Metin2 yang: how to earn it, what Won does, and how the Bazaar and taxes work

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Metin2 yang: how to earn it, what Won does, and how the Bazaar and taxes work

Yang is the primary currency in Metin2. You need it for trading, NPC purchases, fees, and pretty much every service the game offers. This guide covers where yang comes from, what the Won currency is for, and how the Bazaar, private shops, and taxes actually affect your bottom line.[1]

Where yang comes from

You can obtain yang from several sources:[1]

• Defeated monsters
• Completed quests
• Sales to NPCs
• Sales to other players
• Exchanging Won for yang

The first three are the steady income most players rely on. Selling to other players is where the real money is, but it means understanding the market side of the economy.

What Won is for

Won is a second currency used for large amounts. One Won equals 100,000,000 yang. It exists to make big trade values readable and manageable. Exchanging yang for Won comes with a fee, while exchanging Won back to yang is free.[1]

The Bazaar and private shops

The Bazaar is the central area where players open private shops. To open one, you need a shop item, mainly a Bundle or a Cashmere Bundle. A Bundle gives you a normal private shop. A Cashmere Bundle extends it with more space for items, extra customization, and it stores prices you have already entered, which is practical if you trade regularly.[1]

Two search items help you find offers:[1]

• Trade Glass: targeted search for items with direct purchase of whatever you find.
• Search Glass: finds or marks the matching shop, and you complete the purchase there.

Both are worth using if you compare prices or hunt for specific items.

The offline shop

The personal Premium Shop adds offline functionality on top of the normal private shop. You activate it with an item or buff, and then your shop keeps selling without you sitting in the Bazaar. Income from sales can be collected later, and the shop closes when the term expires.[1]

Taxes and fees that eat into your sales

Trading is not free. The costs to know about:[1]

• Sales tax on private shops.
• Reduced tax on the offline shop.
• A fee when exchanging yang for Won.

These directly change how much yang or Won actually reaches you as the seller. Factor them into your prices so a sale does not bring in less than you expected.[1]

Trading safely

Before confirming any direct trade, check four things: which character you are trading with, which items are in the window, what yang amount is entered, and whether anything changed at the last second. When buying through private shops, compare prices and pay attention to whether an expensive item is priced in yang, Won, or a combination of both.[1]

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between yang and Won?
Yang is the basic in-game currency. Won is used for large amounts, and one Won equals 100,000,000 yang.[1]

Where do I open a private shop?
In the Bazaar, using a Bundle or Cashmere Bundle.[1]

What does the offline shop do?
It lets you offer items over a longer period without staying active in the Bazaar. You collect the income later and the shop closes when the term expires.[1]

Can I buy Item Shop items with in-game currency?
Yes. Many Item Shop items are tradeable between players, and Dragoncoin vouchers can be sold in-game for in-game currency.[1]

Sources
[1] Metin2 Trading and Yang Guide - Gameforge