The Ritual of Blood is an annual late summer event in Metin2, which was first held in September 2019. From Level 30 onwards you can participate. The event revolves around collecting souls by killing monsters and then spinning the Blood Altar. The altar is located on Map1 as well as at Cape Dragonfire. Important to know: The soul drop ends one day before the official event end – plan your time accordingly.
What is the Ritual of Blood?
As summer draws to a close, powerful sacrificial altars appear in each of the three main cities and at Cape Dragonfire. The event is thematically aligned with this transition: Until Version 21.3 (2021), the sky turned blood red during the event – this visual element has since been removed from the game.
The event is one of the annual events in Metin2 and can be viewed in the Event UI under active events. You can access the Event UI via the assigned key or by clicking on the "E" to the left of the mini-map.
Requirements & Event Locations
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Level | Level 30 |
| Locations | Map1 (all three kingdoms) + Cape Dragonfire |
| Event Type | Annual Late Summer Event |
| First Held | September 2019 |
| Red Sky | No longer active since Version 21.3 (2021) |
| Soul Drop End | One day before official event end |
Collecting Souls: How Blood Sacrifice Works
Souls are the main currency of the event. You collect them by killing monsters – but only when a Blood Sacrifice is active. There are two different blood sacrifices that differ in their capacity.
Here's how you recognise if a blood sacrifice is active: The corresponding symbol of the active blood sacrifice appears in the top left of your game window. Additionally, the message "You have caught a soul." appears in the chat window as soon as a soul is successfully dropped.
Important Details about Soul Drop
- Souls drop only with a low chance when killing monsters.
- There are two blood sacrifice types with different soul capacities.
- The active double drop effect can speed up collection.
- The soul drop ends one day before event end – collect a supply early enough.
The Soul Wheel: Normal and Special
At the Blood Altar you spin with your collected souls. One spin on the normal Soul Wheel costs 50 souls. The rewards vary depending on the spin.
Unlock the Special Soul Wheel
Once a total of 4,000 souls have been used on the Soul Wheel, the Special Soul Wheel is unlocked. Here are the most important points:
- The Special Wheel is only active for 1 hour – after that it disappears again.
- The Special Wheel also costs souls per spin.
- While the Special Wheel is active, the altar glows blood red.
- Collect enough souls before unlocking! Whoever unlocks the wheel should have enough souls ready for multiple spins right away – the hour will inevitably run out.
| Property | Normal Soul Wheel | Special Soul Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per Spin | 50 Souls | Souls (quantity varies) |
| Unlock Condition | Always available | 4,000 souls used in total |
| Availability after Unlock | — | 1 Hour |
| Visual Signal | — | Altar glows blood red |
The Quest: Ritual of Blood
Right at the Blood Altar you can start the quest "Ritual of Blood". This quest can be repeated as often as you like and thus provides a permanent activity throughout the entire event duration.
- Cost: 10x a random item for item improvement.
- Reward: An item as a quest reward (varies depending on spin).
- The quest is a good way to continuously convert resources during the event.
Note: Which items for item improvement are accepted, you can find out directly in the game at the altar. Since these are random items, it's worth building up supplies before the event.
Tips & Common Mistakes with the Ritual of Blood
The event sounds simple, but there are some pitfalls that beginners and returning players keep falling into:
- Use soul drop in time: The drop ends one day earlier than the event itself. If you wait until the last day, you'll miss potential souls.
- Activate blood sacrifice before farming: Without an active blood sacrifice, no souls will drop. Check the symbol in the top left before you start grinding.
- Prepare before the Special Wheel: You shouldn't reach the 4,000 soul threshold if you don't have a reserve. The Special Wheel runs out after one hour – regardless of whether you have souls or not.
- Use the Event UI: Via the Event UI you can see if the event is active on your server/channel.
- Keep quest items in stock: For the repeatable quest you need 10 random improvement items per run – build up a supply.
Classification: Ritual of Blood in the Event Calendar
The Ritual of Blood is one of the annual events in Metin2 and typically takes place in late summer. It fits into the regular event calendar alongside events such as the Blood Moon Event, the Halloween Event and the Christmas Event. A detailed overview of all current events can be found in the Event Systems article.
Unlike event dungeons such as Treasure Island or the Primordis Expedition, the Ritual of Blood is not an instanced dungeon but an open, world-based event on the main maps. This makes it accessible to players from level 30 onwards – without major entry barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what level can I participate in the Ritual of Blood?
From level 30 onwards you can participate in the event and use the Blood Altar.
Where do I find the Blood Altar?
The Blood Altar is located on Map1 in each of the three kingdoms as well as at Cape Dragonfire.
How many souls do I need for one spin on the Soul Wheel?
One spin on the normal Soul Wheel costs 50 souls. The Special Soul Wheel is unlocked once a total of 4,000 souls have been used on the normal wheel.
How long is the Special Soul Wheel available?
The Special Soul Wheel is available for exactly 1 hour after unlocking. After that it disappears again. You can recognise it by the altar glowing blood red.
When does the soul drop end?
The soul drop ends one day before the official end of the event. So don't plan your soul farm until the last minute.
How often can I do the quest "Ritual of Blood"?
The quest can be repeated as often as you like. It costs 10 random items for item improvement each time.
How do I know if my blood sacrifice is active?
When a blood sacrifice is active, the corresponding symbol appears in the top left of your game window. Additionally, the message "You have caught a soul." appears in the chat as soon as you receive a soul.
When does the Ritual of Blood take place?
The Ritual of Blood is an annual late summer event. It was first held in September 2019. You can find the exact dates for each year in the official Metin2 Wiki or in the Event UI in the game.
