Xenon Overview
Xenon is a unique Resistance class in MapleStory; Xenon benefits from STR, DEX, and LUK․ Xenon can equip both Thief and Pirate gear, offering versatility․
Xenon benefits from three main stats․ Xenon requires a balance of STR, DEX, and LUK to maximize range․ There is no secondary stat to worry about for Xenon․
Class Characteristics
Xenon is a Resistance class, uniquely versatile, and benefits from three main stats: STR, DEX, and LUK․ Unlike most classes that focus on one primary stat and a secondary stat, Xenon needs a balanced approach to all three․ This makes gear selection and stat distribution a bit more complex but also offers flexibility․ Xenon also has the unique ability to equip both Thief and Pirate gear․ This expands equipment choices, allowing access to a wider range of potential stat boosts and set effects․ Xenon uses a secondary resource called Supply Surplus instead of Mana for some skills․ A gauge on screen will indicate the current level of the surplus․ Xenon also has multiple attack variations, switchable via Modal Shift, adding another layer of complexity and customization to gameplay․ This blend of stats, equipment, and resource systems makes Xenon a complex and rewarding class to master․
Stat Distribution
Xenon’s stat distribution is unique, requiring a balanced approach to STR, DEX, and LUK․ Unlike other classes that prioritize a single primary stat, Xenon benefits from all three equally․ This is because Xenon’s damage calculation incorporates all three stats․ Therefore, neglecting any one stat will significantly hinder damage output․ When allocating Ability Points (AP), it’s crucial to maintain a relatively even distribution between STR, DEX, and LUK․ There is no secondary stat that Xenon benefits from․ The Multilateral skill grants bonuses based on stat thresholds, further emphasizing the need for balance․ Achieving these thresholds unlocks additional power, making a balanced stat build essential for maximizing Xenon’s potential․ While specific ratios may vary based on individual preferences and equipment, the core principle remains the same: prioritize an equal investment in STR, DEX, and LUK to optimize Xenon’s damage and overall effectiveness in MapleStory․
Xenon Skill Build
All 1st to 4th Job skills can be maxed․ Put one SP into each skill first․ Then max each skill in the suggested order for an effective Xenon skill build․
1st to 4th Job Skill Priority
All 1st to 4th Job skills can be maxed, providing flexibility in your Xenon’s development․ Begin by allocating one Skill Point (SP) into each skill to familiarize yourself with their functionalities․ Subsequently, prioritize maxing each skill in a strategic order to optimize your Xenon’s combat prowess and efficiency․ For any skills that have pre-requisites, ensure that you follow them first before following the build path․ While specific skill priorities may vary based on individual playstyles and preferences, a recommended approach is to focus on maximizing your primary attacking skills and essential passive abilities early on․ This ensures consistent damage output and survivability as you progress through the game․ Remember to adapt your skill build as needed based on your evolving needs and the challenges you encounter․ Experimentation and personal optimization are key to mastering your Xenon’s skill set․ Always refer to updated guides and community resources for the latest recommendations and insights on skill builds․
Supply Surplus System
Xenon utilizes Supply Surplus instead of Mana for some skills․ A UI gauge displays the current surplus․ One point regenerates every four seconds naturally․
Regeneration Mechanics
Xenon’s Supply Surplus is a unique resource system that governs the usage of certain skills, replacing the traditional Mana system․ The regeneration mechanics are vital for sustained combat․ One Surplus Point regenerates passively every four seconds, providing a steady source of energy for skill usage․ Moreover, Xenon has a 60% chance to regenerate a Surplus Point when successfully evading an attack․ This encourages active gameplay and rewards skillful dodging of enemy attacks․ The regeneration rate can be influenced by certain skills or equipment, further enhancing Xenon’s resource management․ Managing the regeneration of Surplus Points is crucial for optimizing damage output and ensuring that essential skills are available when needed․ Effective use of evasion skills in conjunction with the passive regeneration provides a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience․ This system allows for constant skill use․ The Surplus system allows you to constantly use your skills․
Maximum Surplus Points
Xenon’s Supply Surplus system is governed by a maximum capacity of Surplus Points, which dictates the total amount of energy available for using certain skills․ Xenon begins with a base maximum of five Surplus Points․ This maximum capacity increases with each job advancement, providing Xenon with more resources as they progress․ With each job advancement Xenon gains +5 Maximum Surplus Points; Upon reaching the 4th Job advancement, Xenon attains a maximum of twenty Surplus Points․ This increased capacity allows for more sustained skill usage and greater flexibility in combat․ Managing the maximum Surplus Points effectively is crucial for optimizing Xenon’s damage output and ensuring that essential skills are available when needed․ Increasing the maximum Surplus points allows for more freedom in attacks․ Some skills consume a high amount of Surplus Points․ Maintaining a high amount of Surplus Points is a must; Max Surplus Points allows for ultimate bossing;
Hyper Skills
Hyper Skills become available to Xenon at level 140․ Hyper Skill Points are earned with each level gained toward level 200․ Spend points wisely․
Passive Hyper Skill Build
When building your Xenon’s passive Hyper Skills, focus on enhancing your primary damage dealing skills and survivability․ Consider the following build for maximizing damage output and effectiveness: Beam Dance ౼ Reinforce, which increases the speed of Beam Dance․ Beam Dance — Spread to increase the number of targets hit․ Mecha Purge ౼ Reinforce, which increases the damage․ Mecha Purge — Guardbreak for defense reduction․ Hypogram Field ౼ Persist for increased duration․ This setup focuses on boosting the damage and utility of your main attacking skills, Beam Dance and Mecha Purge, while also extending the duration of Hypogram Field․ This will give you the most effective damage output during bossing and training․ You can adjust based on preference, but this is a very good general setup․
Active Hyper Skill Build
Xenon’s active Hyper Skills provide powerful bursts of damage and utility․ When selecting your active skills, consider the following options to maximize your effectiveness in both bossing and training scenarios: Amaranth Generator, Entangling Lash, and Orbital Cataclysm․ Amaranth Generator provides a temporary boost to your stats, increasing your damage output for a short duration․ Entangling Lash can be used to bind enemies, giving you a window to unleash your attacks without interruption․ Orbital Cataclysm is a powerful, long-lasting laser attack that can deal massive damage to bosses and clear out mobs․ The giant laser is awkward at first to use since you need to hold down its key to charge it up while moving․ You’ll need bossing and training to get natural at it, but it lasts 13 seconds, and you can charge it and wait for a burst to do massive damage․
Hyper Stats
Hyper Stats are available at level 140․ Players get Hyper Stat Points per level after 140․ Use points to boost crucial stats for improved performance․
Point Distribution
Allocate Hyper Stat points strategically to maximize Xenon’s potential․ Prioritize stats like DEX, LUK, and STR, which directly influence damage output․ Critical Rate is also a strong choice to boost consistant damage․ Consider investing in Critical Damage to amplify the impact of critical hits․ For survivability, consider HP or Avoidance․ Allocate points based on your gear, funding, and playstyle, tailoring Xenon to excel in bossing, mobbing, or a balanced approach․ The Hyper Stats system offers customization to optimize Xenon’s performance․ Remember that Hyper stats can be reset for a fee․ Adjust your build to suit your needs or to try new things․ Hyper stats for Xenon can significantly improve your character’s performance, increasing your damage output and survivability and allowing you to take on harder challenges in MapleStory․ Experiment with different setups to find the one that best suits your play style and your character’s needs․ Always keep in mind how the stats interplay with your other gear and skills for maximum effectiveness․
Fifth Job Skills
Xenon’s Fifth Job skills enhance their combat abilities․ A key skill is the giant laser, needing charge while moving․ It lasts for 13 seconds dealing massive damage;
Key Fifth Job Skills
Xenon’s fifth job skills significantly enhance their overall combat effectiveness, introducing powerful new abilities and augmenting existing ones․ One notable skill is the giant laser, a potent offensive tool that requires players to hold down the key to charge it up while simultaneously maintaining movement․ This unique mechanic might initially feel awkward, demanding practice and adaptation during both bossing encounters and training sessions to master its fluidity․ However, the effort invested is well worth it, as this skill boasts exceptional damage potential and a lasting duration of 13 seconds․ This extended duration allows players to strategically charge the laser and precisely time its release to coincide with burst windows, maximizing damage output during critical moments; Furthermore, fifth job skills Mastery Skills are affected by Hyper Skill passives and Boost Node enhancements applied to the base skill․ The maximum level for Enhancements / Boost Nodes is 50 (60 with Matrix Points)․ Some skills are shared with other classes․ Please refer to Shared Skill Build Guide for more details as it is shared among all jobs in MapleStory․