Job Advancement

Every character begins as a beginner job appropriate to their race: Rogue (Asura), Stepper (Asura Summoner and Magician path), Guide (Deva), or Fighter (Gaia). The first job transfer requires both Lv 10 and JLv 10. Because JLv can never exceed half of character level, the character must actually reach Lv 20 before JLv 10 becomes achievable, even though the stated requirement is Lv 10. During the beginner job phase there is no overbreeding — JLv does not carry over in ways that give a head start. The first job transfer usually happens on Trainee Island, the starting tutorial zone, and determines whether a Warrior, Magician, or Summoner path is taken. For Asura Warriors the choice is Strider; for Asura Magicians it is Dark Magician; for Asura Summoners it is Sorcerer. The job transfer permanently changes the skill tree available to the character.

The second job transfer requires Lv 50 with JLv 40. Before this transfer, overbreeding is permitted: the character can raise JLv all the way to 50 (the maximum) while still at their first job. This provides two advantages. First, some first-job skills have levels that require JLv 41–50, which can only be unlocked by overbreeding. Second, entering the second job tier with JLv already at 40–50 means those job levels are already counted, reducing the JP grind after the transfer. For Asura Warriors the second job choice is Assassin (melee) or Shadow Hunter (ranged). For Asura Magicians it is Chaos Magician or Warlock. For Asura Summoners it is Battle Summoner (there is no branch choice at this tier).

Job transfers in Rappelz are not automatic. After meeting the level and Job Level requirements, the character must visit the job transfer NPC and complete the transfer. Some transfers in earlier versions of the game required a class transfer test — a quest or challenge confirming the character's readiness. The specific requirements and location of the transfer NPC differ between races and job paths. Consulting the in-game quest guide or the Jobs Overview article will point to the correct NPC and any prerequisite tasks.

The complete job progression for every Rappelz character follows this structure: start as a beginner job → first job transfer at Lv 10 and JLv 10 → optionally overbred to JLv 50 → second job transfer at Lv 50 and JLv 40 → continue leveling to Lv 148 with JLv 50 → complete the Master Trials quest → unlock the Master Class. Each stage expands the skill tree and increases the character's combat potential. The choice of which second job and Master Class to take is permanent and shapes all future gameplay.