Lost Ark News

Heroes of Arkesia,

The March update brought new game systems and five key events built to help new and returning players get to endgame, or hardcore players to level up a new alternate character— such as the new Breaker Class— quickly. While the Break Through to Thaemine Release Notes cover the events and a ton of other content that arrived in Arkesia with the March Update, we wanted to highlight how these events can be layered together, especially for those returning to the game. To best show off how to use them in-game, we partnered with Lost Ark Creator Program member KanonXO, who recently returned to Lost Ark and has been working to prepare for Thaemine’s impending arrival.

Interested in breaking into the endgame? Watch KanonXO’s tutorial on how to leverage the events.

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Looking for a text breakdown instead? Make sure to read through the Break Through to Thaemine Release Notes to learn about all the new events and systems. The events are available until July 17, but Thaemine’s arrival is imminent— leading the Darkness Legion to Arkesia on April 17.

We wish you luck as you upgrade your characters and brace for the onslaught of the final Demon Legion Commander. In the meantime, we’ll see you in Arkesia.

Heroes of Arkesia,

Thaemine The First is a special race to clear the original— and hardest— difficulty of the Thaemine Legion Raid. Clearing will be a challenge, even for the most experienced adventurers. But with extreme challenge comes prestige, and we have a variety of prestigious rewards planned for those who can vanquish Thaemine in his most powerful form. The race for Thaemine The First will begin on April 20 at 10AM PT (5PM UTC) for parties who have cleared Hard Mode. Learn about the rewards, details regarding the competition, and the conditions needed to enter on PlayLostArk.com.

Heroes of Arkesia,

Join Community Manager Roxx for the inaugural episode of Eye on Arkesia, where she'll discuss all the exciting new content coming in April. Learn about the events planned to accompany the arrival of the Darkness Legion Commander. This series will cover game updates, new videos, and more, ensuring you stay informed about everything new in Lost Ark.

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Let us know in the comments if you enjoy this format, and until next time, we'll see you in Arkesia!

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Heroes of Arkesia,

The Darkness Legion Commander’s arrival is imminent. Thaemine is the most powerful of the Legion Commanders who once conquered half of Petrania alone, long ago. After facing Kazeros, he accepted the role of the Legion Commander of Darkness. Now, the loyal knights imbued with Thaemine's dark blessings rush to Arkesia, leading demons from other Legions. The saga of Thaemine will unfold throughout the month of April, with three key dates for adventurers to keep an eye on.



[h2]Thaemine’s Arrival[/h2]
The Thaemine Prologue Dark Days story questline arrives tomorrow, on April 3. In this new storyline, players will help Thirain investigate new, mysterious events unfolding in Luterra. Find the release notes for the prologue in the next section.

Two weeks later, the Darkness Legion Commander will arrive in Arkesia. The Thaemine Legion Raid Normal and Hard difficulties will release on April 17, in the major April monthly update. Triumphing over Thaemine in his dark fortress will grant players the ability to claim new power in the form of a new progression system— Transcendence. As we approach Thaemine’s arrival in the major April update, more details on the new systems and other content updates can be found in the release notes.

During the weekend following the April update, the original Thaemine The First difficultly will open for a special race to clear on April 20. Later this week, we’ll release an article with details for players eager to compete.



[h2]Thaemine Prologue Release Notes[/h2]
The Dark Days questline will arrive after the weekly maintenance. Downtime will begin on April 3 at 12AM PT (7 AM UTC) and is expected to last 6 hours.

Thirain, the King of Luterra, swore on his legendary sword Vanquisher that he would always protect the people of Luterra and Arkesia, as he and his knights have ever since the emergence of Chaos Gates. However, suspicious events are occurring in Luterra. Experience a new line of story quests that lead into the Thaemine Legion Raid. The prologue quests will require Item Level 1520.

New relevant quests added, along with a new Achievement and Title. The starting quest for the Thaemine Prologue is ‘Red Mist After Dusk’. This quest can be accepted in the following cities:

• Voldis: Kalinar (NPC Hogun)
  
• North Vern: Vern Castle (NPC Hogun)
  
• Elgacia: Ereonnor (Transparent Mirror)

Prerequisite Quests:

• Found Key, Pulsating Volcano – Episode ‘Light of Destiny’ Quest
  
• Adento's Legacy - Voldis World Quest

Restrictions:

• While progressing the Thaemine Prologue quest line, partial normal or rapport quests in Luterra Castle cannot be progressed at the same time.
  
• After completing the Thaemine Prologue quest line, cannot participate in 'Festivals and Parties' - Luterra Castle co-op quest for a while.
  
• The Thaemine Prologue can be completed once per Roster.

Make sure to stay tuned into our website and social channels for news and updates as Thaemine’s arrival grows closer. In the meantime, we’ll see you in Arkesia.

Heroes of Arkesia,

A Tiger Pet Selection Chest Twitch Drop accompanies the Break Through to Thaemine Update, available for members of the Lost Ark Creator Program to enable on their channel. There are three Twitch Drops arriving, and unlike tiered drops, watch time for each drop is earned simultaneously.

Drop 1 - 2hrs - Amethyst Shard x1000
Drop 2 - 5hrs - Event Card Pack

• Legendary - Rare Card Pack x5
  
• Legendary – Epic Card Pack x2

Drop 3 - 8hrs - Tiger Pet Selection Chest

Make sure to head over to Twitch and watch your favorite Lost Ark content creators to earn the drops before they end on April 17. Looking for creators to watch as you earn your Twitch Drops, especially with the new Breaker Advanced Class releasing? The content creators featured are members of the Lost Ark Creator Program— learn more about them below!



[h3]Cauttyh[/h3]
Twitch Channel

BONJOUR GAMERS, I'm Cauttyh! I'm a Lost Ark content creator from Quebec. I started the game at launch like most people and have been enjoying the game over the past 2 years! I have built a community of gamers who like to just have fun. I have met some amazing people and INCREDIBLE friends through Lost Ark and my community. If you guys want to come laugh, smile and possibly get that weird butterfly feeling you get before you give your crush a kiss come check me out on Twitch!

[h3]Laufie[/h3]
Twitch Channel

Hello! My name is Laufie, I'm a Canadian Slav who loves RPGs, especially of the MMO variety. I've played Lost Ark since its Korean launch in 2018, and as someone who streams the game regularly I get the most joy from helping new and returning players, doing blind raids with my community, and talking about what an amazing class Deadeye is. I'm cursed with only enjoying Entropy classes and ever since the rework announcement I live in constant fear. My goal with streaming is to make people laugh and provide a fun place to hang out while we all farm together.

[h3]Strylander[/h3]
Twitch Channel

Hey everyone, I'm Strylander! You may know me as the go-to teacher for raids. I'm most known for helping new and returning players learn raids every week. Whether you're diving into raids for the first time or aiming to tackle Inferno content, I've got you covered. I stream almost every day and I'm more than happy to meet new people and answer any questions or help in any way I can. It's not just about gameplay; it's about building a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home and share some laughs. And with the release of the Breaker class, there's even more excitement coming. Join me for a week-long exploration of different builds and playstyles as we dive into the newest class together. If you play on NA East and are looking to learn some raids, or if you just want a new place to hangout while you play, come on by my Twitch channel!