What are Armours in Metin2?

Armours increase a character's defence value. They are part of class-specific equipment and are structured by level ranges. An armour must therefore match the class and meet the required level.

In addition to their base values, armours can have additional properties. These include movement speed, sockets, spirit stones, additional bonuses and upgrade levels. This means an armour consists not just of a defence value, but of several interconnected equipment elements.

Armours by Class

In Metin2 there are separate armour lines for Warriors, Ninjas, Shamans, Suras and Lycan.

Warrior

Warriors are melee fighters and wear heavy armour. Depending on their specialisation, they fight with two-handed weapons or with sword and shield.

Ninja

Ninjas rely on agility and speed. They wear light protective armour and can fight with daggers or bow and arrow depending on their specialisation.

Shaman

Shamans use spells and magic. They can support themselves or group members and, depending on their specialisation, use offensive, healing or support spells.

Sura

Suras combine sword fighting and magic. They can fight in melee combat or attack enemies with magical attacks.

Lycan

Lycans are wolf creatures and melee fighters. They have their own armour line and are designed for direct confrontation.

What are the Differences Between Armours?

Armours differ mainly by class, required level, defence value, movement speed, sockets, possible bonuses and upgrade levels.

A higher-tier armour is therefore not only relevant because of its name. What matters is whether it matches the class, can be worn and what additional improvements it has.

Sockets on Armours

Armours can have sockets. Spirit stones can be inserted into these sockets. The number of sockets depends on the level range of the armour.

Armour Level Range	Sockets
up to Level 20	1 Socket
Level 25 to 42	2 Sockets
Level 45 and above	3 Sockets

Sockets become visible once a spirit stone has been inserted or a stone fragment is in the setting.

Spirit Stones for Armours

Spirit stones are a separate improvement tier for armours. They can be inserted into free settings and improve the armour by the respective value of the stone.

If the insertion fails, the spirit stone breaks and remains as a stone fragment in the setting.

Spirit Stone	Effect
Stone of Magic	increases maximum mana points
Stone of Vitality	increases maximum hit points
Stone of Protection	increases defence
Stone of Haste	increases movement speed
Stone of Evasion	increases the chance to block melee attacks
Stone of Dodging	increases the chance to evade arrow attacks
Spell Break Stone	increases spell break

Stone Fragments and Removing Spirit Stones

A stone fragment is created when inserting a spirit stone fails. It blocks the setting and is not an active improvement.

Stone fragments created by failed attempts can be removed by a blacksmith or with a Blessing Scroll. They can also be removed with a Stone Manual from the Item Shop. If a failure occurs with a Magic Stone, stone fragments are not removed.

Inserted spirit stones and stone fragments must be distinguished: an inserted spirit stone improves the armour, whilst a stone fragment blocks a setting after a failed attempt.

Possible Bonuses on Armours

Armours can have additional bonuses. These bonuses work independently of sockets and spirit stones and extend the properties of an armour.

Possible bonuses on armours include:

Bonus Type	Examples
Weapon Defence	Sword Defence, Two-Handed Defence, Dagger Defence, Bell Defence, Fan Defence
Resistances	Arrow Resistance, Magic Resistance, Lightning Resistance, Wind Resistance, Fire Resistance
Character Values	maximum HP, maximum MP
Absorption	Damage is absorbed by HP, Damage is absorbed by MP
Combat Values	Attack Value, Spell Speed
Defensive Effects	Chance to reflect melee hits, Defence chance against claws

Additional 6th and 7th bonuses can enable further effects, including elemental forces, boss damage reduction, additional resistances or fall resistance.

Upgrading Armours

Armours can be improved through upgrades. Depending on the armour, certain values increase across reinforcement levels. Yang and upgrade items may be required for upgrades.

Some armours can also serve as the basis for higher-tier armours. An existing armour is developed into a new armour together with materials and Yang.

Four points are important for upgrades and development:

Some processes improve an existing armour.
Some processes create a new armour.
Bonuses and spirit stones may be retained or lost depending on the process.
Success rates can be regulated differently depending on the system.

Before a major upgrade, you should check which armour is being used, what materials are needed and what happens to existing bonuses or spirit stones.

Armours by Level Range

Armours are distributed across various level ranges. Early armours have lower requirements and fewer sockets. With higher levels, defence values, expansion options and upgrade requirements increase.

Generally, armours can be classified as follows:

Range	Significance
early armours	Introduction to class-specific equipment
mid-tier armours	higher defence and more sockets
higher-tier armours	stronger values and more demanding upgrades
very high-tier armours	possible integration into own upgrade or crafting systems

What Should You Pay Attention to with Armours?

With an armour, several properties count at the same time. The defence value is important, but not the only factor.

Important criteria are:

Class and Level: The armour must match the class and meet the required level.
Defence Value: The DEF value shows how much the armour contributes to defence.
Movement Speed: Some armours affect movement speed.
Sockets: Sockets allow the use of spirit stones.
Spirit Stones: Spirit stones supplement armours with additional values.
Bonuses: Bonuses can provide resistances, HP, MP, attack value, spell speed or other effects.
Upgrade: Reinforcement levels and possible developments determine how far an armour can be expanded.

Frequently Asked Questions about Armours in Metin2

Which Armour Can My Class Wear?

Each class has its own armours. Warriors, Ninjas, Shamans, Suras and Lycan each have their own armour lines.

How Many Sockets Can an Armour Have?

Armours up to Level 20 have one socket. Armours from Level 25 to 42 have two sockets. Armours from Level 45 onwards have three sockets.

Which Spirit Stones Fit in Armours?

Armour spirit stones such as Stone of Magic, Stone of Vitality, Stone of Protection, Stone of Haste, Stone of Evasion, Stone of Dodging and Spell Break Stone fit in armours.

What Happens if a Spirit Stone Fails?

If an attempt fails, the spirit stone breaks and remains as a stone fragment in the setting.

How Do You Remove Stone Fragments?

Stone fragments created by failed attempts can be removed by a blacksmith, with a Blessing Scroll or with a Stone Manual. If a failure occurs with a Magic Stone, stone fragments are not removed.

Can Armours Have Additional Bonuses?

Yes. Armours can have additional bonuses, including defence bonuses, resistances, HP, MP, attack value and spell speed.

Can Armours be Upgraded?

Yes. Armours can be improved through reinforcement levels. Certain armours can also serve as the basis for higher-tier armours.

Is There a Best Armour in Metin2?

The right armour depends on class, level, sockets, spirit stones, bonuses and upgrade status. A single universally best armour cannot be derived from this.