The news is out. Dual Blade is coming to Global MapleStory. To give you a quick introduction, we will be answering some questions inquisitive Maplers have been wondering. So look no further and see if you find your answers here.
Q: What is Dual Blade?
A: Dual Blade is a sub-class of the Thief job but very much separated as well. Dual Blade can wield two weapons! Check out
http://maplestory.nexon.net/dualblade for events and previews!
Q: When will Dual Blade be released?
A: Dual Blade willing coming on July 14, 2010!
Q: Is the Dual Blade class only available for a limited time?
A: No, Maplers will be able to make Dual Blade characters forever!
Q: Will skill books be needed for Dual Blade?
A: Certain Dual Blade Mastery Books will be available in the Cash Shop but it is not required make or level up a Dual Blade character. If you are interested in purchasing the Mastery Books, you can check out our earn Free NX offers to pay for the books.
Q: Will players be given an extra character slot to make a Dual Blade?
A: The maximum number of character slots will not be increased so Maplers that have not maxed out their character slots will receive an new character slot.
Q: How do you make a Dual Blade character?
A: There will be a button, just like with Aran, Evan, and Cygnus Knights, to create a Dual Blade character. It is an explorer but we gave it its own button so you can't miss it.
Q: What are the skills like for Dual Blade?
A: Dual Blade will have fast, slashing, stabbing, and assassination skills, similar to the traditional Thief class. They will also have their own type of haste, endure, and blade booster skills. They will also have unique skills such as Mirror Imaging and Sudden Death for one hit kills. Dual Blade characters will be quite powerful in the Maple World.
Q: Will the Dual Blade Cash Shop shareable with Explorers?
A: Dual Blade characters will not be able to share their Cash Shop.
Q: Can Dual Blade characters enter Crimsonwood Keep Party Quest?
A: We haven't made changes to the Crimsonwood Keep Party Quest to allow additional classes. Only the main Explorer classes will be able to participate. This does not mean that this will remain this way forever.
All said by Hime from Nexon America.