The Buccaneer is the Brawler branch of the Pirate, a melee fighter powered by the Energy Charge system. Dragon Strike is the primary 4th job AoE, Barrage delivers devastating rapid punches for bossing, and Speed Infusion buffs party attack speed.

Overview

Strengths

• Energy Charge - Energy Charge builds energy that grants +20 W.ATK, stance, and enables energy skills
• Dragon Strike - Dragon Strike primary 4th job mobbing, hits entire platform
• Barrage - Barrage six rapid strikes for insane single-target DPS
• Speed Infusion - Speed Infusion party-wide +2 attack speed buff
• Time Leap - Time Leap resets ALL party cooldowns, incredible for boss parties

Weaknesses

• Transform cooldowns - Transformation and Super Transformation have long cooldowns limiting burst potential
• Melee range - Must be in close combat
• Complex energy management - Need full charge to use key skills

AP Build

STR is the main stat (unlike Corsair). Start STR 13. +4 STR / +1 DEX, cap DEX ~60-70.

1st Job - Pirate (Level 10-29)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Bullet Time	20
	Flash Fist	20
	Sommersault Kick	20
	Double Shot	20
	Dash	10

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
10-17	Sommersault Kick to 20 (MAX) - AoE kick, hits 6 mobs
18-24	Bullet Time to 20 (MAX) - accuracy + avoidability
25-30	Flash Fist to 20 (MAX), Dash +1

Explanation

Sommersault Kick is the primary attack for Brawlers - it hits up to 6 mobs. Dash (Dash) last; some players argue 1 point is enough for mobility.

2nd Job - Brawler (Level 30-69)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Improve MaxHP	10
	Knuckler Mastery	20
	Backspin Blow	20
	Double Uppercut	20
	Corkscrew Blow	20
	MP Recovery	10
	Knuckler Booster	20
	Oak Barrel	10

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
30-33	Improve MaxHP to 10 (MAX) - permanent HP per level, critical early
34-36	Knuckler Mastery to 5 (unlock Booster), Knuckler Booster +1
37-43	Knuckler Mastery to 20 (MAX)
44-50	Knuckler Booster to 20 (MAX)
51-57	Corkscrew Blow to 20 (MAX) - forward-charging multi-target
58-64	Backspin Blow to 20 (MAX) - wide-range dash attack
65-70	Double Uppercut to 20 (MAX), MP Recovery remainder

Explanation

Improve MaxHP FIRST - all guides agree unanimously. Permanent HP per level-up, missing early levels means permanently lost HP. Then Mastery + Booster for stable damage. Corkscrew Blow vs Backspin Blow first is debated - Corkscrew charges forward (better for map traversal), Backspin has wider range.

3rd Job - Marauder (Level 70-119)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Stun Mastery	20
	Energy Charge	40
	Energy Blast	30
	Energy Drain	20
	Transformation	20
	Shockwave	30

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
70	Stun Mastery +1
71-84	Energy Charge to 40 (MAX) - core mechanic: stance + W.ATK at full charge
85-94	Energy Blast to 30 (MAX) - consumes charge for 420% AoE damage
95-101	Stun Mastery to 20 (MAX) - 60% crit on stunned mobs
102-108	Transformation to 20 (MAX) - transformation form
109-118	Shockwave to 30 (MAX) - 700% AoE, Transform-only
119-120	Energy Drain to 5

Explanation

Energy Charge is the core mechanic - when fully charged you get +20 weapon attack, stance, and can use energy skills. Max it first. Shockwave is extremely powerful (700%, 6 mobs) but only usable during Transformation which has a long cooldown. Still worth maxing. Energy Drain is lowest priority - single-target HP drain.

4th Job - Buccaneer (Level 120-200)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Maple Warrior	30
	Dragon Strike	10
	Energy Orb	10
	Super Transformation	20
	Demolition	30
	Snatch	30
	Barrage	10
	Pirate's Rage	5
	Speed Infusion	10
	Time Leap	30

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
120	Speed Infusion +1 (party attack speed buff)
121-130	Dragon Strike to 30 (MAX) - primary mobbing attack
131-137	Speed Infusion to 11 (+2 attack speed breakpoint)
138-147	Barrage to 30 (MAX) - primary bossing, six rapid strikes
148-157	Maple Warrior to 30 (book dependent)
158-164	Super Transformation to 20 (MAX) - enhanced transformation
165-174	Demolition to 30 (MAX) - Transform-only 8-hit attack
175-184	Time Leap to 30 (MAX) - resets all party cooldowns
185-194	Energy Orb to 30 (MAX)
195+	Snatch to 30, Speed Infusion finish

Explanation

Speed Infusion at level 11 gives +2 attack speed for the whole party - get it early. Dragon Strike for mobbing, Barrage for bossing. Time Leap is incredible for boss parties: it resets ALL cooldowns for the entire party (including Bishop's Resurrection).

Gearing & Stats

You want the minimum DEX required to wear your gear. However, missing mobs is obnoxious - it's recommended to level stats normally and go back to buy/swap stats later when mesos are easy and you can afford max DEX gear.

• You'll use Maple weapons for a long time
• Gloves & Cape: prioritize weapon attack
• Other slots: prioritize DEX

Training Tips

Method 1: Corkscrew Spam (Recommended)

Spam Corkscrew Blow around the map. The iframes mean you take very little damage. Use MP Recovery on cooldown, and Energy Drain to recover HP. Very low potion consumption.

Method 2: Somersault Kick / Shockwave

Spam Sommersault Kick until Shockwave is strong enough (~15+ SP). Potentially faster kills since you can fit 2-3 Somersaults per Corkscrew, but you take much more damage without iframes.

Note: MP Recovery doesn't give MP until later skill points (appears bugged at low levels). Don't bother using it until it's maxed. After that, use it on cooldown.

Note: Oak Barrel has niche uses like preventing damage reflect when touching a boss with Energy Charge, or safely channel-swapping in dangerous maps.

Gameplay tips originally by a community member, restored and revised by Radd.