Lost Ark is known for its massive monster waves, challenging raids, and outstanding dungeons. However, one particular feature makes the MMORPG really good as well, and many do not even have it on their radar: the PvP.
Lost Ark shines in many areas. Whether you want to decorate an entire island in housing or prefer to fight gigantic, complex bosses with three friends, the MMORPG has that for you. You can even flirt in the game and make countless NPCs fall in love with you.
But one feature of Lost Ark is amazing, even though many only see it as an appendage. It is the PvP of the new MMORPG, which makes the hype rise even higher in me. But it seems I’m the only one who thinks this. And that, even though I usually don’t like PvP in MMORPGs.
Let’s start from the very beginning – What can the PvP of Lost Ark actually do? Because as a major selling point, the mode is currently not used. Much more, numerous PvE contents are at the center of the campaigns surrounding Lost Ark. Even in my guild and among my friends, most want to focus on PvE.
The PvP comes in various modes and each of them offers quite a bit of variety. You can find a detailed list of all PvP options in our PvP article about Lost Ark.
Only your skill matters in PvP
I would like to focus solely on the arena PvP and its three modes and therefore intentionally leave out duels, GvG, and Rowen. Because of all people, it’s the rated arena matches of Lost Ark that totally captivate me, the PvP grump.
Because I feel for the first time that the PvP in an MMORPG truly values my time. There are various reasons for this, but I want to start with the first – the extremely easy entry.
The rated PvP in Lost Ark is basically available to me immediately. I need to create a character, bring him to level 26 and thereby to the first bigger city, and I can jump straight into the arena PvP matches.
In Lost Ark, I do not have a single disadvantage compared to someone who has already invested hundreds or thousands of hours into their character, as the arena is completely normalized.
All players have the same gear score, everyone has exactly the same number of skill points to spend. All that matters here are the individual skills of the respective player.
Of course, someone who has already been at it for thousands of hours and gained experience will still beat me effortlessly – but at least not because he simply had better equipment.
That feels, as silly as it may sound, more satisfying. I know then that it was my fault if I died and that the opponent simply played better. It is more understandable and helps me improve myself.
Especially in the Team Elimination mode, where you compete in 1v1 matches consecutively, this mechanic comes into play for me the most. There you don’t even have the excuse that the enemy was in the majority, as is the case in Team Deathmatch.
Lost Ark values my time as a player
Additionally, the extremely short match times make the PvP in Lost Ark perfect for quick sessions. Because a round of PvP lasts only, depending on the mode, between 5 and 7 minutes. That is a perfect duration, as the battles always remain exciting, but never exceed my concentration ability.
In other PvP games I play, such as Hunt: Showdown, League of Legends, or the WvW matches in Guild Wars 2, a single session takes at least double but more likely three or four times as long.
And I can clearly notice how I begin to make stupid mistakes in a LoL round after 30 minutes, which I wouldn’t have made in the 7th minute. Or how I get restless in Hunt: Showdown after 20 minutes and can’t hit enemies as well as at the start of a round.
Concentration is essential for PvP battles, where only the skills of the players matter, and it feels good that Lost Ark has understood this. Players don’t feel overly challenged, even though the fights take place at a high level.
This makes it easier for me to play well over an extended period and take breaks exactly when I need them.
PvP takes me further
And I can come up with another huge argument for the PvP in Lost Ark, it even helps you in PvE and in the normal game.
Of course, you can also simply not leave the PvP and fight for one of the coveted spots on the leaderboard, but if you are like me and want to experience PvE as well, the arenas are doubly interesting for you.
In PvP in Lost Ark, you can win quite a bit of loot. This includes mounts, titles, and other cosmetic items, as well as silver, gold, and even the real money currency crystals.
Additionally, you receive materials from the fights with which you can upgrade your equipment. Thus, the PvP is another way to improve your gear score, even if it doesn’t play a role in the arena itself.
What do you think of the PvP in Lost Ark? Will you give it a chance or are you only focused on the PvE in the game? Do you think that good PvP belongs in a modern MMORPG or do you believe that Lost Ark would have done just fine without it? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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