The Horse Sugar is an Item Shop object in Metin2 that has been available since the patch on 9th June 2009. It costs 49 Dragon Coins and allows you to give your horse a personal name for 30 days. Additionally, Horse Sugar increases your horse's defence value by 20. In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about horses in Metin2 – from your first quest to revival after starvation.
What is the horse in Metin2?
The horse is Metin2's most important regular mount and offers significantly higher movement speed compared to running on foot. You can start the horse quest from Level 25 with the Stable Master. Once you've successfully completed the quest and have the required gold, you'll own your own mount.
Besides the normal horse, Metin2 has numerous other mounts available through events or the Item Shop. However, the classic horse remains the foundation that every player from Level 25 can aspire to.
Horse Sugar: Costs, Effects and Duration
Horse Sugar is the central item for personalising your horse. Here are all the known facts at a glance:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Purchase location | Item Shop |
| Price | 49 Dragon Coins |
| Effect 1 | Naming for your horse |
| Naming duration | 30 days |
| Effect 2 | +20 defence value for your horse |
| Introduced on | 9th June 2009 (patch) |
The +20 defence bonus to your horse is a nice side effect that can benefit riders. However, the main reason to purchase it is the ability to give your horse its own name – a popular feature in the community to personalise your own mount.
When can you ride? The horse quest
The requirement for your own horse is straightforward: Level 25. From this level onwards, you can find the Stable Master and undertake the horse quest. After completing the quest and with the required gold, you will own your own horse.
Tip: With the Scroll of Forgetfulness, you can level up your horse directly without waiting. This costs 25 Dragon Coins (DC) per use – handy if you want to progress quickly.
Calling your horse: The skill and its costs
Calling your horse is not taken for granted – in Metin2 there is a dedicated skill called "Call Horse". It indicates how well your character can summon the horse. Every summon attempt costs mana points, varying depending on the horse type:
| Horse type | Mana cost per summon attempt |
|---|---|
| Standard horse | 100 MP |
| Combat steed | 200 MP |
| Military steed | 300 MP |
The "Call Horse" skill can be improved through training, which increases the success rate when summoning your horse. The higher your skill level, the more reliably your horse appears on command.
Feeding: How to keep your horse alive
A horse in Metin2 must be fed regularly – if it starves, it dies. How often you need to feed depends directly on your horse's level: The lower the horse level, the more frequent feeding is required. The higher the level, the less often you need to worry about it.
Important: Different horse types require different types of food. You can find which food your horse needs in the Horse Care Manual, which opens when you click on your horse.
The Horse Care Manual offers you the following actions:
- Feed – Feeds your horse with the appropriate food
- Mount – You get on your horse and ride off
- Send away – Sends your horse away
Horse revival: What to do if it has starved?
If your horse starves, it's dead – but not lost forever. You can revive it with a special herb. These herbs are dropped by Boss Apes in the Ape Dungeons (AD):
- Easy Ape Dungeon (AD)
- Medium Ape Dungeon (AD)
- Hard Ape Dungeon (AD)
To revive your starved horse, you must go to the Stable Master and use the appropriate herb for your horse type. You can find out which herb is needed for which horse type from the Stable Master as well. It's therefore worth always keeping an herb in your inventory in case you forget to feed your horse.
Levelling your horse: Faster with the Scroll of Forgetfulness
The horse level determines how often you need to feed and affects the basic values of your mount. There are two ways to increase the horse level:
- Normal levelling – by regularly riding and using your horse
- Scroll of Forgetfulness – level up your horse directly for 25 Dragon Coins (DC) per use without waiting
Anyone who wants to progress quickly and has Dragon Coins available uses the Scroll of Forgetfulness. For players who are not in a hurry, normal levelling is perfectly fine.
Horse Sugar vs. other mounts in the Item Shop
Horse Sugar is specifically designed for the classic horse – it gives your horse a name and increases its defence by 20. For other mounts from the Item Shop or events, Horse Sugar does not apply. These alternative mounts have their own mechanics and are usually purely cosmetic or come with other bonuses.
So if you want to use your classic starting horse long-term and personalise it, Horse Sugar is a good choice. For 49 Dragon Coins, you get naming rights and a small defensive bonus for 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
What does Horse Sugar do in Metin2?
Horse Sugar allows you to give your horse a personal name for 30 days and simultaneously increases your horse's defence value by 20 points.
What does Horse Sugar cost?
Horse Sugar costs 49 Dragon Coins and is available in Metin2's Item Shop. It has been available in the game since the patch on 9th June 2009.
From what level can I ride in Metin2?
You can start the horse quest from Level 25 with the Stable Master. After successfully completing the quest and with the required gold, you can obtain your own horse.
What happens if my horse starves?
If your horse starves, it dies – but can be revived with an herb. These herbs are dropped by Boss Apes in the Ape Dungeon (easy, medium, hard). Revival takes place with the Stable Master.
How often do I need to feed my horse?
This depends on your horse's level. The lower the level, the more often feeding is required. As your horse's level increases, the feeding frequency decreases. Different horse types also require different food.
What does it cost to call your horse?
Each summon attempt costs mana points: 100 MP for the standard horse, 200 MP for the combat steed and 300 MP for the military steed. The "Call Horse" skill can be improved through training.
How can I level up my horse quickly?
With the Scroll of Forgetfulness, you can level up your horse directly without waiting. This costs 25 Dragon Coins (DC) per use and is available in the Item Shop.
Does Horse Sugar also apply to other mounts?
No. Horse Sugar is exclusively for the classic horse. Other mounts from events or the Item Shop have their own mechanics and do not benefit from Horse Sugar.
