What is the Ilham system in Metin2?

Ilham (Turkish for inspiration) is a progression system in Metin2 that allows players to collect Inspiration Points through certain in-game actions and use them to unlock passive bonuses or skill improvements.

How do I collect Inspiration Points?

Inspiration Points are earned through gameplay activities such as destroying Metin Stones, running dungeons, completing daily quests, and participating in events. The system rewards regular, varied play.

Can I reset my Ilham investments?

Resetting Ilham investments is possible under certain conditions but usually requires special items. Careful planning of which bonuses to prioritise is therefore strongly recommended.

Metin2 Ilham & Inspiration — Skill Improvement Explained

Metin2 Inspiration: System and Bonuses

The Inspiration System is a passive ability available to all characters. It was introduced with the update 20.2 "Power of Cards" and focuses on strengthening role bonuses in group combat.

The main function is to increase the bonuses a character receives when the group leader assigns them a specific role. The higher a character's Inspiration level, the stronger these role bonuses become.

How the Inspiration System Works

Inspiration becomes active as soon as a group leader assigns you a role. The ability is particularly useful for organised group activities, as it directly strengthens role-specific bonuses.

Increases the bonuses earned with your assigned role
The bonus increase is directly dependent on the development level of the Inspiration ability
A character with multiple Inspiration levels receives higher role bonuses than a character without development of this skill

Inspiration Books and Sources

The Inspiration ability is developed through three different books, which are available in different locations:

Book 1: Inspiration of the Novice – Available from Metinstone on Yohara and monsters on the Primordial Plateau
Book 2: Inspiration of the Adept – Available in Awakening Dungeons, Nemere's Watch and the Zodiac Temple
Book 3: Inspiration of the Expert – Can be crafted by Baek-Go in the city

Bonus Values

The specific bonus values per Inspiration level can be viewed in the game menu. For detailed overviews of the numerical values, please consult your character menu or the in-game descriptions of the Inspiration books.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Inspiration without group bonuses?: Inspiration is specifically designed to strengthen role bonuses assigned by the group leader. Outside of this assignment, the benefit of the ability does not unfold.
Where can I get the highest Inspiration books?: Book 3 "Inspiration of the Expert" is crafted by Baek-Go in the city. The other books come from dungeons and fields.
Is Inspiration equivalent for all character classes?: Yes, Inspiration is a passive ability for all characters. The effectiveness depends on the level of the ability, not on the class.