Lost Ark News

Heroes of Arkesia,

A tiered Twitch Drop with valuable items and a cute pet accompanies the May “Slay Your Way to Elgacia” Update, available for members of the Lost Ark Creator Program to enable on their channel. The first tier contains the Collective Battle Items Chest at two hours of watch time. The second tier contains 20x Pheons and 1,000x Amethyst Shards at four hours of watch time, and the third tier contains the Brave Vivi Pet! Make sure to head over to Twitch and watch your favorite Lost Ark content creators to earn the drops before they end on June 6.

Viewers will need to accumulate 2 hours of watch time in participating Lost Ark streams to claim the first tier, and the second and third tiers can be claimed after accumulating an additional 4 hours of watch time each (for a total of 10 hours for all three tiers in participating Lost Ark Streams). Full instructions on account linking and claiming can be found on our Twitch Drops page.

We’ll see you in Arkesia and on Twitch, watching members of the Lost Ark Creator Program.

Heroes of Arkesia,

The May “Slay Your Way to Elgacia” Update arrives in Arkesia tomorrow. Downtime will begin on May 10 at 12AM PDT (8AM UTC) and is expected to last 4 hours. Slay your way to Elgacia with the Slayer Advanced Class and new story quests. The Slayer isn’t the only content arriving in Arkesia— with new progression events, the Ebony Cube, Event Guardians, Legion Raid balance changes, Quality of Life (QoL) updates, and new cosmetics, this update should make everyone’s life better in Arkesia. Find the full list of content, events, skins, and other updates below!


[h3]Slayer Advanced Class[/h3]


The Slayer is the fifth Warrior Advanced Class— a female remix of the Berserker class. A melee warrior who stirs up the battlefield with her greatsword and Burst Mode, this powerful class has the potential to overwhelm anything in her path.

Successful attacks with the Slayer fill the Fury Specialty Meter, which, when full, can trigger Burst Mode. During Burst Mode, the Slayer's damage and movement speed greatly increase, and a Specialty skill called Bloodlust (unique to the Slayer) can be used to unleash powerful slashes and stabs. In Burst Mode, Atk. Speed, Move Speed, and Crit Rate are greatly increased. (Atk. Speed +20%, Move Speed +20%, Crit Rate +30%). Bloodlust allows you to quickly slash at foes in front of you to inflict Damage, then perform a powerful stab, knocking them away for more Damage. This skill is only available while in Burst Mode, and can be used with [Z] key.

[h3]Ebony Cube[/h3]


What is hidden beyond the seal the cube? Why did they make this cube? The Cube is a secretive ruin made by the Haals, an ancient race that were endowed with powers by the gods. After the disappearance of the Haals, the Cube was filled with demons and monsters. The cube's seal lifted, and its true name has been released - Ebony Cube. Adventures are gathering to break the Forbiddance of the cube— will you join them?

Clear waves of enemies in a new activity that consolidates Boss Rush and Cube. With all the original rewards of both activities rolled into one, completing should feel more impactful while also cutting down on the grind. Four clear ranks exist: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Silver, Gems, Leap Stones, XP Cards, Combat Engraving, Honing Support Materials can all be earned, and both Lucky & Mega Lucky stages can be encountered randomly with bonus rewards. The Ebony Cube will arrive with three levels:

• 1st Forbiddance - Item Level 1302+
  
• 2nd Forbiddance - Item Level 1490+
  
• 3rd Forbiddance - Item Level 1540+

[h3]Event Guardians[/h3]


Event Guardians return to Arkesia! Enjoy a fun twist on Guardian Raids, where you’ll hunt down Guardians (alone or with a group) in an arena with the Scale of Balance applied. To enter, you will need to be Combat Level 50 or above and Item Level 250 or above. Your goal is to attack the Event Guardian to cause it to drop buffs, which stack up to three times. The buffs will increase your damage output by a colossal amount. After defeating all the Guardians, tokens will drop in a rewards chest, which can be claimed once per day per character. Tokens from Event Guardians can be spent at an event vendor, who has a variety of valuable rewards that can be earned each week.

[h3]Progression Events[/h3]


A backend change arrives which allows for multiple progression events to run simultaneously. Thanks to this update, an event Punika Powerpass and Hyper Express Plus (II), will accompany the launch of the Slayer on May 10 and run until August 9. While there won’t be a new Story Express, the existing event can be used with the Slayer if you haven’t designated a character already, and is active until June 14. The other events that launched with the Artist in March will continue until their planned end date of June 14.

[h3]Punika Powerpass[/h3]
With this version of the Punika Powerpass you'll receive Item Level 1340 gear, and unlike previous Punika Powerpass events, Berver's Friend does not need to be completed to receive this pass. To prevent bots from reaching endgame areas, only players with Trusted status or with a Lost Ark account created before December 14, 2022 will be granted a Powerpass. While many players have met the requirements or have been granted legacy Trusted status, new adventurers arriving in Arkesia can earn their trusted status in multiple ways, and can choose the path that’s right for them. The first option is for new players to enable the Steam Guard mobile authenticator, have a Steam profile that’s no longer a ‘Limited User’ account, and be Steam Trusted on the platform. This path won’t require making any Lost Ark purchases. Alternatively, new players can also receive trusted status by making any purchase in Lost Ark through either Steam or Amazon.

[h3]Hyper Express Event II[/h3]
Pairing well with the Punika Powerpass, players will be able to designate one character between item Level 1340 and 1460 on their roster to participate in the Hyper Express Plus II Event, where they’ll earn honing materials to quickly level up to Item Level 1460 and beyond. The designated character will earn rewards every 15 Item Levels up to 1460 (while having a static +20% honing chance success rate), including Silver, honing materials, Gems, Engravings, and more!

[h3]Engraving Support System[/h3]
As a new feature available with the Hyper Express Plus, the Engraving Support system lets players choose 4 engravings to be in effect at level 3 during the event. Here’s how to get started:

• After selecting a Hyper Express Plus character, the Engraving Support button will light up.
  
• Click the Engraving Support button to open the Engraving Support page and select your 4 desired Engravings.
  
• Press the Activate Engraving Support button to start using their effects.

The effects of Engraving Support will also be shown in your Character Profile.

[h3]Competitive Proving Grounds Season 3[/h3]

• The amount of “Courage Coins” earned last season has been reset to 0.
  
• You can once again earn PvP tier points.
  
• Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Master players will receive special rewards at the end of the Season.
  
• Honor rewards purchased in Season 3 will be available until the next season starts.
  
• With the start of Season 3, the Proving Grounds Store has been renewed. The higher the rank you achieve, the more items you can exchange.
  
• Master Rank requirement was previously rank 200 - 31, and has been updated to rank 100 - 11.
  
• Grand Master Rank requirement was previously rank 30 - 1, and has been updated to rank 10 - 1

[h3]Knowledge Transfer Revamp[/h3]

• Removed the transfer requirement based on the number of characters who completed a continent.
  
• Transfer amount limit removed.
  
• Knowledge Transfer duration decreased to 10 seconds.
  
• Added the Rowen Continent to the Knowledge Transfer.
  
• Upon completing Knowledge Transfer, rewards are now obtained without needing to enter the Chamber of Mind
  
• Transfer fee adjusted.
  
• Removed Stronghold Lv. 15 as a requirement for using Knowledge Transfer.
  
• Added a Knowledge Transfer Quest Journal and Mini Info Tab for alternate characters.

[h3]New Player Guardian Raid Improvements[/h3]
In level 1 - 5 Guardian Raids, players will receive free battle items relevant to the guardian, automatically applied as a preset, with in-game guide messages on when to use within the raid. When the player leaves the raid, the battle items will be removed. This helps ensure that newer players won’t have difficulty attaining critical battle items while progressing, and better prepares them for later raids.

[h3]Honing Updates[/h3]

• The current basic honing growth boost (1415 - 1445) will be expanded to Item Level 1460. The current honing exp 40% reduction between 1445 and 1460 will be overwritten by this boost.
  
• Increased T3 Lv. 1340 Gear Level 16 - 17 basic success rate by 10%.
  
• Increased T3 Lv. 1340 Gear Level 18 basic success rate by 5%
  
• Decreased T3 Lv. 1340 Gear Level 16 - 18 Gear XP requirements by 50%.
  
• Decreased T3 Lv. 1340 Gear Level 16 - 18 Honing material and price required by 30%.
  
• Removed the T3 Lv. 1340 Gear Level 16 - 18 Gold price honing cost.

[h3]General Progression Updates[/h3]
Silver and Leapstone loot increased for T1 - T2 Chaos Dungeons.


The first Western Exclusive Skins arrive alongside special launch skins for the Slayer Advanced Class. Learn more about the new Arthetine Nightrider skins tomorrow in a special behind the scenes blog, but find them showcased in the meantime below. Along with the new cosmetics, more items can now be previewed, such as, pet tricks, and stronghold structures.



[h2]Arthetine Nightrider Cosmetic Collection[/h2]
[h3]Assassin[/h3]




[h3]Gunner[/h3]




[h3]Martial Artist[/h3]





[h3]Mage[/h3]





[h3]Specialist[/h3]





[h3]Warrior[/h3]





[h3]Hound Pet[/h3]


[h3]Machinalis Mount[/h3]


[h3]Slayer Balanced Fury Cosmetics[/h3]


Find the full release notes filled with extensive QoL updates, general changes, Legion Raid balance changes, and notable bug fixes here, on our website.

The Slayer arrives in Arkesia next week on May 10, accompanied by progression events to help players quickly level up. Learn about the Slayer’s abilities, engravings, and progression events below. The Slayer is the fifth Warrior Advanced Class— a female remix of the Berserker class. A melee warrior who stirs up the battlefield with her greatsword and Burst Mode, this powerful class has the potential to overwhelm anything in her path.

Successful attacks with the Slayer fill the Fury Specialty Meter, which, when full, can trigger Burst Mode. During Burst Mode, the Slayer's damage and movement speed greatly increase, and a Specialty skill called Bloodlust (unique to the Slayer) can be used to unleash powerful slashes and stabs. In Burst Mode, Atk. Speed, Move Speed, and Crit Rate are greatly increased. (Atk. Speed +20%, Move Speed +20%, Crit Rate +30%). Bloodlust allows you to quickly slash at foes in front of you to inflict Damage, then perform a powerful stab, knocking them away for more Damage. This skill is only available while in Burst Mode, and can be used with [Z] key.



Punisher
Damage +7% (lvl 1) / 15% (lvl 2) / 25% (lvl 3) while in Burst Mode and Bloodlust Crit Rate +5% (lvl 1) / 10% (lvl 2) / 20% (lvl 3). Fury gain -25% and Burst duration -50%. When Burst ends, Exhaustion does not occur.
Predator
Fury Meter +3% (lvl 1) / 6% (lvl 2) / 10% (lvl 3) and MP +1% (lvl 1) / 2% (lvl 2) / 3% (lvl 3) when hitting an enemy and absorbing their vigor. (Cooldown: 1s) In Burst Mode, Crit Damage +10% (lvl 1) / 25% (lvl 2) / 40% (lvl 3) and gain Fatigue every 3s. Fatigue: Fury Meter Consumption +10% every 3s, and cannot use Bloodlust. When Burst Mode ends, the duration of Exhaustion will be reduced according to the stacks of Fatigue. The Fury Meter is fully recovered when Exhaustion ends.

• Flash Blade - Perform a diagonal slash to inflict Damage.
  
• Cross Blade - Swing your greatsword in an X shape, inflicting Damage for each swing.
  
• Fury Blade - Jump and swing your greatsword to inflict Damage and launch foes into the sky, then strike down to inflict Damage and knock them down.
  
• Wild Stomp - Stomp the ground with one foot to attack all foes within a 4-meter radius inflicting [Earth] Damage, inflicting Earthquake on them for 3s.
  
• Wild Rush - Charge 7 meters toward the target location and inflict Damage to foes in your path.
  
• Punishing Draw - With your greatsword pinned to the ground, create a crack in the earth and raise it upwards. Deal Damage and launch foes high into the air.
  
• Ground Smash - Thrust your greatsword into the ground, inflicting Damage. Then pull it out and send forth a shockwave, pulling targets and inflicting Damage.
  
• Furious Claw - Menacingly slash your greatsword to the left and right and deal Damage. Spin your body to attack and deal Damage. Attack an airborne foe to launch them into the air again.
  
• Spinning Sword - Swing your greatsword as you move, inflicting Damage. Ignore collisions with adventurers and normal monsters while moving.
  
• Flying Strike - Leap up to 8 meters to the target location and strike downward with your greatsword, inflicting Damage and knocking down foes.
  
• Cruel Pierce - Grab your greatsword with one hand, and stab with ferocious energy to deal Damage.
  
• Final Blow - Charge 4 meters toward the target location and slash at foes, inflicting Damage and launching them into the air. Use as a combo to deliver a spinning attack, inflicting Damage before landing a downward blow, inflicting Damage.
  
• Fatal Sword - Thrust your greatsword down, inflicting Damage.
  
• Hurricane Sword - Spin around for 3s to inflict Damage.
  
• Mountain Cleave - Jump while spinning counter-clockwise and smash the ground to create a storm of swords, inflicting Damage and knocking foes down.
  
• Guillotine - Grab your greatsword in one hand and unleash all of your strength, dealing Damage and launching foes into the air.
  
• Volcanic Eruption - Thrust your greatsword into the ground, inflicting Damage. Hold for 1.5s to attack 6 times to inflict Damage. Hit the Perfect Zone to deliver a finishing blow that inflicts Damage and launches foes into the air.
  
• Brutal Impact - Condense the energy of rage into your greatsword and put your weight into it as you strike the ground. Deal Damage before Charging, and Damage when Overcharged.

Execute - Concentrate your fury into your greatsword to create a giant blade of rage. Perform an upward slash to deal Damage, then jump up and slash 4 times to deal Damage before striking down. Each slash of the sword will leave a Sword Wound on the ground. All Sword Wounds explode with the last strike, dealing Damage and launching foes into the air. In Burst Mode, outgoing Damage +20%.
Ragna Break - Enter a state of extreme fury that manifests as a Flame Demon. Gather this furious energy into your greatsword and strike the earth, dealing Damage and launching foes into the air.




An event Punika Powerpass and Hyper Express Plus (II), will accompany the launch of the Slayer on May 10 and run until August 9. While there won’t be a new Story Express, the existing event can be used with the Slayer if you haven’t designated a character already, and is active until June 14. The other events that launched with the Artist in March will continue until their planned end date of June 14.



[h3]Punika Powerpass[/h3]
With this version of the Punika Powerpass you'll receive Item Level 1340 gear, and unlike previous Punika Powerpass events, Berver's Friend does not need to be completed to receive this. To prevent bots from reaching endgame areas, only players with Trusted status or with a Lost Ark account created before December 14, 2022 will be granted a Powerpass. While many players have met the requirements or have been granted legacy Trusted status, new adventurers arriving in Arkesia can earn their trusted status in multiple ways, and can choose the path that’s right for them. The first option is for new players to enable the Steam Guard mobile authenticator, have a Steam profile that’s no longer a ‘Limited User’ account, and be Steam Trusted on the platform. This path won’t require making any Lost Ark purchases. Alternatively, new players can also receive trusted status by making any purchase in Lost Ark through either Steam or Amazon.



[h3]Hyper Express Event II[/h3]
Pairing well with the Punika Powerpass, players will be able to designate one character between item Level 1340 and 1460 on their roster to participate in the Hyper Express Plus II Event, where they’ll earn honing materials to quickly level up to Item Level 1460 and beyond. The designated character will earn rewards every 15 Item Levels up to 1460, including Silver, honing materials, Gems, Engravings, and more!



[h3]Engraving Support System[/h3]
As a new feature available with the Hyper Express Plus, the Engraving Support system lets players choose 4 engravings to be in effect at level 3 during the event. Here’s how to get started:

• After selecting a Hyper Express Plus character, the Engraving Support button will light up.
  
• Click the Engraving Support button to open the Engraving Support page and select your 4 desired Engravings.
  
• Press the Activate Engraving Support button to start using their effects.

The effects of Engraving Support will also be shown in your Character Profile.



The Slayer and progression events aren’t all we have planned for the May Update— Ebony Cube releases along with quality of life updates, new player improvements, and some very special cosmetics! Stay tuned to PlayLostArk.com and our social media channels for the full list of updates in next week's Release Notes. Until then, we'll see you in Arkesia.

Heroes of Arkesia,

We’re excited to present the inaugural Maykoko Fest— a community celebration of all things Mokoko throughout the month of May. Celebrate Maykoko Fest by completing weekly events and earning rewards! When the community reaches the weekly goals, all Lost Ark players will be rewarded. Checkout the calendar below to learn what you need to accomplish each week.



[h3]Week 1 (9AM PT May 1 - 8:59AM PT May 8)[/h3]
Goal: Use 3 million Mokoko emotes (max 10 per player per day)
Reward: x10 Honing Shard Selection Chest (each chest contains x8 T3 Large Honor Shard Bags).

[h3]Week 2 (9AM PT May 8 - 8:59AM PT May 15)[/h3]
Goal: 1 million Chaos Dungeon or Guardian Raid clears while wearing a Mokoko Skin. Each player in the activity counts as one completion.
Reward: x10 Honor Leapstone Selection Chest (each chest contains x125 Honor Leapstones or x25 Great Honor Leapstones).

[h3]Week 3 (9AM PT May 15 - 8:59AM PT May 22)[/h3]
Goal: Complete 250,000 Legion Raids while wearing a Mokoko Skin. Each player in the activity counts as one completion.
Reward: x100 Ancient Platinum Coins (2M Silver & x25 Pheons

[h3]Week 4 (9AM PT May 22 - 8:59AM PT May 29)[/h3]
Goal: 150,000 Stronghold Feasts created and shared
Rewards:

• Reward for 50,000: x5 Una’s Daily Task Completion, x5 Una’s Extra Task
  
• Reward for 100,000: x3 Legendary - Epic Card Pack
  
• Reward for 150,000: The Gamer Moko Pet

If the Lost Ark community succeeds, rewards will be distributed 3hrs after the end of the week! Curious how a week is progressing? Make sure to checkout the Maykoko Fest event page. We’re excited to join you for a celebration of all things Mokoko in May! We wish you luck in accomplishing the community event goals, and we’ll see in Arkesia, clad in Mokoko garb.