The Bishop is the Cleric branch, the most sought-after party class in MapleStory. Holy Symbol provides 1.5x EXP, Heal damages undead, Resurrection revives dead party members, and Genesis is a devastating full-map holy attack.

Overview

Strengths

• Holy Symbol - Holy Symbol gives 1.5x EXP to entire party, always in demand
• Genesis - Genesis full-map holy attack, 15 targets
• Heal - Heal heals party AND damages undead mobs simultaneously
• Resurrection - Resurrection revives dead party members, essential for boss runs
• Always welcome in parties - the most desired support class

Weaknesses

• Slower solo training - DPS is lower than I/L or F/P mages when solo
• Heal-training is niche - Heal only damages undead mobs
• Expected to support - parties expect you to buff/heal, less freedom to DPS

AP Build

Same as all mages: 4/4/4/13, +4 INT / +1 LUK.

1st Job - Magician (Level 8-29)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Improved MP Recovery	16
	Improved MaxMP Increase	10
	Magic Guard	20
	Magic Armor	20
	Energy Bolt	20
	Magic Claw	20

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
8	Energy Bolt +1
9-13	Improved MaxMP Increase to 10 (MAX) via Improved MP Recovery to 5 first
14-16	Improved MP Recovery to 16 (MAX)
17-23	Magic Claw to 20 (MAX)
24-30	Magic Guard to 20 (MAX)

Explanation

Same build for all mages.

2nd Job - Cleric (Level 30-69)

	Skill	Max Lv
	MP Eater	20
	Teleport	20
	Heal	30
	Invincible	20
	Bless	20
	Holy Arrow	30

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
30	Teleport +1 (mobility)
31-40	Heal to 30 (MAX) - heals party + damages undead
41-47	MP Eater to 20 (MAX)
48-54	Teleport to 20 (MAX)
55-61	Invincible to 20 (MAX) - reduces weapon damage by 30%
62-68	Bless to 20 (MAX) - party ACC/EVA/DEF buff
69-70	Holy Arrow to 5 (leftover only)

Explanation

Heal is the priority - it's both your healing skill and your attack (against undead). Train at undead maps for maximum efficiency. Holy Arrow is single-target and gets completely replaced by Shining Ray in 3rd job - only invest leftover SP. Invincible is underrated: -30% weapon damage lets you train with Magic Guard off, saving MP pots.

3rd Job - Priest (Level 70-119)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Elemental Resistance	20
	Dispel	20
	Mystic Door	20
	Holy Symbol	30
	Shining Ray	30
	Doom	30
	Summon Dragon	30

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
70-80	Holy Symbol to 30 (MAX) - 1.5x EXP for party, max first
81-90	Shining Ray to 30 (MAX) - primary multi-target holy attack
91-100	Summon Dragon to 30 (MAX) - holy dragon summon (need Lv 15 for Bahamut)
101-107	Elemental Resistance to 20 (MAX) - 50% elemental damage reduction
108-114	Dispel to 20 (MAX) - removes monster buffs, cures party
115-120	Mystic Door to 18 and Doom +1

Explanation

Holy Symbol first - it's the most valuable party skill in the game (+50% EXP). Everyone wants a Priest in their party for this alone. Shining Ray replaces Holy Arrow as your main attack. Summon Dragon must reach at least level 15 to unlock 4th job Bahamut. Doom (Doom) turns mobs into snails - fun but low priority.

4th Job - Bishop (Level 120-200)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Maple Warrior	30
	Big Bang	10
	Mana Reflection	10
	Bahamut	30
	Infinity	30
	Holy Shield	10
	Resurrection	10
	Angel Ray	30
	Genesis	30
	Hero's Will	5

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
120-130	Genesis to 30 (MAX) - full-map holy attack, 15 targets
131-140	Maple Warrior to 30 (book dependent)
141-150	Bahamut to 30 (MAX) - holy dragon summon
151-160	Angel Ray to 30 (MAX) - single-target holy attack
161-164	Resurrection to 10 (MAX) - revive party members
165-174	Infinity to 30 (MAX) - unlimited MP
175-184	Mana Reflection to 30 (MAX) - reflect magic damage
185-194	Holy Shield to 30 (MAX) - protect party from status effects
195+	Big Bang to 30, Hero's Will +1

Explanation

Genesis first - it's described as "the best skill in all of MapleStory" for its map-clearing power. Resurrection only needs 1-5 points for boss parties (revive is revive regardless of level). Holy Shield protects the whole party from status ailments, excellent for Horntail.