I originally made this guide before GMS Maple Island was expanded the first time round, and haven't quite finished updating it to the new island. I submitted this guide recently to Sleepywood on my account "Islander" (the name was taken on this forum) but was later permenantly banned for "multi-accounts" (no idea why). This guide is also posted on MapleTip and is updated frequently.
![[Image: BannedStory_imagepng-5.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/BannedStory_imagepng-5.png)
Migrant's:
Islander Guide
Contents
Intro
What is an Islander?
I. The Pros and Cons of Being an Islander
Pros
II. Creating an Ideal Islander
Appearance
III. Skills
Beginner Skills
IV. Maple Island Enemies
Snail
V. The Useful Drops
VI. Quests
VII. The Pros and Cons of Using Maple Trade System
Pros
Migrant's:
Islander Guide
Updates
-------------------Contents
- Intro.
- What is an Islander?
- I. The Pros and Cons of Being an Islander.
- II. Creating an Ideal Islander.
- III. Skills.
- IV. Maple Island Enemies.
- V. The Useful Drops
- VI. Quests
- VII. The Pros and Cons of Using Maple Trade System.
Intro
- Firstly, please do not copy any part of this guide without my permission. If you wish to publish this somewhere else, please contact me via PM.
If you think something is missing from, or you would like me to change a part of this guide, please tell me, and I will see what I can do.
This guide does not deal with the use of Maple Trade System.
Thank you.
What is an Islander?
- An Islander is someone who never leaves Maple Island. A Beginner who spends their MapleStory life trapped within the boundaries of Maple Town, Amherst and Southperry. Someone who never steps foot in Lith Harbor.
I. The Pros and Cons of Being an Islander
Pros
- You get to meet a lot of other Islanders that you may never have met had you left Maple Island.
- You get to show off - People love seeing Islanders and you get a lot of F2's.
- People will be very appreciative of you if you help them out (getting 10 orange mushroom caps etc..).
- You will get famed frequently by other Islanders.
- Slow levelling past level 20.
- You will only ever encounter the same 7 enemies.
- People may call you a hacker, especially if your level is above 30 (you get used to ignoring them).
- Equipment is quite hard to come across.
II. Creating an Ideal Islander
Appearance
- As an Islander, your hair, face and skin colour cannot be changed once your character is made, so make sure you chose the look you’d feel most happy playing as - you wouldn’t want to get to a high level and detest the way you look.
The clothes don’t really matter, pick what you feel is right; if you don’t like the way you look with these clothes, you can always buy new ones from Southperry.
For a weapon I’d recommend either the hand axe or the wooden club, as these both have a higher range than the sword.
- As an Islander, the only stat that really matters to begin with is STR as you can hit every monster on the island with minimum DEX, INT and LUK.
There are various ‘builds’ that totally ignore STR, but regardless the ideal stat distribution for would be:
- STR – 10-13
- DEX – 7-4
- INT - 4
- LUK - 4
As long as your STR is 10 or more, you’ll make a fine Islander, and be able to level up pretty swiftly.
- STR – 10-13
- Pure STR is the most common Islander build. For this you can forget about DEX, INT and LUK and only add points to STR when you level up – if you are making your Islander for the first time, this is the build you should probably go for.
- Level 1: 13 STR, 4 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Level 10: 58 STR, 4 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Level 25: 133 STR, 4 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
However, there are 3 different builds for the Islander that you may also want to follow:
- Level 1: 13 STR, 4 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Pure DEX is the disregard of STR. Keeping with the dice-roll stats of at least 10 STR, the Pure DEX Islander will only add points to DEX. The point in this is to eventually have enough minimum damage to be able to one-hit kill Orange Mushrooms and Pigs every attack you make.
- Level 1: 10 STR, 7 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Level 10: 10 STR, 52 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Level 25: 10 STR, 127 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Level 1: 10 STR, 7 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- ‘Mage-Lander’ is the addition of 55 INT and 20 LUK to enable your character to equip the level 18 Metal Wand (see below for equip stats). For this class, it’s best do add purely to STR until level 3, then start adding to LUK, then finally to INT, then, when you have enough INT and LUK, adding to STR again.
- Level 1: 13 STR, 4 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- Level 10: 28 STR, 4 DEX, 15 INT, 20 LUK.
- Level 25: 63 STR, 4 DEX, 55 INT, 20 LUK.
- Level 1: 13 STR, 4 DEX, 4 INT, 4 LUK.
- And of course, there’s the STR and DEX build, whereby you add STR and DEX in order to keep your minimum and maximum damage high. This build is used for the same purpose as Pure DEX – to eventually be able to one-hit kill Orange Mushrooms and Pigs no matter what.
III. Skills
Beginner Skills
- Three Snails
Master level: 3
Hurls snail shells to attack monsters from long distance.
![[Image: skill_0001000_icon.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/skill_0001000_icon.png)
Level 1: MP -10, Snail Shell -1, Damage 10.
Level 2: MP –15, Blue Snail Shell -1, Damage 25.
Level 3: MP –20, Red Snail Shell -1, Damage 40.
- Recovery
Master level: 3
Enables the user to recover HP constantly for 30 sec.
Time between skills: 10 minutes.
![[Image: skill_0001001_icon.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/skill_0001001_icon.png)
Level 1: MP –10, Recover 24 HP in 30 seconds.
Level 2: MP –20, Recover 48 HP in 30 seconds.
Level 3: MP –30, Recover 72 HP in 30 seconds.
- Nimble Feet
Master level: 3
Enables the character to move around quickly for a short amount of time.
Time between skills: 15 minutes.
![[Image: skill_0001002_icon.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/skill_0001002_icon.png)
Level 1: MP -10, +10 speed for 4 seconds.
Level 2: MP -15, +15 speed for 8 seconds.
Level 3: MP -20, +20 speed for 12 seconds.
You will rarely use these skills so I can only say add what you wish.
As a Beginner you get 6 SP points to add into them, so it's only possible to max two of them.
IV. Maple Island Enemies
Snail
![[Image: Snail.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/Snail.png)
Level 1
HP = 8
Exp. +3
![[Image: BlueSnail.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/BlueSnail.png)
Level 2
HP = 15
Exp. +4
![[Image: Shroom.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/Shroom.png)
Level 2
HP = 20
Exp. +5
![[Image: RedSnail.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/RedSnail.png)
Level 4
HP = 40
Exp. +8
![[Image: 0130100.png]](http://www.mapletip.com/images/new-monsters/0130100.png)
Level 4
HP = 40
Exp. +8
![[Image: 0210100.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/0210100.png)
Level 6
HP = 50
Exp. +10
![[Image: 1210100.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/1210100.png)
Level 7
HP = 75
Exp. +15
![[Image: OrangeMushroom.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/OrangeMushroom.png)
Level 8
HP = 80
Exp. +15
V. The Useful Drops
- By “Useful” I mean you can actually equip them. They are all Beginner-friendly (and very useful, but hard to find).
The stat for each equip is it’s mid range value. I.e.: If a weapon has 27 ATK, it could vary from 24-30.
- Double Axe
![[Image: W-DoubleAxe.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/W-DoubleAxe.png)
One-handed Axe
Level 10
ATK: 27
Dropped by: Orange Mushroom.
- Leather Purse
![[Image: W-LeatherPurse.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/W-LeatherPurse.png)
One-Handed Blunt Weapon
Level 15
ATK: 34
Dropped by: Orange Mushroom.
- Metal Wand
![[Image: 01372002.png]](http://www.mapletip.com/images/maplestory-monsters/01372002.png)
Wand
Level 18
ATK: 21
Dropped by: Red Snail.
- Blue One-lined T-shirt (M)
![[Image: T-BlueOne-linedT-shirtM.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/T-BlueOne-linedT-shirtM.png)
Top
Level 11
DEF: 11
Dropped by: Blue Snail.
- Red-striped T-shirt (F)
![[Image: T-Red-stripedT-shirtF.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/T-Red-stripedT-shirtF.png)
Top
Level 11
DEF: 11
Dropped by: Blue Snail, Pig.
- Blue ClamDigger’s (M)
![[Image: B-BlueClamDiggersM.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/B-BlueClamDiggersM.png)
Bottom
Level 5
DEF: 5
Dropped by: Shroom.
- Grey Thick Sweat Pants (M)
![[Image: B-GreyThickSweatPantsM.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/B-GreyThickSweatPantsM.png)
Bottom
Level 11
DEF: 10
Dropped by: Blue Snail.
- Ice Jeans
![[Image: B-IceJeans.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/B-IceJeans.png)
Bottom
Level 16
MP: +3
DEF: 13
Dropped by: Shroom.
- Green Headband
![[Image: H-GreenHeadband.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/H-GreenHeadband.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Dropped by: Snail.
- White Bandana
![[Image: 01002019.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002019.png)
Hat
Level 10
DEF: 8
Dropped by: Slime.
- White Gomushin
![[Image: S-WhiteGomushin.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/S-WhiteGomushin.png)
Shoe
Level 11
Speed: 2
DEF: 4
Dropped by: Orange Mushroom.
- Amethyst Earrings
![[Image: E-AmethystEarrings.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/E-AmethystEarrings.png)
Earring
Level 15
Nothing. (But it makes people recognise you more as an Islander).
Dropped by: Red Snail
- 10% Scroll for Helmet for DEF
![[Image: 10Scroll.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/10Scroll.png)
Weapon DEF + 5
Magic DEF + 3
Accuracy + 1
Dropped by: Green Snail.
- 10% Scroll for Bottomwear for DEF
Weapon DEF + 5
Magic DEF + 3
HP + 10
Dropped by: Slime.
- 10% Scroll for Topwear for DEF
Weapon DEF + 5
Magic DEF + 3
HP + 10
Dropped by: Stump.
- 10% Scroll for Shoes for DEX
Avoidability + 5
Accuracy + 3
Speed + 1
Dropped by: Pig.
- 10% Scroll for Shoes for Jump
Jump + 5
DEX + 3
Speed + 1
Dropped by: Orange Mushroom.
- Sky Snowboard
![[Image: 01442012.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01442012.png)
Pole Arm
Level 0
ATK: 18
- Yellow Valentine Rose
![[Image: 01442047.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01442047.png)
Pole Arm
Level 0
ATK: 20
- Red Valentine Rose
![[Image: 01442048.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01442048.png)
Pole Arm
Level 12
ATK: 30
- White Valentine Rose
![[Image: 01442050.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01442050.png)
Pole Arm
Level 24
ATK: 49
- Maple Umbrella (Untradable)
![[Image: 01302058.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01302058.png)
One-Handed Sword
Level 30
ATK: 45
Speed + 12
- Maple Sword
![[Image: 01302020.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01302020.png)
One-Handed Sword
Level 35
ATK: 48
Accuracy + 20
- Maple Soul Singer
![[Image: 01302030.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01302030.png)
One-Handed Sword
Level 43
ATK: 60
Accuracy + 30
- Blue Valentine Rose
![[Image: 01442049.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01442049.png)
Pole Arm
Level 48
ATK: 70
- Maple Glory Sword
![[Image: 01302064.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01302064.png)
One-Handed Sword
Level 64
ATK: 81
STR + 1
Accuracy + 35
- Maple Snowboard
![[Image: 01442030.png]](http://www.mapletip.com/images/maplestory-monsters/01442030.png)
Pole Arm
Level 70
ATK: 85
- Maple Hat (Untradable)
![[Image: 01002508.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002508.png)
Hat
Level 0
DEF: 15
HP + 5
MP + 5
- Independence Day Hat
![[Image: 01002527.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002527.png)
Hat
Level 0
DEF: 10
M.DEF: 10
Jump + 2
- Maple Hat (Untradable)
Hat
Level 8
DEF: 20
M.DEF: 40
HP + 10
MP + 10
STR + 1
DEX + 1
INT + 1
LUK + 1
- Maple Hat (Untradable)
Hat
Level 30
DEF: 35
M.DEF: 50
HP + 12
MP + 12
STR + 2
DEX + 2
INT + 2
LUK + 2
- Maple Hat (Untradable)
Hat
Level 70
DEF: 50
M.DEF: 60
HP + 15
MP + 15
STR + 3
DEX + 3
INT + 3
LUK + 3
- Maple Shield
![[Image: 01092030.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01092030.png)
Shield
Level 20
DEF: 10
M.DEF: 10
Avoidability + 1
- Razor (Untradable)
![[Image: 01332005.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01332005.png)
Dagger
Level 5
ATK: 20
Quest: Mai's Training.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Mai, Field East of Amherst.
- Blue Sporty Cap
![[Image: 01002425.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002425.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 3
MP + 30
Quest: New Life.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Mai, A Split Road.
- Red Sporty Cap
![[Image: 01002424.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002424.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 3
HP + 30
Quest: New Life.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Mai, A Split Road.
- Fruit Knife
![[Image: 01332007.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01332007.png)
Dagger
Level 8
ATK: 22
Quest: Biggs' Collection of Items
Requirements: None.
NPC: Biggs, Southperry.
Expired: June 2008.
- Razor
Dagger
Level 5
ATK: 20
Quest: Biggs' Collection of Items
Requirements: None.
NPC: Biggs, Southperry.
Expired: June 2008.
- Red Skullcap
![[Image: 01002054.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002054.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: 2007(?)
- Work Gloves
![[Image: 01082002.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01082002.png)
Glove
Level 10
DEF: 2
Quest: Protect Lucas's Farm.
Requirements: Must have completed Maria's Letter.
NPC: Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Yellow Work Gloves
![[Image: 01082145.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01082145.png)
Glove
Level 10
DEF: 2
INT + 1
Quest: Protect Lucas's Farm.
Requirements: Must have completed Maria's Letter.
NPC: Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Red Work Gloves
![[Image: 01082146.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01082146.png)
Glove
Level 10
DEF: 2
STR + 1
Quest: Protect Lucas's Farm.
Requirements: Must have completed Maria's Letter.
NPC: Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Blue Work Gloves
![[Image: 01082147.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01082147.png)
Glove
Level 10
DEF: 2
DEX + 1
Quest: Protect Lucas's Farm.
Requirements: Must have completed Maria's Letter.
NPC: Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Purple Work Gloves
![[Image: 01082148.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01082148.png)
Glove
Level 10
DEF: 2
LUK + 1
Quest: Protect Lucas's Farm.
Requirements: Must have completed Maria's Letter.
NPC: Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Grey Work Gloves
![[Image: 01082150.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01082150.png)
Glove
Level 10
DEF: 3
M.DEF: 1
Quest: Protect Lucas's Farm.
Requirements: Must have completed Maria's Letter.
NPC: Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Brown Skullcap
![[Image: 01002008.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002008.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Green Skullcap
![[Image: 01002053.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002053.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Red Headband
![[Image: 01002014.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002014.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Accuracy + 1
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Green Headband
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Black Headband
![[Image: 01002066.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002066.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Yellow Headband
![[Image: 01002068.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002068.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
- Blue Headband
![[Image: 01002069.png]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/MJmd132004/01002069.png)
Hat
Level 5
DEF: 5
Quest: Letter for Lucas.
Requirements: None.
NPC: Maria, A Split Road and Lucas, Amherst.
Expired: June 2008.
VI. Quests
- Here is a list of all the Quests your Islander is able/has been able to do. I haven't played my Islander since GMS began so I will probably miss a few quests here and there, help would be appreciated on this section.
Current Quests (Started)- Maple Training Camp
Roger's Apple (2007)
Todd's How-to-Hunt (2007)
- Snail Hunting Ground I
Dr. Robin (June 2008)
Sam's Request (June 2008)
- A Split Road
Maria's Letter (June 2008)
- Amherst
Rain's Maple Quiz 1 (2005)
Rain's Maple Quiz 2 (2005)
Rain's Maple Quiz 3 (2005)
Rain's Maple Quiz 4 (2005)
Rain's Maple Quiz 5 (2005)
Rain's Maple Quiz 6 (2005)
Rain's Maple Quiz 7 (2005)
Pio's Collecting Recycled Goods (2005)
Pio and the Recycling (2005)
Chief's Introduction (June 2008)
- Field East of Amherst
Mai's First Training (June 2008)
Mai's Second Training (June 2008)
Mai's Third Training (June 2008)
Mai's Last Training (June 2008)
- Southperry/Field West of Amherst
Yoona's Quiz on Shopping : Start (May 2008)
Yoona's Quiz on Shopping 1 (May 2008)
Yoona's Quiz on Shopping 2 (May 2008)
Yoona's Quiz on Shopping 3 (May 2008)
Yoona's Quiz on Shopping 4 (May 2008)
Yoona's Quiz on Shopping 5 (May 2008)
Helping Out Yoona (June 2008)
- Field West of Southperry
Bari's Test (June 2008)
Expired Quests- Mushroom Town
Roger's Apple - 2005 to 2006
Bringing a Mirror to Heena 2005 to 2006
Borrowing Sera's Mirror - 2005 to 2006
Todd's How-to-Hunt - 2005 to 2007
- Maple Training Camp
Roger's Apple - 2006 to 2007
What Sen wants to eat - 2006 to June 2008
- Snail Hunting Ground I
Sam's Suggestion - 2005 to June 2008
Love Counseling ?! - 2007 to June 2008
Sam's Advice - 2007 to June 2008
- A Split Road
Letter for Lucas - 2005 to June 2008
Maria's Nutritious Juice - 2007 to June 2008
Maria's Map Reading - 2007 to June 2008
Mai's Training - 2005 to June 2008
Mai's Final Training - 2005 to June 2008
New Life - May 2008 to June 2008
- Amherst
Lucas' Reply - 2005 to June 2008
Lucas' Cute Daughter - 2007 to June 2008
Protect Lucas's Farm - May 2008 to June 2008
- Southperry
Here little Piggy... - 2007 to June 2008
Bigg's Collection of Items - 2005 to June 2008
Event Quests- Southperry
New Year's Wishes 1 (2007) (date?)
New Year's Wishes 2 (2007) (date?)
Easter : Easter Basket (2008)
MapleStory 3rd Anniversary Bonanza (2008)
The Lost Maple Hat (2008)
Maple GM's Congrats on the 3 year Anniversary (2008)
- Maple Training Camp
VII. The Pros and Cons of Using Maple Trade System
Pros
- Better equipment gives higher damage.
- Speed and Jump boosts allow quicker training.
- Less need for cirtain stats. For example; Metal Wand needs 20 LUK and 55 INT - with MTS you could buy equips that give such attributes.
- Nothing to hunt for, thus training gets boring faster.
- You will be asked how you got your equips far more often than someone who doesn't use MTS, and you'd have to explain to those unsure what MTS is.
- You need Nexon Cash - usually obtained using real-life money.
- You will be called a hacker far more often than those who don't use MTS - especially if you use Gachapon-only equips.
