The horse in Metin2 is the classic mount and can be unlocked from level 25 onwards. It is significantly faster than travelling on foot and is therefore one of the most important items for efficient levelling and farming. You get started with the horse quest from the stable master – once you have successfully completed the quest and have the necessary Yang, the horse is yours. In addition to the normal horse, there are other mounts available through events or the item shop.
Requirements: When Can You Get a Horse?
The most important requirement is simple: you must have reached at least level 25. Only then will the stable master unlock the horse quest for you. Speak to the stable master, accept the quest and complete the required tasks. Once the quest is successfully completed and you have the necessary funds, you will receive your first horse.
Important to know: The horse is not an indestructible item. It can starve if you neglect to feed it. More on this in the food section.
The Horse Care Manual
When you click on your horse in your inventory, the Horse Care Manual opens. Through this menu you control all important actions related to your mount. The following options are available:
- Feed: Gives your horse a piece of the appropriate food. Only the correct food for the respective horse type will be accepted.
- Mount: You get on your horse and benefit from the increased movement speed.
- Dismiss: Sends your horse away so you travel on foot again.
The manual is therefore your central point of contact for daily horse care. Call it up regularly to keep an eye on your horse's hunger status.
Taming Horses: The "Call Horse" Skill
The "Call Horse" skill determines how well you can summon your horse. Each summoning attempt costs mana points – the exact amount depends on the horse type:
| Horse Type | Mana Cost per Summoning Attempt |
|---|---|
| Normal Horse | 100 MP |
| War Horse | 200 MP |
| Military Horse | 300 MP |
The "Call Horse" skill improves through riding itself – the more often you call and ride your horse, the higher the skill level rises. A higher level increases the success rate when calling.
Feeding Your Horse: Food and Care Obligations
Your horse must be fed regularly to stay alive. If feeding is neglected for too long, the horse will starve – this is the only way a horse can die. Combat does not harm it.
Two factors determine how often your horse needs to be fed:
- Horse level: The lower the horse's level, the more frequently it needs to be fed. A higher-levelled horse can go longer without food.
- Horse type: Each horse type requires specific food. Normal horse, war horse and military horse have different feed types.
Make sure you always have a supply of the correct food in your inventory before starting longer farming sessions. If you leave your horse unattended overnight, you risk finding it dead the next day.
Reviving Your Horse: Herb from the Monkey Dungeon
If your horse has starved, all is not lost. You can revive it with a special herb, which you must then use with the stable master. The required herbs are dropped by the boss monkeys in the monkey dungeons (MD):
| Monkey Dungeon | Difficulty | Herb for |
|---|---|---|
| Easy MD | Easy | Normal Horse |
| Medium MD | Medium | War Horse |
| Hard MD | Hard | Military Horse |
After the drop, go to the stable master and use the herb there to revive your horse. Reviving directly from your inventory is not possible.
Levelling Your Horse: Scroll of Oblivion & Regular Riding
Your horse gains experience through regular riding – the more you ride, the more experience your horse accumulates. Those who want to speed things up use the Scroll of Oblivion. This allows you to level your horse directly without waiting time.
Each Scroll of Oblivion equals 25 DR (Dark Rings) per use. This makes it an efficient but costly way to level your horse quickly. A higher horse level brings benefits beyond the extended satiation period for your mount.
Horse Sugar: Name and Defence
Since the patch of 9 June 2009, Horse Sugar has been available in the item shop. It costs 49 Dragon Coins and is valid for 30 days. Horse Sugar has two effects:
- Naming: You can give your horse an individual name for 30 days.
- Defence +20: Your horse's defence value increases by 20 points as long as Horse Sugar is active.
Horse Sugar is particularly interesting for players who want to give their horse a personal touch whilst also receiving a small defensive boost. After 30 days, the effect expires and you will need to buy a new Horse Sugar if you want to keep the name and bonus.
Alternative Mounts
The classic horse is not the only way to move around faster. In Metin2 there is a wide selection of other mounts available through various means:
- Event mounts: Time-limited mounts that are unlocked during special events.
- Item shop mounts: Purchasable mounts using Dragon Coins, usually with special skins.
These alternative mounts differ visually and sometimes in their bonuses from the standard horse. If you want to maximise your choices, you should regularly check the Metin2 Events and browse the item shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what level can I get a horse in Metin2?
You can start the horse quest with the stable master from level 25. You only receive your first horse after completing the quest and having the necessary Yang.
What happens if I don't feed my horse?
The horse will starve if it doesn't receive food for too long. A starved horse is dead and must be revived with a special herb from the stable master.
Where can I get the herb to revive my horse?
The herbs to revive the horse are dropped by boss monkeys in the monkey dungeons. Easy MD, medium MD and hard MD each provide the appropriate herb for the different horse types.
How much mana does calling the horse cost?
This depends on the horse type: a normal horse costs 100 MP per summoning attempt, the war horse 200 MP and the military horse 300 MP.
How can I level my horse quickly?
You can level your horse through regular riding. If you don't have time, you can use the Scroll of Oblivion, which costs 25 DR per use and levels your horse without waiting.
What does Horse Sugar do?
Horse Sugar from the item shop costs 49 Dragon Coins and is valid for 30 days. It allows you to give your horse an individual name and also increases your horse's defence value by 20.
Are there other mounts besides the normal horse?
Yes. In Metin2 there are numerous alternative mounts available through events or the item shop for Dragon Coins. They differ visually and sometimes in their bonuses from the standard horse.
Can my horse die in combat?
No. The horse dies exclusively through starvation. Combat and damage from monsters have no effect on your horse.
