Metin2 True Mushroom & Herbalism Guide

The True Mushroom in Metin2 is a special herbalism item that exclusively plays a role within the quest series "The Biologist's Investigation". It carries the designation "Research" and can only be dropped by certain monsters during the associated quest. If you want to master herbalism completely, you need to familiarise yourself with the biologist Chaegirab, the quest system, and the three herbalism NPCs Baek-Go, Yu-Hwan and Huahn-So. This guide explains everything you need to know.

What is Herbalism in Metin2?

Herbalism was introduced to Metin2 with the patch of 17 July 2007. It is a game system that allows characters to have various potions brewed from collected herbs. There are three tiers of potions: basic potions, advanced potions and expert potions. Which potions a player can have brewed depends on which herbalism NPC they visit.

Basically, the game distinguishes between two types of herbs: herbs designated as "Potion Crafting" (for normal potion brewing) and herbs designated as "Research" (exclusively for the quests of biologist Chaegirab). These two types are not interchangeable – research herbs cannot be used for potion crafting, and Chaegirab only accepts research herbs.

The True Mushroom: Research Herb for Chaegirab

The True Mushroom is one of the special herbs marked with the designation "Research". It is required within the quest "The Biologist's Investigation (True Mushrooms)", which is part of the overarching herbalism quest series. The following points are important when collecting the True Mushroom:

• The True Mushroom can only drop from the specified monsters during the active quest.
• You can carry a maximum of as many True Mushrooms in your inventory as you can still turn in to Chaegirab.
• The turn-in of herbs can fail, as not every herb is deemed suitable.
• No potions can be created from research herbs like the True Mushroom.

The quest system is designed so that players between level 4 and level 25 are sent out multiple times by Chaegirab to collect various herbs – including the True Mushroom – and bring them back.

The Biologist Chaegirab: Quest Giver for Research Herbs

Biologist Chaegirab is located on Map1 in a small camp. He is the central NPC for the entire research quest series surrounding herbalism. His quests are aimed at players in the level range 4 to 25 and he sends the player out multiple times to procure different quantities of special herbs.

Important to know: Chaegirab only accepts herbs designated as "Research". Normal potion herbs are not accepted by him. Whoever wants to complete the herbalism quest series must fulfil all research tasks with Chaegirab.

The Three Herbalism NPCs Compared

For normal potion brewing (with potion crafting herbs), there are three different NPCs in Metin2 with different abilities and locations. The further you progress in the game, the better potions you can have brewed.

If you're after expert potions, you can't get around Huahn-So – he's the only NPC in the game who offers this highest potion tier. He can be found in both Village 2 and the Donga Plain Village.

Potion Tiers in Herbalism

The herbalism system knows three potion categories. Which ones you can have brewed depends on which NPC you visit:

To have potions brewed by Baek-Go in the first place, the quest "Ingredient for Medicine" must have been completed first. Additionally, Level 15 is listed as a minimum requirement with him. The herbalism options at the NPCs are generally only unlocked once certain prerequisites with the respective NPC are met.

Tips for Collecting Research Herbs

Collecting True Mushrooms and other research herbs follows clear rules. Here are the most important tips that will save you time and frustration:

• Quest must be active: Research herbs only drop when you have the associated quest actively on you. Without an active quest, they don't appear as drops.
• Mind your inventory limit: You can only collect as many research herbs as you can still turn in. The inventory is limited by the quest system.
• Plan for failures: Turn-in to Chaegirab can fail. Therefore, plan a bit more farming time than the minimum requirements of the quest.
• Don't use for potions: Don't try to use research herbs with Baek-Go, Yu-Hwan or Huahn-So – the game doesn't allow this.
• Farm the correct monsters: The quest description states which monsters will drop the respective research herbs. Stick to these guidelines.
• Use the level range: The Chaegirab quests are designed for levels 4–25. If you're levelled too high, you may no longer have access to certain quests.

The Herbalism Quest Series Overview

The entire herbalism quest series consists of several individual quests that are picked up sequentially from biologist Chaegirab. The quest around the True Mushroom bears the official title "The Biologist's Investigation (True Mushrooms)" and is part of this chain. The series covers various herb types and guides players through the basics of herbalism.

The entry point to herbalism for normal potion brewing, on the other hand, is through Baek-Go in Village 1. The "Herbalism" option appears with him only after the quest "Ingredient for Medicine" has been completed. After that, the path to brewing basic potions is open.

Frequently Asked Questions About Herbalism and the True Mushroom