From what level can I skill Dark Protection?

From level 5 onwards you choose your doctrine and receive your first four skill points. From then on, you can distribute points to Dark Protection and other Mental Warrior skills.

How many skill points do I get per level?

You receive four skill points at level 5 all at once, then one point per level gained.

What does 'mis-skilled' mean and how do I fix it?

Mis-skilled means distributing more than 17 skill points to a single skill. To correct this, you can visit the Old Woman up to level 30 (from 20,000 Yang) or use a Skill Redistribution Document.

Do I lose Master levels when resetting skills?

Yes. When reset by the Old Woman, you receive all skill points back, but lose the achieved Master levels M2–M10 as well as any already achieved Grand Master levels.

How do skill books work in Metin2?

Skill books increase your skills up to Master and Grand Master levels. You can read all books on a 24-hour cycle; with an Exorcism Scroll, you can skip the wait.

Can I change doctrines later?

Yes, but with limitations. Up to level 30, you can visit the Old Woman to reset your skill points and redistribute them. Acquired Master and Grand Master levels are lost.

How do I activate skills quickly in combat?

Drag the skill to the hotkey bar. There you activate it with keys 1–4 or F1–F4. Alternatively, right-click directly on the skill.

Metin2 Dark Protection: Warrior Skill Guide

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.