Lost Ark was released on February 8, but the perfect time to dive into the MMORPG is right now. We at MeinMMO explain to you why it’s worth taking a first or even a second look at the game.
What is happening in the game right now? On April 21, after some stumbling blocks, the big April update came to the MMORPG and brought many meaningful innovations. Not only was there new content for the endgame, but also a completely new class that fights with a glaive and a spear.
The update caused a rise in player numbers as well. The servers are currently pleasantly busy, and you can quickly find a group at any time; the launch waiting times are a thing of the past. Lost Ark can currently be played very well.
However, that alone is not the reason why it’s worth diving into the game now or returning. The main reasons are actually two events that are tied to fixed times.
- The Express Event
- The Feiton Power Pass
What are the events for? Both of these events are designed to help you catch up. The developers from Smilegate and Amazon want to get you into Tier 3 as quickly as possible, beyond the Gearscore of 1,302. Because the so-called Legion Raids are among the best content in the game but only come into play at a Gearscore of 1,415.
Since that is comparatively hard to achieve, and even active players are not necessarily that far yet, the developer decided to lend players a hand here. Both the Feiton Power Pass and the Express Event will remain in the game until June 30 and will help you quickly reach a high Gearscore.
It is therefore the perfect time to either start the game again or dive in completely fresh, because right now you can easily catch up to your friends, even if they have months of an advantage.
The Express Event is the biggest springboard in the game
How does the event work? The Express Event can only be assigned to one of your characters. If you make this selection, you cannot undo it. A character that is already in Tier 3 cannot use this event.
It is specifically aimed at players who have just reached Level 50. The only requirement to start the event is simply having reached Level 50. From there, the Express Event helps you quickly reach a Gearscore of 1,000.
Once you start the event on the character of your choice, the event page will also open up for you. There, you will see a total of 5 levels, organized by Gearscore. Starting at Level 1, you will need to complete the listed tasks and will receive rewards for doing so.
These tasks are usually very easy or you will complete them anyway. Things like Chaos Dungeons, Guardian Raids, and daily quests will be required of you. For completing them, you will receive very generous rewards, usually in the form of upgrade materials.
How else does the event help you? It lives up to its name and literally puts the express gear when it comes to upgrading your equipment. Because you not only receive a ton of materials that you need for upgrading, but you also consume less.
The Express Pass provides the following benefits when upgrading equipment in Tier 1 and Tier 2:
- Increased success rate when upgrading by 20%
- Between +1 and +12, your equipment improves doubly with each attempt. You jump directly from 1 to 3, from 3 to 5, etc. At the same time, you don’t consume more materials than normal
- The required shards for upgrading the equipment are reduced by 40%
If you already have a character in a higher tier and have completed the research on your island that allows the previous tier to upgrade more efficiently, you can achieve a 100% success rate for upgrades up to +10. However, even for brand new players, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up very quickly.
Some users on reddit even report that they have progressed further with their second character thanks to the event than with their main.
Additional rewards: The Express Event not only helps you with upgrades. If you complete all the tasks in a level, you will receive an additional reward box. These range from simple engraving instructions to real-money shop items.
Especially the rewards for completing Level 4, that is, Gearscore 1,000 and all tasks completed, are remarkable. Here, legendary card packs, legendary rapport chests, gold, and more await you. So the event is truly worthwhile and helps you catch up with your friends who have been playing since release in no time.
The Feiton Power Pass gives you the 2nd character
What are Power Passes? We explain in detail how the passes work in a separate article. In short, they are boosts for your second characters. Two of these passes are standard in the game.
You receive them when you have reached level 50 and completed the story of Vern. If you then use the pass on a new character, that character is also level 50 and has completed everything up to Vern. So you get an additional character for free, who is as far along as your current one.
What is the Feiton Power Pass? It does not differ in its functionality from the normal Power Passes that are always found in the game. However, it brings you more and is in combination with the Express Event a true gold mine.
Once you have reached a Gearscore of 1,000, you have roughly completed the story of the continent Feiton. Until June 30, you will then receive a Feiton Power Pass that takes another character behind the story of Feiton and gives them equipment with a Gearscore of 960.
So if you start playing Lost Ark now and can invest a few hours until the end of June, the game practically gives you two characters standing at the gates of Tier 3. That is where the real endgame begins.
How long will the pass be available? If you have already completed Feiton with any character or will do so by June 30, you will automatically receive the Power Pass for free. However, you must also have used it by the end of June 30, as it will simply disappear afterward.
Whether there will be such a great opportunity to catch up in the near future is unknown and questionable. The two events currently complement each other perfectly with the ongoing Battle Pass, which offers you even more rewards.
So if you ever wanted to check out Lost Ark again or if you want to start with the title, now is the perfect time to do so.
What do you think of the events? Are you using the Express Event and the Power Pass? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
If you want to start with the latest class directly, we explain in the guide to the LanceBearer how to play her properly and get the most out of her.
