Metin2 Lycan Class Guide

Complete guide to the Lycan class in Metin2

What is a Lycan in Metin2?

The Lycan was introduced with the official Metin2 game version 14.11 back in 2014. Lycans are formidable wolf creatures which were once infected by an incurable virus, losing their human forms and mutating into beasts. Thanks to their unbridled power and heightened instincts they make exceptional close combat fighters. Fearless in the face of conflict, they always seek out the front lines.

A new class for the community

With the Lycan, the game received its fifth class as an addition to Warrior, Sura, Shaman and Ninja. The introduction of a new class in Metin2 was met with great excitement from the community who eagerly awaited the update. However, the initial implementation faced significant challenges with the introduction of claw defence mechanics, which affected existing PvP equipment balance. This led to mixed reactions from the player base, though the class has since found its place in the game's ecosystem.

Understanding the Lycan Class

The Metin2 Lycan represents a unique approach to combat, offering players a different playstyle compared to traditional classes. While the class initially faced some balance issues, many players have come to appreciate its distinctive mechanics and abilities. The Metin2 Lycan's design emphasizes mobility and raw power, making it an interesting choice for players looking for a more aggressive combat experience.

Advantages & Disadvantages

The Metin2 Lycan's biggest advantage lies in its exceptional damage output while mounted on a Horse or Mount, making it particularly effective for open-world combat and certain PvP scenarios. However, this strength becomes a limitation in situations where mounting isn't possible, such as in certain dungeons like Ship Defence (Hydra) and Meley's Lair. This mount dependency creates a unique dynamic where the class excels in specific scenarios while requiring strategic planning in others.

Lycan skills

The Metin2 Lycan has only one subclass which makes them different compared to Warrior, Sura, Shaman and Ninja. This streamlined approach focuses the class's abilities into a cohesive combat style.

Crimson Wolf Soul Become possessed by the soul of the crimson wolf. Increases Attack Value (AV) and opponent's armour is ignored. Strengthened by Intelligence (INT).

Indigo Wolf Soul Become possessed by the soul of the indigo wolf. Increase the attack speed and evasion of your entire group.

Shred Tear into your opponent with a powerful blow. Physical melee attack. Strengthened by Strength (STR).

Wolf's Breath Attack your opponent with a deadly gust of air. Physical ranged attack. Strengthened by Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Vitality (VIT).

Wolf's Claw Shred your enemy's armour. Physical ranged attack. Reduces opponent's defence. Strengthened by Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Vitality (VIT).

Wolf Pounce Attack your enemy in a leap attack. Physical ranged attack. Strengthened by Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX).