What is the difference between Weapon Sura and Armour Sura?

The Weapon Sura is an offensive melee mage who combines magical damage with sword strikes. The Armour Sura focuses on massive defence and resistances — incredibly difficult to kill, but deals less damage.

Which armour class does the Sura wear?

The Sura wears medium armour — heavier than the Ninja's leather, lighter than the Warrior's plate. This class offers a solid balance between defence and magical bonuses.

Which bonuses are important for the Sura?

For the Weapon Sura, magical attack and critical hit chance are the top priorities. For the Armour Sura, resistances and physical defence matter more.

Metin2 Sura Armour — Sets for Weapon Sura and Armour Sura

The Sura — A Mage in Armour

The Sura is Metin2's most fascinating class: a melee fighter who channels magical power through his sword. He stands between extremes — neither the pure tank of the Warrior nor the nimble shadow of the Ninja. His medium armour class reflects this balance perfectly.

The two playstyles are sharply divided: the Weapon Sura is an offensive damage dealer who destroys enemies with magically enhanced sword strikes. The Armour Sura, on the other hand, builds on extreme defensive values and can barely be killed in PvP situations — at the cost of damage output. This fundamental split shapes which armour bonuses you should look for.

Weapon Sura vs. Armour Sura — Armour Priorities

Weapon Sura — Offensively Focused

The Weapon Sura wants maximum magical damage combined with physical sword strikes. Ideal for farming and dungeons as a DPS role. The most important armour bonuses:

Magical Attack: Direct bonus to the magical sword skills
Critical Hit Chance: Every critical hit deals enormous damage
Intelligence (INT): Passively increases magical attack
Attack Speed: More sword strikes per second
HP: Essential survival buffer in melee combat

Armour Sura — Defensively Focused

The Armour Sura is a natural tank and a nightmare in PvP. Opponents can barely deal damage to him, though it takes him longer to kill enemies in return. Prioritised bonuses:

Physical and Magical Resistances: The defining feature of this build
Physical Defence: High base defence through armour
HP and HP Regeneration: Maximum survivability
Damage Reflection: Return a portion of damage to attackers

Sura Armour Sets by Level

Armour Set	Level	Main Bonuses	Recommendation
Reinforced Leather Armour	1–25	Base defence, minor spell bonus	Starter
Mage Leather Armour	25–45	Magical Attack + Defence	First specialisation
Wyvern Armour (Sura)	40–55	Balanced stats, magic bonus	Solid step up
Phoenix Armour (Sura)	55–70	Attack or resistance depending on type	Build choice
High-Grade Sura Armour	75–105	Multiple bonus slots	Farming phase
Serpent Sura Armour	105+	Maximum stats + resistances	Endgame goal

Level 1–40: Levelling Quickly

Like all classes, the Sura wears simple armour in the early game that requires little investment. Focus on building your skills and keep your armour at the minimum for your current level.

Level 40–75: First Real Builds

From Wyvern level onwards, the Sura begins to show his strengths. Decide here which playstyle you want to pursue — Weapon Sura for damage or Armour Sura for survivability. This decision will shape your armour choices for a long time.

Endgame

The Serpent Sura Armour is the coveted endgame goal. It offers maximum base values and excellent resistance options — ideal for both builds. Combined with a high plus level and matching alchemy stones, it is one of the strongest pieces of armour in the game.

Armour Optimisation for the Sura

The Sura benefits particularly from alchemy stones with magical attack (Weapon Sura) or resistance stones (Armour Sura). A well-considered stone selection can make the difference between a mediocre and a powerful build.

Weapon Sura: prioritise magical attack stones and critical hit stones
Armour Sura: combine resistance stones for all damage types
Plus system: both builds benefit from at least +7 on the main armour piece
Don't neglect Biolog Quests — permanent stats help both builds