MapleStory Hayato Skill Build Guide - AyumiLove (2024)

Hayato is one of Sengoku Warrior or also known as a samurai wielding Katana (primary weapon) and a kodachi (secondary weapon). Hayato’s primary stat is STR (Strength). His fighting style is Battojutsu (one of Kenjutsu – Art of Sword) that deals specifically with rapid drawing and sheathing of a sword. Watch Rurouni Kenshin (a Japanese anime) to understand how this works where the main character Kenshin beats the enemies with his super fast sword. It is said that Hayato is only available as male character. GMS (Global MapleStory) released Hayato on March 13 2013. JMS (Japan MapleStory) released Hayato on Jul 24 2012. [NOTE] 5 SP rewarded in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Job Advancement.

Hayato Overview

CLASS: Sengoku
EQUIPMENT TYPE: Warrior
PRIMARY WEAPON: Katana (unique 2-handed weapon)
SECONDARY WEAPON: Kodachi (GMS) / Wakizashi (MSEA)
PRIMARY STAT: Strength (STR)
LINK SKILL: Keen Edge – All Stats: 10, Attack Power and Magic Attack Power Increase: 5
MAPLE UNION EFFECT: Critical Damage +1/2/3/5/6%
BEST INNER ABILITY: Attack +30, Boss Damage +20%
JOB SKILLS: I: Hayato → II: Hayato → III: Hayato → IV: Hayato → Hyper Skills → V: Hayato

Hayato Pros and Cons

Pros

• *Share your pros on this job!*
• Fastest Cross-Map Movement via 3x Surging Blade and wait 0.5s and repeat.
• Extraordinary Mobbing Skills (Best mobber in High Spawn Rate areas)
• Easy To Learn
• Fast Attack Speed
• Free Maple Warrior 30 aka Akatsuki Hero 30.

Cons

• *Share your cons on this job!*
• Low Single Target DPS in comparison to Mercedes/Hero/Dual Blade/Demon Slayer.
• Difficult to find equipment due to its weapon uniqueness.
• Hayato skills cost the highest MP consumption compared to most jobs. Drinks MP like water.

Maplestory Hayato Videos

Ayumilove Hayato 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Job Skill Preview
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Shared Skills

Please refer to Shared Skill Build Guide for more details as it is shared among all jobs in MapleStory.

Hayato Beginner Skills

Master of Blades
Years of hard work have given Hayato a preternatural understanding of the Katana, permanently increasing numerous stats.
Level 1: Speed: +20, Maximum Speed: 165, Jump: +10, Katana Mastery: 75%, Willpower: 30.

Keen Edge
Hayato’s blade can cut through anything!
Level 1: All Stats: 15, Attack Power Increase: 10, Magic Attack Power Increase: 10
Level 2: All Stats: 25, Attack Power Increase: 15, Magic Attack Power Increase: 15

Shimada Heart
Permanently increases your attack damage based on your weapon defense.
Level 1: Permanent Damage Increase: 0.5%, Defense: +100.
Note: Assuming your weapon defense is 8690, your permanent increase damage is calculated as 8690 x 0.005 = Damage +43%

Quick Draw | Sword Discipline (Active)
Puts you in the Quick Draw stance for a quick attack. Works best on a single target. Returns you to your normal versatile stance when not active.
Stage 1: 0 – 199
Stage 2: 200 – 399
Stage 3: 400 – 699
Stage 4: 700 – 999
Stage 5: 1000
Normal Stance: Earn 5 Sword Energy upon defeating a monster.
Stage 1: ATT/M.ATT: +1%. HP/MP: +20%. Ignore Monster DEF: +9%. Stance Chance: +80%
Stage 2: ATT/M.ATT: +2%. HP/MP: +20%. Ignore Monster DEF: +13%. Stance Chance: +80%
Stage 3: ATT/M.ATT: +4%. HP/MP: +20%. Ignore Monster DEF: +17%. Stance Chance: +80%
Stage 4: ATT/M.ATT: +6%. HP/MP: +20%. Ignore Monster DEF: +21%. Stance Chance: +80%
Stage 5: ATT/M.ATT: +8%. HP/MP: +20%. Ignore Monster DEF: +25%. Stance Chance: +80%
Quick Draw Stance: Earn 2 Sword Energy upon hitting a monster successfully regardless the number of hits per skill/attack. MP will consistently be drained while this stance is active. Applies only when Hayato has 3rd Job Advanced.
Stage 1: Boss ATT: +6%. Attack Speed: +1. Chance to Stun: 30%. Critical Rate: +30%. Damage to Enemies in area: 150%
Stage 2: Boss ATT: +6%. Attack Speed: +1. Chance to Stun: 35%. Critical Rate: +35%. Damage to Enemies in area: 175%
Stage 3: Boss ATT: +8%. Attack Speed: +1. Chance to Stun: 40%. Critical Rate: +40%. Damage to Enemies in area: 200%
Stage 4: Boss ATT: +8%. Attack Speed: +1. Chance to Stun: 45%. Critical Rate: +45%. Damage to Enemies in area: 225%
Stage 5: Boss ATT: +10%. Attack Speed: +1. Chance to Stun: 50%. Critical Rate: +50%. Damage to Enemies in area: 250%
Note: Earn Sword Energy by defeating enemies to reach a higher combo stage to receive more powerful buffs. Sword Energy will be lowered when switching between stances. Flash Jump is disabled in Quick Draw stance.

Summer’s Rain (Active)
[Normal Stance] Unleashes the ultimate Battoujutsu technique that only Hayato can use. Sends you high into the sky to rain down waves of destruction. Becomes stronger at higher levels. Can be used from normal stance when you have a full combo.
Level 1: Damage 1320%, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Number of Attacks: 10, +15% damage for 120 sec.
Note: Synchronizes with Hitokiri Hundred Strike skill level.

Hitokiri Hundred Strike (Active)
[Quick Draw Stance] Unleashes the ultimate Battoujutsu technique that only Hayato can use. This strike is powerful enough to fell a hundred men. Becomes stronger at higher levels. Can be used from Quick Draw stance when you have a full combo.
Level 1: Damage 1320%, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Number of Attacks: 10, +15% damage for 120 sec.
Note: Synchronizes with Summer’s Rain skill level.

Return of the Five Planets | Return (Active)
Return to Momijigaoka
Level 1: Returns you to Momijigaoka upon use. Cooldown 600 sec.

Hayato Beginner Skill Build: Everything maxed.
Explanation: All the skills listed above are Hayato innate abilities. No SP required.

Hayato 1st Job Skills

Sanrenzan (Active)
[Normal Stance] Unleashes three measured strikes to slash up to four enemies.
Level 1: 3 MP, (42% Damage x 2) + (81% Damage x 3) + (82% Damage x 4)
Level 20: 9 MP, (80% Damage x 2) + (100% Damage x 3) + (120% Damage x 4)
Note: Press skill button repetitively OR hold down skill button to perform up to 3 different slashes. Each slash deals different damage and number of attacks. When slash successfully hits an enemy, your character will move forward a little, which may be a hassle when you want to be stationary at a certain spot when bossing. Synchronizes with Blade Flash skill level.

Blade Flash | Iaigiri (Active)
[Quick Draw Stance] Draws your sword in a blink of the eye to deal devastating damage to 1 enemy. Can only be used from Quick Draw stance using the attack button.
Level 1: MP Cost: 5, Damage: 142%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 3
Level 20: MP Cost: 11, Damage: 180%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 3

Surging Blade (Active)
One of the basic techniques of Battoujutsu. Dashes through enemies with an upward swing of the blade. Can be used four times in a row with no delay.
Level 1: MP Cost: 16, Damage: 33%, Max Enemies Hit: 4, Dashes forward.
Level 15: MP Cost: 8, Damage: 75%, Max Enemies Hit: 4, Dashes forward.

Center Ki (Passive)
Controls the flow of energy within the body to increase physical traits.
Level 1: Permanently increase STR by 3 and DEX by 3.
Level 10: Permanently increase STR by 30 and DEX by 30.

Battoujutsu Leap | Hayato’s Leap (Active)
The swiftness of the Battoujutsu allows you to leap once and swing your sword to leap again.
Level 1: MP Cost: 19, Adds an extra jump when used in midair. Can be used 2 times back to back.
Level 10: MP Cost: 10, Adds an extra jump when used in midair. Can be used 2 times back to back.
Note: Synchronizes with Battoujutsu Dash skill level.

Battoujutsu Dash | Hayato’s Swift Stance (Active)
The swiftness of the Battoujutsu allows you to tap the directional key twice to move quickly in that direction. Only works going left and right.
Level 1: MP Cost: 19, Dash left or right as desired.
Level 10: MP Cost: 10, Dash left or right as desired.

Shouryuusen (Active)
Attack 6 enemies 4 times with whirlwind that floats them up in mid air.
Level 1: MP Cost: 18, Damage: 91%, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Number of Attacks: 5, Lifts enemies into air.
Level 10: MP Cost: 21, Damage: 100%, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Number of Attacks: 5, Lifts enemies into air.

Battoujutsu Advance | Battoujutsu Combo (Active)
Unleashes back-to-back Battoujutsu attacks as quick as the wind. Uses all 8 stages of attack during the time limit. Attacks activated during the time limit will have increased Attack Power based on the its stage. Only learned skills will activate. Max Level is 1.
Level 1: MP Cost: 20, Duration: 15 sec, Attack Power increases by 2% when using skills related to Battoujutsu, Attack Power Increase Stack Cooldown: 5 sec
1st Attack: Surging Blade
2nd Attack: Shouryuusen
3rd Attack: Slash Up
4th Attack: Falcon Dive
5th Attack: Dankuusen
6th Attack: Sweeping Sword
7th Attack: Tornado Blade
Final Attack: Sudden Strike
Note: You have to hold down the hot key for all 8 stages to activate in sequence. You could also tap the skill button quickly in consecutive manner before the time limit expires.

Hayato 1st Job Skill Build (GMS): Everything maxed.
1. Sanrenzan, Surging Blade, Shouryuusen (1) → Battoujutsu Advance (MAX)
2. Battoujutsu Leap (MAX)
3. Center Ki (MAX)
4. Sanrenzan (MAX)
5. Surging Blade (MAX)
6. Shouryuusen (MAX)

Hayato 1st Job Skill Build (MSEA): Everything maxed.
1. Sanrenzan, Surging Blade, Shouryuusen (1) → Battoujutsu Combo (MAX)
2. Hayato’s Leap (MAX)
3. Center Ki (MAX)
4. Sanrenzan (MAX)
5. Surging Blade (MAX)
6. Shouryuusen (MAX)

Explanation:
Hayato primary attacking skill for 1st Job will be Sanrenzan and Surging Blade. Therefore, add 1 SP (Skill Point) into both skills first! Use Surging Blade or Battojutsu Leap to move towards monster quickly instead of walking.

Hayato 2nd Job Skills

Jin Sanrenzan (Active)
[Normal Stance] A more challenging triple slash hits up to 5 enemies. Press the skill key to strike continuously.
Level 1: 8 MP, (85% Damage x 2) + (102% Damage x 2) + (123% Damage x 3)
Level 20: 14 MP, (180% Damage x 2) + (140% Damage x 2) + (180% Damage x 3)
Note: Press skill button repetitively OR hold down skill button to perform up to 3 different slashes. Each slash deals different damage and number of attacks. When slash successfully hits an enemy, your character will move forward a little, which may be a hassle when you want to be stationary at a certain spot when bossing. Synchronizes with Jin Blade Flash skill level.

Jin Blade Flash (Active)
[Quick Draw Stance] Draws your sword in a blink of the eye to deal devastating damage to 1 enemy. Can only be used from Quick Draw stance using the attack button.
Level 1: MP Cost: 10, Damage: 204%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 3
Level 20: MP Cost: 14, Damage: 280%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 3

Military Might | Bushido’s Focus (Supportive)
Temporarily increases Max HP, Max MP, Physical Attack Power, Speed, and Jump.
Level 1: MP Cost: 63, For 66 sec, Max HP and Max MP: +1%, Physical Attack Power: +6, Speed: +1, Jump: +1
Level 20: MP Cost: 120, For 180 sec, Max HP and Max MP: +20%, Physical Attack Power: +15, Speed: +20, Jump: +10

Vapor Blade (Active)
A basic Battoujutsu technique that damages multiple enemies as you fly forward. Your distance will increase with skill level. Command: Up + Up.
Level 1: MP Cost: 28, Damage: 76%, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Jumps during attack
Level 5: MP Cost: 12, Damage: 100%, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Jumps during attack

Katana Booster (Supportive)
Utilize supreme concentration to temporarily increase attack speed by 2 levels.
Level 1: MP Cost: 29, Duration: 20 sec
Level 10: MP Cost: 11, Duration: 200 sec

Unfaltering Blade (Passive)
Your blade has been tempered and maintained with the utmost care.
Level 1: Critical Damage: +7%
Level 10: Critical Damage: +25%

Rising Slash (Active)
Leaps high in the air to slash at enemies. Enemies hit by the slash are launched into air. 3rd stage skill out of the 8 Battoujutsu stages.
Level 1: MP Cost: 30, Damage: 156%, Number of Attacks: 3, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Enemies are launched into air when they are hit.
Level 15: MP Cost: 55, Damage: 170%, Number of Attacks: 3, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Enemies are launched into air when they are hit.

Falcon Dive (Active)
Jumps high into the air to drop a fierce strike from above. 4th stage skill out of the 8 Battoujutsu stages.
Level 1: MP Cost: 25, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 128%, Number of Attacks: 6
Level 15: MP Cost: 40, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Damage: 170%, Number of Attacks: 6

Hayato 2nd Job Skill Build (GMS): Everything maxed.
1. Jin Sanrenzan, Vapor Blade, Falcon Dive, Rising Slash (1)
2. Military Might (MAX)
3. Katana Booster (MAX)
4. Unfaltering Blade (MAX)
5. Vapor Blade (MAX)
6. Jin Sanrenzan (MAX)
7. Falcon Dive (MAX)
8. Rising Slash (MAX)

Hayato 2nd Job Skill Build (MSEA): Everything maxed.
1. Jin Sanrenzan, Vapor Blade, Falcon Dive, Rising Slash (1)
2. Bushido’s Focus (MAX)
3. Katana Booster (MAX)
4. Unfaltering Blade (MAX)
5. Vapor Blade (MAX)
6. Jin Sanrenzan (MAX)
7. Falcon Dive (MAX)
8. Rising Slash (MAX)

Explanation:
Hayato primary attacking skill in 2nd job will be a mix of Jin Sarenzan, Vapor Blade, Falcon Dive and Rising Slash. The skills usage will vary depending on your play style and training area. Add 1 SP (Skill Point) to unlock those active skills. First, max Military Might to boost your overall damage. Then, max Katana Booster to reduce skill animation delay for faster attacking speed. Next, max Unfaltering Blade to boost your critical success rate for better damage. Max Vapor Blade early to take advantage of the height boost per skill level. Finally, max the preferred skill for your training. If you tend to raid mini bosses at this level, it’s recommended to max the Jin Sarenzan else max Falcon Dive and Rising Slash for better damage and mobility.

Hayato 3rd Job Skills

Fuu Sanrenzan (Active)
Required Skill: Jin Sanrenzan (MAX)
[Normal Stance] Unleashes three measured strikes to slash up to four enemies.
Level 1: 18 MP, (192% Damage x 2) + (193% Damage x 3) + (203% Damage x 3)
Level 20: 24 MP, (230% Damage x 2) + (250% Damage x 3) + (260% Damage x 3)
Note: Press skill button repetitively OR hold down skill button to perform up to 3 different slashes. Each slash deals different damage and number of attacks. When slash successfully hits an enemy, your character will move forward a little, which may be a hassle when you want to be stationary at a certain spot when bossing. Synchronizes with Fuu Blade Flash skill level.

Fuu Blade Flash | Iaigiri no Fuu (Active)
[Quick Draw Stance] Draws your sword in a blink of the eye to deal devastating damage to 1 enemy. Can only be used from Quick Draw stance using the attack button.
Level 1: MP Cost: 10, Damage: 317%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 3
Level 20: MP Cost: 14, Damage: 450%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 3

Sweeping Sword (Active)
The fourth Battoujutsu secret technique. Appear behind the enemies and sweep through them, drawing them back to your starting position.
Level 1: MP Cost: 19, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 153%, Number of Attacks: 6
Level 20: MP Cost: 31, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 210%, Number of Attacks: 6

Whirlwind Cut (Active)
Required Skill: Dankuusen Level 15 or higher.
The third Battoujutsu secret technique. Transform into a whirlwind of death as you rush forward. Send enemies flying into the air if you use it right after Shouryuusen.
Level 1: Active Effect: MP Cost: 27, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Damage: 304%, Number of Attacks: 3, Critical When Combined with Shouryuusen: 100%. Passive Effect: Shouryuusen, Dankuusen Damage: +12%
Level 20: Active Effect: MP Cost: 33, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Damage: 380%, Number of Attacks: 3, Critical When Combined with Shouryuusen: 100%. Passive Effect: Shouryuusen, Dankuusen Damage: +50%

Willow Dodge (Passive)
Hayato’s secret technique. After dodging an attack, gain a chance to get boosted attack damage. Stacks up to 5 times.
Level 1: Attack Boost Chance: 6%, Evasion: 7%, Damage: +6%. Damage Boost can be stacked 5 times.
Level 15: Attack Boost Chance: 90%, Evasion: 35%, Damage: +6%. Damage Boost can be stacked 5 times.

Merciless Blade (Passive)
Your attacks leave bleeding wounds, dealing HP damage over time. Bleeding doesn’t stack and can’t cause the target’s HP to go below 1.
Level 1: Status Chance: 2%, 78% damage every 1 sec, Duration: 3 sec
Level 15: Status Chance: 30%, 190% damage every 1 sec, Duration: 6 sec

Warrior’s Heart | Bushido’s Soothing (Passive)
This Battoujutsu technique was once believed to be lost. After dealing a critical hit, get a chance to recover some HP.
Level 1: Chance: 12%, HP Recovered: 1%
Level 15: Chance: 40%, HP Recovered: 4%

Dankuusen (Active)
Required Skill: Shouryuusen Level 1 or higher.
Flashes through multiple enemies with deadly precision. Use directly after Shouryuusen to auto-target enemies in the air. 5th stage skill out of the 8 Battoujutsu stages.
Level 1: MP Cost: 6, Damage: 172%, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Number of Attacks: 4
Level 20: MP Cost: 15, Damage: 210%, Max Enemies Hit: 6, Number of Attacks: 4

Hayato 3rd Job Skill Build (GMS): Everything maxed.
1. Fuu Sanrenzan, Whirlwind Cut, Sweeping Sword (1)
2. Dankuusen (1)
3. Warrior’s Heart (MAX)
4. Willow Dodge (MAX)
5. Fuu Sanrenzan (MAX)
6. Whirlwind Cut (MAX)
7. Merciless Blade (MAX)
8. Sweeping Sword (MAX)
9. Dankuusen (MAX)

Hayato 3rd Job Skill Build (MSEA): Everything maxed.
1. Fuu Sanrenzan, Whirlwind Cut, Sweeping Sword (1)
2. Dankuusen (1)
3. Bushido’s Soothing (MAX)
4. Willow Dodge (MAX)
5. Fuu Sanrenzan (MAX)
6. Whirlwind Cut (MAX)
7. Merciless Blade (MAX)
8. Sweeping Sword (MAX)
9. Dankuusen (MAX)

Explanation:
Hayato’s 3rd Job primary attacking skill will be a combination of Fuu Sanrenzan, Whirlwind Cut, Sweeping Sword and Dankuusen. Therefore, add 1 SP (Skill Point) into each of these offensive skills. Max both passive skills (Warrior’s Heart and Willow Dodge) first before maxing your primary attacking skill and secondary skills.

Hayato 4th Job Skills

Rai Sanrenzan (Active)
Required Skill: Max Fuu Sanrenzan.
Deal three devastating slashes against 8 enemies. Has a chance to deal extra damage.
Level 1: 21 MP, (223% Damage x 2) + (243% Damage x 3) + (244% Damage x 3), Extra Damage Chance: 1%, Extra Damage: 307%
Level 20: 32 MP, (280% Damage x 2) + (300% Damage x 3) + (320% Damage x 3), Extra Damage Chance: 20%, Extra Damage: 440%
Note: Press skill button repetitively OR hold down skill button to perform up to 3 different slashes. Each slash deals different damage and number of attacks. When slash successfully hits an enemy, your character will move forward a little, which may be a hassle when you want to be stationary at a certain spot when bossing. Synchronizes with Rai Blade Flash skill level.

Rai Blade Flash | Iaigiri no Rai (Active)
[Quick Draw Stance] Draws your sword in a blink of the eye to deal devastating damage to 1 enemy. Can only be used from Quick Draw stance using the attack button.
Level 1: MP Cost: 10, Damage: 509%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 4
Level 20: MP Cost: 14, Damage: 680%, Max Enemies Hit: 1, Number of Attacks: 4

Shinsoku (Active)
Focuses your fury and skill to attack a single enemy. Can only be activated in Quick Draw stance.
Level 1: MP Cost: 28, Damage: 243%, Number of Attacks: 2
Level 30: MP Cost: 28, Damage: 330%, Number of Attacks: 2
Note: Attack will stay active when skill key is held down. Movement and jump functions added.

Hitokiri Strike (Active + Supportive)
The ultimate in destructive blows. Hayato’s Critical Rate increases for a short period after use.
Level 1: MP Cost: 82, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Damage: 355%, Number of Attacks: 8, Guaranteed Critical Attack, Critical Rate Increase: 3% for 10 sec, Invincibility: 3 sec, Cooldown 148 Sec.
Level 30: MP Cost: 142, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Damage: 500%, Number of Attacks: 8, Guaranteed Critical Attack, Critical Rate Increase: 45% for 40 sec, Invincibility: 3 sec, Cooldown 90 Sec.

Iron Skin | Bushido’s Will (Supportive)
Temporarily increases Abnromal Status Resistance and Elemental Resistances.
Level 1: Abnormal Status Resistance: +12%, Elemental Resistance: +12%
Level 20: Abnormal Status Resistance: +50%, Elemental Resistance: +50%

Jinsoku (Supportive + Passive)
Hayato’s secret technique. After successfully avoiding an attack, grants a chance to reduce incoming damage for a time.
Level 1: Trigger Chance: 16% after avoiding an attack, Damage Reduction: 9%, Duration: 8 sec. Permanently increases Avoidability by 21%
Level 30: Trigger Chance: 45% after avoiding an attack, Damage Reduction: 72%, Duration: 8 sec. Permanently increases Avoidability by 50%

Cleaver | Precision Cutting (Passive)
Your blows cleave through armor to deal more damage.
Level 1: Defense Ignored: 6%, Damage: +1%
Level 30: Defense Ignored: 35%, Damage: +30%

Akatsuki Hero | Sengoku Warrior (Supportive)
Increases the stats of all party members.
Level 1: MP Cost: 10, All Stats: +1%, Duration: 30 sec
Level 30: MP Cost: 70, All Stats: +15%, Duration: 900 sec

Akatsuki Blossoms | Akatsuki Cleansing (Active)
Cures all Abnormal Status. The cooldown decreases as the skill level increases.
Level 1: MP Cost: 30, Cooldown: 600 sec
Level 5: MP Cost: 30, Cooldown: 360 sec

Eye for an Eye (Passive)
A technique passed down from the Battoujutsu masters. Grants a chance to parry an enemy attack and dish out damage in return. This is a toggle skill that can be activated and deactivated whenever the skill is used.
Level 1: After you successfully dodge, you can counterattack with 215% damage against up to 6 enemies.
Level 10: After you successfully dodge, you can counterattack with 350% damage against up to 6 enemies.

Bloodletter (Supportive + Passive)
Required Skill: Merciless Blade Level 10 or higher.
Increases the bleeding caused by Merciless Blade.
Level 1: Status Chance: 23%, 199% damage every 1 sec, Duration: 6 sec
Level 10: Status Chance: 50%, 280% damage every 1 sec, Duration: 6 sec

Tornado Blade (Active)
Turns your blade into a tornado of steel, pushing all enemies around you to one side. 7th stage skill out of the 8 Battoujutsu stages.
Level 1: MP Cost: 20, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Critical Damage: 185%, Number of Attacks: 7, Pulls in enemies with Stun Chance: 24%, Stun Duration: 6 sec.
Level 20: MP Cost: 32, Max Enemies Hit: 8, Critical Damage: 280%, Number of Attacks: 7, Pulls in enemies with Stun Chance: 100%, Stun Duration: 10 sec.

Sudden Strike (Active)
Leaps into the air to deliver an impossible fast cut. 8th stage skill out of the 8 Battoujutsu stages.
Level 1: MP Cost: 44, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 253%, Number of Attacks: 6, Additional Debuff Damage from Party: +1%, Debuff applies to Boss monsters.
Level 20: MP Cost: 56, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 405%, Number of Attacks: 6, Additional Debuff Damage from Party: +20%, Debuff applies to Boss monsters.

Hayato 4th Job Skill Build (GMS): Everything maxed.
1. Rai Sanrenzan, Shinsoku, Hitokiri Strike (1)
2. Tornado Blade, Iron Skin, Jinsoku (1)
3. Cleaver, Sudden Strike (1)
4. Cleaver (MAX)
5. Rai Sanrenzan (MAX)
6. Hitokiri Strike (MAX)
7. Jinsoku (MAX)
8. Akatsuki Hero (MAX)
9. Eye for an eye (MAX)
10. Akatsuki Blossoms (MAX)
11. Iron Skin (MAX)
12. Bloodletter (MAX)
13. Shinsoku (MAX)
14. Sudden Strike (MAX)
15. Tornado Blade (MAX)

Hayato 4th Job Skill Build (MSEA): Everything maxed.
1. Rai Sanrenzan, Shinsoku, Hitokiri Strike (1)
2. Tornado Blade, Bushido’s Will, Jinsoku (1)
3. Precision Cutting, Sudden Strike (1)
4. Precision Cutting (MAX)
5. Rai Sanrenzan (MAX)
6. Hitokiri Strike (MAX)
7. Jinsoku (MAX)
8. Sengoku Hero (MAX)
9. Eye for an eye (MAX)
10. Akatsuki Cleansing (MAX)
11. Bushido’s Will (MAX)
12. Bloodletter (MAX)
13. Shinsoku (MAX)
14. Sudden Strike (MAX)
15. Tornado Blade (MAX)

Explanation:
Hayato’s 4th Job primary skill will be Rai Sarenzan. For bossing, you will want to use Rai Blade Flash (Quick Draw Stance activated) and use Shinsoku when you have obtained all the Hyper Skills. Most of the skills here are supportive and passive. You will not be able to max out these skills unless you have the 4th Job Mastery Books available for unlocking the cap placed on these skills. You could follow the guide above and use your SP on them first, else save SP till you unlock the skills.

Hayato Hyper Skills

Shinsoku – Reinforce
Required Level: 180
Level 1: Shinsoku Damage: +20%

Shinsoku – Extra Strike
Required Level: 140
Level 1: Shinsoku Number of Attacks: +1

Shinsoku – Boss Rush
Required Level: 140
Level 1: Shinsoku Damage against Boss: +20%

Sudden Strike – Reinforce | Crosscut Deathmark – Reinforce
Required Level: 180
Level 1: Sudden Strike Damage: +20%

Sudden Strike – Spread | Crosscut Deathmark –
Spread
Required Level: 165
Level 1: Sudden Strike Monsters Hit: +2

Sudden Strike – Extra Strike | Crosscut Deathmark – Extra Strike
Required Level: 140
Level 1: Sudden Strike Number of Attacks: +1

Hitokiri Strike – Persist
Required Level: 190
Level 1: Hitokiri Strike Duration: +20 sec

Hitokiri Strike – Extra Strike
Required Level: 140
Level 1: Hitokiri Strike Number of Attacks: +1

Hitokiri Strike – Cooldown Cutter
Required Level: 165
Level 1: Hitokiri Strike Cooldown: -30%

God of Blades
Required Level: 140
Call upon the ancient spirits of the sword to enhance Hayato’s abilities.
Level 1: MP Cost: 80, ATT +50 for 30 seconds, All abnormal status and elemental resistance increased by 100. Cooldown: 90 sec

Falcon’s Honor
Required Level: 160
Call upon the powers of Hayato’s ancestors to unleash a furious barrage of attacks.
Level 1: MP Cost: 200, Sword Energy: +100, Damage: 500%, Number of Attacks: 8, Max Enemies Hit: 14, Cooldown: 8 sec.

Princess’s Vow
Required Level: 190
Recalls the oath spoken to Princess Sakuno to increase damage and max damage cap.
Level 1: MP Cost: 80, Duration: 60 sec, Damage: +10%, Cooldown: 120 sec. Only applies to Sengoku Era classes within the party.

Hayato Hyper Skill Build:
1. Shinsoku – Extra Strike
2. Shinsoku – Boss Rush
3. Shinsoku – Reinforce
4. Hitokiri Strike – Extra Strike
5. Hitokiri Strike – Cooldown Cutter
6. God of Blades
7. Falcon’s Honor
8. Princess’s Vow

Explanation:
Check this Hyper Stats Guide for more details!

Hayato 5th Job Skills

Please refer to MapleStory 5th Job Skills Guide for more details on Skill Cores, Special Cores and Enhancement Cores!

Hayato Skill Cores

Battoujutsu Zankou | Engetsuzan
Max Level: 25 (30 with Matrix Points)
Charges quickly with the energy of the crescent moon to slash several enemies. Can attack a single enemy repeatedly and recover Hayato’s sword energy after use. Unaffected by attack reflection.
Level 1: MP Cost: 1000, Damage: 606%, Number of Rush Attacks: 12, Enemies Hit: 11. Able to do 2 or more rush attacks on the same enemy. Hayato’s sword energy recovers by 700 upon use. Cooldown: 90 sec
Level 25: MP Cost: 1000, Damage: 750%, Number of Rush Attacks: 12, Enemies Hit: 11. Able to do 2 or more rush attacks on the same enemy. Hayato’s sword energy recovers by 700 upon use. Cooldown: 90 sec

Iaijutsu Phantom Blade | Hyoru Getsuken (Active)
Max Level: 25 (30 with Matrix Points)
Delivers a series of unbelievably swift strikes. Successful strikes grant a buff that stacks up to 5 times. Can be used during Sanrenzan, (Blade Flash | Iaigiri), and Shinsoku.
Level 1: Sword Energy Cost: 200, Successful hits grant a buff giving +5% Final Damage per stack for 15 sec.
1st Hit: Deals 670% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
2nd Hit: Deals 770% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
3rd Hit: Deals 890% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
4th Hit: Deals 970% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
5th Hit: Deals 1120% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
Leve 25: Sword Energy Cost: 200, Successful hits grant a buff giving +20% Final Damage per stack for 30 sec.
1st Hit: Deals 1150% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
2nd Hit: Deals 1150% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
3rd Hit: Deals 1370% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
4th Hit: Deals 1450% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times
5th Hit: Deals 1600% damage to up to 15 enemies 8 times

Battoujutsu Ultimate Will – God of Blades | Sword Celestial – Susanoo
Max Level: 25 (30 with Matrix Points)
Releases the maximum amount of Sword Energy required to materialize the blade god.
Level 1: Sword Energy Cost: 150, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Number of Attacks: 8, Damage: 338%, Attack Duration: 30 sec, Sword Energy Absorbed: 8 for each enemy defeated. Deals 546% damage when attacking 1 enemy and absorbs 10 Sword Energy per attack. Before disappearing, deals a final blow for 936% damage and recovers Sword Energy, Max Sword Energy Recovered: 800
Level 25: Sword Energy Cost: 150, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Number of Attacks: 8, Damage: 650%, Attack Duration: 30 sec, Sword Energy Absorbed: 8 for each enemy defeated. Deals 1050% damage when attacking 1 enemy and absorbs 10 Sword Energy per attack. Before disappearing, deals a final blow for 936% damage and recovers Sword Energy, Max Sword Energy Recovered: 800

Hayato Enhancement Cores

Summer Rain Boost
Final Damage: +7% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Hitokiri Hundred Strike Boost
Final Damage: +7% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Sanrenzan Boost
Final Damage: +5% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Blade Flash Boost
Final Damage: +5% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Surging Blade Boost
Final Damage: +5% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Shouryuusen Boost
Final Damage: +5% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Jin Sanrenzan Boost
Final Damage: +3% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Vapor Blade Boost
Final Damage: +3% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Jin Blade Flash Boost
Final Damage: +3% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Rising Slash Boost
Final Damage: +3% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Falcon Dive Boost
Final Damage: +3% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Fuu Sanrenzan Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Fuu Blade Flash Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Sweeping Sword Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Whirlwind Cut Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Dankuusen Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Rai Sanrenzan Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Rai Blade Flash Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Tornado Blade Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Sudden Strike Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Shinsoku Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Hitokiri Strike Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Critical Rate: +5%
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Falcon’s Honor Boost
Final Damage: +2% per level. Max Level: 50 (60 with Matrix Points)
Level 20: Max Targets: +1
Level 40: Monster DEF Ignored: +20%

Hayato V Matrix Skills Build

Trio #1: Rai Blade Flash / Shinsoku / Rai Sanrenzen
Trio #2: Hitokiri Strike / Falcon’s Honor / Hitokiri Hundred’s Strike
Note: Bolded = essential skill | Non-bolded = non-essential skill.

Hayato Skill Combo/Chaining Guide

When using compatible combo skills, it reduces skill delay at most by half except for the last activated combo skill. Also some combo skills boost up one another. In other words, using together deals extra damage.

Surging Blade x3 : Moves from Point A to Point B fastest.
Surging Blade x3 + Dankuusen : Same as using Surging Blade x3 but slower.
Shouryuusen + Dankuusen
Shouryuusen + Whirlwind Cut
Vapor Blade + Dankuusen : Travel maps where Surging Blade x3 would not be possible.
Vapor Blade + Whirlwind Cut : Gets you up on higher platforms than just Vapor Blade.
Vapor Blade + Falcon Dive : Grants you the best vertical height.
Sweeping Sword + Dankuusen : 3rd Job Grinding Skil Combo.
Falcon Dive + Dankuusen : 4th Job Grinding Skill Combo.
Falcon Dive + Whirlwind Cut + Dankuusen : Favorite Skill Combo.
Falcon Dive + Sanrenzan : Best Combination for Maximum DPS.
Hitokiri Strike + Dankuusen : Covers long distance in an instant but has cooldown.

Player Combos

Below is a list of skill combo used by players while training their Hayato.

• 2nd Job : Shouryuusen > Dankuusen > Sanrenzan x3
• Sweeping Sword > Dankuusen > Whirlwind Cut > Sweeping Sword > Dankuusen
• 3rd Job : Whirlwind Cut > Dankuusen
• 3rd Job : Sanrenzan > Whirlwind Cut > Sweeping Sword > Dankuusen

Delay Reduction

[NOTE] Below is a list of combo skills with delay reduction when using the following skills.

Shouryuusen (Delay 810ms → 450ms)
Dankuusen, Whirlwind Cut.

Dankuusen (Delay 810ms → 450ms)
Shouryuusen, Surging Blade, Sweeping Sword, Whirlwind Cut, Falcon Dive, Hitokiri Strike, Sanrenzan.

Vapor Blade (Delay 690ms → 600ms)
Dankuusen, Whirlwind Cut, Falcon Dive, Shinsoku, Sweeping Sword, Sanrenzan.

Whirlwind Cut (Delay 1110ms → 810ms)
Shouryuusen, Sweeping Sword, Dankuusen, Falcon Dive, Surging Blade, Hitokiri Strike.
[NOTE] Surging Blade and Hitokiri Strike can’t be chain to Whirlwind Cut.

Sweeping Sword (Delay 960ms → 780ms)
Dankuusen, Shouryuusen, Whirlwind Cut, Surging Blade, Shinsoku, Hitokiri Strike.
[NOTE] No skills chain back to Sweeping Sword.

Falcon Dive (Delay 1260ms → 360ms)
Shouryuusen, Dankuusen, Whirlwind Cut, Shinsoku.

Hitokiri Strike (1800ms → 1080ms)
Dankuusen, Whirlwind Cut.

MapleStory Old to New Skill Names

Hayato Beginner Job Skills

• Natural Talent → Master of Blades
• Shippu Denju → Keen Edge
• Shippuu Samidarejin → Summer Rain
• Defensive Attack → Shimada Heart

Hayato 1st Job Skills

• Sanrenzan 1 → Sanrenzan
• Renjinzan → Surging Blade
• Battoujutsu → Battoujutsu Stance
• Kengoudou → Center Ki

Hayato 2nd Job Skills

• Sanrenzan 2 → Jin Sanrenzan
• Shouryuusen → Shouryuusen
• Dankuusen → Dankuusen
• Hien → Vapor Blade
• Bushin Shourai → Military Might
• Hiken Ikaru → Unfaltering Blade
• Hiken Hayabusa → Katana Booster

Hayato 3rd Job Skills

• Sanrenzan 3 → Fuu Sanrenzan
• Battoujutsu Shingitai → Battoujutsu Soul
• Senpuuzan → Whirlwind Cut
• Hikarasu → Sweeping Sword
• Senpuu no Jin → Tornado Blade
• Yanagi Yoke → Willow Dodge
• Shintou Mekkyaku → Warrior’s Heart
• Kurenai Jubaku → Merciless Blade

Hayato 4th Job Skills

• Sanrenzan 4 → Rai Sanrenzan
• Issen → Hitokiri Strike
• Yousousen → Falcon Dive
• Shinsokumusou → Shinsoku
• Akatsuki no Sakura → Akatsuki Blossoms
• Akatsuki no Yuusha → Akatsuki Hero
• Gouken → Iron Skin
• Ittouryuoudan → Cleaver
• Saki no saki → Counterattack
• Jinsoku → Jinsoku
• Guren Jubaku → Bloodletter

Hayato 5th Job Skills

• Engetsuzan → Battoujutsu Zankou
• Iaijutsu Phantom Blade → Iaijutsu Phantom Blade | Hyoru Getsuken

Additional Information

Hayato Storyline

Hayato, Japan. June 21, 1582. Honnou-ji, Kyoto. Although the brutal warlord Oda Nobunaga was cementing his control of Japan, it wasn’t enough to slake his thirst for power. Seeking immortality and to become a new demon king, he prepared a ritual at Honnou-ji in Kyoto. The feudal lords banded together and waged a fierce battle with the Oda forces in a desperate last bid to stop the evil lord. While the armies clashed outside, the legendary samurai, Hayato, fought his way into the temple and challenged Oda himself to stop the ritual. While the two traded blows, a pillar of light erupted from the temple, casting all it enveloped into a stranged world. Weakened by the unfamiliar energy of this world, Hayato must regain his strength and battle once more against the spread of Nobunaga’s dark ambitions.

Hayato Notes

• Female Hayato characters will have new face and hair options when created.
• The default male Hayato hair has been updated.
• Male Hayato characters that have their original hair can speak with Maple Administrator in the Event Hall to change to the updated hair.
• Female Hayato characters that have their original hair or face can speak with Maple Administrator in the Event Hall to change to the updated hair or face.
• Although Hayato is male as far as the story is concerned, you’ll be able to play as female or male version of Hayato.
• After the tutorial at Honnou-ji, your journey will continue at Momijigaoka, in the Mushroom Shrine area of Zipangu.
• Hayato must have one of his special katana equipped in order to use all of his skills. Make sure that the weapon type says “katana” in the item description.
• Since he is from ancient Japan and his primary language is Japanese, Hayato’s voice is in Japanese. His animated video has subtitles, and he occasionally speaks when performing some skills. The female version of Hayato has also been given voiceovers when performing certain skills.
• Hayato and his Sengoku allies and enemies are able to communicate with the denizens of their new home through the magic of Maple World. Thus, their text dialogue will be translated.
• The Tot’s Know-How guide system has been enabled for Hayato.
• Katana for Hayato have been added to the wares of many weapon vendors.
• Each Hayato character has its own individual Cash Inventory not shared with other characters.

Hayato’s Voice Meaning on Skills

Skills marked with asterisk * hold a special connection to each other. When they spell out together, it sounds like Shippuu Jinrai (疾風迅雷 – Gale Thunderclap) the move used by Hayato in the promotional video.

Hayato Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What weapon does Hayato use? Hayato uses a Katana, with a Wakizashi as his sub-weapon. The Wakizashi can be scrolled for potential.
• What type of weapon is a Katana? Katana is a two-handed weapon.
• What is Hayato’s character card bonus? Hayato’s character card bonus is +% minimum critical damage. 2% for B rank, 4% for A rank, 6% for S rank, and 8% for SS rank.
• Which Vip hair should i get get for my Hayato? Spiky Shag from NLC/Orbis, Short Top Tail from Kerning/Showa, Battle Mage from Edelstein.
• Hayato uses way too much MP, which one of the downsides of the class. Anyone got thoughts on that? Get Jr. boogie 1 Familiar, which helps a lot. (15% of mp every so seconds). Also, toggle off Battoujutsu Stance if you are not training.
• What Hayato has taught me? Hayato has taught me to not spam the up key when approaching portals as it triggers Vapor Blade. You are not the only one looking retarded trying to leave a map, just to jump 50 ft in the air.
• What are the 4th Job Skills that requires Mastery Book? Hayato 4th Job skills that requires Mastery Book are Shinsoku, Falcon Dive, Hitokiri Strike, Iron Skin, Jinsoku and Cleaver.
• What mystery mastery book should I get from the event? Upon reaching Level 70 Hayato, the GM NPC will speak to you to reward 1 of the 4 Mastery Book for 4th Job Skill which are Shinsoku 30, Hitokiri Strike 30, Jinsoku 30 and Cleaver 30. I recommend choosing Cleaver as your free mastery book as it significantly boost your damage by 30% and ignores 35% enemy defense!
• Is Willow Dodge not working for anyone else? [QUESTION] It’s maxed and I never get the damage buff. [ANSWER] It most definitely works but the problem is that its proc rate is 60% of 25% (0.6 x 0.25 = 0.15) which means at max level, you have 15% chance of activating and stacking the buff. Once you maxed Jinsoku, it will be a easier to get the buff. It’s a lot more common to see it hit x5. It doesn’t last long and it isn’t a skill you can rely on, but if it were a skill that activated and stacked to 5 all of the time with ease, it’d be over powering in a sense.
• Does Shouryuusen combos not work? [QUESTION] Like I can’t seem to chain dankuusen or whirlwind cut to it. I go into the air, but the attack doesn’t hit the launched monsters. Not really lagging… but I guess I am? Anyone else have a problem? [ANSWER] It’s because they’re dead before they launch into the air. Try it on monsters 20 levels higher than you.
• Is Battoujutsu Soul Skill Messed Up? [QUESTION] Am I the only one who had my Critical Rate at 30% (stance added 25%) before, but after putting 3 points into it, have it down to 28%? [ANSWER] Battoujutsu Soul intentionally reduces Critical Rate until the skill is around level 6.
• Adding 1 Skill Point into Bloodletter upon 4th Job Advancement? [QUESTION] Shouldn’t Blood Letter be a one-pointer at the beginning? Usually upgraded poison is worth one point (Thief experience). [ANSWER] Unlike the Thief DOT skill, it does not stack. The difference between max level Merciless Blade and Level 1 Bloodletter is 2% damage per second and a 1% higher activation rate. It’s not worth it at all.
• What would you suggest a Hayato strive for with Inner Ability? Critical rate, total damage, or boss damage. Something along those lines.
• Hayato Rai Sanrenzan additional attack chance not activating? [QUESTION] I maxed Rai Sanrenzan, so it has 30% chance of activating bonus hit (green numbers). But I see it maybe once every 10 attacks, is it just me? [ANSWER] 30% chance to activate is only happens on the 2nd and 3rd slash of Rain Sanrenzan. When it successfully occurs, it will pop up a green number instead of red (critical) nor yellow (regular damage).
• Is Hitokiri Strike bugged? [QUESTION] Hitokiri Strike (Issen if you use the JMS names) is meant to add Critical Rate during its buff after you use it. I see the buff icon appear at the top right, but no additional Critical Rate is added to my stats page. Is this Critical Rate Boost hidden? Can someone who has it maxed confirm if you see more Critical damage with it up? Or is it just plain bugged? [ANSWER] With maxed Hitokiri Strike, you will notice the difference in amount of critical hits after using it. The Critical Rate boost is hidden from the Stats Window.
• A quick tip to help you guys out with Vapor Blade I repeatedly have other Hayato asking how I use Vapor blade with out the landing delay (sheathing your sword in time consuming manner). It’s easy. Just use any Sanrezan skill right after Vapor Blade and spam away.
• Can you fuse Wakizahis? You can’t do it in JMS. I’d assume you can’t do it in GMS, either, but I haven’t tried yet.
• Hayato quests necessary? [QUESTION] Is the questline for hayato necessary? Are there any rewards? [ANSWER] Not necessary.
• Hayato Ap build? [QUESTION] Is it all STR? I looked at some guides but it didnt say anything. [ANSWER] After the Tempest Update, you don’t have to put AP (Ability Points) in secondary stats. Click the big auto-assign button and allow MapleStory to distribute all AP into STR (Strength) for Hayato as he is a warrior.
• Trouble with Shouryuusen [QUESTION] Is it me or i can’t link combination skills with Shouryuusen? [ANSWER] you press the skills in rapid succession, one after the other. Don’t wait for the animation just press the buttons.

How are DBs compared to Hayato From your person preference, how are DBs (Dual Blades) compared to Hayato. Are they more fun or less fun compared to Hayato. If they’re more fun, what do they have that Hayato doesn’t? I’m debating on making a DB without trying Hayato. (Below is a list of opinions from MapleStory players)

• Much more fun than my DB. One of the big downers for me is that DB’s need (NX) mastery books for almost all advancements. That’s like an instant class killer for me. Then, just the fluid play-style of Hayato convinces me to never try another class.
• DB has more movement mobility and Hayato has more attacking mobility. DB is stronger than Hayato but Hayao has a pretty unique play system.
• If you ask me the only thing DB has over Hayato is shadow partner and a solid 1v1 attack skill that doesn’t suck lol. The only real comparison you can make is that flying assaulter chains into tornado spin/bloody storm like Hayato chains his spinning rush skill into his assaulter like skill. Other than that, I’d say they’re two completely different experiences. Try them both and see what you like the most. Also, I think Hayato overall has more mobility than Dual blades. If you chain skills correctly they can clear large distances in no time flat. Plus Vapor blade when combined with Falcon dive gives them far superior vertical mobility.
• Hayato- Sucks mp dry, I am sorry but he is drinking potions like water, minor annoyance but an annoyance nonetheless. No FJ, in an age where nearly every job has some sort of FJ, Hayato not having a FJ is eh… That being said a Hayato moblity is still very good and you can certainly get from point A to point B- but you wont be flash jumping.
• Hayato is pretty fun, but I feel like he’s kind of overdone. Still prefer DBs even though they have less things. DBs have simplicity and movement and Hayato just has a bunch of stuff.

Mount Skill

Hayato can obtain the war horse Onikageh to ride after you complete certain requirements. You can get the Great Horse Onikageh mount skill starting at Lv.50. You can get the Sacred Horse Onikageh mount skill at Lv.200 if you’ve already learned the Great Horse Onikageh mount skill.

Hayato Changelog

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