Dragon Stone Alchemy is a core enhancement system in Metin2: Dragon Stones provide your character with various bonuses that you can further expand through three independent levels – class, purity and level. The system was introduced with version 13.3 on 26 February 2013, expanded with Mythic Alchemy in version 19.0 on 22 January 2019, and received the Dragon Amethyst as a new stone type with version 23.2 on 26 July 2023. From level 30 onwards, you can actively farm Dragon Stones through a daily quest.
What is Dragon Stone Alchemy?
Dragon Stone Alchemy is Metin2's gemstone enhancement system. Dragon Stones are displayed exclusively in the separate Dragon Stone inventory – not in your regular inventory. You open the Dragon Stone inventory via the corresponding button in your inventory, via the chat bar or with a dedicated hotkey.
Each Dragon Stone grants specific bonuses, the number and strength of which are determined by your chosen enhancement levels. Higher classes mean more bonuses, higher purity and level mean stronger bonuses.
The Seven Dragon Stone Types at a Glance
There are seven different types of Dragon Stones, which differ visually by colour and in effect by their function. Each colour has its own focus on specific character attributes.
| Stone | Colour | Added |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Red | Version 13.3 (Feb 2013) |
| Sapphire | Blue | Version 13.3 (Feb 2013) |
| Jade | Green | Version 13.3 (Feb 2013) |
| Diamond | White/Clear | Version 13.3 (Feb 2013) |
| Onyx | Black | Version 13.3 (Feb 2013) |
| Garnet | Dark Red | Version 13.3 (Feb 2013) |
| Amethyst | Purple | Version 23.2 (Jul 2023) |
Important: Each stone type affects different character values. Choose the stone type deliberately based on your character's build.
The Three Enhancement Levels: Class, Purity and Level
The heart of the system consists of three independent levels on which each Dragon Stone can be improved. All three together determine how strong a stone ultimately is.
Class
The class determines how many bonuses a Dragon Stone can possess simultaneously. The higher the class, the more different bonuses the stone carries. The following classes exist in ascending order:
- Raw – lowest class, few bonuses
- Polished
- Rare
- Ancient
- Legendary
- Mythic – since version 19.0, highest class with maximum bonus count
Purity
The purity level determines the strength of the individual bonuses of a stone. With increasing purity, all bonuses of the stone become stronger or the values become higher. Purity and class are independently improvable from each other.
Level
The level of a Dragon Stone also directly increases its effect. Level, purity and class complement each other – a stone at high class, high purity and high level provides maximum values.
Enhancing Dragon Stones: How It Works Visually
The appearance of a Dragon Stone changes visibly with the degree of enhancement. The tables in the game display the progression clearly:
- Horizontally: Purity changes the appearance (e.g. from cloudy to clear/glowing)
- Vertically: Class also changes the appearance (from simple to elaborate)
You can see at a glance how far a Dragon Stone has developed – this is especially useful when trading with other players.
Where Do You Get Dragon Stones?
Dragon Stones and Dragon Stone Shards can be obtained in several ways in Metin2.
Daily Dragon Stone Quest
From level 30 onwards, a special Dragon Stone quest is available to you daily. This is the most accessible and consistent way to regularly obtain Dragon Stones. Complete the quest daily to continuously gather materials for alchemy.
Dragon Stone Shards
In addition to whole Dragon Stones, there are Dragon Stone Shards and Dragon Stone Shards+ as materials. These drop in various gameplay areas and are an important resource for alchemy. Dragon Stone Shards are managed in the Dragon Stone inventory, not in your regular inventory.
Dragon Stone Alchemy for Beginners: Practical Tips
If you're just getting started with Dragon Stone Alchemy, the following points are important:
- Choose stone type based on build: Research which bonuses your character needs most and invest deliberately in the fitting stone colour.
- Don't forget the daily quest: Available from level 30 – consistently completing it significantly speeds up your progress.
- Prioritise class over purity and level: More active bonuses through higher class bring more benefits in most cases than intensive purity grinding at low class.
- Use the Dragon Stone inventory: Dragon Stones only appear there – if you don't know this, you'll search for them in vain in your regular inventory.
- Aim for Mythic Alchemy in the long term: The mythic class available since 2019 is the endgame of this system – plan accordingly.
System Chronology: When Was What Introduced?
| Patch | Date | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Version 13.3 | 26.02.2013 | Introduction of Dragon Stone Alchemy with six stone types |
| Version 19.0 | 22.01.2019 | Mythic Alchemy added as the highest class |
| Version 23.2 | 26.07.2023 | Dragon Amethyst introduced as the seventh stone type |
Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Stone Alchemy
How many different Dragon Stone types are there in Metin2?
Currently there are seven different Dragon Stone types: Ruby, Sapphire, Jade, Diamond, Onyx, Garnet and the Amethyst available since July 2023. Each type has a different effect on your character.
Where do I see my Dragon Stones in the inventory?
Dragon Stones are displayed exclusively in the separate Dragon Stone inventory – not in your regular inventory. You open it via the button in your inventory, via the chat bar or with a dedicated hotkey.
What's the difference between class, purity and level?
The class determines the number of bonuses a Dragon Stone can have. Purity increases the strength of these bonuses. Level also increases the stone's effect. All three levels can be improved independently from each other.
What classes exist and which is the highest?
There are six classes: Raw, Polished, Rare, Ancient, Legendary and Mythic. Mythic is the highest class and was introduced with version 19.0 in January 2019.
From what level can I do the daily Dragon Stone quest?
The daily Dragon Stone quest is available from level 30 onwards. It is the easiest and most consistent way to regularly farm Dragon Stones.
When was Dragon Stone Alchemy introduced to Metin2?
The system was introduced with version 13.3 on 26 February 2013. Since then it has been expanded multiple times, most recently through the Dragon Amethyst in July 2023.
What are Dragon Stone Shards?
Dragon Stone Shards and Dragon Stone Shards+ are materials from the Dragon Stone Alchemy area. They are managed like regular Dragon Stones in the Dragon Stone inventory and serve as resources for the alchemy system.
Is it worth investing in Mythic Alchemy?
Mythic Alchemy is the highest class in the system and offers the most bonuses. Since the effort is correspondingly high, this step is recommended especially for active players who want to maximise their character long-term.
