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[PSA] Tips & Tricks for Lost Ark

By Dark

An easy-to-read and understand compilation of very useful tips & tricks for Lost Ark.

This guide will be updated daily.

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Category: Characters, Classes, Co-op, Gameplay Basics, Loot, Maps or Levels, Multiplayer, Secrets, Story or Lore, Trading, Walkthroughs, Weapons

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Guide Index

Overview

1. Leveling (1 - 50)

1.1 - Healing & HP Potions

1.2 - Show/Hide quests

1.3 - Main quest

1.4 - Side Quests

1.5 - Guide Quests (Purple)

1.6 - Triports (Teleports)

1.7 - Leave dungeons faster

1.8 - Skip cutscenes automatically

1.9 - Battle Item Selection Chests

1.10 - Dismantle old gear

1.11 - Play Normal, not Hard dungeons

1.12 - Don't waste gold

1.13 - Use Pets & Mounts always

1.14 - Join a guild

1.15 - What is Powerpass

2. Movement & UI

2.1 - Right or Left click to move

2.2 - Quick Map

2.3 - Ping location on map

2.4 - Hiding UI element

2.5 - Show your network latency (MS)

2.6 - Forced wide-screen (21:9)

2.7 - Disable auto-switching to gathering tools skillbar

2.8 - Inventory shortcut tips

2.9 - Link items in chat

2.10 - Use world map properly

3. Level 50, What now?

3.1 - Obtain item level 302

3.2 - Una's Tasks

3.3 - Song of Resonance

3.4 - Forest's Minuet

3.5 - Obtain item level 460

4. Endgame activities

4.1 - Chaos Dungeons

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1. Leveling (1 - 50)

1.1 - Healing & HP Potions

Healing Potions

Are recovering a fixed amount of health over time.

Status: Always use those potions while leveling.

HP Potions

Are recovering a fixed percent of your health. (30%/45%/60%).

Status: !! DO NOT USE THOSE WHILE LEVELING !!.

1.2 - Show/Hide quests

While leveling, you can select which quests you want to track or hide from tracking so you will have less objects shown on your map. This is helpful to reduce confusion of area overlap while doing main quests / side quests in same area. Or to reduce the quest log on right side of the screen.

You shouldn't hide main quest & world quests

Press (J) -> Select/Unselect quests

1.3 - Main quest

Mainquest - Storyline

From the beginning you will notice a orange icon on your map which indicates the main quest story, You will be able to follow and locate main quest storyline until you finish story on East Luttera continent. After that you will no longer be able to follow up the main quest storyline which is marked with orange icon.

World quest - Storyline progression

Once you see this icon in your quest log, this indicates now the world quest (main quest storyline) where you will need to go on ship and travel through the continents to find arks and complete the rest of the storyline until you hit max level.

This is mostly confusing to new players because they think the main story ended once they no longer can do the quests in orange color.

1.4 - Side Quests

General Quest

This type of quests are side quests and you can skip it if you are focused on fast leveling, but it is recommended to complete them once you hit 50th level.

Chain Quests

Looks like this and will provide a great amount of silvers, items, and skill points (not always). You shouldn't skip those quests. Of course you can go back to do those once you hit max level, but it will take less time if you do it while leveling.

1.5 - Guide Quests (Purple)

Guide Quests

When you see a purple exclamation point on the bottom side of the screen means that you unlocked a Guide quest. Guide quests are usually type of quests which will unlock new game mechanics and give you permanent stats increase. Those quests can be skipped if you are focused on fast leveling, but you will have to complete some of them for both storyline and endgame.

Open Quests Journal (J) -> Press Guide tab -> Select quests which you want to complete.

Make sure to complete trade skills quest while leveling. It will let you gather resources through mining, fishing, cutting, hunting, etc.

1.6 - Triports (Teleports)

Always use triports when you want to move to zone which you already unlocked.

Important: You don't have to be on triport to be able to teleport yourself. Just open map and click on triport to teleport.

PS: You can locate your quests by pressing on quest name on right side of the screen and select triport to teleport you there.

1.7 - Leave dungeons faster

When you finish your dungeon while leveling the fastest way to leave it is by:

Write /escape in chat. There is a 15 minutes cooldown for using this option.
Locate your quest and use triport to teleport there.
Play the song of escape (F2)

1.8 - Skip cutscenes automatically

To skip cutscenes automatically without need of pressing the ESC key, go to:

Menu (ESC) -> Settings -> Controls and Display -> Combat Settings -> Skip Dungeon Cutscenes

1.9 - Battle Item Selection Chests

While leveling you will receive Battle Item Selection Chests chest multiple times which will let you select one of consumable such as regeneration, combat Items, and defensive items. These items are very useful in late game as some deal a great amount of damage, recovers % percentage of health and so on.

You should save those chests for endgame PvE.

A detailed guide about consumable items: https://thegamescabin.com/battle-items-explained-lost-ark/

1.10 - Dismantle old gear

To increase your storage space remember to regularly dismantle items (gear) which you are no longer using.

To dismantle gear, press the (I) key to bring up your inventory. Click on the Dismantle button on the bottom left in the inventory tab. Now you can either right-click or drag the items you want to dismantle into the dismantle window.

Selling the dismantled parts will give you more silver than selling that item as a whole.

1.11 - Play Normal, not Hard dungeons

There is no point on wasting your time for Hard dungeon modes while leveling.

You may ask why? The answer is because the gear you obtain there will be useless when you go to the new zone within 20-30 minutes. To save time, just play normal dungeons.

Tip: Most of the time, you can avoid killing mobs by just running to the task inside dungeon, it will reduce time. Clearing all mobs is time consuming for leveling.

1.12 - Don't waste gold

While leveling you shouldn't be spending gold. I have spent 0 golds from level 1 to level 50. You will need gold later on a lot for gear improvement and auction house fee.

1.13 - Use Pets & Mounts always

Pets are necessary

Having pets with you all the time is very helpful because they are able to auto-loot all items which are drop.

Mounts reduce time

Combined with triports for teleporting, always mount up while doing quests to reduce time needed to go from location a to location b. Put your mount in your skillbar so you can press a key to mount up.

1.14 - Join a guild

You should focus on joining up a casual friendly guilds from early on.

Having a guild can help both you and your guild. By doing guild tasks you receive amazing rewards and help increasing guild level.

Guild rewards are very helpful and you will earn materials needed for endgame as well. So lookout for some guild.

1.15 - What is Powerpass

The Powerpass is a Vern Token that allows you to level up an alternate (Alt) character instantly to level 50 twice.

How to get Powerpass?
You will receive it in your ingame mailbox once you complete the World quest (Ealyn’s Gift) from North Vern.

How to use Powerpass?
* You will need to claim it from your in-game mail.
* Right click powerpass in your invertory and activate it.
* Return to the main screen menu.
* Select the character you wish to boost.
* Press the yellow icon at the bottom of your screen.
* Complete the Adventurer’s Path quest

2. Movement & UI

2.1 - Right or Left click to move

When you start a game, you will be prompted to select which option you want. Many people can't find a way to change it afterwards. To change your movement input go to

Menu (ESC) -> Settings -> Hotkeys -> Basic Controls -> Attack with Right Click.

Check or un-check it based on your personal preference.

2.2 - Quick Map

You can access quick map by pressing TAB.

Move quick map

You can move your quick map by holding the middle mouse button and moving it across your screen.

Teleport via quick map

You can use unlocked triports on the quick map by pressing ALT + Left click on the triport to teleport.

2.3 - Ping location on map

Ping your current location

Hold CTRL + Left click on ground to see a menu with options to mark your location to your group.

Ping your current location on Map (M)

Hold CTRL + Left click on map (M) and you will be able to leave a marker for your group where you want on the map.

Notice: Not available in auto-matchmaking dungeons.

2.4 - Hiding UI element

To have a better field of view and more free screen there is a shortcut to hide parts of it on toggle by pressing ALT + X.

Pressing it once will collapse the map and quests and top menu. A second press will collapse the menu and chat. A third press will hide everything including the skill bars. To get everything back, press it a fourth time.

2.5 - Show your network latency (MS)

To always show your network latency (ms), you can enable it by going to:

Menu (ESC) -> Settings -> Gameplay -> Controls & Display -> Show Network Latency -> Always show

2.6 - Forced wide-screen (21:9)

This is mostly for PVP. Having a greater field of view help you notice your opponents easier. If your monitor doesn't support 21:9, you can enable it in settings.

Menu -> Video -> Screen Resolution Settings -> Check Forced 21:9 Aspect Ratio

If you have black bars, you can hide those in Nvidia or AMD panel (Google it)

2.7 - Disable auto-switching to gathering tools skillbar

When you cut trees, or gather herbs, or do fishing, etc, your skill bar is changing to trade skills which will be a distraction if something attacks you. You can disable this by going to:

Menu (ESC) -> Settings -> Gameplay -> Controls and Display -> Combat settings -> Disable Auto-load Trade HUD.

2.8 - Inventory shortcut tips

You can access your inventory by pressing I.

Alt + Left Click on item - will lock item from being automatically sorted.
Shift + Left Click on stackable item - will separate item in two stacks.
Ctrl + Left Click on item - move item between main Inventory and pet Inventory.
Alt + Right Click on item - will send item from main inventory to account storage (whilst accessing it).

Important: Roster inventory is cross-character accessible, which means you can trade items (tradable materials only) between your alt and main characters.

Easiest way to access Roster inventory is by Alt + P -> Pet Functions -> Remote Inventory icon.

2.9 - Link items in chat

To link inventory items in chat, press Shift + Right Click on item you want to link.

2.10 - Use world map properly

World map (M) is very powerful tool when Sailing if used correctly. This is a short guide on how to use it.

Search location / Search NPC

By searching the map you will find a location you want. All those locations you see in [area] chat can be found by writing a name in search bar. (Also NPC/boss names as well).

Automatically sail to Isle

This is by far the most useful option you have when sailing with ship. Find location you want to go and press ALT + Right Click to let your ship go to the destination.

3. Level 50, What now?

3.1 - Obtain item level 302

Congratulations! Your leveling is officially over now, but the game just began!

Level 60 is character level cap. But gear and everything else is locked on level 50. Everything above Level 50 is just "cosmetic".

You have to complete more quests and reach North Vern which is a place for endgame content.

1# Afterimages of the Rift

After you reached level 50, continue doing world quests until you complete Afterimages of the Rift quest near Ealyn in North Vern.

Set Vern Castle as your home teleport as this is endgame location.

2# Unlock Chaos Dungeons

After completing Afterimages of the Rift, the world quest will instruct you to go in front of the Chaos Dungeon, and talk with Professor Ronatas which will unlock Chaos Dungeons for you.

3# Unlock Guardian Raid

After unlocking Chaos Dungeons, You need to complete 2 purple quests, the first one is: Guide: Find the Guardian, and the next one you need to open your Quest Journal (J) -> Guide tab -> Accept - Guide: Guardian Raid Qualification Certificate.

4# Awakening: Thirst for Power

After you completed Chaos Dungeons, you will get a notification from Beatrice asking you to visit Trixion. Teleport yourself to Trixion (Press F2 - and play Song of Trixion). Beatrice will give you the quest Awakening: Thirst for Power. Complete all stages and you will get your first awakening along with a level 50 skill.

5# Sail to Shushire (Optional)

After continuing with world quests you will be asked to Sail to Shushire. Make sure to equip Sturmbrecher Ship otherwise you will not be able to to sail there. Complete the Daybreak world quest which will reward you with Wish Equipment 302 Level set for free.

Alternative
Buy gear on Auction house via gold.
or
Play Chaos Dungeon 'North Vern' Stage 1.

3.2 - Una's Tasks

Una's Tasks are your Daily & Weekly Quests in Lost Ark (ALT + J). It offers you total of 6 quests to do (3 per day and 3 per week). You should focus on doing quests which reward Harmony Leap Stones as you need those to upgrade your gear (Tier 1 gear).

Recommended tasks:

Replacement Parts

Location: Shushire - Frozen Sea
Zone: Golden Wave Island

Required quests:
Collecting Cargo

Objective:
Collect shipwreck cargo on the beach
- Deliver Shipwreck Scraps to T-82
- Get item: icon10 - Shipwreck Scrap

Anxious Mind

Location: Anikka - Harbor City Changchun
Zone: Port City Changhun

Required quests:
Where's Your House?

Objective:
Look for Snow Rabbits in Changhun
- Snow Rabbit in the Forge
- Snow Rabbit behind the Storage
- Snow Rabbit in the Goldfish House
- Snow Rabbit next to the priest
- Snow Rabbits near the Dumpling Restaurant

Where It Belongs

Location: Shushire - Frozen Sea
Zone: Frozen Sea

Required quests:
Elpon

Objective:
An Entire Frozen Sea
- Defeat the Hoarfrost Robbers and seize their loot (0/50)

Ride like the Wind

Zone: [Open Seas] Sea of Gienah

Objective:
- Give a customer from Peyto a ride
Give a ride to a customer on the marine taxi
- Get off at Tortoyk Seaswept Woods
- Get off at Revelry Row
- Get off at Turtle Island

This quest requires you to sail on different Islands.

Credits: maxroll

3.3 - Song of Resonance

Song of Resonance is an important item you have to acquire to be able to progress with the story. The item costs 16,500 Pirate Coins and is located on Peyto Ship. To acquire the following amount of Pirate coins, you have to Sail and complete all the Normal and Chain Quests on Freedom Isle and BlackFang's Den.

Pirate Coins Locations

Freedom Isle

BlackFang's Den

Purchase Song of Resonance

Ship location

Vendor location
After acquiring 16,500 Pirate Coins or more, head to the Peyto's Ship where you will be able to purchase the Song of Resonance. The vendor (Treasure Hunter Igran) is located on main floor, on the right side.

3.4 - Forest's Minuet

Forest's Minuet is a song which requires Song of Resonance in order to finish the quest. It will be later used on many Island quests to gain resources needed for Gear Honing (Gear improvement). So please make sure to focus on finishing the quest The Forest Where Fairies Sing on Lullaby Island.

Forest's Minuet Location

1# Please sail to with your ship on Lullaby Island preferably from Tortoyk or Anikka.

2# Start a quest The Forest Where Fairies Sing from a hidden fairy. You won't be able to find a quest on map, but you can hear the fairy singing. This is the location of all 3 fairy through the quest chain.

3# Now you will need to play a [Co-op] Magick Melody mission 3 times which starts every 2 hours. (Example: 2:20PM, 4:20PM, 6:20PM).

For this to work you must use Song of Resonance to open a secret path. After doing it for 3 times you will complete the quest.

Note 1#: This is a solo quest, you don't need a party. Everyone spamming for invites are trolling.

Note 2: You can set your Bifrost location (ALT + W) to Lullaby Island so you can teleport here every 2 hours without sailing.

3.5 - Obtain item level 460

By now, for some time you should already have a quest Guides: Rohendel which you received when you finished Daybreak and Elpon in Shushire (Read 3.1 Obtain item level 302).

After you finished obtaining Song of Resonance and Forest's Minuet Location please travel back to the Vern Casle.

You now have to focus on Gear Honing which will help you to progress from level 302 to level 460.

1# [Optional] Create 2 more alt characters (Vern Pass 50lvl boost)

Read: 1.15 - What is Powerpass

I know this sounds ridiculous, but hear me out. Having 2 more level 50 characters will help you farm more materials for your gear honing. You will be able to transfer resources to your main character through Roster Inventory. (Go to Personal Storage -> Roster Inventory (Left side)). This is not needed, but it will greatly increase your progression time as you will have way more resources to work with.

Please play the Shadespire Tower for the first time on your alt character, because you will be able to transfer resources on your main character. This is a mistake which most of players did who choose to play with 2 alts.

Alt progression guide:

https://reddit.com/r/lostarkgame/comments/stqopr/guide_to_how_to_use_your_alts_effectively/

2# Resources you will need while upgrading gear (Tier 1)

Harmony Shard
Harmony Shard is used to fill XP bar needed to upgrade your items.

Una's Tasks,
Chaos Dungeons,
Guardian Raids,
Island Quests,
Pirate Coins Exchange,
Sylmael Crystals Exchange,
Shadespire Tower,
Market (Harmony Shard Pouch (S, M, L),
Item Dismantling (Tradable Tier 1 Gear), ...

Harmony Leapstone
Required for honing all types of t1 equipment.

Una's Tasks,
Chaos Dungeons,
Guardian Raids,
Island Quests,
Pirate Coins Exchange,
Sylmael Crystals Exchange,
Shadespire Tower,
Market,
Item Dismantling (Tradable Tier 1 Gear), ...

Guardian Stone Fragment
Required for honing armor.

Una's Tasks,
Chaos Dungeons,
Guardian Raids,
Island Quests,
Pirate Coins Exchange,
Sylmael Crystals Exchange,
Shadespire Tower,
Market,
Item Dismantling (Tradable Tier 1 Gear), ...

Destruction Stone Fragment
Required for honing weapons.

Una's Tasks,
Chaos Dungeons,
Guardian Raids,
Island Quests,
Pirate Coins Exchange,
Sylmael Crystals Exchange,
Shadespire Tower,
Market,
Item Dismantling (Tradable Tier 1 Gear), ...

Silver
Incremental amount of silver required every time you hone your gear.

Quests

4. Endgame activities

4.1 - Chaos Dungeons

Work in progress

34 Comments

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shag me plz 14 Oct, 2023 @ 1:12am

Rayne 26 Aug, 2023 @ 6:36pm

Does the 2600 crystals still apply to purchase the 6mo crystalline sub? Checking this out in the store, I only see an option to purchase with cash.

IIIPoloski 3 Dec, 2022 @ 2:56pm

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jaw413 10 Nov, 2022 @ 5:57pm

when i go to launch game it sssays that easy anti ccheat is not installed what is this and how to get rid of it game wont launch

Jsvs 23 Jun, 2022 @ 12:07am

wish I had read this when I started, took almost 2 months before I hit t3. I did have fun slowly learning the game but this is just such a Great Guide that covers all the basics!

Guyser 27 Feb, 2022 @ 12:35pm

@#StandWithUkraine , didn't you recommend a ship skin in your earlier edit, if so, which one?

Nolcaj 25 Feb, 2022 @ 6:06pm

Thank you for your excellent, easy to read, guide. Should have read it sooner than I did.

Djinn 20 Feb, 2022 @ 10:34am

Amazing guide, thank you!
it would be great if you could include info about faceting, strongholds and gear enhancements, i just reached Luterra Castle and i'm still trying to figure out what is faceting all about

OrionSnake 19 Feb, 2022 @ 2:31am

A very useful guide! Thank you!!

Popcorn 18 Feb, 2022 @ 4:00pm

Thank you for taking the time and making a guide like this. This is really helpful! :)

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