TL;DR: The Grand Master is the class-transfer NPC found in every major town. He runs your 1st and 2nd class transfer quests, manages subclasses at level 75+, can grant the 3rd class transfer at 76+, and lets you learn skills for SP. Class transfers are permanent, so choose carefully.
Overview
The Grand Master is the NPC who hands out 1st and 2nd class transfer quests. You'll find one in every major town. To start a quest your character must hit the required level (20 for the 1st class transfer, 40 for the 2nd). The Grand Master is one of the most important NPCs in the game — he gates your character's entire progression path.
Functions
| Function | Level | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1st class transfer | 20 | The Grand Master gives a quest and accepts the result. Completing it changes your class. |
| 2nd class transfer | 40 | A longer, multi-stage quest. The Grand Master points you to other NPCs and accepts the final result. |
| 3rd class transfer | 76+ | On some servers the Grand Master can also grant the 3rd class transfer (availability depends on the server). |
| Subclass management | 75+ | Add, switch and remove subclasses through the Grand Master — up to 3 subclasses total. |
| Learn skills | Any | Spend Skill Points (SP) to learn new skills — pick from the list available for your class and level. |
Location
You'll find a Grand Master in every major town: Giran, Aden, Goddard, Rune, Oren, Dion, Gludio, Heine and Schuttgart. In the starter villages a Class Master stands in his place, handling the same role for low levels. When you change class, double-check that you've selected the right one — the decision is permanent unless your server offers a re-profession service.