👕 Character Progression
Master the path from Novice to powerful Second Job classes with this comprehensive character progression guide for GOATMMO.
📈 Progression Overview
The character progression system in Ragnarok Online follows this path:
Novice (Job 1-10)
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First Job Classes (Job 1-50)
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Second Job Classes (Job 1-50+)
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(Optional) Transcendent/Extended Classes🌟 Novice (Starting Class)
Overview
Level Range: Base 1-99, Job 1-10
Job Change Requirement: Job Level 10
Skills: Basic Skills only
Key Objectives
Reach Job Level 10 (required for job change)
Learn essential Basic Skills
Save 50,000+ Zeny for future equipment
Decide on your First Job path
Recommended Base Level for Job Change: 20-30
See Novice In-Game Guide for detailed Novice information.
⚔️ First Job Classes
Job Change Requirements
Job Level: 10 (Novice)
Base Level: 10+ (recommended 20-30)
Location: Respective Job Guild
First Job Options
🗡️ Swordsman
Location: Izlude (Swordsman Guild)
Job Change Quest:
Pass tests of strength and endurance
Defeat monsters in test chamber
Demonstrate combat ability
Advancement Path:
Knight - Mounted cavalry, powerful melee
Crusader - Holy warrior, tank/support hybrid
Best For: Players who want durable melee combat
🏹 Archer
Location: Payon (Archer Guild)
Job Change Quest:
Accuracy and precision tests
Item collection
Marksmanship demonstration
Advancement Path:
Hunter - Trap master, AOE damage
Bard (Male) / Dancer (Female) - Support through songs/dances
Best For: Players who prefer ranged physical damage
🔮 Mage
Location: Geffen (Mage Guild)
Job Change Quest:
Intelligence and knowledge tests
Item collection
Magic aptitude demonstration
Advancement Path:
Wizard - Elemental magic master, highest magic damage
Sage - Versatile magic, support skills
Best For: Players who want powerful magic attacks
⚕️ Acolyte
Location: Prontera (Sanctuary)
Job Change Quest:
Tests of faith and compassion
Answer theological questions
Demonstrate healing ability
Advancement Path:
Priest - Primary healer, resurrection, support
Monk - Holy fighter, melee/magic hybrid
Best For: Players who enjoy healing and support roles
💰 Merchant
Location: Alberta (Merchant Guild)
Job Change Quest:
Business and trading tests
Item delivery missions
Demonstrate merchant skills
Advancement Path:
Blacksmith - Weapon crafting, forging specialist
Alchemist - Potion master, homunculus summoner
Best For: Players interested in crafting, trading, or unique playstyles
🗡️ Thief
Location: Morroc (Thief Guild - hidden location)
Job Change Quest:
Stealth and agility tests
Item stealing challenge
Infiltration mission
Advancement Path:
Assassin - Critical damage, poison specialist
Rogue - Versatile skills, copy abilities
Best For: Players who want high damage and evasion
🎯 Second Job Advancement
Requirements
Job Level: 40+ (First Job)
Base Level: Varies by server (usually 40+)
Job Change Quest: Specific to each Second Job
Second Job Overview
From Swordsman:
⚔️ Knight
Focus: Two-handed weapons, mounted combat
Specialty: Bowling Bash, Pierce, Cavalry Mastery
Role: Tank, DPS
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
🛡️ Crusader
Focus: Holy damage, defense
Specialty: Grand Cross, Shield skills, Devotion
Role: Tank, Support, Holy DPS
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
From Archer:
🏹 Hunter
Focus: Traps, ranged DPS, falcon
Specialty: Traps, Double Strafe, Falcon Assault
Role: AOE DPS, ranged specialist
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
🎵 Bard (Male) / Dancer (Female)
Focus: Party support through music
Specialty: Songs/Dances that buff allies
Role: Support, ensemble skills
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
From Mage:
🔮 Wizard
Focus: Elemental magic, nuking
Specialty: Storm Gust, Meteor Storm, Lord of Vermillion
Role: Magic DPS, AOE damage
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
📚 Sage
Focus: Versatile magic, debuffs
Specialty: Elemental switching, Land Protector, support
Role: Magic DPS, utility support
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
From Acolyte:
⚕️ Priest
Focus: Healing, resurrection, buffs
Specialty: Sanctuary, Resurrection, Magnus Exorcismus
Role: Primary healer, support
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
⚡ Monk
Focus: Melee combat with holy power
Specialty: Asura Strike, combo attacks, tanking
Role: Burst DPS, off-tank
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
From Merchant:
⚒️ Blacksmith
Focus: Weapon crafting, axe/mace combat
Specialty: Forging, Cart Revolution, Mammonite
Role: Crafter, melee DPS
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
🧪 Alchemist
Focus: Potion creation, homunculus
Specialty: Acid Demonstration, Homunculus, potions
Role: Unique combat style, support
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
From Thief:
🗡️ Assassin
Focus: Critical damage, poison
Specialty: Sonic Blow, Poison mastery, dual wield
Role: Single-target DPS
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
🎭 Rogue
Focus: Skill versatility, stealing
Specialty: Copy skills, Strip equipment, Back Stab
Role: Utility DPS, debuffer
Requirements: Job 40+, Base Level 40+
🏆 Transcendent Classes (Advanced)
Rebirth System
Some servers offer a Rebirth System where max-level characters can transcend:
Process:
Reach Base 99 / Job 50
Visit Valkyrie in Valhalla
Reset to Novice 1/1 (High Novice)
Re-level with bonus stats and skills
Become Transcendent Second Job
Transcendent Classes:
Swordsman → Lord Knight / Paladin
Archer → Sniper / Clown/Gypsy
Mage → High Wizard / Professor
Acolyte → High Priest / Champion
Merchant → Whitesmith / Creator
Thief → Assassin Cross / Stalker
Benefits:
+25% more stat points
Access to stronger skills
Higher damage multipliers
Elite status
💡 Progression Tips
Choosing Your Path
Consider:
Playstyle - Melee, ranged, magic, or support?
Solo vs Party - Some classes require parties
Cost - Equipment costs vary greatly
Endgame Goals - PvP, WoE, MVP, farming?
Optimal Job Change Timing
First Job Change (Novice → First Job):
Minimum: Base 10, Job 10
Recommended: Base 25-30, Job 10
Why wait: Easier to level as First Job, better skills
Second Job Change (First → Second):
Minimum: Job 40-50 depending on server
Recommended: Job 50 (max job level)
Why max Job: Get all First Job skills, better foundation
Stat Building
Early Game (Level 1-40):
Focus on 1-2 primary stats
Don't spread points too thin
Plan for late game needs
Mid Game (Level 40-70):
Refine your build
Add secondary stats
Adjust based on equipment
Late Game (Level 70-99):
Finalize stat distribution
Min-max for efficiency
Optimize for your role
Skill Planning
Research skills before spending points
Skills can't be reset easily (or at all)
Max essential skills first
Leave situational skills for later
📊 Progression Checklist
Novice Phase
First Job Phase
Second Job Phase
🎯 Class Synergies
Best Party Combinations
Priest + Wizard = Magic DPS with heals
Knight + Priest = Tank and support
Hunter + Bard/Dancer = Ranged DPS with buffs
Assassin + Priest = High damage with support
Guild War Compositions
Tanks: Knight, Crusader, Lord Knight, Paladin
DPS: Wizard, Assassin, Hunter, High Wizard
Support: Priest, Bard/Dancer, Sage
Disruption: Rogue, Alchemist
Ready to begin your journey? Choose wisely, and become legendary! ⚔️🛡️
For detailed class information, see Job Classes Overview.
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