What Are Metin Stones?

Metin Stones are special gemstones in Metin2 that can be socketed into dedicated slots on your equipment. They grant your character permanent, additional bonuses that go beyond the normal item stats. Taken together, they are one of the most important tools for build optimisation in the endgame.

The concept is elegantly simple: you have equipment with stone slots, you find or buy stones, you socket them. But the depth lies in choosing the right stones for your class and playstyle, as well as the ability to upgrade stones by combining them.

Stone Types and Their Bonuses

Metin Stones can be broadly categorised by the type of bonus they provide:

Stone Type	Bonus	Ideal For
Attack Stones	Physical Attack +%	Warrior, Ninja, Lycan
Magic Stones	Magic Attack +%	Sura, Shaman
Defence Stones	Armour +, damage reduction	Tank builds across all classes
HP Stones	Max HP +	All classes for survivability
MP Stones	Max MP +	Skill-intensive classes
Crit Stones	Critical hit chance +	Ninja, offensive builds
Dodge Stones	Dodge rate +	Ninja, agile builds
Resistance Stones	Damage reduction vs elemental types	Dungeon and PvP builds
Speed Stones	Movement speed +	All classes — especially for farming

How to Socket Stones

Socketing Metin Stones is a straightforward process:

Open your inventory and check your equipment for free stone slots
Right-click on the desired stone
Select the piece of equipment you want to socket the stone into
Confirm the action
The bonus is immediately active and permanent until the stone is removed

Stones can be removed from slots and used in other items. Removing a stone may damage it in some cases — check this beforehand.

Combining and Upgrading Stones

The upgrade system for Metin Stones is one of the aspects that makes the system so deep. Combining several lower-tier stones produces a more powerful stone:

Tier 1 → Tier 2: Typically 3–5 Tier 1 stones yield one Tier 2 stone
Tier 2 → Tier 3: Correspondingly more stones are needed for the next tier
Higher tiers: Resource requirements grow exponentially, but so do the bonuses

This pyramid means efficient farming of base stones is the foundation for powerful endgame stone combinations. Players who start collecting early can work their way up to high-quality stones over time.

Best Stone Combinations by Class

Warrior

The Warrior benefits from a mix of offensive and defensive stones, as they typically act as a frontline fighter.

Primary: Physical Attack + Max HP
Secondary: Defence + Resistance against common damage types
Optional: Movement Speed for better positioning

Ninja

Ninjas are built around fast, critical hits. Their stone combination reflects this aggressive playstyle.

Primary: Critical Hit Chance + Physical Attack
Secondary: Dodge Rate + Movement Speed
Optional: HP for survivability in PvP situations

Sura

As a magic-focused class, the Sura relies on magical damage and MP management.

Primary: Magic Attack + Max MP
Secondary: Magic Resistance + Max HP
Optional: Skill cooldown reduction where available

Shaman

The Shaman as a support/healer class requires different priorities from purely offensive characters.

Primary: Healing Power + Max MP
Secondary: Max HP + support bonuses
Optional: Resistances for survivability in group play

Lycan

The newest class benefits from an aggressively offensive setup, complemented by mobility.

Primary: Physical Attack + Movement Speed
Secondary: Max HP + Critical Hit Chance
Optional: Dodge Rate for wolf form

Drop Sources for Metin Stones

Metin Stones can be obtained in several ways:

Monster drops: Regular monsters occasionally drop stones — common stones from weaker monsters, rarer ones from elite monsters
Bosses: Boss monsters have increased chances for higher-quality stones
Dungeons: Dungeon completions often reward stones
Events: Seasonal events can offer exclusive or increased stone drops
Player market: Buy from other players — particularly convenient for specific rare stones
Biolog Quests: Higher Biolog tiers can include stones as rewards

Frequently Asked Questions about Metin Stones

What are Metin Stones in Metin2?

Metin Stones are gemstones that are socketed into dedicated slots on your equipment. They provide permanent bonuses to various stats and are essential for build optimisation. A character fully equipped with good stones significantly outperforms an equally levelled character without any stones.

Can stones be upgraded?

Yes — combining several lower-tier stones creates stronger versions. The system allows deep optimisation for experienced players. The process is resource-intensive, but the improvements are significant.

How many stone slots does an item have?

The number of slots varies depending on item quality and type. High-quality and rare items often have more slots. Some items have no slots at all, while others have up to three or more.

Should I sell stones or keep them?

As a general rule, keep and socket any stones you can actively use. Surplus stones — especially common ones — can be sold on the market. Rare stones are almost always better kept or sold for a good price rather than combined away.