What is Dark Protection?
Dark Protection is a skill of the Magic Sura. The skill acts as a self-buff and is applied to your own character.
While Dark Protection is active, the Sura's defence increases. At the same time, incoming damage is reduced. The protection effect is tied to the MP supply because part of the damage is absorbed via MP.
Effect of Dark Protection
Dark Protection increases the defence of the Magic Sura and reduces incoming damage. The skill can reduce damage from various types of attacks and prevents all damage from being deducted directly from HP.
Part of the damage is instead calculated via MP. That is why the MP supply decreases during the protection effect. Anyone using Dark Protection should keep an eye on their own MP consumption.
Scaling with Intelligence
Dark Protection is enhanced by Intelligence. For Magic Sura, INT is therefore an important stat value if you want to improve the protection effect of this skill.
Dark Protection Values
| Level | Defence | Damage Reduction | MP Cost per Second | Duration | Cooldown | MP Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 % | 5 | 66 | 69 | 21 |
| Master 1 | 30 | 30 % | 10 | 120 | 123 | 35 |
| Grand Master 1 | 49 | 49 % | 13 | 158 | 161 | 44 |
| Perfect Master | 75 | 75 % | 17 | 210 | 213 | 57 |
With higher skill levels, defence and damage reduction increase. At the same time, the ongoing MP costs increase.
Magic Sura Skills
The Magic specialisation of the Sura includes offensive skills and Dark Protection as a defensive protection skill.
| Skill | Function |
|---|---|
| Dark Blow | Ranged attack against multiple targets |
| Spirit of Flame | Ranged attack against multiple targets |
| Ghost Blow | Ranged attack against multiple targets, can slow down opponents |
| Flame Blow | Area attack with fire damage |
| Dark Protection | Protection skill with defence increase and damage reduction |
| Dark Stone | Ranged attack against multiple targets |
Dark Protection differs from other Magic Sura skills because the skill is designed for protection effect rather than damage.
When is Dark Protection useful?
Dark Protection is useful when the Magic Sura should absorb more incoming damage. The skill reduces incoming damage, but costs MP during its effect.
The skill should therefore not only be evaluated based on its damage reduction. It is also crucial whether there is enough MP available to maintain the protection effect.
Skill Points and Master Level
Skills can switch to Master levels. If a skill does not switch to Master at 17 points, correcting the distributed points may be worthwhile.
The Book of Oblivion removes one point from a specific skill as long as it has not yet been mastered. The Skill Redistribution allows you to redistribute skill points.
Reset Skills
Until level 30 inclusive, skills can be reset with the Old Woman for Yang. The character receives skill points back.
Master levels already achieved through skill books are lost when resetting. Any Grand Master levels are also reset.
A reset can be useful if you want to choose a different teaching or correct an unfavourable point distribution. If a skill does not switch to Master at 17 points after resetting, you can try again.
Skill Books, Counter and Boost
Skill books are used to further develop skills after switching to Master. There is a waiting period for reading. An Exorcism Scroll can be used to bypass this waiting period.
In addition, there are counter and boost skills. Counter skills are learned via textbooks and counter skill books. Boost skills require a matching counter skill at Perfect Master level and a skilled target skill.
For the Magic Sura, the Dark Blow Boost is a boost skill. It refers to Dark Blow, not Dark Protection.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Protection
What is Dark Protection in Metin2?
Dark Protection is a defensive skill of the Magic Sura. It increases defence, reduces damage and consumes MP during its effect.
Is Dark Protection an attack skill?
No. Dark Protection is a self-buff and serves for defence.
What enhances Dark Protection?
Dark Protection is enhanced by Intelligence.
Why does Dark Protection consume MP?
Part of the damage is absorbed via MP. Therefore, the MP supply decreases while Dark Protection reduces damage.
Can Dark Protection be reset?
Yes. Skills can be reset with the Old Woman until level 30 inclusive. Additionally, depending on the situation, the Book of Oblivion or Skill Redistribution may be relevant.
Conclusion
Dark Protection is a defensive skill of the Magic Sura. The skill increases defence, reduces incoming damage and uses MP to absorb part of the damage. Dark Protection therefore improves the Sura's protection effect, but requires conscious management of your own MP supply.