.0 (May 11th, 2012) - Original guide released.
v1.1 (May 12th, 2012) - Fixed formatting of certain things.
v1.2 (May 13th, 2012) - Added more questions to FAQ, fixed Table of Contents, removed a few recommended skills.

[header]Table of Contents[/header]

A.0 Phantom Introduction
----A.1 Phantom Creation
B.0 Phantom Skills.
----B.1 Phantom Beginner
----B.2 Phantom (I)
----B.3 Phantom (II)
----B.4 Phantom (III)
----B.5 Phantom (IV)
C.0 Skill Build.
----C.1 Phantom (I)
----C.2 Phantom (II)
----C.3 Phantom (III)
----C.4 Phantom (IV)
D.0 Stolen Skill Index.
----D.1 How to Steal Skills
----D.2 Warrior
----D.3 Magician
----D.4 Bowman
----D.5 Thief
----D.6 Pirate
E.0 AP Build
F.0 Training Guide.
----F.1 1st Job
----F.2 2nd Job
----F.3 3rd Job
G.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
H.0 Credits

[header]A.0 Phantom Introduction[/header]

Phantom is one of the thief heroes that was introduced in kMST v1.2.411. One of its unique features is the fact that it can steal skills of other adventurers and use them to aid him in combat. He also possesses a link skill and a flying ship to allow him to move throughout the Maple World as quickly as possible. He was released in kMST on December 9th, 2011 and released in kMS on December 27th, 2011. Projected gMS release date is June 2012.

[header]A.1 Phantom Creation[/header]

Before I start with the creation process of making a Phantom, allow me to address the pros and cons of the class.

Pros:
----1. Able to steal skills, giving it a variety of playstyles and abilities.
----2. Luck of Phantom Thief is basically a free wheel.
----3. One of the fastest classes of the game.
----4. Able to use both magic and physical skills.
Cons:
----1. Typically speaking, low defense.
----2. Slow to level up to a certain degree.
----3. Low HP, easy to die if you don't know what you're doing.
----4. Skill steal is limited to a certain skill set per job.

Phantom creation starts out with you on your boat, Crystal Garden, about to go Ereb to stop Hilla from taking the title of Empress of Ereb from Empress Cygnus. The tutorial then starts out with a Metal Gear Solid like stealth quest in which you bypass the guards by using your disappearing skill or throwing mesos to distract the guards. Don't get too worked up if you can't get this tutorial to finish the first time, as it can take a bit to finally finish it entirely. After you're done with the tutorial itself, you'll see the NPCs talking to you about Hilla saying she is the true Empress of Ereb as she has the real Skyia. This leads to a video cutscene to play showing off what Phantom can do. This video can be found [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTvXAdNwEUo]here[/url]. After the video plays, you will return to Crystal Garden and begin the actual leveling.

When you enter Crystal Garden, you will have a quest from someone named Alfred. Alfred will ask you to kill 30 orange mushrooms located in Crystal Garden itself. Once you're done killing your 30 mushrooms, Alfred will give you a level up potion. This potion will level you up to level 18. Once you're done with your excessive clicking to gain 6 levels, you will receive another quest from Alfred to kill 50 stumps. Finally, after that you're done with the entry quests.

[header]B.0 Phantom Skills[/header]

Phantom has a total of 37 skills from beginner to 4th job. When browsing this section, the bracketed number after the skill [#] states the maximum level of the skill.

[header]B.1 Phantom Beginner[/header]

[b]Steal Skill[/b]: When used, you will enter Steal Skill Mode, which allows you to click on an Adventurer (except Dual Bladers and Cannon Shooters) and choose which skills you want to steal in the Target Skill window. You cannot steal a passive skill, a summon, or a movement skill. Stolen skills will stay with you until you decide to delete them yourself.

[b]Skill Management[/b]: Manage your stolen skills, choosing which to be active and which to delete. You have 4 slots for first and second job, 3 for third job, and 2 for fourth job. However, if you use a skill then switch active skills, the effect of the first skill will disappear.

[b]Judgement[/b]: When the Card Stack is full, this skill can be used. All the cards will be used up and a buff will be given for 30 seconds depending on the card drawn. Fortune Card: 5% critical chance increase, Misfortune Card: 10% item and drop rate increase. When used, 5 Blanc Cartes are thrown.

[b]Judgement (upgrade)[/b]: Automatically upgraded at fourth job. Fortune Card: 10% critical chance increase, Misfortune Card: 20% item and drop rate increase, 3-------- new cards: Endurance Card: 20% increase in status and elemental resistance, Guardian Card: 100% defense increase, Drain Card: 3% of your damage is used to heal HP. When used, 10 Noir Cartes are thrown.

[url=http://i.imgur.com/3ZrDW.png]Fortune Card[/url]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/Zq6Fc.png]Misfortune Card[/url]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/LMRN3.png]Endurance Card[/url]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/zhd1Z.png]Drain Card[/url]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/lts7p.png]Guardian Card[/url]

[b]Phantom Shroud[/b]: Conceal yourself and move quickly through a map. The arrow keys are used to define which direction to teleport in.

[b]Return of Phantom[/b]: Return to Phantom's flying ship, Crystal Garden, instantly.

[b]High Dexterity[/b]: Permanently increase DEX by 40, evasion rate by 20%, Diligence level to 20, and Insight level to 20.

[b]Deadly Instinct[/b]: With great insight, see the flaws of monsters and increase your critical chance by 10%. [b](Link Skill)[/b]

[header]B.2 Phantom (I)[/header]

[b]Double Piercing[/b]: Quickly attack up to 4 enemies in front of you for 160% damage twice. [20]

[b]Swift Phantom[/b]: While in the air, you can jump a certain distance (distance will increase as skill level increases). Passively increase your speed by 35, your maximum speed by 20, and your jump by 20. [15]

[b]Quick Evasion[/b]: Increase your evasion rate permanently by 20%. [10]

[b]Talent of Phantom Thief I[/b]: The stolen first job skill. If the skill has a passive effect, you do not receive that passive effect. You can change the settings of your stolen skills with Skill Management. Stolen skills will not exceed the current level of this skill. [20]

[header]B.3 Phantom (II)[/header]

[b]Breeze Carte[/b]: Throw a wave of cards to push back up to 10 enemies in front of you and hit them for 320% damage. [20]

[b]Call of Fate[/b]: Throw Phantom's secondary weapon, Cards, forward to attack up to 3 enemies for 170% damage 3 times. [20]

[b]Blanc Carte[/b]: Whenever Phantom has a critical hit, there is a 60% chance that enemies will be automatically hit by a Card for 160% damage. The Card Stack will be increased by 1. [10]

[b]Cane Mastery[/b]: Increase your mastery over the Cane by 50% and your accuracy by 200. [20]

[b]Cane Booster[/b]: Increase the speed of your weapon by 2 stages for 240 seconds.(pre-requisite: 5 Cane Mastery) [20]

[b]Luck Monopoly[/b]: Permanently increase your LUK by 40. [10]

[b]Talent of Phantom Thief II[/b]: The stolen second job skill. If the skill has a passive effect, you do not receive that passive effect. You can change the settings of your stolen skills with Skill Management. Stolen skills will not exceed the current level of this skill. [20]

[header]B.4 Phantom (III)[/header]

[b]Coat of Arms[/b]: Quickly cut up to 8 enemies in front of you for 225% damage 4 times. [20]

[b]Phantom Charge[/b]: Rush up to 10 enemies and hit them for 270% damage 2 times, then shortly after moving hit them with a crescent moon cut for 270% damage 3 times. You can link this attack after Breeze Carte, and if you do, Breeze Carte's delay will be reduced. Passively increase Breeze Carte's damage by 50%. [20]

[b]Flash and Flee[/b]: Have an additional 30% dodge rate. [20]

[b]Acute Sense[/b]: Permanently increase your chance to hit a critical by 50%. [20]

[b]Luck of Phantom Thief[/b]: If you were to die while this buff was active, your HP would be restored, you would receive 4 seconds of invincibility, and the buff would be consumed instead. Passively increase your LUK by 60. There is a cooldown of 900 seconds. [20]

[b]Misfortune Protection[/b]: For 240 seconds, protect yourself from misfortune by increasing your HP and MP by 30% and your resistance to states and elements by 40%.[20]

[b]Moonlight[/b]: Using the power of the blue moon, increase your attack by 30 and your accuracy by 200 for 240 seconds. [20]

[b]Talent of Phantom Thief III[/b]: The stolen third job skill. If the skill has a passive effect, you do not receive that passive effect. You can change the settings of your stolen skills with Skill Management. Stolen skills will not exceed the current level of this skill. [20]

[header]B.5 Phantom (IV)[/header]

[b]Ultimate Drive[/b]: Continuously attack up to 6 enemies in front of you with your Cane for 130% damage 2 times, you can move while holding the skill key down but your walking speed will be decreased while using it. [30]

[b]Twilight[/b]: Jump back and attack up to 10 enemies with powerful Cards for 600% three times. You can link this attack after Phantom Charge, and if you do, Phantom Charge's delay will be reduced. Passively increase Phantom Charge's damage by 50%. [20]

[b]Noir Carte[/b]: Whenever Phantom has a critical hit, there is a 100% chance that enemies will be automatically hit by a Card for 220% damage. The Card Stack will be increased by 1. Passively increase dodge rate by 20%. (pre-requisite: 20 Blanc Carte) [20]

[b]Cane Expert[/b]: Increase your Cane Mastery to 70%, your attack by 30, and your minimum critical damage by 15%. (pre-requisite: 20 Cain Mastery) [30]

[b]Pray of Aria[/b]: Aria's prayers allow you to ignore 30% of an enemy's defense and increases your damage by 30% for 240 seconds. [30]

[b]Tempest of Card[/b]: A growing storm of powerful Cards attacks up to 8 enemies around Phantom for 400% damage continuously for as long as the skill key is held down. There is a cooldown of 12 seconds, which starts once you release the skill key. [30]

[b]Soul Steal[/b]: Steal the buffs of up to 12 monsters around you. If the monster has no buff, there is no effect. If you steal an attack related buff, you receive a 40 attack boost. If you steal a defense related buff, you reduce your damage taken by 40%. If you steal a damage reflection buff, you reflect 600% of the damage you take. If you steal an invincibility buff, you receive temporary invincibility. There is a cooldown of 60 seconds. [20]

[b]Talent of Phantom Thief IV[/b]: The stolen fourth job skill. If the skill has a passive effect, you do not receive that passive effect. You can change the settings of your stolen skills with Skill Management. Stolen skills will not exceed the current level of this skill. [30]

[b]Maple Warrior[/b]: Increases all players' stats within the party by 15% for 900 seconds. [30]

[b]Hero's Will[/b]: By focusing your mind, you can ignore abnormal status effects. There is a cooldown of 360 seconds. [5]

[header]C.0 Skill Build[/header]

This is the skill build that has been copy pasted here at least 3 times. So I'm sure you've seen it.

[header]C.1 Phantom (I)[/header]

10. 1 Double Pierce (1), 4 Swift Phantom (4)
11. 3 Swift Phantom (7)
12. 3 Swift Phantom (10)
13. 3 Swift Phantom (13)
14. 2 Swift Phantom (MAX), 1 Quick Evasion (1)
15. 3 Quick Evasion (4)
16. 3 Quick Evasion (7)
17. 3 Quick Evasion (MAX)
18. 3 Double Pierce (4)
19. 3 Double Pierce (7)
20. 3 Double Pierce (10)
21. 3 Double Pierce (13)
22. 3 Double Pierce (16)
23. 3 Double Pierce (19)
24. 1 Double Pierce (MAX), 2 Talent of Phantom Thief I (2)
25. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief I (5)
26. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief I (8)
27. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief I (11)
28. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief I (14)
29. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief I (17)
30. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief I (MAX)

End result: Everything is maxed.

Reasoning:
Since you start at level 18, you add one point into Double Pierce to be able to attack and max out both your mobilty and evasion skill to get it over with. Afterwards you finish off Double Pierce and move on to maxing your Talent of Phantom Thief due to the fact there aren't many first job skills worth stealing to place it in an earlier precedence.

[header]C.2 Phantom (II)[/header]

30. 1 Blanc Carte (1, automatic), 1 Call of Fate (1)
31. 1 Brise Carte (1), 2 Cane Mastery (2)
32. 3 Cane Mastery (5)
33. 3 Cane Booster (3)
34. 3 Cane Booster (6)
35. 3 Cane Mastery (8)
36. 3 Cane Mastery (11)
37. 3 Cane Mastery (14)
38. 3 Cane Mastery (17)
39. 3 Cane Mastery (MAX)
40. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief II (3)
41. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief II (6)
42. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief II (9)
43. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief II (12)
44. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief II (15)
45. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief II (18)
46. 2 Talent of Phantom Thief II (MAX), 1 Call of Fate (2)
47. 3 Call of Fate (5)
48. 3 Call of Fate (8)
49. 3 Call of Fate (11)
50. 3 Call of Fate (14)
51. 3 Call of Fate (17)
52. 3 Call of Fate (MAX)
53. 3 Blanc Carte (4)
54. 3 Blanc Carte (7)
55. 3 Blanc Carte (MAX)
56. 3 Luck Monopoly (3)
57. 3 Luck Monopoly (6)
58. 3 Luck Monopoly (9)
59. 1 Luck Monopoly (MAX), 2 Cane Booster (8)
60. 3 Cane Booster (11)
61. 3 Cane Booster (14)
62. 3 Cane Booster (17)
63. 3 Cane Booster (MAX)
64. 3 Brise Carte (4)
65. 3 Brise Carte (7)
66. 3 Brise Carte (10)
67. 3 Brise Carte (13)
68. 3 Brise Carte (16)
69. 3 Brise Carte (19)
70. 1 Brise Carte (MAX), 2 Left over SP.

End Result: Everything is maxed and you have two SP left over. Don't worry, you can still job advance.

Reasoning:
Add your first point into Call of Fate in order to get a better attacking skill from Double Pierce, Blanc Carte is given automatically. You may have noticed at this point that you now possess a deck of cards next to you. This means that you've unlocked the ability to use Judgment 1. Your card stack adds cards for every critical FA hit you make. After adding a point into Blanc Call of Fate, begin to work into Mastery until it's at 5 to add points into booster. Booster is needed to allow you to attack quicker and thus train faster. After adding points to booster, add points into Mastery to give you a boost in damage. Talent of Phantom Thief is maxed to allow you receive buffs to help you train quicker, such as Thunderbolt. Brise Carte is left for last because it has a very large delay associated with it and Blanc Carte is added late due to the fact that you don't have a high critical rate for it to be useful. The rest should be self-explanatory as it is.

[header]C.3 Phantom (III)[/header]

70. 1 Phantom Charge (1)
71. 1 Flash and Flee (1), 1 Coat of Arms (1), 1 Acute Sense (1)
72. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief III (3)
73. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief III (6)
74. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief III (9)
75. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief III (12)
76. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief III (15)
77. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief III (18)
78. 2 Talent of Phantom Thief III (MAX), 1 Moonlight (1)
79. 3 Moonlight (4)
80. 3 Moonlight (7)
81. 3 Moonlight (10)
82. 3 Moonlight (13)
83. 3 Moonlight (16)
84. 3 Moonlight (19)
85. 1 Moonlight (MAX), 2 Coat of Arms (3)
86. 3 Coat of Arms (6)
87. 3 Coat of Arms (9)
88. 2 Coat of Arms (11), 1 Acute Sense (2)
89. 3 Acute Sense (5)
90. 3 Acute Sense (8)
91. 3 Acute Sense (11)
92. 3 Acute Sense (14)
93. 3 Acute Sense (17)
94. 3 Acute Sense (MAX)
95. 3 Flash and Flee (4)
96. 3 Flash and Flee (7)
97. 3 Flash and Flee (10)
98. 3 Flash and Flee (13)
99. 3 Flash and Flee (16)
100. 3 Flash and Flee (19)
101. 1 Flash and Flee (MAX), 2 Misfortune Protection (2)
102. 3 Misfortune Protection (5)
103. 3 Misfortune Protection (8)
104. 3 Misfortune Protection (11)
105. 3 Misfortune Protection (14)
106. 3 Misfortune Protection (17)
107. 3 Misfortune Protection (MAX)
108. 3 Luck of Phantom Thief (3)
109. 3 Luck of Phantom Thief (6)
110. 3 Luck of Phantom Thief (9)
111. 3 Luck of Phantom Thief (12)
112. 3 Luck of Phantom Thief (15)
113. 3 Luck of Phantom Thief (18)
114. 2 Luck of Phantom Thief (MAX), 1 Phantom Charge (2)
115. 3 Phantom Charge (5)
116. 3 Phantom Charge (8)
117. 3 Phantom Charge (11)
118. 3 Phantom Charge (14)
119. 3 Phantom Charge (17)
120. 3 Phantom Charge (MAX)

End Result: Everything is maxed except Coat of Arms, which is left at level 11.

Reasoning: Your first points are distributed to all the important skills. Talent of Phantom Thief is maxed ASAP due to Holy Symbol to help you train faster. Moonlight is next for added damage. Coat of Arms is left at 11 because it is replaced instantly. Acute Sense is afterwards to improve critical rate and help activate Blanc Carte, and soon Noir Carte, faster to fill up your stack of cards for Judgement buff use. Flash and Flee, Misfortune Protection, and Luck of Phantom Thief are all defensive skills that help your limited survival as a Phantom and can resurrect you upon death. Phantom Charge is last due to its large delay without the chaining of Twilight making it almost unusable.

[header]C.4 Phantom (IV)[/header]

120. 1 Ultimate Drive (1), 1 Twilight (1), 1 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (1), 1 Noir Carte (1, automatic)
121. 1 Soul Steal (1), 1 Tempest of Cards (1), 1 Pray of Aria (1)
122. 3 Pray of Aria (4)
123. 3 Pray of Aria (7)
124. 3 Pray of Aria (10)
125. 3 Pray of Aria (13)
126. 3 Pray of Aria (16)
127. 3 Pray of Aria (19)
128. 3 Pray of Aria (22)
129. 3 Pray of Aria (25)
130. 3 Pray of Aria (28)
131. 2 Pray of Aria (MAX), 1 Cane Expert (1)
132. 3 Cane Expert (4)
133. 3 Cane Expert (7)
134. 3 Cane Expert (10)
135. 3 Cane Expert (13)
136. 3 Cane Expert (16)
137. 3 Cane Expert (19)
138. 3 Cane Expert (22)
139. 3 Cane Expert (25)
140. 3 Cane Expert (28)
141. 2 Cane Expert (MAX), 1 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (2)
142. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (5)
143. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (8)
144. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (11)
145. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (14)
146. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (17)
147. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (20)
148. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (23)
149. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (26)
150. 3 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (29)
151. 1 Talent of Phantom Thief IV (MAX), 2 Twilight (3)
152. 3 Twilight (6)
153. 3 Twilight (9)
154. 3 Twilight (12)
155. 3 Twilight (15)
156. 3 Twilight (18)
157. 2 Twilight (MAX), 1 Noir Carte (2)
158. 3 Noir Carte (5)
159. 3 Noir Carte (8)
160. 3 Noir Carte (11)
161. 3 Noir Carte (14)
162. 3 Noir Carte (17)
163. 3 Noir Carte (MAX)
164. 3 Ultimate Drive (4)
165. 3 Ultimate Drive (7)
166. 3 Ultimate Drive (10)
167. 3 Ultimate Drive (13)
168. 3 Ultimate Drive (16)
169. 3 Ultimate Drive (19)
170. 3 Ultimate Drive (22)
171. 3 Ultimate Drive (25)
172. 3 Ultimate Drive (28)
173. 2 Ultimate Drive (MAX), 1 Maple Warrior (1)
174. 3 Maple Warrior (4)
175. 3 Maple Warrior (7)
176. 3 Maple Warrior (10)
177. 3 Maple Warrior (13)
178. 3 Maple Warrior (16)
179. 3 Maple Warrior (19)
180. 3 Maple Warrior (22)
181. 3 Maple Warrior (25)
182. 3 Maple Warrior (28)
183. 1 Maple Warrior (29), 2 Soul Steal (3)
184. 3 Soul Steal (6)
185. 3 Soul Steal (9)
186. 3 Soul Steal (12)
187. 3 Soul Steal (15)
188. 3 Soul Steal (18)
189. 2 Soul Steal (MAX), 1 Hero's Will (1)
190. 3 Hero's Will (4)
191. 1 Hero's Will (MAX), 2 Tempest of Cards (3)
192. 3 Tempest of Cards (6)
193. 3 Tempest of Cards (9)
194. 3 Tempest of Cards (12)
195. 3 Tempest of Cards (15)
196. 3 Tempest of Cards (18)
197. 3 Tempest of Cards (21)
198. 3 Tempest of Cards (24)
199. 3 Tempest of Cards (27)
200. 3 Tempest of Cards (MAX)

End Result: Everything is maxed, except Maple Warrior which is left at 29. This is essentially maxed anyway.

Reasoning: Since we all love fourth job so much, we always tend to add a point into every skill we have to play around with. Mathematical reason for build will be given below. Fourth Job allows you to unlock Judgement 2 and gives you three more cards to your set. Your card stack is also automatically upgraded from 20 to 40. Make sure to read the note on Pray of Aria vs Mastery to know which one to max first.
[quote=Rapptz]
Ult Drive: 130%/101% = 1.287x
Noir Carte: (assuming 65% crit rate)
65% * 62% = 40.3% activation
65% activation at max = 65%/40.3% = 1.613x increase in activation rate.
220%/163% = 1.350x increase in damage.
Twilight: 600%/505% = 1.188x increase in damage. 50%/12%
Pray of Aria: 1.3x (on 20% defense, 1.3975x this skill exhibits diminishing returns)
Mastery: (1 + (0.5 + 0.20) + y) / (1 + (0.5 + 0.20)), in which y is the increase of mastery from 4th job.
(1 + (0.5 + 0.20) + .2) / (1 + (0.5 + 0.20)) = 1.118x + 30 attack. (1.1624x + 30 attack including 15% critical min)
Pray of Aria vs Mastery: 30/.118 = 254 attack needed for Pray of Aria > Mastery.
Using the value of 20% defense: 1.3975/1.162 = 1.2023x 30/0.2023 = 148 attack needed for Pray of Aria > Mastery.
Tempest of Card: 400%/226% = 1.75x (15s cd, 8s duration)
[/quote]

[header]D.0 Stolen Skill Index[/header]

This section will provide you with a list of every skill that can be stolen and which skills are worth stealing. It will also tell you exactly how you steal skills. In the upcoming sections, there will be a list of skills that can be stolen. The list will be split up by classes (Warrior, Archer, Magician, Thief, Pirate) and skills that are [i]italicised[/i] should be given priority in terms of stealing. This is just a recommendation, however. You may do whatever you please as they are your stolen skills.

[header]D.1 How to Steal Skills[/header]

In order to steal skills, you must use your [b]Steal Skill[/b]. You can either hotkey this key or double click it, just like every other skill. Once your skill is used you will be controlling a cursor. Point your cursor to the person you want to steal skills from and you will receive their skill book of steal-able skills. Press the "Steal" button and the skill will appear into your [b]Skill Management[/b]. Once again, this can be hotkey'd or double clicked to be accessed. An interesting thing to note about this skill is that when you are sealed you cannot use it. So if you are bossing it is a good idea to leave it open to switch to Dispel or similar skills. Anyway, once you access the Skill Management you will have the list of skills in the UI window. Double click the skill inside the UI window in order to use the skill. The skill will replace the hotkey for Talent of Phantom Thief I-IV.

[header]D.2 Warrior[/header]

[i]Iron Body[/i]
Power Strike
Slash Blast

[B]Hero[/B]
Ground Smash
Power Reflection
Rage

[i]Magic Crash[/i]
Shout
Brandish
[i]Combo Attack[/i]
Panic
Coma

Monster Magnet
[i]Power Stance[/i]
Rush
Intrepid Slash

[B]Paladin[/B]
Ground Smash
[i]Power Guard[/i]
[i]Threaten[/i]

[i]Magic Crash[/i]
Combat Orders
HP Recovery

Blast
[i]Power Stance[/i]
Rush
Heaven's Hammer

[B]Dark Knight[/B]
Ground Smash
[i]Hyper Body[/i]
Iron Will

Dragon Fury
Dragon Buster
Dragon Roar
Sacrifice
Dragon Strength
[i]Magic Crash[/i]

Monster Magnet
Dark Impale
[i]Power Stance[/i]
Rush

[header]D.3 Magician[/header]

[i]Magic Guard[/i]
[i]Magic Claw[/i]
Magic Armor
Energy Bolt

[B]Fire-Poison[/B]
Meditation
Fire Arrow
Poison Breath

Elemental Decrease
Explosion
Poison Mist
Fire Demon
Seal

[i]Paralyze[/i]
Big Bang
Buff Mastery
Meteo
Mist Eruption

[B]Ice-Lightning[/B]
Meditation
Cold Beam
[i]Thunderbolt[/i]

Elemental Decrease
Ice Strike
Thunderspear
Ice Demon
Seal

[i]Chain Lightning[/i]
Big Bang
Buff Mastery
Blizzard
Glacier Chain

[B]Bishop[/B]
[i]Heal[/i]
[i]Bless[/i]
Invincible
Holy Arrow

[i]Dispel[/i]
Mystic Door
[i]Holy Symbol[/i]
Doom
[i]Shining Ray[/i]
Holy Magic Shell

Angel Ray
Big Bang
Genesis
Buff Mastery
Advanced Bless
Resurrection

[header]D.4 Bowman[/header]

[i]Arrow Blow[/i]
Double Shot

[B]Bow Master[/B]
Arrow Bomb

[i]Arrow Rain[/i]
Inferno
Strafe
Puppet
[i]Drain Arrow[/i]
Concentration

Hurricane
[i]Sharp Eyes[/i]

[B]Marksman[/B]
[i]Iron Arrow[/i]

Arrow Eruption
Blizzard
Strafe
Puppet
Dragon Breath
Concentration

Pierce
Sharp Eyes
Snipe

[header]D.5 Thief[/header]

[i]Haste[/i]
Dark Sight
Double Stab
[i]Lucky Seven[/i]

[B]Night Lord[/B]
[i]Shuriken Burst[/i]
Wind Talisman

Triple Throw
Shadow Web
Shade Split

Quadruple Throw
Purge Area
Taunt
Dark Serenity
Sudden Raid

[B]Shadower[/B]
Savage Blow
Steal
Karma
Meso Guard

Muspelheim
Edge Carnival
Pickpocket
Meso Explosion

Boomerang Step
Assassinate
Sudden Raid
Shadow Instinct
Smokescreen

[header]D.6 Pirate[/header]

Somersault Kick
Double Fire

[B]Buccaneer[/B]
Screw Punch
[i]Mental Clarity[/i]
[i]Tornado Upper[/i]

Double Spiral
Shockwave
Willow Defense
Lucky Dice

[i]Dragon Strike[/i]
Fist Enrage
Speed Infusion
Vipercision
Time Leap
Battleship Nautilus

[B]Captain[/B]
Magnum Shot

Double-barrel Shot
Bullet Smash
Lucky Dice

[i]Rapid Fire[/i]
Fusillade
Battleship Nautilus
[i]Continual Aiming[/i]
[i]Pirate Style[/i]
Headshot

[header]E.0 AP Build[/header]

If you're asking this question, then I don't know how you're still playing this game. Ever since Big Bang, and even before, the goal has been to keep your secondary stat as low as possible. If you're wonder what these are then LUK is primary stat and DEX is secondary stat. If you can keep your DEX under 40, then you're perfectly fine.

[header]F.0 Training Guide[/header]

This training guide will be split into job advancements and into level ranges. [b]Bolded[/b] spots are considered to be good spots. [i]Italicised[/i] spots are considered great spots. Those without a format are just back up spots. Popularity of the spots is neglected due to the amount of players in the game and bandwagon effect. This reflects the changes made to maps post-Justice.

[header]F.1 1st Job[/header]

[b][i]20~30[/i][/b]

[b]Beach: Shallow Sea[/b] - [monster=Angry Starfish]Angry Starfish[/monster]
[b]Beach: Low Tide Sea[/b] - [monster=Jellyfish]Jellyfish[/monster]
[i]Beach: High Tide Sea[/i] - [monster=Cool Jellyfish]Cool Jellyfish[/monster]
Golem's Temple: Golem's Temple 4 - [monster=Mixed Golem]Mixed Golem[/monster]
Golem's Temple: Golem's Temple 3 - [monster=Flaming Mixed Golem]Flaming Mixed Golem[/monster]
Golem's Temple: Golem's Temple 2 - [monster=Icy Mixed Golem]Icy Mixed Golem[/monster]

[header]F.2 2nd Job[/header]

[b][i]30~40[/i][/b]
[i]Mushroom Castle[/i] - Multiple
El Nath: Watch Out for Icy Path 1 - [monster=Jr. Yeti]Jr. Yeti[/monster]
[i]Kerning Square[/i] - [monster=Latest Hits Compilation]CDs[/monster], [monster=Greatest Oldies]CDs[/monster]
[b]Drake Cave: Cave Cliff[/b] - [monster=Red Drake]Red Drake[/monster], [monster=Drake]Drake[/monster]

[b][i]40~50[/i][/b]
[b]Kerning Square[/b] - [monster=Latest Hits Compilation]CDs[/monster], [monster=Greatest Oldies]CDs[/monster]
Drake Cave: Cave Cliff - [monster=Red Drake]Red Drake[/monster], [monster=Drake]Drake[/monster]
[i]Haunted House[/i] - [monster=Dead Scarecrow]Scarecrows[/monster]
[i]Entrance to Black Mountain[/i] - [monster=Moon Bunny]Moon Bunny[/monster]

[b][i]50~60[/i][/b]
[i]Haunted House[/i] - [monster=Dead Scarecrow]Scarecrows[/monster], [monster=Twisted Jester]Jesters[/monster]
[b]Ludibrium: Toy Factory <Aparatus Room>[/b] - [monster=Robo]Robo[/monster], [monster=Master Robo]Master Robos[/monster]
[b]Entrance to Black Mountain[/b] - [monster=Moon Bunny]Moon Bunny[/monster]
Cursed Temple: Temple Entrance - [monster=Wild Kargo]Kargo[/monster]
Ludibrium: Terrace Hall - [monster=Brown Teddy]Teddies[/monster]

[b][i]60~70[/i][/b]
Omega Sector: Boswell Field II - [monster=Mateon]Mateons[/monster]
[b]Ludibrium: Toy Factory <Aparatus Room>[/b] - [monster=Robo]Robo[/monster], [monster=Master Robo]Master Robos[/monster]
[i]Haunted House[/i] - [monster=Twisted Jester]Jesters[/monster]
Ludibrium: Sky Terrace <5> - [monster=Toy Trojan]Trojans[/monster]
Verne Mine: Shaft Entrance 1 - [monster=Guard Robot]Guard Robot[/monster]
[b]Sahel Desert II[/b] - [monster=Scorpion]Scorpions[/monster], [monster=Sand Rat]Sand Rats[/monster]
[i]Lab Unit 103[/i] - [monster=Triple Rumo]Triple Rumo[/monster]

[header]B.3 3rd Job[/header]

[b][i]70~80[/i][/b]
[b]Haunted House[/b] - [monster=Twisted Jester]Jesters[/monster]
[b]Lab Unit 103[/b] - [monster=Triple Rumo]Triple Rumo[/monster]
[i]Mysterious Path 3[/i] - [monster=Selkie Jr.]Selkie Jr.[/monster], [monster=Slimy]Slimy[/monster]
[b]Sahel Desert II[/b] - [monster=Scorpion]Scorpions[/monster], [monster=Sand Rat]Sand Rats[/monster]
[b]Lab Area C-1[/b] - [monster=Roid]Roids[/monster]
[i]Lab Area C-2[/i] - [monster=Neo Huroid]Neo roids[/monster], [monster=Roid]Roids[/monster]
Lab Area B-3 - [monster=Iron Mutae]Iron Mutae[/monster]
Lab Unit 101 - [monster=Cube Slime]Cube Slime[/monster]

[b][i]80~90[/i][/b]
[i]Mysterious Path 3[/i] - [monster=Selkie Jr.]Selkie Jr.[/monster], [monster=Slimy]Slimy[/monster]
[i]Lab Area C-2[/i] - [monster=Neo Huroid]Neo roids[/monster], [monster=Roid]Roids[/monster]
[b]Lab Area C-1[/b] - [monster=Roid]Roids[/monster]

[b][i]90~100[/i][/b]
[b]Mysterious Path 3[/b] - [monster=Selkie Jr.]Selkie Jr.[/monster], [monster=Slimy]Slimy[/monster]
Lab Area C-2 - [monster=Neo Huroid]Neo roids[/monster], [monster=Roid]Roids[/monster]
Forgotten Path of Time <1> - [monster=Soul Teddy]Soul Teddy[/monster], [monster=Master Soul Teddy]Master Soul Teddy[/monster]
[b]Red Nose Pirate Den 2[/b] - [monster=Kru]Krus[/monster], [monster=Captain]Captains[/monster].

[b][i]100~110[/i][/b]
Warped Path of Time 3 - [monster=Ghost Pirate]Ghost Pirates[/monster]
[b]Unbalanced Time[/b] - [monster=Dual Ghost Pirate]Dual Ghost Pirates[/monster]
Lost Time - [monster=Master Death Teddy]Master Death Teddy[/monster]
Forgotten Path of Time 3 - [monster=Death Teddy]Death Teddy[/monster]
Mysterious Path 3 - [monster=Selkie Jr.]Selkie Jr.[/monster], [monster=Slimy]Slimy[/monster]

[b][i]110+[/i][/b]
[i]Lionheart Castle[/i] - Many.

[header]G.0 Frequently Asked Questions[/header]

Here are questions I've seen frequently asked. Feel free to ask anything too.

[b]Are Canes 1H or 2H weapons?[/b]
They are 1H.

[b]Do the cards come with weapon potential?[/b]
Yes, they're exactly like Mercedes' card and Demon Slayer's Aegis Shield.

[b]Does Phantom have a link skill?[/b]
Yes, it's called Deadly Instinct and it gives 10% critical rate.

[b]How many skills can you steal?[/b]
4 from 1st job, 4 from 2nd job, 3 from 3rd job, 2 from 4th job.

[b]What happens if you switch stolen skills?[/b]
Nothing. The skill doesn't get deleted unless you manually deleted from your Skill Management by right clicking.

[b]How many skills can you have from a single job?[/b]
You can have multiple job skills (except 4th job) from a single job. For example, you can have a lower level skill say Hyper Body, on the 3rd job slot and Rage on the 2nd job slot and use both of them.

[b]If I have level 11 Talent of Phantom Thief IV and the Bowmaster has level 1 Hurricane what level is my Hurricane?[/b]
Your hurricane would be level one. Another example would be if your Talent of Phantom Thief IV was level 21 and he had level 30 Hurricane. You would still have level 21 Hurricane. To be precise, your skill caps at what the other player has and what you have as well.

[b]Can you use two defensive skills? i.e. PG + Magic Guard, PG + Meso Guard[/b]
No. The game restricts the use of two or more damage decreasing skills. Iron Body + PG is allowed though.

[b]Do the effects of passive things on active skills apply to me?[/b]
No. Only the active effects of a skill will apply to you.

[b]What's the difference between Evasion Rate, Avoid Rate, Avoid and Dodge Rate?[/b]
[i]Asked by @d3eath4ng3lx:[/i]
Avoid. Which is the stat in your window. This calculates an Evasion Rate.
Avoid Rate. Which multiplies your avoid by whatever percentage it is, this contributes to the Evasion Rate.
Dodge Rate. This is a flat chance to avoid an attack. This is what [b]Flash and Flee[/b] and [b]Noir Carte[/b]'s passive is.
Evasion Rate%. This multiplies your evasion rate by whatever percentage it provides. This is what [b]High Dexterity[/b] and [b]Quick Evasion[/b] is.

[b]Do Phantoms hit less with magic attacks compared to regular attacks?[/b]
[i]Asked by @HolyBanish:[/i]
No. Phantoms will just use their damage range just like every other magician.

[b]Do all attack buffs stack for Phantom?[/b]
[i]Asked by @ShadowSkillz:[/i]
Yes. They all stack with each other (except Rage).

[header]H.0 Credits[/header]

[url=http://orangemushroom.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/phantom-information-skill-tables-kms-ver-1-2-149/]Max's Blog for skill info[/url]
Myself.

May 11, 2012

31 Comments • Newest first

GunUser

[quote=Kalemora]Hi Josh.[/quote]

ohi Alice

Reply May 14, 2012
Sephie

@Rapptz : I thought Fusillade did the most mob damage and should be considered to steal.

Reply May 14, 2012
Reflexes

[quote=Rapptz]Well the italicised skills in the guide are both offensive and supportive. The original format of the thread can be found [url=http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=52062]here[/url] and it separates both of them.

If there is enough reason to add it, I might consider it. As of now, I can assume everyone can read enough English that all it does is elongate the guide.

Evasion Rate is not avoid. I'll just copy paste my explanation from an earlier question. I will add this to the FAQ.
[quote=me]
There are different types of avoid.
Avoid. Which is the stat in your window. This calculates an Evasion Rate.
Avoid Rate. Which multiplies your avoid by whatever percentage it is, this contributes to the Evasion Rate.
Dodge Rate. This is a flat chance to avoid an attack. This is what illusion step is.
Evasion Rate%. This multiplies your evasion rate by whatever percentage it provides. The third job archer skill is that.

Twilight is your mob skill that does more damage. It can be chained to create iframes with Phantom Charge but it isn't that great for that purpose. Twilight can be spammed with minimal delay with the only setback it being is pushing you back. Not only that, but Twilight has a good mob%/s in which the source for that can be found [url=http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=50829]here[/url]

No. They will use your damage range as if you were a regular magician. I'll add this to the FAQ.

I'm very sorry but I don't know the answer to that, although it is interesting the situation never really came up. I'm pretty sure it's only one buff though, and it'll be the "first" one it grabs.

Yes. All the buffs which are smart buffs can stack. I'm not sure if Rage is a smart buff yet. If you don't know what a smart buff is it's a buff that can stack or knows if it can't be overridden with another buff, you can test this by just using an attack potion and then your skill. I'll add this to the FAQ.

I have a little section in there that explains Pray of Aria vs Expert. It's under the explanation.[/quote]

My Brain = Asploded.

Reply May 13, 2012
evilslasher

Ohohohoho. I c wut u did with the title.

Reply May 13, 2012
popsicklezzz

@Rapptz: well Soul Steal affects up to 12 monsters, that's what makes me confused
the actual skill does no damage so I'm not sure
do you have a phantom in KMS to test it?

Reply May 13, 2012
starfoxhgss

Nice guide.
This is probably going to be the one I will use on my Phantom~

Reply May 13, 2012
Rapptz

[quote=samueld9810]Good Guide. Can you recommended which skill to steal for each job for training?[/quote]

Well the italicised skills in the guide are both offensive and supportive. The original format of the thread can be found [url=http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=52062]here[/url] and it separates both of them.

[quote=LEGENDairy]Awww...I'd like a Phantom questline/storyline.[/quote]

If there is enough reason to add it, I might consider it. As of now, I can assume everyone can read enough English that all it does is elongate the guide.

[quote=d3eath4ng3elx]
is the evasion rate just avoid

and basically they only have 30% dodge rate and that it right ?[/quote]

Evasion Rate is not avoid. I'll just copy paste my explanation from an earlier question. I will add this to the FAQ.
[quote=me]
There are different types of avoid.
Avoid. Which is the stat in your window. This calculates an Evasion Rate.
Avoid Rate. Which multiplies your avoid by whatever percentage it is, this contributes to the Evasion Rate.
Dodge Rate. This is a flat chance to avoid an attack. This is what illusion step is.
Evasion Rate%. This multiplies your evasion rate by whatever percentage it provides. The third job archer skill is that.[/quote]

[quote=XxSuperMoFoxX]i dont get why twlight is maxed first over Ultimate Drive
twlight's duration seems way to slow and long and doesnt seem like a skill that would be great for spamming, pretty much rolling moonsault to me one of the most useless merc skill imo since you need to use rising rush>RMS plus you cant spam either of those effectively unless you can 1hko lhc and stronghold mobbs[/quote]

Twilight is your mob skill that does more damage. It can be chained to create iframes with Phantom Charge but it isn't that great for that purpose. Twilight can be spammed with minimal delay with the only setback it being is pushing you back. Not only that, but Twilight has a good mob%/s in which the source for that can be found [url=http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=50829]here[/url]

[quote=HolyBanish]one question.. i do know Phantoms can use skills and stuff but if it try to use magic skills.. will that be weaker? since Phantom are a melee kind character anyway.. o.o[/quote]

No. They will use your damage range as if you were a regular magician. I'll add this to the FAQ.

[quote=popsicklezzz]For soul steal, if there's 3 mobs
1 with defense boost
1 with attack boost
1 with avoid
Will you get all of those or just one? Same question if a mob had all 3[/quote]

I'm very sorry but I don't know the answer to that, although it is interesting the situation never really came up. I'm pretty sure it's only one buff though, and it'll be the "first" one it grabs.

[quote=ShadowSkillz]1 question, can we stack all +Weapon Attack buffs that Phantom stole? Karma,Dark Serenity, Rage etc.
OT: Nice Guide , bookmarked it [/quote]

Yes. All the buffs which are smart buffs can stack. I'm not sure if Rage is a smart buff yet. If you don't know what a smart buff is it's a buff that can stack or knows if it can't be overridden with another buff, you can test this by just using an attack potion and then your skill. I'll add this to the FAQ.

[quote=Reflexes]Uh, why did you pick to max Pray of Aria first than Expert? I'd like Expert to be first before that...more my liking. Great guide too, might as well book mark! Btw, you should add a Table of contents.[/quote]

I have a little section in there that explains Pray of Aria vs Expert. It's under the explanation.

Reply May 13, 2012 - edited
iWec

Naice guide <3

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
uIZdedDrK

[quote=system775]lol "danny's phantom guide" *i see what u did there*[/quote]

My thoughts exactly.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VbdLjpHTDU]Nostalgia <3[/url] <3 <3

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
Reflexes

Uh, why did you pick to max Pray of Aria first than Expert? I'd like Expert to be first before that...more my liking. Great guide too, might as well book mark! Btw, you should add a Table of contents.

E: Sweet. Thanks. Though, seriously, maybe you can do for ex. Expert/Pray of Aria (1) to the fourth job skill build.

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
StarOfDOOM

Pretty awesome, also your name! Loftwings, just amazing.

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
Energizing

Love the title <3
And nice guide btw. Hope it gets stickied.

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
ShadowSkillz

1 question, can we stack all +Weapon Attack buffs that Phantom stole? Karma,Dark Serenity, Rage etc.
OT: Nice Guide , bookmarked it

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
popsicklezzz

For soul steal, if there's 3 mobs
1 with defense boost
1 with attack boost
1 with avoid
Will you get all of those or just one? Same question if a mob had all 3

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
darkspawn980

[quote=salioelsol12]@GunUser: i know, but its kinda weird to look this if it is a guide, you know what i mean ?[/quote]

yea, but it's a guide about phantoms, not about "maplestory basics" unless you're absolutely new to the game, you SHOULD know that.

a good question to add to the guide would be: if i steal a maxed skill with my nonmaxed skill steal ability, and then i level and add some ap to the skill steal, will the stolen skill level too? or will it stay the same?

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
ddsushi

Finally posted it on basil did you Danny?
Best guide anyway, I'll be using the build on my phantom

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
XxSuperMoFoxX

i dont get why twlight is maxed first over Ultimate Drive
twlight's duration seems way to slow and long and doesnt seem like a skill that would be great for spamming, pretty much rolling moonsault to me one of the most useless merc skill imo since you need to use rising rush>RMS plus you cant spam either of those effectively unless you can 1hko lhc and stronghold mobbs

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
d3eath4ng3elx

@Loftwings ty i always though u can steal more than 1 damage decreasing skill guess power guard is the best choice then dang and i was gonna build tanky

is the evasion rate just avoid

and basically they only have 30% dodge rate and that it right ?

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
salioelsol12

@GunUser: i know, but its kinda weird to look this if it is a guide, you know what i mean ?

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
GunUser

[quote=salioelsol12][i]"If you're asking this question, then I don't know how you're still playing this game.[/i]

Rlly? if this is a guide you can't put this, with this guide you ment to teach.[/quote]

nah he's just straightforward.

OT: good guide Danny

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
salioelsol12

[i]"If you're asking this question, then I don't know how you're still playing this game.[/i]

Rlly? if this is a guide you can't put this, with this guide you ment to teach.

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
LEGENDairy

Awww...I'd like a Phantom questline/storyline.

Reply May 12, 2012 - edited
Caeg

+1 for the guide.
+2 for the title.

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited
mybuttxx

[quote=system775]lol "danny's phantom guide" *i see what u did there*[/quote]

My thoughts exactly.
Awesome guide, I'll check it out if I make a phantom!

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited
samueld9810

Good Guide. Can you recommended which skill to steal for each job for training?

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited
bumblexxxbee

wow really detailed and read it all even though its a wall of text! hahah i love it and cant wait...

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited
Rapptz

[quote=Skyenets]Is it just me or did you paste your guide in here twice?[/quote]

Originally I seemed to have pasted it twice. But not anymore, no.

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited
Skyenets

Is it just me or did you paste your guide in here twice?

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited
ZombieFredo

Another awesome guide that I can see being stickied. Great work!

Reply May 11, 2012 - edited