Leveling in Metin2 rewards routine over luck. Three things give experience: level quests, Metin stones, and dungeons or bosses. The fastest players stack all three. This guide breaks down the level brackets, the gear that matters at each stage, and the EXP boosters most players forget.
How leveling works
The rule of thumb is simple: quest until the chain dries up, then farm Metin stones and dungeons in your level range. Fighting mobs or stones far below your level wastes time.[1]
Metin Stones are destructible objects scattered across the maps. They are your bread-and-butter EXP and drop source. Always farm the stones that match your level.[1]
Level brackets: where to farm and what to focus on
| Level | Focus | Top tip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-30 | Quest chain | Get the horse ASAP |
| 30-55 | Metin stones + first dungeons | Party for shared EXP |
| 55-90 | Repeat one efficient loop | Sharpen your weapon |
| 90+ | Gear-gated farming | Stack EXP buffs |
Level 1 to 30: ride the quest chain
Do every level quest in the starter region and equip the free class gear immediately. You will blitz the first 30 levels almost entirely on quests and low-level Metin stones. Grab an armored horse the moment you can. Mobility is leveling speed.[1]
Each of the five classes in Metin2 (Warrior, Shaman, Ninja, Sura, and Lycan) receives class-specific starter gear at the beginning of the game. This gear is free and provides solid base values for the first levels. Equip it immediately. Many newcomers ignore it and fight with worse base values than necessary.[2]
From level 10 onwards, the first outdoor zones open up around the royal city. Metin Stones now appear as farmable targets. The rule of thumb for levels 10 to 20: stay in zones where monsters are at most 5 levels above you. Weaker monsters give barely any XP. Stronger ones kill you too often and cost time with running back.[2]
From level 20 onwards, you will notice the first significant XP increase per level. That is when good gear really pays off. Check with a blacksmith to see if your weapon and armor are still current. Gear with upgrades of +3 and higher significantly increases your damage output and shortens kill times on Metins.[2]
Level 30 to 55: Metin stones and first dungeons
Now grinding takes over. Farm Metin stones on the map that matches your level and weave in your first dungeons for gear. Party up where you can. Shared EXP means everyone climbs faster.[1]
Run set routes between multiple Metin Stones and destroy them one after another. By the time the first one respawns, you have often already cleared the others.[2]
Level 55 to 90: efficient farm loops
Pick one good spot and run it on repeat. A dense Metin-stone map or a repeatable dungeon. This is where solid gear and a sharpened weapon start to matter. More damage means faster kills means more EXP per hour.[1]
Level 90 and beyond: gear-gated grind
At the top end, your EXP per hour is capped by how fast you kill. Upgraded gear, the right build, and EXP buffs decide everything. Endgame leveling is a gear problem as much as a time problem.[1]
EXP boosters most players forget
These multiply every hour you spend. Use as many as your server offers:[1]
- Blessing scrolls and EXP rings: flat EXP boosts. Keep them active during long sessions.[1]
- Marriage, sash, and costume bonuses: small percentages that add up over levels.[1]
- Biologist and daily turn-ins: easy passive EXP many players ignore.[1]
- Premium and EXP events: time your heaviest grinding to double-EXP weekends.[1]
- Moonlight boxes and event items: open them during EXP buffs, not before.[1]
- Skipping the quest chain to just grind. You lose the biggest early EXP source.[1]
- Farming mobs far below your level for safety. Safe but painfully slow.[1]
- Leveling in trash gear. Every weak hit is wasted EXP per hour.[1]
- Saving EXP items for later instead of using them during buff windows.[1]
- Wasting Yang on unnecessary items before level 30. Quest drops and blacksmith upgrades are completely sufficient.[2]
- Neglecting skills. Invest skill points actively. Unspent points do nothing.[2]
What is the fastest way to level up in Metin2?
Finish the quest chain first, then farm Metin stones and dungeons in your level range with EXP buffs active and decent gear. Private servers with higher rates level fastest.[1]
Do Metin stones give the most EXP?
After the early quest chain, yes. Metin stones in your level range are the most reliable EXP and drop source through the mid game.[1]
When should I replace my starter gear?
As soon as you get equal or higher-level gear from drops that you can upgrade at the blacksmith to +3 or higher, the switch is worthwhile. Starter gear is not upgradeable and becomes outdated quickly.[2]
Should I join a guild early?
Yes, if possible. Guilds provide EXP bonuses and experienced players who can help you level. Find an active guild that welcomes beginners.[2]
Is it worth investing Yang in market items below level 30?
Usually not. Quest drops and blacksmith upgrades are completely sufficient for levels 1 to 30. Save your Yang for important upgrades after level 30 instead.[2]
Does kingdom choice affect leveling speed?
The basic game mechanics are the same in all three kingdoms. Zones and quest chains follow the same structure. Kingdom choice mainly affects PvP aspects and social factors, not leveling speed in the early phase.[2]
Sources
[1] Metin2 Leveling Guide 2026 (SageGameCenter)
[2] Metin2 Levelling Guide 1-30 (Gameforge)