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Maple Symbol Studies: Arcane/Authentic Symbol Efficiency Analysis and Investment Guide
Compares and analyzes the efficiency of MapleStory's Arcane Symbols and Authentic Symbols, compares them with item enhancements to determine which symbol is more efficient to invest in, and provides a guide on the timing of enhancing each symbol. Presents symbol enhancement strategies for free-to-play users to heavy spenders.
1. Symbol System Overview and Types
Maple Symbols are a core element that greatly affects a character's stats and damage.
Symbols are divided into two types: Arcane Symbols and Authentic Symbols.
Both symbols have drop rate and experience gain effects, but the key is the stat increase effect.
Symbols only take effect in the corresponding area, but the stat increase effect applies regardless of the area.
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1. Symbol System Overview and Types
Maple Symbols are a core element that greatly affects a character's stats and damage.
Symbols are divided into two types: Arcane Symbols and Authentic Symbols.
Both symbols have drop rate and experience gain effects, but the key is the stat increase effect.
Symbols only take effect in the corresponding area, but the stat increase effect applies regardless of the area.
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2. Arcane Symbol Efficiency Analysis and Enhancement Guide
It is efficient to enhance Arcane Symbols unconditionally.
Enhancing Arcane Symbols is essential in sections where Force is required, and it is more cost-effective than enhancing items.
The 15% final damage increase effect is difficult to replace with items.
Increasing raw stats is efficient in the early stages, but may become less efficient compared to other spec upgrades in the later stages.
In conclusion, it is good to raise Arcane Symbols unconditionally.
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3. Grandis Symbol (Authentic Symbol) Efficiency Analysis
For Grandis Symbols, you shouldn't skimp on the final damage.
The power of a full storm is absolute even when hunting.
Authentic Symbols, like Arcane Symbols, should be raised unconditionally.
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4. Authentic Symbol Enhancement Timing and Item Comparison Analysis
Authentic Symbols have a raw stat increase effect of 200 when applying stat %.
The spec increase is excellent compared to Mastery Cores.
It is more expensive than Mastery Cores in terms of price, but similar in the early stages.
Compared to item enhancement, it is similar to upgrading from 12 stars to 18 stars at Unique rank.
After full 18-star coverage, it can be compared to a 27% Epic two-line item.
In conclusion, it is essential to enhance Authentic Symbols to about level 3-4.
Leave it as an area of choice for heavy spenders.