The best gear for Level 90 characters in Metin2 primarily comes from four 90 maps – Dragon Fire Cape, Jade Bay, Thunder Mountains and Gautama Cliff – which can only be entered from Level 90 onwards. Anyone farming in this area has access to the strongest weapons, armour and jewellery of the classic endgame. This guide explains which equipment slots play a role in the BiS setup, how the progression system works at this level and what to watch out for when upgrading your character.
What does Best in Slot (BiS) mean in Metin2?
Best in Slot refers to the strongest available item for a specific equipment slot and class. In Metin2, each character has various equipment slots: weapon, armour, helmet, shoes, bracers plus jewellery slots (rings, necklace, earring). BiS doesn't necessarily mean the rarest item – rather the item that, in combination with your class, build and playstyle, delivers the best performance.
At Level 90, the progression system changes noticeably. Enemies in the 90 maps are significantly stronger than anything before, and the gear from these areas reflects that. If you want to farm efficiently here, you need already a solid basic setup – a poorly equipped character will quickly face problems in these areas.
The Four 90 Maps as a Source for BiS Gear
The four areas accessible from Level 90 onwards form the heart of endgame equipment:
- Dragon Fire Cape – one of the central 90 maps with appropriately high-level monsters and drops
- Jade Bay – also accessible from Level 90, offers its own drop pools
- Thunder Mountains – known for challenging enemies and valuable items
- Gautama Cliff – the fourth of the 90 maps, important for complete BiS farming
All four maps share the Level 90 access restriction. This means: only once your character reaches this milestone do the doors to this area of the game open. If you want to access these areas earlier, you must either be taken by a higher-level player or fulfil the access requirements in another way – if that's possible in the game.
Equipment Slots at a Glance: What's Part of the BiS Setup?
A complete endgame setup in Metin2 comprises several categories. Basically, the game distinguishes between:
| Category | Slots | Relevance for BiS |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | 1 (class-dependent) | Highest priority – directly determines attack values |
| Armour | 1 | High priority – defence and bonuses |
| Helmet | 1 | Medium priority – defence |
| Shoes | 1 | Medium priority – often movement speed |
| Bracers | 1 | Medium priority – various bonuses |
| Jewellery | 3 (ring, earring, necklace) | Supplementary – not part of base gear, but important |
According to the Wiki, jewellery is not part of base gear, but in endgame it is an essential part of an optimal setup. Rings, earrings and necklaces can provide crucial bonuses that make the difference in PvP or whilst farming.
Class-Specific Considerations for the BiS Setup
Metin2 fundamentally distinguishes between the classes Warrior, Ninja, Sura and Shaman – and each class has different weapon requirements that directly affect the BiS setup.
Warriors, Ninjas and Suras use a specific weapon in their base setup, whilst Shamans use a different weapon type. Ninjas also have the peculiarity of being able to use multiple different weapon types. These differences mean: there is no universal BiS setup in Metin2. What is optimal for a Warrior can be useless for a Sura or Shaman.
When planning your BiS setup, you should always start from your class:
- Warrior: Focus on high defence and melee attack values
- Ninja: Flexible through different weapon options – build direction determines BiS
- Sura: Offensive focus, magic or melee build possible
- Shaman: Different weapon types from other classes, buff role influences priorities
Upgrading and Improvement: BiS is a Process
In Metin2, achieving your BiS setup is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process. Items can be improved through various systems – forging, enchanting and other mechanisms increase the strength of already good items further. This means: even if you own an item from the 90 maps, it's often still far from its maximum potential.
For the Level 90 BiS setup, therefore, not only the item itself is decisive, but also:
- The upgrade status (refinement level)
- Existing bonus stats
- Compatibility with your class skills
- Balance between offensive and defensive based on your playstyle
Farming Strategy for the 90 Maps
If you want BiS equipment from the 90 maps, you need to farm there efficiently. This assumes your character is already well-equipped enough to survive in Dragon Fire Cape, Jade Bay, Thunder Mountains or Gautama Cliff. The classic problem: you need good gear to get better gear.
Recommended approach:
- First build a solid base setup in more accessible maps
- Gradually advance into the 90 maps – initially farm in groups
- Optimise drop efficiency through suitable skills and builds
- Use Yang to purchase items that don't want to drop
The 90 maps are Level 90 accessible, but that doesn't mean a freshly Level 90 character can farm there solo without problems. A sensible entry point is often group farming until your own gear is strong enough for solo sessions.
Common Mistakes When Building Your BiS Setup
Some mistakes regularly occur with players building their Level 90 BiS setup:
- Missing jewellery slots: Many beginners ignore earrings, rings and necklace for too long – yet these items are important for a complete endgame setup.
- Wrong upgrade focus: Upgrading a low-level item heavily is often less worthwhile than upgrading a better item at low refinement.
- Class blindness: Adopting a setup from forums or videos without checking whether it suits your class and build.
- Too early entry into 90 maps: Anyone entering these areas with weak gear dies frequently and farms inefficiently.
From which level can I farm in the 90 maps?
All four 90 maps – Dragon Fire Cape, Jade Bay, Thunder Mountains and Gautama Cliff – are only accessible from Level 90 onwards. Only once you reach this threshold do these areas open up for you.
Which class has the easiest time BiS farming in Level 90 areas?
This depends heavily on your build and playstyle. Each class has strengths and weaknesses in the various 90 maps. Consult the community for class-specific farming recommendations for the respective area.
Does jewellery belong to the BiS setup at Level 90?
Yes – even though jewellery is not part of base gear according to the Metin2 Wiki, it is an important component of an optimal setup in endgame. Rings, earrings and necklace should not be neglected.
Can I buy BiS items instead of farming them?
Generally yes – Metin2 has an active player-to-player trading economy. Items from the 90 maps are traded between players. This costs Yang but saves farming time. Rare drops are often expensive on the market.
Does it make sense to buy BiS items before Level 90?
Not for the Level 90 items themselves – you can't use them until Level 90. Items from lower levels can make sense for progression, but don't invest too much in gear you'll soon replace.
What's more important: attack or defence values in the BiS setup?
That depends on class and playstyle. PvP focus often requires a different balance than pure PvE farming. Generally speaking: without sufficient defence, you die too often to farm efficiently.
How many equipment slots are there in total in Metin2?
There are slots for weapon, armour, helmet, shoes and bracers – plus jewellery slots for ring, earring and necklace. Overall several slots that all contribute to the BiS setup.
Is it worth upgrading items at Level 90?
Yes, definitely. An item's upgrade status is often just as decisive as the item type itself. A well-upgraded item from a 90 map frequently surpasses a poorly upgraded BiS item in practice.
