Hello, I'm 재파민,

a big fan of Nexon games!

I'm so sleepy as I write this. I had a burger combo for lunch, and now I'm feeling sluggish and can barely keep my eyes open. Times like this are perfect for MapleStory's Forest of Patience!

The Forest of Patience doesn't allow double jumps or skills, so you're limited to walking and regular jumps. One mistake can send you all the way back to the bottom, which keeps things pretty thrilling. If you want to wake yourself up or sharpen your focus, follow along with my guide and give it a try!

Warning!) You might wake up halfway through out of sheer frustration.

First, here's how to get to MapleStory's Forest of Patience map. Pick up the quest from the NPC 헤르샤 in Ellinia.

After accepting the quest, talk to the NPC Shane at the bottom left and pay 25,300 mesos to enter the map. But why 25,300? That's oddly specific... what's the extra 300 for?

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There are two things to check before starting the Forest of Patience.

First, unequip your character's cosmetic items and pets. Their jump effects can block your view and make it harder to clear the course.

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Check the map and pick a channel with no other players so you can play without distractions. Once you're ready, I'll walk you through the route to the top of Stage 2, with handy tips along the way—that's where you need to reach to complete the quest.

​At the start of Forest of Patience Stage 1, you'll need to choose between climbing the left or right side. Check for gaps in the platforms before you move.

Notice the ropes tied to the platforms? Jump from the end of a rope to land safely.

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Once you've climbed a little way up, you'll reach a section where monkey monsters throw bananas. Take your time and wait for them to throw, then move past them and click the portal to finish Stage 1.

Easy enough so far, right? Stage 2 is where you hit the wall of despair.

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MapleStory's Forest of Patience Stage 2 has sections with monsters, spears, and tree branches. Monsters use items at every rope, and getting hit by a branch or spear knocks your character back. It gets seriously frustrating.

Unlike in Stage 1, the first rope section has two monsters waiting to block your way, so getting the timing right is tricky.

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If you hold down the jump key along with both the right and up arrow keys, your character will keep climbing and taking hits without getting knocked back. This little trick is really useful, so make sure you get the hang of it!

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The second spear you encounter in Forest of Patience Stage 2 pushes your character to the right when it hits, no matter which way you're facing.

You can use that to your advantage! When moving right, deliberately bump into the obstacle to get across safely.

The spears that drop from above stun you if they hit, so with a bit of bad luck, you'll have to start over.

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Make it through safely, and you'll reach a stretch with hard-to-see tree branches. Move slowly until you take damage, then jump as your character gets knocked back to get across.

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For the final section, climb the rope, step onto the platform with the monster, then head left. There's a large box here that makes you less likely to fall all the way to the bottom, so take your time.

Make it through here, and that's Stage 2 of the Forest of Patience done! I play it now and then because it's great for waking up and sharpening my focus. Give it a try when that springtime drowsiness hits after a meal—you might have fun too :)