Assassin Job Change

Assassin Job Change Guide (Ragnarök Online – Renewal)

Overview

The Assassin job change is the second job advancement for characters who started as Novice and became a Thief. Assassins specialize in dual-wielding daggers or using Katar-type weapons, critical hits, poison, and high Flee. This guide explains how to change from Thief to Assassin in a clear, player-focused way.

Requirements

  • Base Level: 40+ recommended (you can change earlier, but higher makes the test easier)
  • Job Level: 50 (recommended for maximum skill points; minimum is typically 40)
  • Skills: Thief skills as you prefer (no specific ones required for the change)
  • Items: 1 Blue Gemstone is mentioned in some versions but is NOT required here; bring healing items
  • Zeny: None required

Where to Go

  • Assassin Guild is located in the underground guild hall at map: in_moc_16
  • Entrance is accessed from the Morocc region

Key NPCs inside the guild:

  • “Ferocious-looking guy” / Guildsman at approximately (19,33)
  • Guildsman at approximately (25,90)
  • Nameless One at approximately (19,154)
  • Standby/Test Guide near (21,165)

Note: Exact coordinates may vary slightly between servers/episodes, but the flow is the same.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  1. Enter the Assassin Guild

    • Go to the Assassin Guild map: in_moc_16.
    • Talk to the “Ferocious-looking guy” near the entrance (around 19,33). If you have unspent Thief skill points, assign them before proceeding.

  2. Registration and Briefing

    • Proceed deeper inside and speak to the Guildsman (around 25,90). He’ll brief you on the exam process and send you toward the testing hall.

  3. Meet the Nameless One (Pre-Test Room)

    • Go to the waiting area near the Nameless One (around 19,154). You’ll be moved between small rooms and given instructions.
    • The staff will remind you: do NOT leave unused skill points; be prepared for traps and a timed test.

  4. Assassin Written/Rules Acknowledgment

    • The Test Guide will explain the challenge. Read carefully; the core of the test is target identification under time pressure.

  5. Practical Exam: Target Identification under Time Limit

    • You’ll be transported to a test area within in_moc_16.
    • Objective: Within 3 minutes, hunt ONLY monsters named exactly “Job change target”.
    • Failure Conditions:
      • Attacking or killing any other similarly named decoys (e.g., “Job change creature”, “Job change monster”, “Job quest target”, etc.).
      • Triggering hidden traps on the floor (they will warp you back and count as a mistake).
      • Running out of time.
    • Tips for Success:
      • Zoom your camera out and read monster names carefully before attacking.
      • Avoid stepping rapidly through tight corridors; move deliberately to reduce trap triggers.
      • Use Teleport items/cards if disabled? In most versions, teleport is disabled here—plan to walk.
      • Bring Fly Wing only if allowed by your server; otherwise ignore.
      • Keep Healing Items ready; traps can deal damage.
    • Feedback During Test:
      • You’ll receive announcements like “2 minutes left”, “1 minute left,” and countdown messages.

  6. Results and Retakes

    • If you make a mistake, you’ll be warped back to the waiting point and may have to retry after a short dialogue.
    • If you pass (kill the correct targets only within the time), you’ll be returned to the examiner for the final interview.

  7. Final Interview and Job Change

    • Talk to the examiner/Guildsman again. If you are a qualified Thief and passed the test, you’ll be offered the job change.
    • Confirm, and you will change from Thief to Assassin.

Rewards

  • Job Change: Thief → Assassin
  • Necklace of Oblivion handling: Some versions reference a temporary quest necklace; if it’s taken away during the process and you time out, simply talk to the NPC again to proceed. The standard outcome is the job change itself.
  • Typical Starter Weapon: A Katar or novice-friendly weapon may be granted in some versions; if not, prepare your own gear.

Special Cases

  • Reborn/Transcendent Path:
    • If you are on the transcendent path (e.g., becoming Assassin Cross later), the flow will acknowledge your background. Follow the same steps; dialogue may differ slightly.
  • Already Changed Jobs:
    • If you are already an Assassin or another second job, NPCs will give flavor text and no change will occur.

Tips and Recommendations

  1. Aim for Thief Job Level 50 before changing to maximize skill points.
  2. Consider bringing Aspd-boosting foods and Agi/Dex foods if available to help with test speed and accuracy.
  3. If you plan to use dual daggers, prepare a good off-hand dagger; for Katar builds, prepare a decent Katar and Crit gear early.
  4. Save your spawn point near Morocc for convenience.

Requirements Summary

| Requirement | Status | |-------------------|----------------------------| | Base Level | 40+ recommended | | Thief Job Level | 50 recommended (min ~40) | | Items | None strictly required | | Zeny | None required | | Combat | Timed target test required |

Rewards Summary

| Reward Type | Details | |-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Job Change | Thief → Assassin | | Equipment | May receive a starter Katar depending on version | | Experience | None (job change reward) |

Source Reference

This player guide was written following the official quest flow and coordinates reflected in the internal script used to define the quest logic. NPC internal names include Guildsman, Nameless One, Test Guide, and the trap/announcer controllers on in_moc_16. The public-facing experience for players matches what is described above.