Team Update - 2024 Summer Roadmap Changes - News
What specific changes are being introduced in the Tier 4 update for Lost Ark?
The Tier 4 update for Lost Ark introduces several significant changes and additions to the game. Some of the key changes include:
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North Kurzan Continent: This new continent will be added, with the story centered around reuniting with the allied forces of Arkesia to prepare for the destined combat against Kazeros, the Lord of Abyss and the father of demons. The entry Item Level will be 1620.
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Behemoth Raid: This 16-player Raid against Behemoth will release, granting Tier 4 materials and weapon Transcendence to victorious players. With a limited pool of revives available, prepare for mayhem as your group works together to fell the enormous dragon in a raid requiring Item Level 1640.
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Tier 4 Gear: New T4 gear will be added in Relic & Ancient levels4. The maximum quality will be set to 120. Sidereal to 9-10, and Infuse Elgic 2 will be added. Existing gear can all be used, and the looks (glow effects) will be preserved.
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Engravings: With the new Engravings system, 5 Engravings can be selected. Class Engravings can be changed in the Ark Passive System. Engravings attained from Ability Stones can be upgraded through their faceting level. Relic Engravings will be added.
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Gems: When transferred from T3 Gems, T4 Gems will downlevel two levels from their old level1. For instance, a T3 level 10 Gem would transfer into a T4 level 8 Gem. T4 Gems will all have a base attack damage increase effect, along with effects exclusive for Support classes.
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Ability Stones: T4 Ability Stones will be added while maintaining some of the value of T3 Ability Stones. T3 Ability Stones can be transferred to T4 Ability Stones.
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Accessories: Engraving effects will be removed, while Additional Effects will remain. From T4 update, basic effects can be imbued to the accessories through Refine/Reforge System. A new Additional option will be added to Bracelets.
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Cards: New Card Packs and Card Sets will be added. 24 Set effects will be added to the existing 18 / 30 set effects.
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Combat System Updates: Perfect Block System where adventurers can parry partial attacks from enemy NPCs will be added to enhance player choices and add new fun and depth in combat. New Battle Items will be added, and incoming DoT damage will be revamped.
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Level Cap Expansion: Combat Level will increase from 60 to 70, Roster Level from 300 to 400, and Skill Level from 12 to 14. Trade Skill Level will increase to 70, and Trade Skill Mastery Level will increase to 24.
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New Dungeon: Kenuat Fortress & Kurzan Frontline. Adventurers can loot T4 Gear Selection Chests in Kenuat Fortress, and can level up to Item Level 1640 via gear transfer. Kurzan Frontline is a new hack-and-slash style content where 100 Energy of Resonance is to be used for entry.
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Additional Changes: Sailing Coins and Seals will each be unified into one token type. Providence Stones will be removed. Guild Quests will be simplified along with removal of Raid Match and Siege. The Skill Tree limitation of 18 will be removed. Players will be able to do other activities during Party Finder.
Please note that this is a summary of the key changes coming with the Tier 4 update. The full update will likely include additional changes and improvements not listed here.
Can you describe the new combat system, Ark Passive, and how it affects the existing stats and engravings?
The Ark Passive is a new combat system that will replace existing stats, class engravings, and set effects. It allows players to upgrade their basic stats (Evolution), class specialization (Enlightenment), and Awakening Skills (Ascension) by connecting nodes in a Skill Tree-like UI.
With the introduction of Ark Passive, players will have the option to choose between retaining their existing T3 stats, class engravings, and set effects, or opting for the new Ark Passives. This choice allows players to customize their combat experience and progression.
It's important to note that the existing T3 combat progressions will not be entirely removed. Players can switch between the old and new systems, giving them the flexibility to adapt their gameplay according to their preferences.
In summary, the Ark Passive system offers a new way to upgrade and customize character stats and abilities, while still giving players the option to use the existing T3 progression system.
What new content updates are planned for Lost Ark in July, September, and later in 2024?
Lost Ark has an exciting lineup of content updates planned for July, September, and later in 2024. In July, the game will introduce a Cool Retreat Update, which includes a batch of progression updates and a new Solo-Mode for endgame content. This mode will allow players to challenge raids and dungeons alone, providing flexibility for those who want to practice raid mechanics before attempting them with a group or have difficulty navigating party-finder.
In September, the next evolution of Lost Ark's endgame, Tier 4, will be introduced1. This update will bring new raids, activities, and adventures. Players can expect new T4 gear, an updated Engravings system, and a new combat system called Ark Passive, which will replace existing stats, class engravings, and set effects. Additionally, Hyper Awakening Skills will be added, providing new skills that can be acquired as rewards after clearing quests and strengthened by fulfilling certain conditions.
For the rest of 2024, players can look forward to more content updates, including the Kazeros Raid: Aegir, which will feature a new 2-gate raid where players will battle against Aegir. There will also be additional updates such as new Pet Abilities, features, and Buzzling Island. The development team will also prepare the next roadmap to share more details on the release timeline for these exciting new raids and features.