What is Dragon's Roar in Metin2?
Dragon's Roar is a skill in the free-to-play MMORPG Metin2 by Gameforge. Skills are special character abilities that consume mana points, have individual cooldown times, and become stronger as you increase their skill level. Dragon's Roar is part of the skill system that unlocks at Level 5 – as soon as you choose your discipline in the "Training" quest.
The Skill System in Metin2 – Basics
Before you can effectively use Dragon's Roar, you should understand the basic system. Skill points are the currency of your build:
- At Level 5, you choose your discipline and immediately receive 4 skill points.
- For each subsequent level, you receive 1 additional point.
- Each of the five classes has two disciplines with six special skills each.
- Skills consume mana points when used – the amount varies depending on the skill and its level.
- After use, there is a cooldown time that varies depending on the skill.
Skills can be dragged onto the quick-access bar and activated using keys 1–4 or F1–F4. Alternatively, you can right-click directly on the skill. Some skills can also be assigned to the left or right mouse button.
Warrior Disciplines and Their Skills at a Glance
In Metin2, there are two disciplines for the Warrior class: Body Warrior and Mental Warrior. Both disciplines offer six skills each with different strengths. The following table gives you an overview:
| Discipline | Skill | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Warrior | Sword Aura | Attack value increases variably depending on level and STR allocation |
| Body Warrior | Battle Fury | Movement and attack speed increase; defence decreases at Master level |
| Body Warrior | Three-Way Slash | Triple strike with your weapon in rapid succession |
| Body Warrior | Sword Spin | Spins with your weapon and creates strong area damage |
| Body Warrior | Dash | Stun attack with greatly increased movement speed; deals damage |
| Body Warrior | Will to Live | Forward attack |
| Body Warrior | Earthquake | Forward attack |
| Mental Warrior | Strong Body | Defence increases, movement speed decreases; no knockdown at Master level |
| Mental Warrior | Sword Strike | Stun with area damage |
| Mental Warrior | Stomp | Stun chance with area damage |
| Mental Warrior | Breakthrough | Area damage |
| Mental Warrior | Heavy Blow | Area damage |
Skill Books and Levelling Dragon's Roar
To raise Dragon's Roar beyond the base level, you need skill books. An important rule applies: you can read all skill books in parallel on a 24-hour cooldown. If you haven't waited long enough, you'll receive a message explaining why reading isn't possible yet.
If you want to bypass the waiting time, there's an option: an Exorcism Scroll allows you to read the book immediately without waiting for the 24-hour cooldown. This saves time but costs appropriate resources.
Counter and boost skills come into play once you've mastered a counter skill – then you can unlock a matching boost skill and deepen your build further.
Distributing Skill Points Correctly – Avoid Over-skilling
The biggest risk when skilling Dragon's Roar: over-skilling. You are over-skilled when you've distributed more than 17 skill points to a single skill. If a skill doesn't automatically advance to the next level after 17 points, there's usually an error in your distribution.
The key points at a glance:
- Set a maximum of 17 skill points on one skill before it advances.
- If it doesn't advance, a skill redistribution (Skill Reset Document) or another attempt with the Old Woman helps.
- It is not guaranteed that the skill will advance at exactly 17 points – the system has a random component.
Resetting Skills – Costs and Process
If you've over-skilled Dragon's Roar or another skill, or want to try a new discipline, you can reset your skills. This is possible up to and including Level 30 with the Old Woman for a Yang fee.
| Level | Cost (Yang) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20,000 Yang |
| 6 | 22,000 Yang |
| 7 | 24,000 Yang |
| 10 | 30,000 Yang |
| 20 | 50,000 Yang |
| 30 | 70,000 Yang |
Important: When you reset, you get all skill points back. However, you lose the points you earned from reaching Master levels M2 to M10, as well as Grand Master level points if you've already earned those. Plan your build carefully before a reset costs you progress.
If the skill doesn't advance at 17 points after the reset with the Old Woman, you can try again directly with her – so you won't lose a skill point.
The Skill Window – How to Navigate Correctly
The skill window in Metin2 is divided into several areas you should know about:
- Class Skills: The six skills of your chosen discipline, where you allocate points.
- Counter and Boost Skills: Become available after mastering a counter skill.
- Combo: Extends your attack chain by up to two additional strikes.
- Horse Skills: Separate skill line for riding mechanics, displayed through the current horse level.
- Languages: If a language skill is levelled to M1, you can understand players from the respective realm – useful in PvP and for trading.
Skill points you haven't allocated yet are also shown in the window. Distribute them carefully – hastily placing a point on the wrong skill can require an expensive reset.
Tips for an Optimal Dragon's Roar Build
- Choose your discipline: Decide before Level 5 whether you want to play Body Warrior or Mental Warrior. This choice determines which skills you can even skill.
- Follow the 17-point rule: Never set more than 17 points on one skill before it advances – otherwise you risk over-skilling.
- Stick to the 24-hour book rhythm: Read skill books daily to level Dragon's Roar efficiently without spending Yang on Exorcism Scrolls.
- Reset is cheap only up to Level 30: Up to Level 30, resetting is comparatively inexpensive. After that, no reset is offered through the Old Woman – plan your build early.
- Increase skill effectiveness through items: Certain items can improve the effectiveness of skills – keep an eye out for such items in the shop or from other players.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dragon's Roar and Warrior Skills
What is Dragon's Roar in Metin2?
Dragon's Roar is a Warrior skill in Metin2 by Gameforge. It's part of the skill system that becomes accessible from Level 5 after choosing your discipline.
From which level can I skill skills?
From Level 5 onwards. With the "Training" quest, you receive the first four skill points and choose your discipline. For each subsequent level, you get one additional point.
What does "over-skilled" mean in Metin2?
Over-skilled means you've set more than 17 skill points on a single skill. This prevents the skill from advancing normally to the next level. A reset with the Old Woman or a skill redistribution helps in this case.
How much does resetting skills cost?
Resetting through the Old Woman costs exactly 20,000 Yang at Level 5 and increases by 2,000 Yang per level. Resetting is only possible up to and including Level 30.
What do I lose when resetting skills?
You get all base skill points back, but you lose the bonus points from Master levels M2 to M10 and any Grand Master level points.
How can I bypass the 24-hour waiting time when reading skill books?
With an Exorcism Scroll, you can skip the waiting time and read the skill book immediately again. Without the scroll, you must wait out the 24-hour cooldown.
Does Dragon's Roar advance at 17 points?
No. It is not guaranteed that the skill will advance to the next level at exactly 17 points. If it doesn't work, trying again with the Old Woman can help – without losing a skill point.
Which Warrior discipline is better for beginners?
This depends on your playstyle. Body Warrior focuses on attack and mobility (e.g. Sword Aura, Battle Fury), while Mental Warrior focuses on defence and control (Strong Body, Sword Strike). Both disciplines have strengths – choose before Level 5, as a later switch requires a paid reset.
For more useful information, check out our guides on Warrior Builds, Skills Overview, Beginner Tips, farming Yang, and levelling fast in Metin2.
