Magician [Guide] Krythan's Mage Washing Guide | Washing Your Bishop, Fire/Poison, or Ice/Lightning Arch Mage

How to wash a mage to 30,000 MP.

Table of Contents

1. What is Washing?
2. Why should you use MP Washing?
3. How does MP Washing work?
4. When should I start MP Washing?
5. What is Stale HP Washing?
6. How does Stale HP Washing work?
7. When should I start Stale HP Washing?
8. What about the HP Challenges?
9. The Calculator

What is "Washing"?

Washing is the process of using AP Resets from the NX Cash Shop to create more HP and/or MP. Washing is not an exploit, but rather a feature (or perhaps, a side effect) of the mechanics introduced by the original developers of the game.

There are many ways that players can utilize the washing mechanics to make their character stronger. Every class has a different strategy. As a mage, there are two types of washing that you need to be familiar with:

1. MP Washing - Fresh AP to MP, then MP to INT
2. Stale HP Washing (Optional) - MP to HP

It is strongly recommended for mages to "MP Wash" in order to reach the maximum MP of 30,000 MP. Using "Stale HP Washing" for more HP is optional.

If you're not familiar with the concept, I recommend reading more in section "6. Washing" of the Getting Started guide.

Why should you use "MP Washing"?

All mages can benefit from "MP Washing", as it gives you more MP. You want more MP because:

1. Cost Savings - End-game potions recover a percentage of your MP. The more MP you have, the more cost-efficient these potions are. Especially for the fourth job skills such as Meteor Swarm, Blizzard, and Genesis, as they use a lot of MP each cast.
   
2. Survivability - Magic Guard absorbs 80% of the damage you take as MP. The more MP you have, the more damage you can take.

How does "MP Washing" work?

TL;DR: Get more MP by putting Fresh AP into MP, then use an "AP Reset" to move that point from MP to INT.

First off, let's talk about Leveling Up:

Every time you level up, you gain MP. On top of the base bonus, you gain additional MP from the 1st job "Improved MaxMP Increase" skill, and a bonus based on how much Total INT (including equipment and maple warrior) you have.

Spoiler: Show me the math

MP Gained LvlUP (with MAX MP): 42 - 44 mp + total INT/10
MP Gained LvlUP (without MAX MP): 22 - 24 mp + total INT/10

When calculating bonus MP from INT, the game rounds down to the nearest increment of 10.

Source: Nise's HP Washing Formula Compilation

Spoiler: Show me an example

For example: Let's take a level 40 mage, with the Improved MaxMP Increase skill, 200 Base INT, and 20 INT from equipment. When this character levels up, they'll gain an average of 43 MP (42 - 44) plus 22 MP from INT ((200 + 20)/10) for a total of 65 MP.

Now, let's talk about MP Washing:

Every time you level up, you gain 5 new points of AP. These are called "Fresh AP", as they have not yet been allocated to any stat. When you put a point of "Fresh AP" into MP you gain additional MP. On top of the base bonus, you also gain additional MP from the 1st job "Improved MaxMP Increase" skill, an (most importantly) you get a bonus based on how much Base INT (not including equipment or maple warrior) you have.

But, we don't want to leave our AP in MP. So the next step is to move this point that's currently in MP into our INT. To do this, we're going to spend 3,100 NX and use "AP Reset" from the NX Cash Shop. We'll use this "AP Resent" to remove the point of AP that's currently in MP, and add it to INT instead. This step costs -30 MP, and increases your INT by 1. Every time you level up, you can do this process with each of the 5 new points of AP you just gained.

Fun fact! The AP Reset window will show this step as costing "-60 MP". That is a bug. In reality, you'll only lose "-30 MP".

Each time we do this, we can gain more MP than we loose.

Every level you'll gain 5 Fresh AP that you can do this with. Repeat this process until you have just shy of 30,000 MP!

Spoiler: Show me the math

MP Gained from Fresh AP (with Max MP): 18 + 20 + base INT/10
MP Gained from Fresh AP (without Max MP): 18 + base INT/10
MP Lost from AP Resetting: -30 mp

Source: Nise's HP Washing Formula Compilation

Spoiler: Show me an example

For example: Let's take our level 40 mage, with the Improved MaxMP Increase skill, and 200 INT. When this character puts a point of Fresh AP into MP, they'll gain 58 MP (18 + 20 + 200/10). When we remove this point from MP, and put it into INT, we'll loose -30 MP. So, each time we do this process, we gain a net bonus of 28 MP.

Here's a video of an MP Wash (except you'll be putting points into INT)

When should I start "MP Washing"?

It's more NX efficient to MP Wash at higher levels. That's because the higher your INT, the more efficient this process becomes. Essentially:

• The earlier you start: the earlier you'll reach your goal, but the more NX you'll spend doing so.
• The later you start: the later you'll reach your goal, but the less NX you'll spend doing so.

The earlier you start MP Washing, the more you will benefit from Stale HP Washing (read more in the next section).

For MP Washing, I recommend starting at level 90. If you're leveling fast or anticipating that you won't have enough NX, you can start at levels 110 or more. If you have plenty of NX, plan to level slowly, or want to optimize for HP in the end-game, you can start MP Washing much earlier.

Use this chart to compare your options. Each player has to make a choice balancing when they want to reach 30,000 MP and how much NX they are willing to spend.

How to read this table? "If you start MP Washing at mage at [ Start Level ], you'll reach 30k MP by [ Level for 30k MP ], and this will cost you [ NX to MP Wash ]."

Start Level	Level for 30k MP	NX to MP Wash
30	117	1.4m NX (215 Days)
40	120	1.3m NX (200 Days)
50	123	1.2m NX (185 Days)
60	127	1.1m NX (170 Days)
70	131	980k NX (150 Days)
80	136	900k NX (140 Days)
90	141	825k NX (130 Days)
100	146	750k NX (120 Days)
110	152	700k NX (105 Days)
120	158	620k NX (95 Days)
130	164	560k NX (85 Days)
140	170	500k NX (75 Days)
150	177	450k NX (70 Days)

Disclaimer: Your experience may vary based on your equipment, maple warrior, or luck.

Spoiler: Show me an example

If you start MP Washing at level 50, you'll reach 30k MP by level level 123, and you will have spent 1.2m NX, or 185 Days worth of voting.

Pro Tip! How much NX is too much? Compare the amount of days it would take to save up that much NX, to how long you think it will take you to get to that target level.

Pro Tip! Leveling too fast? That's fine. You can save up your Fresh AP until you have the NX to wash. You can also put these points into MP, and leave them in MP until you have the NX to reset to INT. This way, you benefit from having more MP for the time being. Just make sure a MP Wash or Level Up doesn't push you over 30k MP.

What is "Stale HP Washing"?

"Stale HP Washing" is the process of using an AP Reset to move a point from MP into HP.

Once you've almost reached 30,000 MP you can decide if you want to do any "Stale HP Washing". This process is optional, but recommended for players who want to prepare mages for end-game bosses, and/or willing to spend more NX for more HP. "Stale HP Washing" is more common on Bishops than Archmages. This is because Bishops are more likely to participate in end-game bossing than their Archmage counterparts, but the core mechanics are the same.

If you decide that you want to "Stale HP Wash", you will continue "MP Washing" every level (see above), and as you create excess MP, you'll be converting this MP to HP.

How does "Stale HP Washing" work?

"Stale HP Washing" is the process of using an AP Reset to move a point from MP into HP. This allows you to convert MP into HP at the cost of NX. As long as you have a single point of AP sitting in your MP (or HP), you'll be able to "Stale HP Wash" again, and again, and again.

So, as you continue to level, you will continue to do 5 MP Washes (see above) each level to create as much MP as you can. You'll also leave a single AP in your MP/HP pool, and continually do these Stale HP Washes to convert MP to HP in order to keep your MP pool under 30k.

Just make sure to remain under 30,000 MP, as any MP gains above that number are lost. I recommend keeping your MP at 29,500, and Stale HP Washing anytime that leveling or MP Washes might put you above that threshold.

Spoiler: What? How does this work?

Why does this work? Unlike STR, DEX, INT, or LUK... HP and MP "share the same pool". Let's say you have 1 AP currently in MP or HP. You can use an AP Reset to take that point out of MP, and put it into HP or take that point out of HP, and put into MP (not recommended, but technically possible). Weird right?

Well, this 1 AP Point is still in your MP/HP pool.

Using this trick, you can leave a single point of AP in your MP, and it unlocks your ability to remove a point from MP, then put that point in HP. And then do it again. Remove that point from MP, and put that point into HP again. Now repeat that process infinitely. AP Reset: MP to HP, MP to HP, MP to HP, etc. As many times are you can afford the NX for.

Using this, we can slowly convert MP to HP.

Spoiler: Show me the math

HP Gained from Stale AP: 6 hp
MP Lost from AP Resetting (with Max MP): -30 mp

Source: Nise's HP Washing Formula Compilation

Spoiler: Show me an example

For example: Let's take a level 140 mage, with 700 INT, and 29,500 MP.

At each level up, we'll naturally gain around 113 MP, plus 5 AP that we can use for MP Washing. Each MP Wash at this level will net around 78 MP, for a total of 503 MP gained this level. Seeing as we want to remain below 29,500 MP, we'll "Stale HP Wash" back to below our threshold.

Therefor, at this level, it will take ~16 "AP Resets" to convert our MP from this level into HP. This process will give us an additional 96 HP and will cost 49,600 NX, bringing our MP once again close to 29,500 MP.

Here's a video of a Stale HP Wash

If you can't remove a point from MP, that's likely because you need at least 1 point sitting in either MP or HP for this to work.

Warning: As a mage....

• ...never put a Fresh AP into HP.
• ...never use an AP Reset to remove a point out of the HP stat.
• ...never MP Wash or get above 30k MP, as any gains above that are lost.

When should I start "Stale HP Washing"?

As soon as you've reached ~29,500 MP, you should consider if you want to start Stale HP Washing. The earlier you start, the more HP you'll create, but the more NX you'll spend doing so. "Stale HP Washing" is not required for mages that plan to farm and sell leech, however it's very important for mages (especially bishops) who plan to run end-game bosses like Horntail and Pink Bean.

How much HP can you get from Stale HP Washing? Let's compare a level 180 mage, with 30k MP, a Tier 10 Monster Book Ring, and 500 HP from scrolled equips.

This level 180 mage will naturally have around 3,750 HP. With the HP Challenges (below) this same character could have up to 4,900 HP. However, based on what level this character started Stale HP Washing, they could have...

How to read this table? "If you start MP Washing at mage at [ Start Level ], you'll reach 30k MP by [ Level for 30k MP ], and this will cost you [ NX to MP Wash ]. If you continue to Stale HP Wash this mage, you'll be able to reach [ HP at 180 ] by Level 180, and this will cost you an additional [ +NX to Stale Wash ]"

Start Level	Level for 30k MP	NX to MP Wash	HP at 180	+NX to Stale HP Wash
30	117	1.4m NX	10,400	+4.5m NX
40	120	1.3m NX	10,200	+4.3m NX
50	123	1.2m NX	9,900	+4.1m NX
60	127	1.1m NX	9,600	+3.9m NX
70	131	980k NX	9,200	+3.6m NX
80	136	900k NX	8,700	+3.3m NX
90	141	825k NX	8,200	+3.0m NX
100	146	750k NX	7,600	+2.6m NX
110	152	700k NX	7,000	+2.2m NX
120	158	620k NX	6,300	+1.7m NX
130	164	560k NX	5,600	+1.3m NX
140	170	500k NX	4,900	+800k NX
150	177	450k NX	4,100	+245k NX

You'll notice that this is the same table as above, just extended to include Stale HP Washing.

What about the HP Challenges?

As of July 2024, the MapleLegends team has introduced the HP Challenges, an alternative system to HP Washing. This system will allow characters to opt out of HP Washing in favor of doing quests (and obtaining temporary items) to gain additional HP.

While traditional "Stale HP Washing" will allow mages to get a higher total HP, the "HP Challenge" system is a more convenient alternative for those that still want additional HP, but don't want to spend the NX in order to see significant gains from HP Washing.

For example, a level 180 mage could have up to ___ HP, based on their selected method:

• Up to 3,750 HP Naturally
• Up to 4,900 HP with HP Challenges
• Up to 9,000 HP or more with Stale HP Washing*

*Depending on the selected start level.

As of July 2024, I still recommend MP Washing and Stale HP Washing when making a mage. These methods cost more NX, but allows characters to get to a higher HP and MP amount, at a much earlier level, and without the need to do additional quests. The HP Challenges are a good alternative for characters without the patience to wait for NX, but traditional washing still provides greater results.

Read more: Challenges System - HP Wash Alternative | Rosa's Charm

The Calculator!

But that's not all! Want to try for yourself, here's a spreadsheet where you can try different start, and end levels, to see your projected MP and HP!

Click here to see the math

Click “File” > “Make a copy” if you wish to run your own numbers.

Read More

• Quick MP Washing Guide by ApplePie
  
• Comprehensive Guide to HP/MP Washing on Mages by Shivering
  
• Nise's HP Washing Formula Compilation by Nise
• HP/MP Washing EXPLAINED by Lynx
• Hands-on Approach to HP Washing by kiwiz

 

Reserved #1

 

Ha ha. As if using an AP Reset wasn't scary enough, Nightz is right, the window that says how many points your subtracting is just wrong!

I've put the math, thanks to Nise, in spoilers of the corresponding sections above!

 

November 1st, 2023 - Guide updated! Including:

• Now with tables to better format the information.
• Add estimated gains from Stale HP Washing.
• Add comparisons of Stale HP Washing vs. (proposed) HP Challenges vs. Naturally

 

November 3rd, 2023 - Now including a calculator!

Want to try these numbers for yourself! Well now you can! Introducing Krythan's Mage Washing Calculator!

Link: Google Sheets

Click “File” > “Make a copy” if you wish to run your own numbers.

You can now:

1. See what level you'll be able to reach 30,000 MP.
2. See how different start levels impact your MP and HP.
3. See Stale HP Washing vs HP Challenges!

 

xiaoyaoz listed a few key breakpoints to be aware of in the balance team's post on the upcoming Challenges System:

• 2,380 - Zakum w/o HB
• 2,620 - HT w/ HB
• 3,130 - HT w/o HB
• 3,400 - PB w/ HB

Going above these numbers provides quality of life, and a higher chance of survival should complications arise... most notably getting dispelled. For a very comprehensive list, I'd recommend Nise's Major Bosses & HP Required... just remember to account for the fact that Magic Guard absorbs 80% of damage as MP.

 

January 30th, 2024 - Updated! Added additional clarification.

Added some more clarification around the AP Reset window. Thanks to Nightz, morsel and Corydoras for pointing this out.

 

March 25, 2024 - Edits pending.

It appears that one of the formulas we used in the calculators actually gives more MP than initially accounted for. I'm currently revising these numbers, but you may notice that characters in practice will actually gain slightly more MP per MP Wash. (Edit: the main post is now updated with the accurate formula)

 

April 14th, 2024 - One of the most common questions and points of confusion I've seen from mages is around the transition from MP Washing to MP Washing + Stale HP Washing when they're approaching the 30k MP threshold. As such, I've re-written the Stale HP Washing section in hopes of providing more clarity. I've also expanding the section on HP Challenges to provide better insight and guidance based on the tiers currently available.

I'm also aware of a known issue with a formula being used in the calculations. I need to go through, and update the chart and spreadsheet. In reality, mages following this guide will see slightly more MP created per MP Wash than the chart shows. So you'll actual reach your goals marginally sooner that indicated in the original post. (Edit: the main post is now updated with the accurate formula)

 

April 30th, 2024 - Made a few minor edits to better clarify sections based on the most common questions I see in Discord.

 

The steps for Stale HP Washing can be a little confusing. I'll admit that the process doesn't feel very intuitive.

Correct! Most players will decide to start Stale HP Washing as soon as they reach 29.5k MP.

Remember, you never stop MP washing. Each level you'll continue to do 5x MP Washes to INT.

Think of stale HP washing as a totally separate process. One that you do parallel to MP washing, and one that doesn't use any of your 5x Fresh AP each level.

Just tell yourself: "Put 1 AP into MP. Leave it there. Each level, make sure to just do the 5 MP Washes, and make sure that 1 AP stays there. Now you can use that one singular AP to MP->HP, MP->HP, MP->HP, MP->HP, etc.

I just re-worded the section above. Here's the specific section if it's any help: