Gunslinger is the premier ranged burst DPS class in Ragnarok: The New World, rated S tier for early MVP hunting and high mobility gameplay. Gunslingers fight at range with firearms and shurikens, swapping weapons mid-combat to maximize damage windows. If you want to compete in MVP races from week one without playing a caster, Gunslinger is your best pick.
This guide covers stat allocation, skill build order, weapon progression, MVP hunting strategy, and how Gunslinger fits into the Job Freedom system when you eventually swap to another class. For meta context, compare with Mage and review the full tier list.
Stat Allocation
Primary: DEX for hit rate, damage, and faster cast/attack animations on ranged skills. Secondary: AGI for ASPD and kiting fluidity. Support: VIT for MVP survivability when bosses turn aggressive, or STR if your build leans on shuriken skills with STR scaling.
Early leveling (1–40): pump DEX first, then AGI. Mid game (40–70): balance DEX and AGI while adding VIT in 10-point increments for MVP content. Endgame MVP hunting: many top Gunslingers run high DEX/AGI with just enough VIT to survive one boss combo. Adjust after testing against specific MVPs like Baphomet or Orc Hero.
Skill Build Priority
Level single-target burst skills first for efficient mob clearing and MVP damage. Prioritize your main firearm damage skill, then invest in mobility or dodge tools that help you reposition during boss fights. Shuriken skills serve as your secondary weapon set—level them enough to swap when ammunition skills cooldown or when an element mismatch penalizes gun damage.
Do not over-invest in utility skills early. Gunslinger power spikes come from weapon refine plus core damage skills. Save skill points for the second job skill tree unlock, where burst combos define your MVP race potential. If you plan to swap classes later via Job Freedom, stop at a functional farming baseline rather than maxing every cosmetic utility skill.
Weapon Swapping and Gear
Gunslinger's signature mechanic is weapon swapping between firearms and shurikens. Firearms excel at sustained ranged DPS; shurikens cover element gaps and burst windows. Maintain two refined weapons at minimum—one gun, one shuriken—with cards that boost size modifier or race damage depending on your farming targets.
Armor should prioritize DEX, AGI, or damage percent enchants. MVP hunting sets benefit from damage reduction or HP enchants on armor slots. Accessories with DEX or critical damage work well for burst phases. Budget players can compete early because Gunslinger needs less +7/+8 refine than melee classes to feel strong.
MVP Hunting and Leveling Routes
Gunslingers join MVP races by arriving early, dealing burst during the damage window, and using mobility to survive aggro pulls. Stay at maximum range, watch for MVP teleport patterns, and swap weapons when element resistance reduces your primary skill damage. Party with a Priest when attempting dangerous bosses—your VIT investment is lower than a Knight's.
For leveling before MVP content, farm ranged-friendly maps where you can kite mobs in circles. Gunslinger clears slightly slower than Wizard on dense packs but kills elite mobs and mini-bosses faster. After reaching your goals, Job Freedom lets you bank gear and swap to an A-tier GvG class like Swordsman without losing character progress.