"The Biologist's Investigation (Lilac)" is a quest in Metin2 where you gather specific lilac-related quest items and deliver them to the Biologist. As with all Biologist quests in Metin2, the required items are quest items – they can only drop when the quest is already active in your log. If you haven't started the quest yet, you won't find any items. This guide explains the exact procedure, what you need to watch out for, and how to complete the quest efficiently.
What is the Biologist Quest Series in Metin2?
The Biologist is a recurring NPC in Metin2 who offers a series of collection quests. These quests are known by various names in different languages – the lilac variant is called "Biologický rozbor 5" in Czech, "The investigation of the biologist (Lilac)" in English, and "Analiza Biologa 5" in Polish. The numerical suffix in some language versions suggests this is one of several stages in a quest chain.
Biologist quests always require collecting specific natural materials – in this case, lilac herbs. The principle is consistent: accept the quest, farm the items from suitable enemies or in suitable areas, and deliver them.
Quest Items: What You Need to Know About Lilac Herbs
In Metin2, there is a special category of items used exclusively for fulfilling quests: so-called quest items. The crucial point according to the wiki is the following:
"These items are specifically needed to fulfil quests and most can only be dropped if you have that quest."
This means in practice: if you try to farm lilac herbs before accepting the quest from the Biologist, you will find no items. Make sure the quest is active in your quest log before you start farming.
Accepting the Quest: How to Start The Biologist's Investigation (Lilac)
The first step is speaking with the Biologist NPC. This NPC can be found in the main areas of Metin2. Talk to him and select the option for the lilac quest. Once you accept the quest, it appears in your quest log and you can begin collecting the quest items.
Make sure you meet the requirements for the quest – as is typical for multi-stage Biologist quest chains, previous quests may need to be completed before the lilac quest is unlocked.
Farming Quest Items: Obtaining Lilac Herbs
Once the quest is active, you can obtain the required lilac quest items from enemy drops. Since they are quest items, they are bound to the active quest. Keep these points in mind:
- Quest must be active: Without an active quest, no quest items will drop – this is one of the most important basic rules in Metin2.
- Check inventory space: Make sure your inventory is not full so items can be picked up.
- Farm consistently: Biologist quests are designed for repeated killing. Plan enough time.
- Grouping is possible: Farming can be sped up in a group as long as the quest is active for all members.
Completing the Quest: Delivering Items to the Biologist
Once you have collected all the required lilac herbs, return to the Biologist NPC. Talk to him and select the submit option for the lilac quest. Once all items are delivered, the quest will be marked as completed and you will receive your reward.
After completion, depending on the quest chain, additional Biologist quests may be unlocked. Check immediately after completion to see if the next step in the chain is available.
Quest Items in Metin2: General Overview
For better context, here is an overview of the basic rules for quest items in Metin2 that also apply to the lilac quest:
| Rule | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Quest must be active | Quest items only drop when the associated quest is active in your quest log. |
| Non-tradeable | Quest items generally cannot be passed on to other players or sold on the market. |
| Quest-specific | These items have no other purpose than fulfilling the respective quest. |
| Inventory space required | Quest items take up inventory slots – a full inventory prevents the drop. |
The Biologist Quest Internationally: Different Language Versions
"The Biologist's Investigation (Lilac)" is a quest available in numerous language versions of Metin2. The following table shows the official names from the Metin2 wiki:
| Language | Quest Name |
|---|---|
| German | Die Untersuchung des Biologen (Flieder) |
| English | The investigation of the biologist (Lilac) |
| Czech | Biologický rozbor 5 |
| Spanish | La Investigación del Biólogo (Lilas) |
| Greek | Η Ανάλυση του Βιολόγου – Ιδιαίτερη αποστολή! Συνέλεξε βότανα (Πασχαλιές) |
| Hungarian | A biológus vizsgálata (Orgona) |
| Dutch | Die Untersuchung des Biologen (Flieder) |
| Polish | Analiza Biologa 5 |
| Romanian | Cercetările biologului (Flori de liliac) |
Interestingly, the Polish and Czech versions carry the suffix "5", suggesting that the lilac quest is the fifth in a multi-stage Biologist quest chain. In the German version, the stage suffix is omitted and instead the plant type is used as a bracketed addition.
Tips for Efficient Farming
Anyone looking to complete Biologist quests quickly should follow some practical principles:
- Start before farming: Always accept the quest first, then farm – never the other way around.
- Use drop boosts: If any item drop events or drop boosts are active in the game, this is a good time for Biologist quests.
- Clear your inventory: Free up inventory slots before farming starts so quest items can drop safely.
- Keep an eye on your quest log: Regularly check your progress in the quest log to see how many items you still need.
- Form a group: Farming is significantly faster with other players who have the same quest active.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Biologist's Investigation (Lilac)
Why are no lilac quest items dropping even though I'm killing the right enemies?
The most common reason is that the quest has not yet been accepted and made active. In Metin2, quest items only drop if the associated quest is active in your quest log. First talk to the Biologist and accept the quest.
Can I trade lilac quest items with other players?
No. Quest items in Metin2 are generally not tradeable and cannot be passed on to other players or sold on the market. Each player must farm their own items.
Is "The Biologist's Investigation (Lilac)" part of a quest chain?
Yes. In other language versions (e.g. Polish and Czech) the quest carries the suffix "5", indicating a multi-stage Biologist quest chain. The lilac quest may therefore have predecessor quests as prerequisites.
What happens if my inventory is full?
If your inventory is full, no further quest items can drop and be picked up. Always free up enough inventory space before farming.
In how many languages is the quest available?
The quest is available in at least nine languages: German, English, Czech, Spanish, Greek, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish and Romanian.
What do I get as a reward for the quest?
The wiki does not specify concrete rewards for this quest. Rewards from Biologist quests are typically experience points and possibly Yang or additional quest items. Check the exact reward directly in-game from the Biologist NPC.
Can I play the quest in a group?
Basically yes. Farming in a group is possible, but all players who want to benefit from the quest items must have the quest actively accepted themselves, as quest items are character-bound.
Where can I find more quest guides for Metin2?
On this website you will find more guides on Metin2 quests, dungeons and classes. Use the internal search or visit the official Metin2 wiki for the complete quest list.
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