Lost Ark: ULTIMATE Starter Guide With EVERYTHING You Need To Know For Launch!

The Lost Ark release date is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to catch up with a guide that has everything you need to know about the game. In here are tons of details about the largest parts of the game including release date, price, and what you can expect.
Timestamps:
Start 00:00
General Info 00:50
Classes 02:07
Questing & World 11:47
Fast Quest Tips 14:25
Combat 18:34
Progression 19:41
Gear 22:05
Upgrade System 24:38
Strongholds 26:07
Tradeskills 26:39
Endgame 28:15
Subscription Model 29:50
Wrap Up 30:55
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[@ashleyn8633]

As someone who is playing LA on RU servers since it's release, I'd like to stress the importance and usefulness of leveling your stronghold (estate/mansion/whatever you'd like to call it). Make sure to invest your time and resources in leveling it up! Besides crafting items, it will give you discounts and boosts when leveling your gear, like spending less gold and silver, as well as resources needed for upgrading! This will be very beneficial, especially when you'll reach Tier 3.

[@vegangainzhue4548]

Thanks for the info

[@lisscat]

Thank you for giving actual, useful advice. I can't believe this guy wasted 4 minutes on a section for "completionists" just to say...do everything.

[@Landstalker1999]

How popular is Lost Ark in Russia?

[@SenoirMeow]

Thanks! I was skeptical about building a good stronghold - my friend in Lithuania plays it but like me didn’t seem too keen on building it since most other games where they have this feature you only get small buffs like a 2% increase in something. I’ll build it thanks :)

[@Living1tUpAllday]

As someone who has never played an mmo at length, is this game worth it? It caught my eye due to its perspective and I'm a big arpg player.

[@ikuuuuuuuuuu]

Dont forget guys, you can use the option RECYCLE on ur gears. Basically it moves ur current gear enhancement to a better gear that you have. So you can just keep enhancing ur current one then if you get a new better gear, just recylce. AFAIK it doesnt cost anything but silver/gold. Im new to the game as well but i've watched alot of starter guides etc. He forgot to mention that part which is really helpful for ppl gearing up.

[@JROCThaGreat]

Very important, lol and he missed it. PVP also. But that's on par for him 😜.

[@notmandy]

Can you do that across gears of different level? I'd assume it's easier to upgrade lower level gears and then just transfer the upgrade to a high level gear

[@ohenry4834]

Thanks…

[@ReMattch]

Can you ELI5? If you have better gear in your inventory not equipped, and you hit Recycle, it automatically dismantles your equipped gear and then puts on the better stuff from your inventory? Am I understanding right?

[@Despond]

Isn't there a system where you can transfer the upgrades? If you recycle you lose that.

[@thirtyacres7504]

Wonderful breakdown. Lost Ark came out of the blue for me and I'm excited to play this one. I have been in a gaming slump. Thank you so much, Vulkan.

[@jeizero]

i feel you on gaming slump ... there has been shit all and a lot of disappointment lately

[@NappTimee]

@@jeizero I second that. Gaming been pretty lack luster for while now.

[@iOmgTom]

Get dying light 2

[@TheRPGentleman]

@@iOmgTom It sucks though.

[@iOmgTom]

@@TheRPGentleman you've played it?

[@BeckiASMR_19]

As someone who is new to the world of MMO gaming, this video was extremely helpful! Clear and understandable words! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Sebastianimator]

Great video! Really succinct overview of all the important systems with a few "Things I wish I knew" thrown in there. This will give me an excellent start to the release build. Thank you for all your effort on this, and everything you do.

[@TheRascal1187]

oooo good use of the word succinct

[@ghozter1]

For the quest tips is incorrect, you only need to do MSQ the whole time to reach 50 no need to do any side-quest at all. This was a thing before they changed it but our version is already updated. At least that's how it has for us in the Beta (leveled 2 toons to 50 that week only doing Story Quests), in the RU and KR is the same.

[@allenwaddell7955]

Wow this was an incredibly comprehensive, well formatted, & informative video. My brother had been trying to get me to play and I was put off by the Diablo feel. Now I'm very excited to give it a shot. Seriously, thanks💪😈🤙

[@cujaxwow]

Just found out about this game last night. I watched your video, bought bronze pack, waitin till 11 AM CST to get goin on my journey. A+ video, well spoken, earned my sub. Cheers.

[@phenomonox]

amazing guide my dude! this is something i have been looking forward to a lot. Honestly the advanced class Deadeye.....so much fun. I played it during the beta and the way you have to move between your weapons and weave all of your cooldowns together, feeling like you have no true downtime between any of your weapons and you just need to know what to pull out at any moment in time. Was so thrilling, so exciting, and so dramatic....if some of yall didn't get to try it.....i would give it a little taste.

[@rengawr7734]

As someone who loves LoL, Diablo, and mmorpgs, this game is a dream come true

[@Landstalker1999]

Same cuz I love the Diablo 3 isometric view and love the open world concept of mmorpg but never liked the camera view of most mmorpg. Lost Ark is a combination of best of both worlds.

[@pantango5503]

It started with Diablo 1 for me and after all this time, even when I say I'm sick of these games, I find myself grinding my arse off and having a blast. No doubt this games looks to be another one.

[@theworst1069]

Lol is not a mmorpg but a moba

[@i2Shea]

Thank you so much for this video! So many things in this video that weren't covered in the half dozen videos I have watched so far like the month sub, strongholds and more! Great job!

[@Hidian21]

Dude, amazing guide. Thank you so much for this!! 🤘

[@blaketullo]

Just wanted to say thanks for putting together this massive video. Helped explain some things I wasn't sure about. Very much appreciated!

[@BryanNguyen125]

funny is all the thing he explained, most of them are false information that will confuse you when the game launch. It's better to find guide from other channels that actually play the game in Russia or Korea server instead of watching this half baked video.

[@seekeroftruth101]

Oh man, I absolutely can't wait. Lost Ark has been my dream game to play for years and now it's finally here!

[@kalley6270]

u also had diablo for a decade m8

[@Zinner95]

@@kalley6270 bruh , as much as i understand the comparison , diablo is only similar in terms of combat and camera angle.. thats as far as the comparison goes more or less.

[@kahldris1228]

@@kalley6270 you had path if exile. Fixed it for ya

[@OncleJer]

@@kahldris1228 not even close

[@shperax]

@@kahldris1228 I've played 50+ hours in diablo 1 2 and 3. 500+ in POE. I have 100+ in Lost Ark (Russia) This game feels and plays nothing like those 2 games at all. It's actually a lot closer to a game like Tera but with a ARPG view. If you were to change the view to classic MMORPG view, you would simply think it's just an action MMO game. It's a very very good game that feels in a class of its own.

[@matthewatkinson2651]

Why did I watch this at work? I've always been a big rogue character so you've nailed down which I want to play! Thanks man.

[@ArdynSol]

Great introduction to the game! Appreciate the content! 🙏

[@IamAcerbus]

It does share traits with Diablo or Path of Exile, that's what drew me in and made me love it.

[@TheOniraf]

Love the demo, can't wait, this is going to be my daily grind for months.

[@abedalrazzakalaywi8921]

an Epic starter guide, thanks for the fabulous work Vulkan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DrahtEsel91]

Gunslinger and Scrapper look dope! Thanky ou for this awesome breakdown! I'm stoked to get started!

[@ares_crown]

I love the look of all of the classes, probably going to play one of the assassins though, I normally get pushed into healer so thought id try something new.

[@GlenWMusic]

Wow, one stop shop for newbies like me. Really appreciate the breakdown of the various parts!

[@kaynotp1360]

this is my first mmorpg and you made it really simple , THANKS A LOT gr8 vid

[@hunterscorpio]

Thanks for putting this together. Am really interested in the game. See you there, everyone.

[@Shin_Ein]

I initially started off with Assassin since rogue classes are normally my favorite, but I tried a few others to see what they were all about. I fell in love with Soulfist after just a few minutes of playing it. The sounds and visual feedback from the skills and hits really resonated with me. Really fun class to play that has a nice blend of ranged and melee attacks. Soulfist will be my first class, but they all are pretty amazing to be honest. I wish I had the time to play them all. I think I eventually will level as many as I can just to mix things up and have fun.

[@SapiaNt0mata]

if you will play pve, due to pve daily limitations it's best to have alternate characters. chaos dungeon runs was decreased to 1 run per day from 3 so you get less rewards, so in order to compensate this decrease you'll have to make alternate characters.

[@Shin_Ein]

@@SapiaNt0mata I'm going to be that guy making good use of the extra character slots, lol.

[@XBezerkerX]

@@Shin_Ein I am also going to be maining Soulfist but just a word of advice as I've watched basically every video in existence at this point - Many refer to the Soulfist as a Hybrid jack of all trades master of none, which means we can't expect to be the top performers in basically any content. Not sure if that bothers you, annoys me just a little bit.

[@Shin_Ein]

@@XBezerkerX Good to know, but I'm not terribly concerned about it being the best performer. As long as it's not broken to the point where it's unplayable then I'm good :)

[@XBezerkerX]

@@Shin_Ein I don't think it's unplayable I think it's just one of those classes that many think 'sucks' and then there are a handful of people who are gods on that class. Kind of how like Warrior was on World of Warcraft.

[@OdyBro]

I think im going to play that assassin demon blade one.... that seems sick! Then probably warrior, followed by a gunslinger! Just learned about this game, longtime wow player so it might be fun!

[@kazumka4530]

Time to move away from stale and repeating gameplay

[@MrFishstxx]

This video was awesome, thank you! Really looking forward to the launch next week. Just subbed to the channel!

[@faloughasch9239]

I really appreciate how you aren't afraid to admit when you aren't the most knowledgeable person on a specific topic, specifically with the arena PvP and one of the classes you haven't really played. Rather then just talk about hearsay and rumors and passing it off as facts you tell us "yeah, I don't have the most experience with this, but what I've heard is "X"" It's just not something I really see today and as someone who is trying to learn as much as I can before I start I really appreciate that.

[@Kittensoft88]

Thank you for such an amazing and detailed guide! Can't wait to experience how the game play flows, I've been waiting it launch for a long time :)

[@zormthebest]

I installed lost ark yesterday but I knew nothing from the game, I only have watched some streamers but I really didnt know what they were doing. So I needed to learn basiclly everything beggining with the classes. After downloading it, I had a feeling that I shouldn't have installed the game cause of his immense complexity it contains. So, after searching for many videos in youtube, I found one that explained everything a noob players needs to know in a simple and informative way, with the necessary guide. Thats why I'm here to say thank you for saving me hours of learning.

[@joemoe__9318]

You’re welcome

[@Pandatonix]

Great job! Thank you for doing this! Will be downloading this game now! Hope they give you all the good things for the referrals!

[@gamerboy6787]

Thank you. I'm currently downloading the game to try out, and this video was very informative and helpful. Much appreciated!!!

[@jeffbennett335]

Really impressed with this guide!! thank you so much for the help

[@Studycase3000]

On topic I have been waiting for this game since it was in development. So much in my life since the first time I saw the first images/story on it, my goodness.Can't believe it's almost here. I still have kept my hype train down. I just want to go in, relax and have some fun. I play so little these days but I am going to sink in hopefully. Alright I'll let you go. Again I hope 2022 is good to you and yours. You are one of maybe 3 people on my actual friends list in discord wouldn't it be great to play together...lol bucket list at this point. Internet hugs! Be good to you!

[@MixMeister5000]

I hope you enjoy your time when it's released!

[@rosemccartney1538]

Same, sadly the game isn’t going to release in The Netherlands so I’m not able to play it. Been looking out to play this for months, I suppose life sucks sometimes

[@Studycase3000]

@@MixMeister5000 Thank you so much. I've been seeing a lot of positive feedback comments of late, much like you simply wishing me enjoyment. PLEASE let's keep this little train going even if you wonder where are the others at times..I'm here and will NOT stop. Keep spreading it and Thanks again. Have an awesome evening.

[@Studycase3000]

@@rosemccartney1538 I am so genuinely Sorry. I hope it gets to you soon. I'm literally stumped for words other than Sorry. I wanted to say It's OK there's tons of games out there...it's NOT THIS ONE. period. and you want it. I do know the feeling and again hopefully someday while you still hold interest..OR just when you've decided meh I'm OVER it...you get the word...Behold thy game doth head towards thee. No joke..that's a moment an you know it. Happy 2022 keep gaming and find your game!(you know what I mean)Internet Hug

[@Sebix31]

Hope to test game out today. Never really took interest in Lost Ark until 2 days ago so I'm well behind on any news and game info. However I hope that it will be a game that I'll grow to enjoy. Aiming at soulfist or shadow hunter for my first character. Will see how it goes

[@tinyalybear9335]

Thank you for putting this video together! Amazing video! I feel much better about heading into Lost Ark! ^^

[@calebcarson406]

@Vulkan I love your content and the quality that you put into them. That said, there are some incorrect statements in this video. The one that stood out the most to me was when you were talking about the Gunslinger Advanced Class. You described it as Close Range and that's actually the opposite. The Gunslinger is the exact same class as the Deadeye but with emphasis on long range rifle skills lol. It just makes it look like you didn't do your research here as if you watch ANY of the class videos they mention that and ANY class guides or "Who should I pick" videos, of which there are DOZENS, they ALL talk about Gunslinger being a long range version of Deadeye.

[@alostsoulstone1528]

Bard main! First time playing, but loving how the game looks. This guide is amazing, thank you!

[@Trixstor1]

I will be taking my time in every zone, max crafting and move to next zone. Nice Video.

[@ugotcrabs3109]

amazing guide my guy always coming with the fire

[@theviper2176]

Unfortunately they removed the advanced class that I loved during the beta which was the summoner. However, on launch I've decided to go bard for the support feel that can still hang.

[@motivatedvergil9145]

Can't wait to play it! I'm finishing my exams right on time for launch day.

[@Xuch]

when is it released?

[@caspr7938]

@@Xuch It released today but its free to play on friday.

[@cielush1848]

Good luck bro

[@wavergaming]

Thank you... that is exactly what I needed right now!

[@thehubbleton]

Awesome guide, man. Thank you.

[@AlPlayingThings]

Good video overall, but should have talked about how it's not a typical MMO with the holy trinity early on, especially before going in to classes and describing the 3 Warrior classes as "Tank, Healer & DPS"

[@Arodos]

Yes, there is no such thing as tank or healer in Lost Ark...they are all (more or less) DPS and some are also supporters

[@peterbagar9651]

@@Arodos You will need bard/paladin/painter in endgame especially tier 3 content, you get 1 healer per 3 dps on pt on average. It's required for clear.

[@helpy8973]

@@peterbagar9651 I'm confused then, so there are support based classes that hold importance in late game? Why so much focus on there not being a holy trinity in these comments if so?

[@peterbagar9651]

@@helpy8973 Yes applies to support/healer only, you don't need tank, support classes have also big priority and it's super super easy to find any group to do whatever content. But on DPS they tend to be pretty picky. People literally beg for supports to join them for pve content.

[@dyonisx4553]

@@peterbagar9651 Painter? Wow I just looked her up and the class seems insane, shame it's not coming on release

[@tjteixeira7313]

Truly appreciate the amount of effort that went into creating this video. Thank you so much! Immediately fell for Paladin hope it pays off!

[@rleewall7919]

Thanks Vulkan. Just bought Platinum Founders! Looking forward to Lost Ark!

[@Andr0iduss]

Very nicely explained bro. Very easy and calming voice. Dont feel totally overwhelmed with the amount of content the game has to offer. Thx for being an excellent guide for a newbie like me!

[@Yinyara]

Shadowhunter, soulfist, sorceress and gunslingers seem the most interesting to me. I can't wait to try these out. Sadly no Paladin female for now.

[@tonycheetham2620]

I want the shadowhunter, so I'm just having to go Fem for this one. "Anyone got free gold? *giggle*"

[@ArtemysNyx]

at least they are working towards creating the missing gender for the classes that are gender locked still.

[@SlCKNESS_]

Gunslinger was my "NEED TO PLAY THIS" class. I've always loved archers in video games, so I'll have to try the Sharpshooter at some point, although that class seems a lot more like a sniper with a bow than an actual archer from other RPGs.

[@chasemccuddy9691]

Thanks for the video! Excited for this one.

[@weizzlytv9093]

Really informative video. I'm really exited to try ou this game. I'll be rewatching this video tomorrow so i can better understand the game and not get lost lol.

[@GALFEZE]

You no longer need to complete any side quests in order to reach level 50. The recent patch on December 22nd has made it so that the main quest and the blue world quests alone are enough to reach level 50. No red emergency quests or yellow quests are needed at all anymore. Also I would recommend being carful on your verbiage as this game doesn't have the "Holy 3" of Tank, Healer, and DPS. There are not real Tanks in this game or Healers. You have 2 Support classes coming to NA/EU on launch and that is as close to a true Healer this game has. and just cuz the Gunlancer has a Taunt and is tanky he does not and no not "Hold Agrro" Been a big fan of you since I found you looking for New World videos and very much can not wait for Lost Ark to drop!!

[@Vulkan_Gaming]

This is awesome info! I really appreciate you letting me know. I have been testing different leveling methods but never just flat out skipped all sides. I will give that a go. Also, I appreciate the feedback on the verbiage. I will make sure to add that as a disclaimer next time. WE'RE ALMOST THERE!!

[@xenky2272]

Is the Dec 22nd change applicable for all regions or only in KR/RU?

[@GALFEZE]

@@xenky2272 Should be all regions

[@kosajk]

@@Vulkan_Gaming when i played first time on RU i didynt know what is what and i skipped main quests from lvl 30 to 50 basically :P Not best experience when you cant do any progres on lvl 50 cause lacking story quests :P

[@ReMattch]

I'm tied between Deadeye and Gunslinger.... "rogue with guns" has always been my favorite way to play in stuff like Destiny or Diablo and the ranged options in this game are so overwhelming

[@hiiambarney4489]

I found Gunslinger way harder but more carry like in PVP as Deadeye is effective and easy. As for PVE all are effective I'd say. Deadeye has some nice Single and multi target dmg.

[@majestickritical87]

I am new to Lost Ark and needed to check out some beginner content to get started. Great content! I feel a lot more comfortable now that I know how the gameplay will look as I progress. Appreciate the clarity and delivery of this instruction video!

[@joshdoesntcare3939]

Im looking at jumping into it. Did you like your time playing it?

[@majestickritical87]

@@joshdoesntcare3939 it’s not too bad a all! As a beginner there is a bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of it. It’s a lot of fun

[@tbpprince2405]

Man, i just look at your video and now i cant wait for it !!!

[@Hunter-lm6bp]

Also an amendment to the Crystalline Aura perks: Amazon has said that in NA/EU, it will include Pet Activation.

[@dave8413]

What?

[@Dale.Woodall]

where did they say this?

[@JThelen1031]

@@Dale.Woodall Business model overview a few months back: We have updated how pet features function. Originally, players would rent features on their pets each month and the pets would gain additional functionality. An epic-grade pet will be available for free as a quest reward in the early stages of the game. In our version, pet purchases are permanent and the features that were previously rented are now available through Crystalline Aura benefits. Auto-looting remains a default feature of pets, regardless of whether or not you have Crystalline Aura active.

[@Dale.Woodall]

@@JThelen1031 thanks. I must have skimmed over that.

[@orbitalstriker]

i think u no longer need the side quests to hit level cap. Im pretty sure it has been patched

[@LearnedSome]

I played Deadeye in beta and absolutely loved every second of it.

[@dameanbacoling8434]

thanks for making this content, its very informative, thanks a lot

[@yeye1600]

It's so weird, I tried Lost Ark like 4 times and never git past playing like 4 hours because it bored me so much. Everything just felt boring and didn't captivate me. But everytime I watch a video about Lost Ark I want to try it again because it looks good... update: tried it on release and I am having a ton of fun. I am playing it a lot :)

[@rubengardinerart]

This is exactly me with FF14

[@hehexd4774]

If you can't even finish levelling maybe MMORPGs just aren't for you.

[@yeye1600]

@@hehexd4774 I would say this is more of an ARPG/ MMO hybrid and I love MMOs. I play a ton. I don't mind the leveling taking long or being boring, but if the gameplay itself feels boring, as well as emies and loot, then that's just how it is for me at least. Edit: spelling

[@MichaelPohoreski]

@@rubengardinerart The MSQ in FFXIV ARR is boring as fuck. The expansions do a better job.

[@Ricmaniac]

I feel really sad we are missing Destroyer. Love that class in RU version and was totally going to play that. just to find out it is not getting here on release.

[@Sneakyshot558]

It will most likely be added on as a DLC. That class was definitely popular

[@Mutagenz]

I feel the same way

[@elias_itst]

that, and even Summoner and Lancemaster damn .. bummer

[@onceuponatime2129]

5:20 i love how he talks about the mage sorceress and keeps viewing the bard xD

[@waleedof]

Just wanted to say thanks for putting together this massive video

[@xyeller]

played the Beta, Played every class! For atleast 30mins each. (Tedious) but I didn't get on with the Mages or Ranged classes much I ended up playing through to lvl40 with a paladin. And lvl38 with the demonblade (or whatever the name was) Loved the game, bought a founders pack and can't wait to get started in February

[@bsmall1412]

I think I may give this game a shot and I like the Shadow Hunter as I tend to like those types of classes. Berserker looks pretty nice as well. How does the game handle level disparity in the game? For example, I am level 30 and my friend is level 15. We want to play together. Does the mob level adjust so I can still earn xp?

[@StoicTaste]

in this game you rather get exp from quests than from mobs

[@pantango5503]

You can't loose trying out a free game, but a little time. I would rather loose a little time than another $60 to a subpar product.

[@bacondragon6925]

Can wait for this game. I'm torn in a 3 way tie between the shadow hunter, soul fist and berserker. I love just goin in headfirst and just absolutely wreaking havoc upon the enemy. So I'll see.

[@carlphillips3876]

Great guide. Thank you!

[@OwenWagoner]

You may have covered this and I just missed it, but how is this for solo play? Do you really need to have friends to progress through the content or could a solo player manage everything they need and still have fun?

[@olegmykha6847]

Get friends.

[@kazumka4530]

Find some friends wtf

[@dkr4673]

Everyone I've talked to (That played either RU or KR) Said that you can solo mostly everything. It gets harder later and depending on your class it could affect progress. But ultimately it's doable. But I'm mainly talking story. You'll definitely want to actually make friends for some of the endgame activities unless you really like pain and suffering or have really deep pockets lol.

[@raverecage]

I actually really like the trail system than the standard open world map style. Its really refreshing and gives of a cool dungeon feel.

[@heart_of_a_daedra3649]

Helpful & informative, subbed💜

[@MetalMel]

Thanks for the guide bro!!!

[@Atrigraphy]

You've got bard footage for the sorceress, and even have the summoner on screen at one point which won't even be playable at release. Also, there is no real holy trinity in this game... Almost sounds like you've never actually played LA...

[@MixMeister5000]

There technically isn't a holy trinity in game but gunlancer tends to try and focus and group up enemies on him and the bard +paladin technically support/buff/heal. So low key they kind of do but focus things a bit more on dps.

[@azdaha9256]

Ladies and gentlemen who watching this while the game is downloading 😊😊

[@daivien6794]

I'm liking the Shadow Hunter! Will have to check this game out!

[@aaronsanchez1581]

Super helpful guide bro! Good stuff

[@AJonez]

A comment on the Holy Trinity talk and Paladins like Holy Paladins from WoW: They're not similar at all, there is no holy trinity in this game and healing is very limited unlike World of Warcraft where all you do is heal. Just want to throw this out there if you pick Paladin and expect to be a healer. 5% of what you do is healing at best.

[@billcranston3882]

How solo'able is this game? That is, what endgame content absolutely requires a premade? Thanks, and nice video!

[@GALFEZE]

You can run the whole game up to endgame solo and do some endgame things like Chaos Dungeons and Guardian Raids solo. You can find videos of people Soloing the Abyssal Dungeons but it is not recommended. With that being said all 3 of the things mentioned before also have a party finding system build into the game. The party finding system works in 2 ways. Quick find that just throws together a comp based on the classes and the Host and Pick style where one player host a party and pick members to join it. Both of these systems are cross server but not cross region to help with finding players.

[@billcranston3882]

@@GALFEZE THanks!

[@ohhjefferyy4029]

Very good informative video! Well done!👏

[@danielhare181]

Found that really helpful!

[@Studycase3000]

I feel a little deja vu in this vid? did you use some of this on an earlier one? All good if so just curious and I'm on 1:45 min of sleep from last night...I do BOT trust my senses 😅I see I think it's the class section.

[@StupidBros]

Dude same !!! He may have copied another KZbinr ! 😱 or use the same content in is older videos. Its pretty weird we need to find out

[@Studycase3000]

@@StupidBros no he, if anything used a small portion of previous content on lost ark and recycled it (classes section I believe I stated as the vid played on. LMAO!! "WE" don't need to find out anything I'm actually cracking up. It ain't that serious😂AND I said I had under 2 hours of sleep so the world itself seemed trippy.We are in a safe place....sorta?🤔👽🙈🙉🙊👁🤓🤗

[@rc2788]

Be careful calling Paladin a healer and Gunlancer a tank, you don't want to mislead people because they're not. There are no healers or tanks in this game, this isn't a game with the holy trinity of tank, healer, and dps. It's pretty much just dps and support, and yes some classes like Paladin have access to healing but they're not really a healer.

[@ryanrule8583]

In end game they are taken for healing and support skills. Not any damage skills

[@zven.videography647]

thanks for creating this! Those videos must take much time to produce but they are so useful for everyone!

[@Sipmip]

Great video. Worth a sub. Keep it up!

[@unnero1]

Wardancer - Striker and Deadeye - Gunslinger. These arent different classes, they function exactly the same and are no different, the only difference is their gender and some visuals on their skills to make them distinct, but funtionally they are exactly the same. This is how Lost Ark is starting to get around the face that the classes are gender locked.

[@IndividuumNot]

arent the ultimates different atleast? if i remember correctly

[@DeadeyeGamble]

Incorrect, there are actual gameplay differences, gunslinger has no positional focus and is more useful with rifle while deadeye is played optimally at melee range and behind enemies with shotgun

[@BalkepsDomain]

Vulkan, you make it sound like there's a trinity based combat like in WoW. There are no tank classes - Gunlancer is a DPS class which has higher survivability, that's all. Paladin is not a healer class - it's a support, and it primary boosts the party damage output, the minor healing is just a bonus. The whole combat is built around everyone doing the mechanics. If you don't do mechanics and receive damage - no support will be able to heal you up, no tank will be able to take damage for you. This type of misinformation is what causes wrong expectations and negativity down the line.

[@SinzPet-]

Fantastic guide! :)

[@volkaman]

Nice guide, thanks!

[@ericdunthorne1981]

Wow, this isn't launching on consoles! I've wasted way too much time watching videos about the game then.

[@Razorblade47]

LOL

[@th3orist]

as this game is 3 years old by now and runs on unreal 3 literally every potato PC or Laptop should run it fine, i am sure you have one of those laying around

[@EsDiInochi]

its just a pay to win game, buy stuff with real money :p just like blade and souls when it hit western

[@grimoireweiss5203]

Before you start talking complete nonsense at least do some research. I don't really think you understand what true "pay2win" game even looks like. From what I see you will not have any problems with main PVE content. Someone who payed some cash will have a small edge in PVE but moving too quickly will be a problem because this game gets a lot harder. Without enough practice or experience they will still get stomped in harder PVE content. In PVP stats get adjusted so everyone is on equal ground. Etc etc... I sit here reading about it and watching content like this. It's a free to play game with so much content that people sit there and have fun even after 100hours without touching some different type of content it offers. Lost Ark may have a few ways a player can spend money, but the game doesn't feel designed to hinder you to get your money. You can spend nothing and drown in an abundance of content. I played Lineage 2, Aion and even B&S. You comparing NCSoft games that are known for their awful stores and grind to something that doesn't do that. It's the same thing with Genshin Impact where many say "Well hurr durr it's p2w". This comment is already long so I will not explain why it isn't. These two games have such meaningless "pay2win" options from a f2p users point of view that it's funny seeing someone complaining or comparing to something like B&S. I am happy that we have these options instead of something NCSoft does often. Whales paying a lot of cash in these games will not affect me and their money means developers have money to continue expanding and improving their game.

[@EsDiInochi]

@@grimoireweiss5203 its pay to win if you can speed items and if there is pvp. Genshin has no pvp so no benefit of the money you put in.

[@leandronw1]

This was a great video, thank you!!!

[@PhillsLifestyle]

This was very helpful. I love the fact the monthly subscription is optional

[@user-kn4js7dv1r]

All my favorite classes are gender locked to female… thus is such a dealbreaker for me :/

[@zakonogaming7439]

your weird

[@prlostinshadows]

.........weird

[@lassorb4752]

We dont want noobs in our game anyways 😋

[@user-kn4js7dv1r]

@@prlostinshadows bro how is it weird if my girlriend is watching me play a game and my character is a barely dressed female? I dont want that sh*t

[@dirtnap9641]

This game was so unenjoyable to play, i dont understand the hype at all. It felt like a mobile/arcade game. Every attack has that cheesy stunning jerking animation on enemies. Pretty sure enemies are synced as well. !0 of the same enemy on the screen, they will all take the same action at the exact same time.

[@synth_pulse3098]

This is objectively correct from everything I’ve seen. I hope it’s good but currently it seems rather shit + possible pay to win.

[@angelnokare6906]

I recommend you get to level 50 and try killing a boss. Maybe you will have some fun doing that. (they use more than 1 attack) Yes story is a bit boring due to poor translations but it is fast and easy. After that u have some juicy and fun foes to slain

[@Chaddwit2ds]

This is one of the best games I’ve ever played. Combat is so satisfying but it’s definitely more of an ARPG combat style where the whole point is to group mobs and blow them up.

[@KBrandes]

Great video mate!

[@Clixian961]

Amazing video, just what I needed before tomorrows launch, thank you!

[@zebrasauce4286]

same

[@lizwilliams6176]

Great video, I learned so much!

[@NatschoNotorious]

Just created my bard! Pretty excited.

[@xTehGuy]

Thank you very much for the video!

[@neko-tet3967]

Not played this type of game before, thank you, i am now starting as an assassin Shadowhunter