Tripod Studios and Smilegate’s MMOARPGLost Arkhas gained steady traction since its initial release in 2019. As the world has expanded, so too have the opportunities for new players to dive in and understand the complex gaming world on offer in the land ofLost Ark.
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Aside from its intense and action-packed fighting, quests, and countless activities,Lost Arkalso features a crafting system. This can be used by players in a number of ways: enhancing their stronghold, improving their survivability, and also as a solid money-making method. While crafting is not available untilLevel 24 is reachedand the appropriate quests are completed, the process can be alittle daunting for beginners. Some crafting options are more rewarding or helpful than others, so where should fans begin?
The most helpful recipes are unlocked with the Level 2 Crafting Workshop. This list mentions it first, as it will help the most on a player’s journey.
10Crafting Workshop Level 2
It may seem counterintuitive to immediately work on a Workshop upgrade, but the amount of upgrades and crafting potentials it unlocks is not to be dismissed. For example, it unlocks more Battle Items such as the Awakening Potion, which recovers the Speciality Meter by 100%, a significant advantage in battle.
In order to unlock the Level 2 Crafting Workshop, the player must level up their Estate and complete the appropriate research in order to eventually upgrade the Crafting Workshop. It is highly recommended to reach this upgrade sooner rather than later.
9Healing Potions
An essential to any adventurer, healing potions are staples in every single action game or RPG. Lost Ark is no exception, and the game offers players the chance to create their own healing potions through the crafting system unlocked on their personal island stronghold. Healing and TP potions are expensive inLost Ark, so crafting them can be an excellent way to save some money using farmed materials. It’s also possible to sell the sought-after potions on the in-game market as a solid beginner money-making method.
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Healing potions can be made at Crafting Workshop Level 1. To make healing potions, players should pick flowers on their journey. Once the appropriate research has been unlocked, these flowers can be used to make 30% healing potions. These potions can be upgraded to 45% once the stronghold’s workshop has reached level 2.
8The Estate’s Lab
Crafting is vital in Lost Ark, but it cannot be done without an appropriately upgraded Stronghold. Once players unlock their Stronghold, they are met with several upgrades and research paths which will allow them to reach new crafting options.
One of the first goals players should aim towards is researching technologies via the Lab, which will unlock the ability to create Ships and also boost the Lab’s overall efficiency. Research projects take time and materials, so be sure to collect ore and wood while completing quests to minimize farming time.
7Life Skill Tools
In order to collect resources to use for crafting, players must utilize their Life Skills. These Skills are comprised of Logging, Fishing, Gathering, Excavating, Mining, and Hunting. Each Life Skill has an appropriate tool that will help gather the most materials out of their raw sources.
Arguably, the best life skill to work on first is Excavating. It provides access to materials for Oreha fusion, andother crafting materials. The skill can also be used to create a significant amount of money early game, which will allow players to explore other crafting opportunities later on.
6Weapons
In an action RPG likeLost Ark, which has a similar top-down feel to theDiablofranchise, players will find and use many weapons. The ability to craft weapons is one that should not be ignored by new or veteran players, and there are some top-notch recipes available from Crafting Workshop Level 2 which will offer a significant advantage to a player’s journey.
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Like any other MMOARPG,upgrading equipment is extremely useful. While upgrading, there is always a chance the upgrade will fail, causing the player to lose the resources allocated toward the upgrade. So, be sure to collect enough for trial and error, and persist as it will offer a great boost to the overall attack output of the character.
5Food And Feasts
Once a player unlocks the ability to create feasts in the Estate stronghold, they will have the chance to create powerful buffs for their characters through crafting. These buffs are account-wide, so they are incredibly helpful in all aspects ofLost Ark.
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To unlock Feasts, unlock the cooking ability within the Stronghold and research the appropriate technologies in the Lab. Once these steps have been taken, find Adeline at the Stronghold and accept a quest that continues in Luterra. Complete the quest, and Feasts will become available.
4Upgrade Your Ship
Not only are they stylish, but ships inLost Arkare extremely useful in a number of ways. They allow players to sail across Arkesia and explore many island territories, each with its own quest lines, NPCs, and collectibles. They take a long time to upgrade, but they are well worth it for the journey ahead.
Ships can be upgraded in any Port, with the appropriate materials. However, players won’t unlock or receive the quests required to obtain a ship until they have. Additional Blueprints for ships can be found at the Tea and Libramerchant in every Port, or via the Merchant in the player’s own Stronghold.
3Battle Items
InLost Ark, Battle Items areconsumables and potionswhich provide significant battle advantages throughout quests and raids alike. These items are, naturally, very expensive to purchase from markets as they are used frequently and are helpful player-wide. An excellent method to remedy this persistent cost is to craft these Battle Items via the Stronghold’s Estate.
While they may be expensive to purchase, it is noteworthy that this can be used as a great money-making method for all players. The market is consistently demanding Battle Items from those who do not have the time to craft them themselves, so there is an abundance of opportunity for earning cold hard cash through crafting.
2Stronghold Structures (Cosmetics)
An unsung hero of the Stronghold inLost Arkis the ability to construct cosmetic structures which can be adorned throughout the island. These structures do not only add personalization options to make a player’s stronghold shine, but they also add passive buffs to players. These structures can be purchased, earned through quests, or crafted themselves.
For example, the Bar Table is a Special structure that offers a +2% increase in Crafting Great Success Chance, a considerable benefit that will make future crafting more profitable. In order to unlock the Bar Table, players must upgrade their Crafting Workshop to Level 4.
1Whatever You Can
This may sound confusing, but inLost Ark, theStronghold has a leveling systemsomewhat similar to the characters themselves. As a player uses the Stronghold - whether it is crafting, researching, or any other activity on the island - it earns experience which ultimately increases its level. It’s important to pay attention to this, as some Stronghold upgrades require a certain Stronghold level.
One of the most effective ways to level a Stronghold inLost Arkis by completing station missions. These run in the background over time, so players can go about their own quests while they are being completed. As such, it is best practice to ensure there is always a station mission underway while playingLost Ark.
Lost Arkis currently available on PC.
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