{"id":183459,"date":"2022-02-17T11:16:09","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T10:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=183459"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:56:08","slug":"lost-ark-f2p-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/lost-ark-f2p-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Ark: F2P guide and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lost-ark.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Lost Ark\">Lost Ark<\/a> F2P guide<\/strong> is easy to follow if you don\u2019t want to end up in a \u201cpay to win\u201d scenario. All you have to do is <strong>apply the right strategy<\/strong> \u2013 just like the in-game combat. The highly stylized <strong>MMORPG<\/strong> is one <strong>part beat \u2018em up<\/strong>, one part <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/downloads\/diablo-games\" title=\"Diablo\"><strong>Diablo<\/strong><\/a>, and all over-the-top.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the game is <strong>free-to-play<\/strong>, it can feel <strong>super grindy and exclusionary<\/strong> like other similar games. But in reality, the game gives players<strong> lots of ways to accrue in-game currency<\/strong>, get<strong> unique pets and cosmetics<\/strong>, and look overpowered as heck for end-game content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are <strong>9 tips for your Lost Ark F2P guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Lost-Ark-Sorceress-Class-Guide-Best-Weapons-Skills-Items-Sorcess-Close-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark mage class character\" class=\"wp-image-183774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Lost-Ark-Sorceress-Class-Guide-Best-Weapons-Skills-Items-Sorcess-Close-Up.jpg 943w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Lost-Ark-Sorceress-Class-Guide-Best-Weapons-Skills-Items-Sorcess-Close-Up-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Lost-Ark-Sorceress-Class-Guide-Best-Weapons-Skills-Items-Sorcess-Close-Up-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Lost-Ark-Sorceress-Class-Guide-Best-Weapons-Skills-Items-Sorcess-Close-Up-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Lost-Ark-Sorceress-Class-Guide-Best-Weapons-Skills-Items-Sorcess-Close-Up-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-can-respec-characters-for-free\">You can respec characters for free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start with a basic, but fantastic quality of life tip for the Lost Ark F2P guide: <strong>respeccing character skills<\/strong>. Spending skill points doesn&#8217;t need to feel like a huge deal in Lost Ark as you can do as much as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>reskinning your character requires Appearance Customization Tickets<\/strong>. Similarly, you need a <strong>Character Name Change Ticket to rename a character<\/strong>. Adopt and experiment with skills all you want, but definitely take your time with appearances and names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark beginning scene\" class=\"wp-image-183769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-42.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-advantage-of-the-two-free-passes-you-get\">Take advantage of the two free passes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players earn their first <strong>Power Pass<\/strong> by completing the main storyline. Using the first one on another character automatically nets you another Power Pass sent to your inbox. What&#8217;s so good about it? Power Passes<strong> unlocks an ability called the &#8220;Adventurer&#8217;s Path&#8221;<\/strong> specifically designed to <strong>get characters to level 50 <\/strong>quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only do you <strong>skip cutscenes<\/strong>, but you also <strong>become more familiar with the class<\/strong>, performing excellent combos and getting ready for late-game content. At the end of the path, <strong>players get end-game level equipment<\/strong>, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Lost Ark <strong>doesn&#8217;t allow accounts to have more than two Power Passes <\/strong>currently<strong>.<\/strong> As with skins and names, be certain that you are using the pass on a character you want to spend a ton of time playing as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark daily quests screen\" class=\"wp-image-183784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-54.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-dailies-and-weekly-tasks\">Do dailies and weekly tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Completing quests that reset on a schedule is a critical part<\/strong> of any MMORPG. Everyone familiar with any kind of MMO knows that completing daily quests goes a long way. You can get<strong> in-game currency (gold)<\/strong>, <strong>experience points<\/strong>, and other <strong>relevant boons<\/strong> from them. With Lost Ark, this is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you&#8217;ll <strong>need to know when the resets are<\/strong> in order to maximize your advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-weekly-reset-time-in-lost-ark\">What is the weekly reset time in Lost Ark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lost Ark weekly <strong>quests reset at 10 AM UTC on Thursday every week<\/strong>. This time correlates to the following times across the world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Central Europe:<\/strong> 11 AM CT<\/li><li><strong>Europe West: <\/strong>11 AM CT<\/li><li><strong>South America:<\/strong> 7 AM<\/li><li><strong>US East:<\/strong> 5 AM ET<\/li><li><strong>US West:<\/strong> 2 AM PT<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-daily-reset-time-in-lost-ark\">What is the daily reset time in Lost Ark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>daily reset<\/strong> in Lost Ark is at the <strong>same time as the weekly reset<\/strong>, <strong>but every day<\/strong> instead of just Thursdays. For clarity, here are the times again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Coordinated Universal Time:<\/strong> 10 AM<\/li><li><strong><strong>Europe West: <\/strong><\/strong>11 AM CT<\/li><li><strong><strong>South America:<\/strong> <\/strong>7 AM<\/li><li><strong><strong>US East:<\/strong> <\/strong>5 AM ET<\/li><li><strong><strong>US West:<\/strong> <\/strong>2 AM PT<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark how to dismantle items\" class=\"wp-image-183763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-50.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-not-sell-equipment-but-dismantle-it\">Do not sell equipment but dismantle it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking to make the most in terms of profits in an MMORPG, <strong>selling your old gear<\/strong> is never really the best idea. It&#8217;s almost always better to <strong>melt down the gear<\/strong> to get the materials from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Lost Ark, this is also the case. Players can <strong>easily dismantle gear using the hammer icon<\/strong> in your inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark how to use Work Energy\" class=\"wp-image-183761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-49.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-your-work-energy-for-trade-skills-everyday\">Use your work energy for trade skills everyday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/guild-wars-2.en.softonic.com\/\" title=\"Guild Wars 2\">Guild Wars 2<\/a><\/strong> and other MMORPGs, players have <strong>skills<\/strong> they can level up in-game. Lost Ark has the following <strong>skills available<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mining<\/li><li>Logging<\/li><li>Fishing<\/li><li>Hunting<\/li><li>Excavating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only access these <strong>after playing the game <\/strong>for a decent amount of time. Moreover, players only get a certain allotment of <strong>Work Energy<\/strong> for the day. Leveling these skills is one of the <strong>best ways to earn in-game currency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark mount\" class=\"wp-image-183753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-43.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"activate-triports-and-use-mounts\">Activate triports and use mounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having <strong>active teleportation locations<\/strong> is crucial in any massive online game. For Lost Ark\u2019s <strong>Triports<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to <strong>physically activate them<\/strong> by interacting with them to make them work. They do <strong>require in-game currency to use<\/strong>, though, so it isn\u2019t always the best option if you\u2019re looking to min\/max your Gold usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mounts can be very useful <\/strong>here<strong> when traveling distances<\/strong>. In fact, the game provides you with one just after completing the prologue. All of them have <strong>different rarities<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>speeds<\/strong>, so be conscious of that when picking one up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark how to build rapport with NPCs\" class=\"wp-image-183759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-48.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-rapport-with-npcs-for-chests\">Build rapport with NPCs for chests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with games like <strong>Dragon Age and Persona<\/strong>, the player can <strong>build relationships with NPCs<\/strong> in the game. But instead of just romancing someone, you <strong>get prizes and gifts<\/strong>, too. This includes currencies, cards, and useful resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only can this help you <strong>level up faster<\/strong>, but it can help you <strong>avoid having to buy more cards<\/strong> which can get costly in the endgame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Ark F2P Guide combat\" class=\"wp-image-183767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-47.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"move-past-low-xp-mobs\">Move past low XP mobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prioritizing engagements<\/strong> and the use of materials is a no-brainer here. While taking out trash mobs is fun in games like <strong>Diablo 3<\/strong>, it can be a bit of waste in Lost Ark. After leveling even a little, it starts to take <strong>hundreds of thousands of XP points to level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save your combat for mobs that matter<\/strong> and for those that give you more XP. It&#8217;s the best way to make your time investment pay off well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Prime Gaming logo next to a Lost Ark character\" class=\"wp-image-183765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-53.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-free-lost-ark-loot-with-prime-gaming\">Get free Lost Ark loot with Prime Gaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prime Gaming <\/strong>gives away new <strong>packs every month<\/strong> from free <strong>in-game cosmetics<\/strong>, bundles with <strong>multiple items<\/strong>, or even <strong>free games<\/strong>. Since Lost Ark only launched in the U.S. thanks to <strong>Amazon<\/strong>, it makes sense that players with Amazon Prime accounts get to reap <strong>additional benefits with Prime Gaming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, players can pick up one <strong>Battle Item Pack<\/strong> with a total of <a href=\"https:\/\/gaming.amazon.com\/loot\/lostark\" title=\"six listed on the webpage\">six listed on the webpage<\/a>.  You can get things like a <strong>crystalline aura<\/strong>, <strong>amethyst shard packs<\/strong>, or<strong> battle chests <\/strong>for utility, healing, or offense-based items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Lost Ark F2P guide is easy to follow if you don\u2019t want to end up in a \u201cpay to win\u201d scenario. All you have to do is apply the right strategy \u2013 just like the in-game combat. The highly stylized MMORPG is one part beat \u2018em up, one part Diablo, and all over-the-top.\u00a0 While &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/lost-ark-f2p-guide\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Lost Ark: F2P guide and tips&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9220,"featured_media":183989,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1018,2518,2441],"tags":[3282,3293,1732],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-183459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","category-guides","category-how-to","tag-app-subdomain-redirectionlost-ark","tag-lost-ark","tag-video-games"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9220"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":324383,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183459\/revisions\/324383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183459"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=183459"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=183459"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=183459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}