What is the Horse Taming Handbook?
The Horse Taming Handbook (also: Horse Care Handbook) is a central item in Metin2 that explains how to care for, feed and manage your horse. From level 25 onwards, you can take on the horse quest with the stable master. If you succeed in the quest and have the necessary Yang, you'll receive your first own mount – a loyal companion that is much faster than walking on foot.
In addition to the classic horse, there are other mounts available through events or the item shop. However, the horse is the basic, quest-based mount that is available to every player.
Unlock Your Horse – How to Do It From Level 25
Entry into horse ownership always goes through the stable master in your starting zone. Once you reach level 25, the horse quest becomes available. If you fulfil the quest requirements and have the necessary Yang, the horse is yours. The exact Yang costs and quest steps are shown to you by the stable master in the game.
If you want to speed up levelling your horse, there is the Scroll of Oblivion: With it, you can level up your horse directly without waiting – each use costs 25 Dragon Coins (DR).
The "Call Horse" Skill – Mana and Level
The "Call Horse" skill determines how successfully you can summon your horse. Each summon attempt consumes mana points – varying depending on the horse type:
| Horse Type | Mana cost per summon attempt |
|---|---|
| Normal Horse | 100 MP |
| Battle Steed | 200 MP |
| Military Steed | 300 MP |
The "Call Horse" skill is increased through regular use. The higher your skill level, the more reliable you are at summoning your horse.
Feeding Your Horse – Food and Frequency
Your horse must be fed regularly or it will die. The required feeding frequency depends on your horse's level: The lower your horse's level, the more often you must feed it. Additionally, each horse type requires its own specific food – you can see what is needed in the Horse Care Handbook, which opens when you click on your horse.
What You Can Do in the Horse Care Handbook
Clicking on your horse opens the handbook with these functions:
- Feed – Gives your horse the appropriate food for its type
- Mount – You get on your horse and ride
- Dismiss – Sends your horse away
Reviving Your Horse – The Herb From the Monkey Dungeon
A horse in Metin2 dies exclusively from starvation – it takes no combat damage. If your horse dies because you forgot to feed it, you can revive it with a specific herb. These herbs are dropped by the boss monkeys in the Monkey Dungeon (MD):
| Monkey Dungeon | Difficulty | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey Dungeon (Easy) | Easy | Appropriate herb for the respective horse type |
| Monkey Dungeon (Medium) | Medium | Appropriate herb for the respective horse type |
| Monkey Dungeon (Hard) | Hard | Appropriate herb for the respective horse type |
Revival with the herb always happens with the stable master – you cannot revive your horse yourself in the wild. Which herb is needed for which horse type depends on the type of your horse.
Horse Sugar – Name and Defence Bonus
Since the patch of 9th June 2009, Horse Sugar has been available in the item shop. It costs 49 Dragon Coins and offers two benefits for 30 days:
- You can give your horse an individual name (and change it at any time)
- Your horse's defence value increases by 20
Horse Sugar is an optional convenience item with no mandatory character – the horse works completely without it.
Other Mounts in Metin2
The quest-based horse is not the only mount in Metin2. There are a whole range of other mounts that can be obtained either through events or directly in the item shop. These alternative mounts sometimes have their own appearance and stats, but follow the same basic principles as the normal horse.
If you want to progress quickly, you should unlock your horse as early as possible – the increased movement speed pays off significantly when farming, completing quests and exploring the map.
Tips for Daily Horse Care
- Feed regularly: Especially at low horse level, feeding frequency is high – don't forget to feed.
- Keep food in stock: Always keep enough horse feed in your inventory so you don't run out suddenly.
- Farm herbs: Visit the Monkey Dungeon regularly to collect revival herbs – for emergencies.
- Use Scroll of Oblivion: If you want to increase your horse level quickly, the Scroll of Oblivion (25 DR) is the most efficient method.
- Keep an eye on mana: When summoning your horse – especially the Battle Steed (200 MP) and Military Steed (300 MP) – you should watch your mana.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what level can I get a horse in Metin2?
You can start the horse quest from level 25 with the stable master. After completing the quest and paying the Yang cost, you receive your first horse.
How much mana does it cost to call your horse?
The normal horse costs 100 MP per summon attempt. The Battle Steed consumes 200 MP, the Military Steed even 300 MP.
What happens if my horse dies?
The horse in Metin2 only dies from starvation, not from combat. You can revive it with an appropriate herb at the stable master. The herbs are dropped by boss monkeys in the Monkey Dungeon.
How often do I need to feed my horse?
The feeding frequency depends on your horse level: At low level you need to feed more often, at higher level the need decreases. The type of food required also varies depending on the horse type.
What does Horse Sugar from the item shop bring?
Horse Sugar costs 49 Dragon Coins and lasts 30 days. It allows free renaming of the horse and increases its defence value by 20.
How can I level up my horse quickly?
With the Scroll of Oblivion you can level up your horse directly without waiting. Each use costs 25 Dragon Coins.
Where do I get the revival herb for my horse?
The revival herbs are dropped by the boss monkeys in the Monkey Dungeon (easy, medium, hard). Usage then takes place with the stable master.
Are there other mounts in Metin2 besides the horse?
Yes, in addition to the quest-based horse there are other mounts available through events or the item shop. They follow similar care mechanics as the normal horse.
