Metin2 Metin Stones Guide – Sungma & Lightning Invasion

Metin Stones are the central monster objects in Metin2. They appear on the map, must be destroyed and spawn guardian enemies that make farming more challenging. There are three official difficulty levels: easy, normal and hard. Additionally, special mechanics exist such as the Metin Stone Summoning Scroll (in three variants) as well as the seasonal 5 Metin Stone Rings Event, which takes place during the Olympic Games. To farm efficiently, you need to understand which stone is suitable for your level and how to trigger spawns deliberately.

What are Metin Stones – Basics

Metin Stones are stationary boss-like objects that appear in the areas of Metin2. Unlike normal monsters, they do not move – instead, they continuously spawn guardians in their surroundings as long as they exist. Destroying a Metin Stone is one of the most fundamental farming goals in the game: it gives experience, drops and often important upgrade materials.

Metin Stones should not be confused with the umbrella term "Metin" – the term refers both to the monster category and to the concrete stone levels. In the English wiki, "Metin Stone" directly refers to the overarching "Metins" page, showing that both terms are used synonymously.

The Three Difficulty Levels Overview

Metin Stones exist in three clearly defined difficulty levels. Each level is aimed at a different level range and offers accordingly scaled challenges and rewards. The levels are:

The English designation "Metin Stone Spawner" is identical for all three levels – differentiation is made exclusively through the difficulty suffix. The same applies to other language versions such as Czech (Kámen Metin těžký), Hungarian (Metinkő nehéz), Polish (Kamień Metin Silny) or Romanian (Piatră metin greu).

Metin Stone Summoning Scroll: Targeted Spawning

The Metin Stone Summoning Scroll is an item that allows players to actively summon Metin Stones at a specific location instead of waiting for random spawns. This saves time and allows targeted farming – particularly useful when you need a specific drop or need to complete a quest.

There are a total of three different variants of the Metin Stone Summoning Scroll. The exact names and differences between the three variants are currently only listed without details in the official wiki. In practice, the variants typically correspond to the three difficulty levels (easy, normal, hard), allowing you to deliberately summon the right stone for your level.

Tip: Before using a summoning scroll, make sure the area is clear and no other players will disturb the spawn. Metin Stones that appear through a summoning scroll behave like normal spawns – including guardian mobs.

The 5 Metin Stone Rings Event

The 5 Metin Stone Rings Event is a limited-time special event that takes place during the Olympic Games. The five rings of the Olympic logo are symbolised by spawned Metins – five Metin Stones appear in a specific area that you must discover yourself and together form the ring shape.

Important Event Details

• The event is divided into different level ranges – each player finds an appropriate challenge.
• The exact area with the five rings must be discovered independently – there is no automatic navigation guide.
• The exact schedule is server-dependent and can be viewed in the official event calendar.
• Destroying all five ring Metin Stones is the goal of the event.

The event is a good example of how Metin2 integrates seasonal themes into gameplay: instead of new mechanics, the familiar Metin Stone system is combined with a visual concept (the five rings). If you don't want to miss the event, you should regularly check the event calendar on the official Gameforge page.

Efficient Metin Stone Farming: Practical Tips

Farming Metin Stones is one of the most important activities in Metin2 – both for experience points and for items. Here are the most important points for efficient farming:

• Choose the right level: A Metin Stone that is too difficult costs more healing items than the drop is worth. One that is too easy provides hardly any experience. The difficulty level should match your current character level.
• Clear guardians first: Metin Stones continuously spawn guardian mobs. If you ignore the guardians and attack the stone directly, you will quickly be overwhelmed. Clear the immediate surroundings first.
• Use summoning scrolls: If a specific stone type is needed for a quest or a targeted drop, the appropriate Metin Stone Summoning Scroll is the most efficient solution.
• Group play at the 5-rings event: Since the event spans across level ranges and multiple stones are active simultaneously, coordinated attacking as a team can significantly reduce completion time.
• Keep an eye on the event calendar: Time-limited events like the 5 Metin Stone Rings run only for a defined period. If you ignore the calendar, you will completely miss the rewards.

Metin Stone Context: Stone Farming in Various Areas

Metin Stones appear in almost all areas of Metin2 – from beginner zones to high-level maps. The difficulty level of a stone typically depends on the map it spawns on. Heavy Metin Stones are found in accordingly challenging areas, whilst easy stones dominate on starter maps.

If you are deliberately searching for specific drops – such as upgrade materials or special items – you should focus on maps that are known for that purpose. The community and the official wiki are the most reliable sources for current drop information.

For more detailed information about areas and the Metins spawning there, it's worth taking a look at the linked pages:

• All Metins Overview
• Metin2 Events & Event Calendar
• Areas and Maps in Metin2
• Items and Drops
• Level Up Efficiently in Metin2

Frequently Asked Questions