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Metin2 Classes

All 5 Metin2 classes compared: Warrior, Ninja, Sura, Shaman and Lycan with builds, strengths and recommendations.

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Metin2 Classes: All 5 Classes Overview

Metin2 offers five playable classes: Warrior, Ninja, Sura, Shaman and Lycan. Each class has its own weapons, specialisations and a unique combat style.

Warriors and Lycans fight mainly in direct melee combat. Ninjas rely on fast attacks with daggers or ranged combat with the bow. Suras combine sword fighting with magic. Shamans use spells, support and healing or enhancement effects.

Metin2 Classes Comparison

ClassWeaponsSpecialisationsBasic Orientation
WarriorSwords, sword and shield, two-handed weaponsBody Warrior, Mental WarriorMelee combat, attack or defensive front
NinjaDaggers, bowMelee Ninja, Ranged NinjaFast attacks, ambush or ranged combat
SuraSword and magicWeapon Sura, Magic SuraMelee combat with magical powers or offensive magic
ShamanFans, bellsDragon Shaman, Healing ShamanMagic, support and healing/enhancement spells
LycanClawsInstinctDirect melee combat with wolf skills

Warrior

The Warrior is a melee class with strong weaponry and heavy armour. He fights at the front and can be played more offensively or defensively depending on the specialisation.

Body Warrior

The Body Warrior is the offensive specialisation of the Warrior. His skills focus on direct melee damage, fast attacks and the use of the sword.

Important skills of the Body Warrior:

  • Three-Way Cut
  • Sword Whirlwind
  • Rush
  • Battle Rage
  • Aura of the Sword
  • Will to Live
  • Earthquake

Mental Warrior

The Mental Warrior is more oriented towards resilience and controlled melee combat. His skills support a steadfast playstyle at the front.

Important skills of the Mental Warrior:

  • Breakthrough
  • Stomp
  • Sword Strike
  • Violent Strike
  • Strong Body
  • Sword Circle
  • Earthquake

Ninja

The Ninja is a fast and agile class. He wears light armour and relies on dexterity, speed and targeted attacks. Depending on the specialisation, he fights with daggers in melee combat or with the bow from a distance.

Melee Ninja

The Melee Ninja uses daggers and fast attacks. His playstyle is based on proximity, movement and targeted strikes.

Important skills of the Melee Ninja:

  • Ambush
  • Lightning Strike
  • Poison Cloud
  • Camouflage
  • Dagger Whirl
  • Creeping Poison
  • Light Stars

Ranged Ninja

The Ranged Ninja fights with arrow and bow. His skills enable attacks from a distance and complement the agile style of the class.

Important skills of the Ranged Ninja:

  • Feather Step
  • Poison Arrow
  • Fire Arrow
  • Repeated Shot
  • Arrow Rain
  • Spark Strike
  • Storm Shot

Sura

Suras combine sword fighting with magical powers. They can fight in melee combat or attack opponents with offensive magic. Their two specialisations set different priorities.

Weapon Sura

The Weapon Sura combines melee combat with magical enhancements. His skills include direct attacks, protective and enhancement effects as well as magical attacks.

Important skills of the Weapon Sura:

  • Finger Strike
  • Enchanted Blade
  • Enchanted Armour
  • Dragon Whirlwind
  • Fear
  • Dispel Magic
  • Hellish Thrust

Magic Sura

The Magic Sura relies more heavily on offensive magic. His skills include magical attacks, protection and flame or darkness spells.

Important skills of the Magic Sura:

  • Dark Strike
  • Spirit of Flame
  • Ghost Strike
  • Flame Strike
  • Dark Protection
  • Dark Stone
  • Death Wave

Shaman

The Shaman is a magical class with fans and bells as weapons. His skills include attacks, support, healing and enhancement effects. Depending on the specialisation, the focus is more on dragon magic or healing spells.

Dragon Shaman

The Dragon Shaman uses spells, attacks and supportive effects. His skills combine magical damage with protection and enhancement spells.

Important skills of the Dragon Shaman:

  • Flying Talisman
  • Dragon Roar
  • Reflect
  • Dragon Shot
  • Blessing
  • Aid of the Dragon
  • Meteor

Healing Shaman

The Healing Shaman focuses on healing, support and lightning spells. His skills combine defensive support with magical attacks.

Important skills of the Healing Shaman:

  • Lightning Throw
  • Lightning Claw
  • Swiftness
  • Summon Lightning
  • Cure
  • Attack+
  • Ether Shield

Lycan

The Lycan is a melee class with wolf skills. He uses claws and unlike the other classes, has only one specialisation: Instinct.

Instinct

Instinct is the only doctrine of the Lycan. The skills focus on direct attacks, wolf skills, supportive effects and effects on opponents.

Important skills of the Lycan:

  • Rend
  • Wolf Jump
  • Crimson Wolf Soul
  • Breath of the Wolf
  • Wolf Claw
  • Indigo Wolf Soul
  • Claw Storm

Which Metin2 Class Suits Which Playstyle?

The right class depends mainly on the preferred combat style.

Those who prefer direct melee combat can play Warrior or Lycan. The Warrior offers two clear specialisations for more offensive or defensive melee styles. The Lycan focuses on wolf skills and direct combat with its single doctrine.

Those who want to play fast and agile will find two different paths with the Ninja: daggers for melee combat or bow for ranged attacks.

Those who want to combine sword fighting and magic play Sura. The Weapon Sura combines melee combat with magical enhancements, whilst the Magic Sura is more geared towards offensive spells.

Those who prefer magic, healing and support play Shaman. The Dragon Shaman uses dragon magic and supportive effects, whilst the Healing Shaman focuses more on healing, support and lightning spells.

Frequently Asked Questions about Metin2 Classes

How many classes are there in Metin2?

There are five playable classes: Warrior, Ninja, Sura, Shaman and Lycan.

What specialisations does the Warrior have?

The Warrior has two specialisations: Body Warrior and Mental Warrior.

What specialisations does the Ninja have?

The Ninja has two specialisations: Melee Ninja and Ranged Ninja.

What specialisations does the Sura have?

The Sura has two specialisations: Weapon Sura and Magic Sura.

What specialisations does the Shaman have?

The Shaman has two specialisations: Dragon Shaman and Healing Shaman.

What specialisation does the Lycan have?

The Lycan has only one specialisation: Instinct.

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