The Dysfunctional Marksman Class on Maple Legends

I feel for you. Off all the jobs/classes available, Marksman was the last to cross the 4th job threshold. To see the number of extra issues, some I hadn't even heard of...

#1 Snipe being not 1-hit-KO had been brought up before by Samus. It was a good post and you've definitely summed it up how she had figured it out how it does not 1-hit-KO. I agree with you on this point that it's out of place for it not being so. As even at lvl 10 it still has a cooldown of more then a minute or 2. I think at lvl 30 it has a cooldown of 10-15 seconds on this version. So I can imagine it hits hard that if/when ToT comes out, snipe will not be as it was.

#2 The minimum range thing has always been a part of Archers and to a lesser degree Thieves. It's part of their playstyle. Most likely why Mortal Blow is part of the skills repertoire of both 3th job Archers. I can truly imagine how annoying it is. I've gotten my occasional frustration with mobs spawning right ontop of me too. So I agree that with the 5 second charge added to it. It's far harsher for Marksman to run into this issue then a Bowmaster ever will. I'm not certain if this could be fixed. But if it could, I agree with you here that this needs to change.

#3 Another issue I agree on, however, to fix this is a lot harder. I've found Maplestory to be squeemish at best handling multiple keyboard inputs. Me using hurricane and not able to open buddy list while holding the hurricane button for example. Although for me it's an inconvenience. For you it's life threatening. As, I can imagine, perfect positioning sometimes requires to run through a mob. Are you able to jump while charging?

#4 I'm not familiar with the Marksman playstyle, do you mean by jump-shooting that you jump and midair shoot the piercing arrow?

 

+1 this.
I know we're not NLs, bishops, or bowmasters, but marksmen matter too

 

Well this was a nice thread but i guess no one cares about marksmen still
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

I agree that marksman need a buff

 

Buff them, everyone is doing bm's cuz mm's sucks atm (x

 

+1 i feel ya...

 

Agree that it should 1shot all monsters you shoot. For bossing it is a bit more complicated then throwing out a number based on the cooldown. This skill is part of your rotation and will add up to the total amount of damage. There are no Marksmans atm in the position to get accurate readings on this so I hope you have motivation enough to be the first one

The deadzone for all ranged classes is a good thing (my opinion). It makes you have to maneuver around and forces you to think slightly more then other classes like warrior ect. who can rush into mobs and go bonkers. I get it that it can be frustrating sometimes but you have plenty of tools to avoid this issue. For example you can dragons breath a group of mobs freeze it charge it w/out any issue and you will most likely (given the skill is high enough lvl) 1shot them or close to. Marksman is really unique and a lot more fun them Bowmasters if it comes down to grinding / playstyle.

Sadly we all have to deal with this but it has always been like this (on EMS).

I don't really care about this too much.

Overall good topic but try to use the tools you have to your advantage. There are many classes who have issues. Marksman is one of those.
I play a Dark Knight myself and for me on the early levels with low level Berserk ect. was not an easy grind either. Eventually you get better gear and will grind a lot smoother and easier. My damage can not compete with Night Lords but one thing is for sure, I really enjoy my class!

You still have SE and parties will take you regardless for that. You might not be top damage dealer but everyone who is not a Night Lord has to deal with that. You are far from being a useless class. You have many unique features as a Marksman and have many ways to deal with issues when you are grinding. Like every class gear is a big factor of issues. Once you do more damage you can clear out floors better therefore will not walk into mobs as much. You can manipulate spawn on floors when you grind at certain maps to avoid that issue as well. On top of that not every map is meant to be for you. Newties for example is a great grind spot for Marksman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhS4RfbhCmU This guy deals with most issues you bring to light.

To sum things up.
I think you have good points but try to look at the bigger picture. You are definitely not a bad class. Yes you are out shined by Bowmasters but you have a very unique playstyle and are able to do a good amount of damage even though it will not be top.

You have gotten to this point. Try to get a little further until your skills are higher. I am sure your life will be a lot easier.

 

Pretty sure all of the things mentioned here are client sided checks and were part of the original v.62 gameplay. I think only the cool down on snipe can be lowered through .wz updates.

I'm not saying they are good, or should be kept for the sake of gMSlike-ness. Certainly some points are valid, but changing them would be near impossible for as far as I know.

 

Marksman Lives matter -Your Neighborhood Sniper


+juan

 

+1 Lalli, I've never played a Marksman but I know that you are the one persistent lone wolf in Dreamers that's always grinding hard and it's such a shame to see that you didn't get what you came back for so I will support you till the very end <3

 

I agree that the cooldown should be shortened, but nothing else really seems like a big issue. The Pierce thing is just part of the game, sadly.

 

at least you guys don't get shit talked everyday </3

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I think the charge time is fine how it is. Piercing arrow can do a HUGE amount of damage to the last mob. And bowman is supposed to be difficult with their close range limitation.

Still, wouldn't you think just throwing a puppet down away from you solves the problem of mobs aggroing on you and swarming? Oh yeah, but puppet is often glitched when another player is on the same map as you, isn't it?