What are costumes in Metin2?

Costumes change the appearance of your character. They can appear as costume armour, hairstyle, headwear or weapon skin.

Variants with "+" can have additional bonuses. This means costumes are not only visually interesting, but can also be relevant for equipment, progression and character optimisation.

What types of costumes are there?

Costume armour

Costume armour changes the appearance of the worn armour. Many sets use a matching costume armour as a possible set component.

Hairstyles, helmets and headwear

Hairstyles, helmets and other headwear can also be part of a costume set. Depending on the set, they count together with other matching items for the set bonus.

Weapon skins

Weapon skins change the appearance of the weapon. Certain weapon skins can have bonuses or be part of a set.

What do "+" costumes mean?

Many costume variants also exist with "+". These variants are particularly important because they have bonuses or can be modified with matching items.

Enchant costume

With enchant costume, existing bonuses of a matching costume can be removed and replaced with new bonuses.

Transform costume

With transform costume, bonuses can also be redetermined. With luck, the number of bonuses can also change, up to a maximum of three bonuses.

What bonuses can costumes and sets have?

Costumes and set bonuses can provide various values. Which bonuses are possible depends on the respective item or set.

Possible bonuses include:

EXP
Strong against monsters
Strong against metinstones
Magic/melee attack
Attack damage against bosses
Chance for critical hits
Chance for piercing hits
Item drop chance
Average damage
Skill damage
Movement speed
Attack speed
Elemental forces or resistances

Not every costume and not every set offers the same values. What matters is always the specific variant.

What are set bonuses?

Set bonuses are additional bonuses that are activated when multiple matching items from a set are equipped simultaneously. The number of items required varies depending on the set.

A set can consist of different item types, for example:

Costume armour
Helmet, hairstyle or headwear
Weapon skin
Ring or talisman
Pet
Mount
Sash

Depending on the set, bonuses may start with two matching items. Additional items can activate additional or stronger bonus levels.

Examples of set bonuses

The following table shows selected examples of set bonuses. This is not a complete overview of all sets, but shows how different set bonuses can be structured.

Set example	Possible components	Highest bonus level in example
Lightbringer Set	Armour, helmet, ring/talisman, pet	4 items: EXP +150%, Strong against monsters +5%, Magic/melee attack +5%
Dragon Knight Set	Armour, helmet, ring/talisman, mount	4 items: EXP +100%, Strong against monsters +5%, Chance for critical hits +5%, Stun chance 5%
Winter Set	Armour, helmet, ring/talisman, weapon, pet, mount	6 items: EXP +150%, Strong against monsters +10%, Chance for critical hits +8%, 8% chance for piercing hit, Item drop chance +5%
Wukong Set	Armour, helmet, ring/talisman, pet, mount	5 items: EXP +150%, Attack damage against bosses +7%, Chance for critical hits +7%, Attack value +30, Magical attack value +30
Flame Incubus Set	Armour, helmet, ring/talisman, weapon, pet, mount	6 items: EXP +150%, Strong against monsters +7%, Strong against metinstones +5%, 5% damage absorbed from HP, Item drop chance +5%
Snowflake Bambi Set	Pet, mount	2 items: EXP +50%, Strong against metinstones +3%

The examples show that set bonuses are structured differently depending on the set. Some sets reach their highest bonus level with two or four items, while others only reach it with five or six matching items.

Why are set bonuses important?

Set bonuses can provide additional values beyond individual costume parts. This makes matching combinations interesting for various gameplay goals.

Some sets offer more EXP and are thus suitable for progression and levelling phases. Other sets provide bonuses such as strong against monsters, strong against metinstones, drop chance, attack values or boss damage.

Which combination is worthwhile depends on which bonuses the respective set offers and which content you want to play.

How do costume sets differ?

Costume sets mainly differ in these points:

which items belong to the set
how many items are needed for bonus levels
which bonuses are activated
whether weapon, pet, mount, ring, talisman or sash are included
whether the set favours EXP, damage, drop chance or other values

There is therefore no uniform scheme that applies to all sets. What matters is always the specific set composition.

Are costumes tradeable?

Tradeability depends on the respective item. Particularly with "+" versions, tradeability is relevant. A general statement that all costumes are tradeable would be too imprecise.

Before purchasing, selling or using a costume, you should check whether the specific item is tradeable and what restrictions apply.

How do you get costumes?

Costumes may be available through the item shop and can be purchased there with Dragon Coins (DR). Additionally, there are costumes and matching set items in connection with certain events.

Which costumes are currently available depends on the respective offer, event or time period.

What should you pay attention to with costumes?

When comparing costumes, these questions are particularly important:

Does the costume have a "+" version?
Does the costume have bonuses?
Can the bonuses be changed?
Is the costume part of a set?
Which other items are needed for the set bonus?
How many items activate the desired bonus level?
Do the set bonuses match your gameplay goal?
Is the item tradeable?

Frequently asked questions about Metin2 costumes

Are costumes only cosmetic?

Not always. Variants with "+" and certain set items can have bonuses or activate set bonuses.

Do all costumes have set bonuses?

No. Set bonuses depend on the respective set. Not every costume is automatically part of a set bonus.

Is there always a complete 4-piece set?

No. The number of items required varies depending on the set. Some sets work with two, three or four items, while others can include five or six items.

Can weapon skins have bonuses?

Yes. Weapon skins can have bonuses in certain variants and can also be part of a set.

Can costume bonuses be changed?

Yes. With matching costumes, bonuses can be redetermined using items such as enchant costume or transform costume.

Conclusion

Costumes in Metin2 are more than just cosmetics. They can have bonuses, be modified with matching items and, together with other set components, activate additional values.

It is important to look at each set individually. The required items, bonus levels and values differ depending on the set. If you want to use costumes strategically, you should therefore not only look at the appearance, but also pay attention to "+" versions, bonuses, set components and the specific bonus structure.