Evan Best Skill Build and Guide MapleStory

Evan is one of the six Heroes of Maple. A Dragon Master who uses a Wand or Staff and special dragon skills to fight. They’re a great class for mobbing and they have a very useful link skill. Overall a unique and fun class that lets you combine skills to create new ones. 

Evan’s most important skills are his fusion skills, Wind Flash, Earth/Wind Breath, and Earth Dive. You’ll definitely want to make an Evan since the link skill greatly improves your leveling potential. 

Evan 1st Job Skill Build 

For 1st Job Evan will have to rely on Mana Burst to mob and occasionally your Dragon will help you out.

  • Mana Burst 1 (+1), Teleport (+1), Dragon Soul (+1)
  • Magic Link (MAX)
  • Teleport (MAX)
  • Dragon Soul (MAX)
  • Dragon Spark (MAX)
  • Mana Burst 1 (MAX)
  • Magic Guard (MAX)

Evan 1st Job Skill Explanation 

Skill NameMax Lvl DescriptionPurpose
Skill Mana Burst I.png
Mana Burst 1
MP Cost: 24, Damage: 150%, Number of Attacks: 2, Max Enemies Hit: 4Mobbing Skill
Skill Teleport.png
Teleport
MP Cost: 22, Teleport Range: 275, Downward Movement Range: +85Mobility Skill
Skill Magic Guard (Evan).png
Magic Guard
MP Cost: 30, Damage Taken (while active): -10%, Damage Displaced: 85% of your MPActive Skill (Toggle)
Skill Dragon Soul.png
Dragon Soul
Permanently increases DEF: +145, Speed: +10Passive Buff
Skill Magic Link.png
Magic Link
Permanently increases Max MP: +20%, MP increases by 120 per level, Magic ATT: +20Passive Buff
Skill Dragon Spark.png
Dragon Spark
Mir Attacks, Chance: 40%, Damage: 100%Passive Effect

Evan 2nd Job Skill Build 

When you reach 2nd Job with Evan you’ll get access to your first fusion skill, Wind Flash (Dragon Flash + Wind Circle). Now you’ll be able to mob with your Dragon (Mir) and Mana Burst 2. Note that using your skill Return! will grant a special effect. Make sure to always use return before your fusion skill ends.

  • Advanced Dragon Spark, Partners, Return! (auto-maxed)
  • Mana Bursts 2 (+1), Wind Circle (+1), Dragon Flash (+1)
  • Support Jump (+1), Magic Booster (+1), Spell Mastery (+1)
  • Spell Mastery (MAX)
  • High Wisdom (MAX)
  • Dragon Flash (MAX)
  • Magic Booster (MAX)
  • Mana Burst 2 (MAX)
  • Wind Circle (MAX)
  • Support Jump (MAX)

Evan 2nd Job Skill Explanation 

Skill NameMax Lvl DescriptionPurpose
Skill Mana Burst II.png
Mana Burst 2
MP Cost: 30, Damage: 130%, Number of Attacks: 3, Max Enemies Hit: 5Mobbing Skill when Mir is attacking
Skill Wind Circle.png
Wind Circle
MP Cost: 40. Knocks back up to 6 enemies, dealing 108% damage 5 times

Casting Wind Circle after a Mir skill will instead trigger a fusion skill 
Casting Mana Burst before Wind Circle, or casting Wind Circle while lying down, will not prevent the fusion skill from triggering 

However, MP cost will be multiplied by 3
Use after Dragon Flash to get Wind Flash

(Otherwise pushes enemies back but not recommended without fusion skill)
Skill Dragon Flash.png
Dragon Flash
MP Cost: 60, Damage: 95%, Number of Attacks: 4, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Duration: 3.5 sec

Cooldown: 8 sec
Used to activate Fusion Skills

(Just use it for fusion skills)
Skill Wind Flash.png
Wind Flash
MP Cost: 60, Max Enemies Hit: 3, Damage: 55%, Number of Attacks: 2, Number of Wind Blades: 3,

Duration: 3.5 sec
Mobbing Skill (Dragon Flash + Wind Circle)

(leveling Dragon Flash levels up Wind Flash)
Skill Return Flash.png
Return Flash
Max Monsters Cursed: 8, Damage Dealt: +20%, Duration 60 secDebuff Skill

(Great for Bossing or Elites)
Skill High Wisdom (Evan).png
High Wisdom
INT: +40Passive Buff
Skill Magic Booster (Evan).png
Magic Booster
MP Cost: 38, Magic ATT Speed increased by 2 for 180 secActive Buff
Skill Support Jump.png
Support Jump
MP Cost: 18, jump while already jumping to go furtherMobility Skill

(Note using this cancels any Mir skills)
Skill Spell Mastery (Evan).png
Spell Mastery
Magic Mastery: +50%, Critical Rate: +15%, Magic ATT: +10, Critical Rate (wand equipped): +3%Passive Buff
Skill Return!.png
Return!
Immediately calls Mir, mid-fight
Cooldown: 2
Active Skill

(Keep close as you’ll need to recall your dragon for various helpful effects)
Skill Partners.png
Partners
While Mir is attacking, Evan’s Damage: +20%

Passive Effect: Stance Chance +30%
Passive Effect
Skill Advanced Dragon Spark.png
Advanced Dragon Spark
Mir Attacks, Chance: 100%, Damage: 150%Passive Effect

Evan 3rd Job Skill Build

3rd Job for Evan is where you’ll get your next fusion skills, Thunder Dive and Thunder Flash. When using Return! with a Dive skill active will grant you and your nearby allies Attack Speed +1. For this Job you’ll mostly be relying on Wind Flash and Mana Burst to mob.

  • Mana Burst 3 (+1), Thunder Circle (+1), Dragon Dive (+1)
  • Magic Amplification (MAX)
  • Critical Magic (MAX)
  • Elemental Decrease (MAX)
  • Dragon Dive (MAX)
  • Mana Burst 3 (MAX)
  • Magic Debris (MAX)
  • Thunder Circle (MAX)
  • Dragon Potential (MAX)
  • Magic Resistance (MAX)

Evan 3rd Job Skill Explanation 

Skill NameMax Lvl DescriptionPurpose
Skill Mana Burst III.png
Mana Burst 3
MP Cost: 37, Damage: 150%, Number of Attacks: 4, Max Enemies Hit: 6Mobbing Skill when Mir is attacking
Skill Thunder Circle.png
Thunder Circle
MP Cost: 48, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 170%, Number of Attacks: 5

Casting Thunder Circle after a Mir skill will instead trigger a fusion skill 

Casting Mana Burst before Thunder Circle, or casting Thunder Circle while lying down, will not prevent the fusion skill from triggering

However, MP cost will be multiplied by 3
Used to link with Dragon Dive to help mob
Skill Dragon Dive.png
Dragon Dive
MP Cost: 70, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Damage: 130%, Number of Attacks: 3, Duration: 3.5 sec

Cooldown: 8 sec
One of your base fusion skills
Skill Return Dive.png
Return Dive
Nearby Ally Attack Speed: +1, Duration: 60 secGreat for helping allies or yourself get Attack Speed +1
Skill Thunder Dive.png
Thunder Dive
MP Cost: 70, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Damage: 135%, Number of Attacks: 1, Number of Orbs: 4, Duration: 4 sec 

Orbs disappear after hitting enemies or after a set time
Mobbing Skill that summons electric orbs that travel along the ground
Skill Thunder Flash.png
Thunder Flash
MP Cost: 70, Damage (per Crash): 135%, Number of Attacks: 6, Max Enemies Hit: 8Attacks mobs in a certain zone (not to useful)
Skill Magic Debris.png
Magic Debris
Amount of Debris Created: 1, Debris Formation Cooldown: 0.6 sec, Maximum Debris Limit: 15, MP Cost: 100

Maximum Enemies Hit: 15,
Damage: 70%, Number of Hits: 1, Damage: +40% points (for every 5 debris)

inactivated debris disappears after a set time
Helps your mobbing

(If you see little specks around the map just click this skill and it will fly to monsters and attack them)
Skill Elemental Decrease (Evan).png
Elemental Decrease
MP Cost: 53, Elemental Attribute Resistance: -10%, Duration: 180 sec

Passive : Final damage +15%
Active Buff
Skill Critical Magic.png
Critical Magic
Critical Rate: +30%, Critical Damage: +20%Passive Buff
Skill Magic Amplification.png
Magic Amplification
MP Cost: +130%, Final Damage of Magic ATT: +30%Passive Buff
Skill Magic Resistance.png
Magic Resistance
Abnormal Status Resistance: +20, All Elemental Resistance: +25% permanentlyPassive Buff
Skill Dragon Potential.png
Dragon Potential
DEF Ignored Permanently: +20%Passive Buff

Evan 4th Job Skill Build

When you get to Evans 4th Job you’ll have a few more Fusion Skills. Most importantly your Return Flame and Earth Breath. Return Flame lets you cover a section of the map with fire as you use Wind Flash and Earth Breath to deal with the rest. Note that you should use Dark Fog first before Magic Debris as it will give Debris a nice boost.

  • Mana Burst 4 (+1), Earth Circle (+1), Dragon Breath (+1)
  • Blessing of the Onyx (+1), Dark Fog (+1), Dragon Fury (+1)
  • Enhanced Magic Debris (+1), Onyx Will (+1)
  • Magic Mastery (MAX)
  • Blessing of the Onyx (MAX)
  • Dragon Breath (MAX)
  • Dragon Fury (MAX)
  • Mana Burst 4 (MAX)
  • Onyx Will (MAX)
  • Earth Circle (MAX)
  • Enhanced Magic Debris (MAX)
  • Dark Fog (MAX)
  • High Dragon Potential (MAX)
  • Maple Warrior (MAX)
  • Hero’s Will (MAX)

Evan 4th Job Skill Explanation 

Skill NameMax Lvl DescriptionPurpose
Skill Mana Burst IV.png
Mana Burst 4
MP Cost: 42

1st hit – Damage: 290%, Number of Attacks: 4, Max Enemies Hit: 8

2nd hit – Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 330%, Number of Attacks: 4
Mobbing Skill when Mir is attacking
Skill Earth Circle.png
Earth Circle
MP Cost: 58, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 320%, Number of Attacks: 5

Casting Earth Circle after a Mir skill will instead trigger a fusion skill 
Casting Mana Burst before Earth Circle, or casting Earth Circle while lying down, will not prevent the fusion skill from triggering 

However, MP cost will be multiplied by 3
Use this skill with Dragon Breath, great range and power
Skill Dragon Breath.png
Dragon Breath
MP Cost: 80, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 240%, Number of Attacks: 5, Duration: 3 sec

Cooldown: 10 sec
Quick Horizontal Burst Skill 

(Use Return to get the fire on the ground)
Skill Wind Breath.png
Wind Breath
MP Cost: 80, Damage: 215%, Number of Attacks: 5, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Duration: 3.5 sec, 
Damage (enemies less than 30% health): +65% points
Decent Burst Skill 
Skill Earth Breath.png
Earth Breath
MP Cost: 80, Max Enemies Hit: 4, Damage: 280%, Number of Attacks: 5 

Damage divided by the number of enemies being attacked (excluding 35% of Damage), Duration: 3.5 sec
Mobbing Fusion Skill
Skill Return Flame.png
Return Flame
Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 150%, Duration: 30Leaves a trail of fire on the ground that damages mobs

(Great skill to help you mob and if it can OHKO you are set)
Skill Earth Dive.png
Earth Dive
MP Cost: 70, Forms rocks and 3 Crashes, Damage (per crash): 190%, 

Number of Attacks: 6, Max Enemies Hit: 6
Decent Fusion Skill to use to get the Attack Speed Return
Skill Dark Fog.png
Dark Fog
MP Cost: 400, Damage: 400%, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Number of Attacks: 6, Crit Rate: +20%, Cooldown: 40 sec

Magic Debris Damage during Cooldown: +20%
Burst Skill

(Should be used whenever up so you get the most out of Magic Debris)
Skill Blessing of the Onyx.png
Blessing of the Onyx
MP Cost: 48, DEF: +600, Magic ATT: +50, Duration: 180 secActive Buff
Skill Enhanced Magic Debris.png
Enhanced Magic Debris
Amount of Debris Created: 1, Debris Formation Cooldown: 0.4 sec, Maximum Debris Limit: 25, MP Cost: 140, Maximum Enemies Hit: 15, 

Damage: 110%, Number of Hits: 1, Damage: +50% points (for every 5 debris) inactivated debris disappears after a set time
Active Skill to help mob 
Skill Magic Mastery (Evan).png
Magic Mastery
Magic Mastery: +70%. Magic ATT: +30, Critical Damage +20%Passive Buff
Skill Onyx Will.png
Onyx Will
Damage Taken: -20%, Knockback Resistance (while Mir is attacking): +70% permanentlyPassive Effect
Skill Dragon Fury.png
Dragon Fury
Magic ATT: +35%, MP Range: 30% to 100% of Max MPPassive Buff
Skill High Dragon Potential.png
High Dragon Potential
Damage Against Bosses: +20% permanentlyPassive Buff
Skill Maple Warrior.png
Maple Warrior
MP Cost: 70, Increases all stats assigned APs by 15% for 900 secActive Buff
Skill Hero's Will.png
Hero’s Will
MP Cost: 30, Cooldown: 300 secActive Skill

Evan Hyper Skill Build

When it comes to Evan’s Hyper Skills you want to boost the skills that you use the most.

  • Skill Speedy Dragon Flash.png Speedy Dragon Flash 
  • Skill Howling Wind.png Howling Wind 
  • Skill Speedy Dragon Breath.png Speedy Dragon Breath 
  • Skill Lungs of Stone.png Lungs of Stone 
  • Skill Wind Breath - Opportunity.png Cyclone Breath
  • Skill Summon Onyx Dragon.png Summon Onyx Dragon 
  • Skill Dragon Master.png Dragon Master 
  • Skill Heroic Memories (Evan).png Heroic Memories 

Evan 5th Job Skill Build

When you get to Lvl 200 you’ll get access to your V Matrix and new 5th job skill nodes instantly like Evan’s new fusion skills. The best way to level them up is through Nodestones and Experience nodes. Evan’s V Skills are,

  • Skill Dragon Slam.png Dragon Slam
  • Skill Elemental Barrage.png Elemental Barrage
  • Skill Elemental Radiance.png Elemental Radiance
  • Skill Spiral of Mana.png Spiral of Mana

Evan Perfect Trio Nodes

  • Skill Wind Circle.png Wind Circle Boost
  • Skill Thunder Circle.png Thunder Circle Boost
  • Skill Earth Circle.png Earth Circle Boost

Evan’s perfect trio is Wind Circle Boost, Thunder Circle Boost, and Earth Circle Boost. After that is Dragon Spark, Mana Burst, and Magic Debris/Dragon Breath. Debris is better since it can fly all around the map.

Elemental Radiance Combo

The best Elemental Radiance combo for Evan is Elemental Radiance > Dragon Breath > Wind Circle > Magic Debris > Return > Dragon Flash > Wind Circle > Earth Circle > Thunder Flash/Dark Fog > Magic Debris.

Evan  5th Job Skill Explanation 

Skill NameMax Lvl DescriptionPurpose
Skill Dragon Slam.png
Dragon Slam
Mir slams down and savagely attacks the enemy. Unaffected by attack reflection.Used to combo with Elemental Barrage

(Not really worth it otherwise)
Skill Elemental Barrage.png
Elemental Barrage
Utilizes powerful elemental magic in succession. You’ll get a new power for a short time after each oneUsed to combo with Dragon Slam

(Not really worth it otherwise)
Skill Wyrmking's Breath.png
Wyrmking’s Breath
Evan infuses Mir with his magic during Dragon Slam, causing Mir to briefly grow and release a blast of elemental energy 

This skill advances alongside Dragon Slam
Useful Mobbing/Bossing Skill 
Skill Ludicrous Speed.png
Ludicrous Speed
Mir immediately stops attacking and teleports to Evan, creating a vortex that deals damage to nearby enemies

This skill advances alongside Dragon Slam
Return Skill for extra DPS
Skill Elemental Radiance.png
Elemental Radiance
Cast a magical circle to channel the power of the constellations 

Magic ATT starts to charge the magic circle when Evan’s magic (excluding Spiral of Mana) hits a target, culminating when Magic ATT is full
Amazing DPS Skill but requires setup

(You must charge the skill by using Fusion Skills and having Debris, not necessary to learn if you are just getting to 210)
Skill Spiral of Mana.png
Spiral of Mana
Utilize the Mana Burst’s pentacle to allow clusters of mana to swirl with the speed of a tornado on their own 

Can be activated by pressing the down key and using Mana Burst again after 1 hit while Mana Burst IV is in use

There can be only 1 Spiral of Mana. When active, using Mana Burst IV temporarily reduces the number of attacks of Spiral of Mana
Mobbing Skill

(An upgrade to Mana Burst but comes with more key inputs. Must use Mana Burst first then down key + Mana Burst) 

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