Metin2 Ambush Skill Guide – Class Overview

What Is the Ambush Skill in Metin2?

Ambush is one of the class-specific skills in the free-to-play MMORPG Metin2 by Gameforge AG. Like all active skills in the game, it consumes mana points when used, has an individual cooldown after activation and scales with your skill level. To use Ambush effectively, you must first understand Metin2's fundamental skill system – because only those who distribute points correctly avoid the dreaded "misskilling".

The Skill System in Metin2 – Fundamentals

From Level 5 onwards, you can choose your discipline and receive your first four skill points through the quest "Training". After that, you gain one additional skill point with each level. You distribute these points across the skills of your chosen discipline.

Each of the five classes has two separate disciplines with six special skills each. You commit to a discipline with the "Training" quest. Important: you cannot simply switch disciplines without resetting your points.

Once distributed to a skill, you can drag it onto the quickslot bar at the bottom of your screen and activate it with keys 1–4 or F1–F4. Alternatively, right-click directly on the skill. Some skills can also be bound to left or right mouse button.

Distributing Skill Points: What You Need to Know

Distributing skill points seems simple, but it harbours a crucial pitfall: so-called misskilling. You are misskilled when you have allocated more than 17 skill points to a single skill. At 17 points, the skill should automatically advance to the next level (Master/Grand Master) – if it doesn't, you need to redistribute or use an Exorcism Scroll.

Additionally, you can read skill books to improve your skills. Reading is possible once every 24 hours per book. If you want to skip the cooldown, an Exorcism Scroll helps.

Skill Levels at a Glance

Example Skills of the Warrior Class

To understand how a skill like Ambush fits into the system, let's look at the Warrior class. The Warrior has two disciplines:

Body Warrior Skills

• Blade Aura – Attack value increases variably based on level and STR allocation
• Frenzy – Movement and attack speed increase, defence decreases at Grand Master level
• Triple Slash – Triple weapon strike in rapid succession
• Sword Spin – Area damage through spinning attack
• Stun Attack – Stunning attack with briefly increased movement speed
• Willpower – Frontal attack
• Earthquake – Frontal attack

Mental Warrior Skills

• Strong Body – Defence increases, movement speed decreases, no knockdown at Grand Master level
• Sword Strike – Stun with area damage
• Stomp – Stun chance with area damage
• Penetration – Area damage
• Heavy Strike – Area damage

This division shows the principle: each discipline has clear strengths. Body Warriors focus on mobility and attack, Mental Warriors on control and defence. Skills like Ambush fit similarly into their respective class logic.

Counter and Boost Skills, Combos & Other Skills

Besides the six special skills per discipline, there are additional skill types in the skill window:

• Counter Skill: When a counter skill is mastered, it unlocks a boost skill.
• Combo: Allows you to extend your attack sequence by up to two strikes.
• Languages: From skill level M1 onwards, you understand players from a specific realm.
• Horse Skills: Separate category, visible in the skill window under "Riding".

Resetting Skills: Costs & Process

If you've distributed points incorrectly or want to try a new discipline, you can reset your skills up to and including Level 30 with the old lady for a Yang fee. You get all your skill points back – but lose any Master levels (M2–M10) and Grand Master levels gained through books.

Cost of Skill Reset

Important: The cost is 20,000 Yang at Level 5 and increases by 2,000 Yang per level. If your skill doesn't advance at 17 points after reset, you can reset directly again with the old lady – so you don't lose any skill points. Advancement at 17 is not guaranteed and may require multiple attempts.

From Level 31 onwards, you alternatively need a Skill Redistribution item (also known as a skill reset document), which you can obtain in-game or via the shop.

Common Mistakes & Tips for Effective Skilling

• Never exceed 17 points on a skill: Always wait for advancement to Master level at exactly 17 points.
• Read skill books daily: The 24h cooldown per book means regular logging in pays off.
• Use reset before Level 31: Yang costs are significantly lower than a Redistribution item.
• Exorcism Scroll when time-pressed: If you want to progress quickly, it bridges the book cooldown.
• Choose discipline carefully: The "Training" quest commits you to a discipline. Later switching costs resources.

Internal Links: Further Guides

• Metin2 Skills Guide: All Classes & Disciplines
• Metin2 Warrior Build: Body vs. Mental
• Skill Books in Metin2: Increase Levels Fast
• Metin2 Beginner Guide: First Level & First Quests
• Farm Yang in Metin2: Efficient Methods

Frequently Asked Questions About Metin2 Ambush Skill