Metin2 costume system: how costumes work, set bonuses, and where to get them
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2026 11:11 am
Metin2 costume system: how costumes work, set bonuses, and where to get them
The costume system in Metin2 lets you change your character's appearance while also granting stat bonuses. It is one of the most impactful systems for both PvE and PvP because the bonuses from costumes can significantly increase your damage, defense, and survivability. This guide covers how the system works, what bonuses are available, and how to get costumes.
How the costume system works
Costumes overlay your current appearance without changing your actual armor or equipment. When you wear a costume, it goes into a separate costume inventory. You access this inventory by opening your regular inventory and clicking the costume system button.
There are three types of costume items:
Costume bonuses
Costumes can have a wide range of bonuses. The Metin2 Wiki lists the following possible bonus types on costumes:
Set bonuses
When you wear multiple pieces from the same costume set, you get additional set bonuses. These are separate from the individual piece bonuses and can be substantial. The set bonuses typically include:
Transferring costume bonuses
You can transfer costume bonuses to other items. This means you can keep the bonus from a costume you like and apply it to a different costume or item. The transfer system lets you keep your preferred bonuses even when you change your character's appearance.
One important note: if you transmutate a costume over regular armor, the result can only be worn by the gender of the costume. For example, transmuting a female costume over regular armor means only female characters can wear it afterward.
Where to get costumes
Costumes are obtained through several methods:
Costume inventory management
Your costume inventory is separate from your regular inventory. This means costumes do not take up space in your main inventory and you can store many of them. You can switch between costumes at any time as long as you are not in combat.
It is worth collecting multiple costumes for different situations. A PvP costume with attack and critical bonuses is different from a PvE costume with experience and drop rate bonuses. Having both lets you switch based on what you are doing.
Sources
[1] Metin2 Wiki: Costume System
[2] Metin2 Wiki: Bonuses
[3] Metin2 Wiki
The costume system in Metin2 lets you change your character's appearance while also granting stat bonuses. It is one of the most impactful systems for both PvE and PvP because the bonuses from costumes can significantly increase your damage, defense, and survivability. This guide covers how the system works, what bonuses are available, and how to get costumes.
How the costume system works
Costumes overlay your current appearance without changing your actual armor or equipment. When you wear a costume, it goes into a separate costume inventory. You access this inventory by opening your regular inventory and clicking the costume system button.
There are three types of costume items:
- Costumes go in slot 3 and cover your armor appearance
- Hair Styles go in slot 2 and change your character's hair
- Weapon Skins go in slot 1 and change your weapon's appearance
Costume bonuses
Costumes can have a wide range of bonuses. The Metin2 Wiki lists the following possible bonus types on costumes:
- Maximum HP increase
- Maximum MP increase
- Strength bonus
- Intelligence bonus
- Vitality bonus
- Dexterity bonus
- Attack power increase
- Defense increase
- Critical hit rate increase
- Attack speed increase
- Movement speed increase
- Experience bonus
- Drop rate bonus
Set bonuses
When you wear multiple pieces from the same costume set, you get additional set bonuses. These are separate from the individual piece bonuses and can be substantial. The set bonuses typically include:
- Additional attack power or defense
- HP or MP regeneration
- Resistance to specific damage types
- Special effects like thorns or damage reflection
Transferring costume bonuses
You can transfer costume bonuses to other items. This means you can keep the bonus from a costume you like and apply it to a different costume or item. The transfer system lets you keep your preferred bonuses even when you change your character's appearance.
One important note: if you transmutate a costume over regular armor, the result can only be worn by the gender of the costume. For example, transmuting a female costume over regular armor means only female characters can wear it afterward.
Where to get costumes
Costumes are obtained through several methods:
- The in-game mall sells costumes for premium currency
- Some costumes drop from boss monsters and Metin stones
- Event rewards often include limited-time costumes
- The auction house sometimes has costumes listed by other players
- Quest rewards occasionally include costume pieces
Costume inventory management
Your costume inventory is separate from your regular inventory. This means costumes do not take up space in your main inventory and you can store many of them. You can switch between costumes at any time as long as you are not in combat.
It is worth collecting multiple costumes for different situations. A PvP costume with attack and critical bonuses is different from a PvE costume with experience and drop rate bonuses. Having both lets you switch based on what you are doing.
Sources
[1] Metin2 Wiki: Costume System
[2] Metin2 Wiki: Bonuses
[3] Metin2 Wiki