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[title]Metin2 Starter Guide: Weapons and Armor by Class[/title]

[quick-summary]A beginner's guide to choosing starter weapons and armor in Metin2. Covers the first shopping trip for every class, weapons to aim for at level 30, and armor choices with movement speed considerations.[/quick-summary]

[p]In the first hours of Metin2, the right weapon and armor decide both how fast you level and how your first PvP fights go. Some starter weapons perform above their level, while some armor gives defense but reduces movement speed. This guide covers the first shopping trip for every class based on official wiki data.[/p>

[p]On official servers, your character's first weapon comes from the Apprentice Chest received at creation. After that, the Weapon Shop Dealer in town sells weapons up to level 36, and the Armour Shop Dealer sells armor up to level 26 (plus your first helmet and shield). If you're playing on a newly opened server, dealer gear is the cheapest option during the first days.[/p>

[p]Starter Weapons by Class[/p>

[table>
[tr>
[th]Class[/th>
[th]From the Weapon Shop Dealer[/th>
[th]Target at level 30[/th>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]Warrior[/td>
[td]Swords: Long Sword, Bamboo Sword, Silver Sword, Bastard Sword; two-handed: Spear, Spider Spear, War Scythe, Halberd[/td>
[td]Full Moon Sword or the two-handed Red Iron Blade[/td>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]Sura[/td>
[td]Long Sword, Bamboo Sword, Silver Sword, Bastard Sword[/td>
[td]Full Moon Sword[/td>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]Ninja[/td>
[td]Daggers: Amija, Nine Blades, Short Knife, Cat Bite Knife; bows: Long Bow, Battle Bow[/td>
[td]Black Leaf Dirk or Hornbow[/td>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]Shaman[/td>
[td]Bells: Silver Bell, Jade Bell; fans: Iron Fan, Crane Wing Fan, Aquatic Fan[/td>
[td]Autumn Wind Fan or Antique Bell[/td>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]Lycan[/td>
[td]Steel Torch[/td>
[td]Phoenix Lance[/td>
[/tr>
[/table>

[p]Why level 30?[/p>
[p]On official servers, the Average Damage and Skill Damage bonuses can only appear on level 30, 75 and 105 weapons. Level 30 weapons such as the Full Moon Sword have 57-73 attack value, while a level 40 weapon at +0 stays at 52-68. These weapons can take Average Damage and Skill Damage bonuses, making them much more effective for long-term use.[/p>

[p]Class-specific notes[/p>
[p]Black Magic Sura: Pick swords with a high magical attack value; the Bamboo Sword, Silver Sword and Bastard Sword have a higher magical attack value than physical attack value.[/p>
[p]Shaman: At the same level, fans usually have a higher magical attack value than bells; for a Shaman who deals damage and heals with skills, a fan makes more sense.[/p>

[p]Starter Armor by Class[/p>

[table>
[tr>
[th]Level[/th>
[th]Warrior[/th>
[th]Sura[/th>
[th]Ninja[/th>
[th]Shaman[/th>
[th]Lycan[/th>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]26[/td>
[td>Lion Plate Armour[/td>
[td>Ghost Plate Armour[/td>
[td>Red Ant Suit[/td>
[td>Amorous Clothing[/td>
[td>Hurricane Plate Armour[/td>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]34[/td>
[td>Lethal Plate Armour[/td>
[td>Yin and Yang Armour[/td>
[td>Ant Lion Suit[/td>
[td>Heavenly Clothing[/td>
[td>Malachite Plate Armour[/td>
[/tr>
[tr>
[td]42[/td>
[td>Dragon Plate Armour[/td>
[td>Mystic Plate Armour[/td>
[td>Ninja Suit[/td>
[td>Sun Clothing[/td>
[td>Rainstorm Plate Armour[/td>
[/tr>
[/table>

[p]Movement speed penalty[/p>
[p]In the early levels, higher-level armor reduces movement speed more. By official values, the penalty is 5% at level 26, 8% at level 42 and 10% at level 48. A well-upgraded lower-level armor can give more defense than an un-upgraded higher-level one.[/p>

[p]How much should you invest in starter gear?[/p>
<ul>
[*][p]Don't overspend on dealer items: Don't waste valuable bonuses and expensive upgrade materials on gear you'll replace in a few levels.[/p]
[*][p]Invest in your level 30 weapon: Since it can take Average Damage and Skill Damage, it stays with you for a long time.[/p]
[*][p]Use your stone sockets: The stone sockets on your weapon and armor mean extra bonuses; we explain what each stone does in our spirit stone guide.[/p]
[*][p]Match your stats: On a magic-focused character, look at magical attack value; on a physical damage dealer, look at attack value.[/p>
</ul>

[p][b>Frequently Asked Questions[/b][/p>

[list>
[*][p]What's the best starter weapon in Metin2?[/p][/list>
<p>On official servers, level 30 weapons stand out: the Full Moon Sword for Warriors and Suras, the Black Leaf Dirk or Hornbow for Ninjas, the Autumn Wind Fan for Shamans and the Phoenix Lance for Lycans. These weapons can take Average Damage and Skill Damage bonuses.[/p>

[*][p]Where does the Full Moon Sword drop?[/p][/list>
<p>On official servers, it drops from monsters such as the Bestial Specialist, the Bestial Archer, the Savage Archer, the Savage General and the Cursed Alpha Blue Wolf. On PvP servers, drop locations and rates can differ.[/p>

[*][p]Is higher-level armor always better?[/p][/list>
<p>Not always. Higher-level armor gives more base defense but lowers movement speed more. A well-upgraded lower-level armor can also give more defense than an un-upgraded higher-level one.[/p>

[*][p]Should I add bonuses to my starter gear?[/p][/list>
<p>Don't spend valuable bonuses on items you bought from a dealer and will only use for a short time. Save your bonus investment for the level 30 weapon and the main armor you'll use for a long time.[/p>

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[p]Sources[/p>
[p]Best Metin2 Starter Weapons and Armor for Every Class[/p>

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