Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Lost Ark
Call of the Wildsoul — The February Update
Heroes of Arkesia,
The February Call of the Wildsoul Update has arrived! Downtime will begin on February 26 at 12 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. UTC, and is estimated to last up to 18 hours. This Specialist channels the spirits of ancient beasts, shifting between Bear Form for raw strength and Fox Form for swift agility. Players can master both styles through Phantom Beast Awakening, unlocking new achievements, titles, and a Class Awakening Quest.
Ark Passive Overhaul & Tier 3 Evolution The Ark Passive system is undergoing a massive transformation, streamlining gear progression, skill synergy, and accessibility across all tiers. Now unlocking from character creation, Ark Passive evolves dynamically, integrating Evolution and Enlightenment mechanics to refine combat mastery. Engraving and Ability Stone systems have also been modernized, making builds more intuitive and rewarding.
New Events & Power-Up Boosts February’s update brings major events aimed at boosting player progression:
Mokoko Bootcamp (until May 21) — Veteran players help newcomers clear raids, earning exclusive rewards.
Mokoko Challenge Express — Power-level a character with gear honing boosts and challenge missions.
Event Guardian Raid (until April 23) — Defeat rotating bosses daily for event-exclusive loot.
South Kurzan Powerpass — Instantly level a character to Item Level 1585 to dive into endgame content.
Unleash the Wild: New Skins & Stronghold Items
Step into the Wildsoul Skins, a striking blend of primal energy and mysticism, available in legendary and dark-themed variants. Or embrace the pirate’s life with the Pirate King Skin, exuding swashbuckling dominance. For Stronghold customization, the Winter Marchen Structures bring a snowy dreamscape, complete with a customizable photobooth.
Gear, Combat & Economy Changes
Tier 3 & 4 armor evolution now grants higher stat boosts, eliminating old set effects.
Accessory system updates bring simplified stat choices and Enlightenment Point scaling.
Class balance changes enhance Gunlancer, Wardancer, Scrapper, Glaivier, and more, refining damage scaling and passive effects.
Bound Gold adjustments affect rewards from Thaemine, Echidna, and Behemoth raids.
Content removals streamline the experience, bidding farewell to Platinum Field and Challenge Guardian Raids.
Experience the Next Era of Arkesia
With faster gear progression, a refined Ark Passive system, and the beastly Wildsoul class, this update is a game-changer. Prepare for an optimized adventure, new cosmetics, and powerful rewards when Call of the Wildsoul launches on February 26th! Read more detailed patch notes here.
Class Spotlight: Wildsoul — Unleash the Wildsoul Within
The call of the wild is relentless, a force that cannot be ignored. Those who answer it become more than warriors; they become legends. Introducing the Wildsoul class, arriving in Arkesia on February 26th, a striking new addition that embodies the raw, unbridled energy of nature’s fiercest protectors. Whether you harness the spirit of the celestial or revel in the shadows of the unknown, this class is a testament to the balance of grace, power, and primal might.
Players eager to unlock Wildsoul’s full potential can embark on a Class Awakening Quest, earning 15 new achievements, a new title, and a new trophy, along with a Training Room Guide to help refine their skills.
But the Wildsoul class is more than just aesthetics. Wildsoul warriors channel their connection to nature through two distinct specializations: Transformation and Spirit Beast Summoning, offering an adaptable and exhilarating combat experience.
CLASS PLAYSTYLE & IDENTITY Wild Soul is a Specialist Advanced Class that revolves around a unique three-meter identity system, enabling players to shift between Bear, Fox, and Phantom Beast Awakening forms. The class features two primary playstyles:
Phantom Beast Awakening (Swiftness/Crit–Non-Transformation Focused) A fast-paced, high-tempo build that focuses on skill cycling and identity gauge management, allowing for near-constant uptime on powerful buffs. High mobility and low cooldowns, similar to Reflux Sorceress. Stacks Essence Buff while in the Phantom Beast Awakening form, then consumes stacks with the Identity Skill (Z) for:
A burst-focused playstyle that shifts between Bear and Fox forms, utilizing a powerful fourth skill mechanic for massive damage boosts.
Bear Form: Tanks damage and gains damage reduction.
Fox Form: Increases attack speed for faster skill execution.
Every fourth skill cast within transformation receives a 40% damage boost.
Gameplay loop:
Alternate between Bear and Fox forms.
Build identity.
Use a fourth skill for burst.
Temporarily exit transformation to regenerate the gauge.
Repeat.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Wild Soul strikes a balance between survivability and offensive versatility, offering:
Class Synergy: Applies a 12% defense reduction debuff to enemies.
Tanky Survivability:
2.1 HP coefficient and 100% defense scaling (similar to Slayer and Artillerist).
Innate Critical Damage Scaling:
Similar to Aeromancer, Wild Soul has baked-in critical damage bonuses.
Flexible Skill System:
Similar to Breaker, Wild Soul’s skills automatically shift forms based on activation.
Skill Types:
Green Skills: Exit transformation and regenerate identity gauge.
Yellow Skills: Bear Form abilities.
Blue Skills: Fox Form abilities.
Unique Identity Gauge:
Tracks three meters, dynamically shifting based on the active transformation.
The Phantom Beast Awakening Form lasts 30 seconds, with a stackable Essence Buff mechanic.
A Warrior in Harmony with Nature Wildsoul fighters are more than just skilled combatants; they are guardians of the natural order, channeling the essence of the wilderness into their every move. They strike with the precision of a predator and move with the fluidity of the wind, making them unpredictable foes and invaluable allies. Their connection to the land gives them heightened reflexes, the ability to adapt in battle, and an unmatched resilience that allows them to thrive in even the most chaotic encounters.
Transformation Specialization: This path enables the Wildsoul to morph into powerful animal forms, such as a bear or fox, each offering unique abilities and combat styles. As the Wildsoul uses transformation skills, they accumulate specific meters corresponding to each form. Building up these meters allows the player to unleash potent finishing moves, delivering devastating damage to enemies. Additionally, maintaining transformation stacks provides various buffs, including passive healing, increased attack speed, and the application of armor break synergies, enhancing both personal and party performance in battle.
Spirit Beast Summoning Specialization: In this build, the Wildsoul focuses on summoning ethereal spirit beasts to aid in combat. By utilizing spirit beast skills, players fill a unique meter that, once maxed, can be activated to enter an “Awakened” state. During this state, the Wildsoul experiences increased attack and movement speed, as well as a significant boost in critical damage. Landing spirit beast skills in this mode generates orbs that can be collected to restore mana and reset skill cooldowns, allowing for sustained offensive capabilities and strategic versatility. These specializations offer players the flexibility to choose between direct, melee-focused combat through transformations or a more ranged, Summoner-style approach with spirit beasts, catering to diverse playstyles and strategic preferences.
No matter which path you choose, the Wildsoul is the one who defends, hunts, and dominates with the might of the untamed. Whether you stride into battle bathed in celestial light or shrouded in primal darkness, you are a force to be reckoned with.
The wild is calling. Will you answer?
See you in Arkesia!
Team Update - Upcoming Events & Policies
Heroes of Arkesia,
We have seen a lot of community discussion over the past few months and wanted to take a moment to clarify our stance on bussing related topics and some policy adjustments. First, we’ll cover some details for the upcoming update, and then dive into policy adjustments built to make the party-finder tool a better experience.
February Updates
Wildsoul + Progression Events The latest class— Wildsoul— will arrive alongside progression events built to support it, including a South Kurzan Powerpass, the latest Mokoko Express event, and a third event in the works (spoiler alert, expect some help with Advanced Honing). We typically see a higher volume of returning players for new class releases and progression events, and want to ensure that they are not only supported by in-game systems, but also the broader Lost Ark community.
Mokoko Bootcamp To help further teach these players the ropes, or brush up on rusty raiding skills, we are bringing back the Mokoko Bootcamp Event. Community feedback coming out of the event’s debut was extremely helpful, and something we will continue to look at coming out of the second iteration of the event. We are looking into longer-term solutions to make the event a permanent system in the game, but weren’t ready to roll out those changes in time for the Wildsoul release and progression events. This version of the Mokoko Bootcamp will include players who had not logged-in within the last 60 days, or created a new account within the last 60 days, and who are under Item Level 1670. For the more permanent solution, we will continue to evaluate what defines a Mokoko. This event will run for a few months, similar to the initial iteration (with some refreshed and updated rewards) as we continue to monitor in-game data and player feedback on our path to making it a more permanent system.
Players will notice overhauls to the rewards, including a new special “Mokoko Legion Commander” title. We saw a lot of feedback on the volume of other available rewards, and will be juicing those up to ensure the event is worthwhile to all players. And, as we know you’re curious, while the event itself will not give away a Relic Engraving Selector, there will be one arriving for players elsewhere in the February update. We hope the special chase items along with increased honing and other progression materials will make it worthwhile for all.
We’re looking forward to seeing how this event helps support new and returning players joining for the February update, and will be monitoring your feedback as we look to solidify the future of Mokoko Bootcamp.
Party Finder Policy Adjustments & Reminders Given the context discussed around supporting returning players and coupled with the return of the Mokoko Bootcamp, we will no longer permit the promotion of bussing and other services from the in-game party-finder tool. Our goal is to foster a better party-finder experience for new or returning players where they can better find learning groups with each other, or find a veteran party willing to show a Mokoko the ropes in exchange for Mokoko Bootcamp event tokens.
For the first two weeks (beginning tomorrow, February 18), players violating the new policy will receive a 15-minute suspension as a first time reminder and warning, with subsequent penalties beginning at 1 day, with escalating penalties (up to week-long and then month-long suspensions) for repeat offenses. After the two week period concludes, suspensions for violating the policy will begin at 1 day, and then follow the escalating penalties for repeat offenses. Spamming chat (such as Area Chat) with promotions will also incur the same penalty.
Bussing in Lost Ark has always been an “at your own risk” activity. Gold, items, or materials accepted from other players may be attached to a bad faith history, and subject for removal. Players may receive penalties if they receive illicit items, as it can be hard to verify the intention for payments that included gold generated from bots or past RMT, and will need to appeal the decision with appropriate evidence.
As a final note while we’re talking about making the Party Finder a more welcoming experience, we wanted to provide a reminder that offering piloting services is a serious offense and will incur corresponding penalties, including permanent bans.
Brelshaza Whambly Competition
Heroes of Arkesia,
Over the past year, Lost Ark Content Creators Stoopzz and Saintone have run several community “Whambly” events, a fun speed-racing competition where teams from all of the Western Regions compete to defeat a raid or boss as quickly as possible, with the team with the fastest time being marked as the winner. These community competitions have shown a mix of entertaining moments and mesmerizing gameplay in a celebration of the range of Lost Ark’s raiding community.
On February 16 at 12p.m. PST, the next Whambly will take place— a race to see who can conquer the Brelshaza Kazeros Raid as fast as possible. We’re excited to announce we will be supporting this community-led competition by providing Stoopzz and Saintone with codes they can give to the winners, participants, and lucky viewers who tune in during the event.
Winner Codes:
A Relic Engraving Selection Chest
2,000x Abidos Fusion Materials
3,000x Destiny Leapstones
100x Destiny Shard bags (M) (200k shards)
Participant and Viewer Codes:
Leap Legendary Selection Card Pack II x 1
100x Abidos Fusion Materials
100x Destiny Leapstones
25x Destiny Shard Pouches (M) (50k shards)
With valuable caches of rewards up for grabs, or available for viewers to randomly receive, don’t miss out on the spectacle or prizes— especially with the Wildsoul Class arriving later this month! If you end up receiving a code, you can link your Steam account and redeem it on our Code Redemption page.
In the meantime, make sure you tune into Stoopzz’s Twitch Channel for details heading toward the event or to learn about the participants. You can also be on the lookout for more information on the X accounts for Lost Ark or Stoopzz.
Content Removal Notice
Heroes of Arkesia,
On February 26th, the Platinum Field, Challenge Abyssal Dungeons, and Challenge Guardian Raids will be removed from the game, as these older Tier 3 pieces of content will no longer be updated.
Players with Platinum Field tickets can use them ahead of the update on February 26th, or wait and exchange their tickets to select one of the following compensation chests following the content removal.
Nahun’s Domain Chest
Wild Flower x100
Shy Wild Flower x55
Bright Wild Flower x12
Timber x100
Tender Timber x55
Sturdy Timber x12
Iron Ore x100
Heavy Iron Ore x55
Strong Iron Ore x12
Yudia Canal Chest
Raw Meat x100
Treated Meat x55
Crystallized Hunting Bauble x12
Fish x100
Redflash Fish x55
Crystallized Fishing Bauble x12
Ancient Relic x100
Rare Relic x55
Crystallized Excavating Bauble x12
To exchange your Platinum Field tickets, you will be able to consume them directly from within your inventory and select your preferred chest.
Please note that the quantity of items in these chests will be lower than what is earned from playing through the Platinum Field.
Thank you for your understanding!
Lost Ark Three Year Anniversary Gift
Heroes of Arkesia,
February 8 marks three years of Lost Ark in the West, and we have a variety of events and gifts planned to celebrate the Lost Ark community. We hope you have fun and celebrate with us— our goal is to thank you for your passion, dedication, feedback, and support as we continue on this journey together. We can’t state enough how much we appreciate those who have joined us on this adventure! Learn about the gifts and special events we have planned to celebrate the community in Arkesia this month, found below an infographic that shares a look back at the past year.
Year 3 Recap
From the Thaemine The First Race to the launch of Tier 4, huge QoL improvements, and many more raids, events, and activities, the third year of Lost Ark in the West has been filled to the brim with new adventures. While it’s impossible to capture the magnitude of everything the Lost Ark community accomplished, we hope this encompasses some of the special moments you shared with friends and other adventurers in your journey over the last year.
Data encompasses player activity from February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025. Data from banned bot accounts has been removed from the statistics.
Festa of Arkesia
The Third Anniversary Celebration kicks off a little early this year, giving us more time to celebrate in style! Lost Ark’s Anniversary arrives with a brand-new festival event, the Festa of Arkesia, set on a special Anniversary Island filled with exclusive quests, festive activities, and valuable rewards.
To join the fun, make sure to complete the Into the Festival quest, available in major cities like Luterra Castle, Vern Castle, Nia Village, Kalinar, and Elnead. Once you’re in, get ready to party! Help gather goodies in fun quests and prep for a feast to remember.
A special event shop will offer exciting rewards, including unique items and collectibles, so be sure to save your Event Tokens! The fan-favorite Balthorr event raid also makes a return, this time with a spicy new twist, testing your skills with fresh mechanics.
We can’t wait to celebrate another year of Lost Ark with you, so get ready to party in Arkesia!
Player Gift
This milestone is all about you, the heroes of Arkesia, and we’re rolling out the red carpet with epic gifts to show our gratitude! These 3rd Anniversary Gifts will be delivered to the product inventory on February 5th and include:
Gift 1:
3rd Anniversary Skin Selection Chest x1
3rd Anniversary Weapon Chest x1
Wallpaper: Abyss x1
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Gift 2:
Pheon x100
Menelik’s Tome x10
Collective Battle Item Selection Chest x20
Destiny Stone x20
Transcendence Ruins Restoration Ticket: Armor x15
Transcendence Ruins Restoration Ticket: Weapon x5
Legendary Elixir Chest x10
These incredible gifts are waiting for you as a heartfelt thank-you for your adventures in Arkesia!
Don’t Miss Out!
This once-a-year extravaganza is packed with surprises, special events, and moments you won’t forget. Log in, join the fun, and make this anniversary celebration one for the ages. The party’s already started, so what are you waiting for? Let’s celebrate the Festa of Arkesia together. We’ll see you in Arkesia!
January 2025 Twitch Drop Showcase
Adventurers of Arkesia,
A new treasure trove of rewards is up for grabs in the Frontier Twitch Drop, designed to fuel your journey and prepare you for the challenges ahead. This Drop offers simultaneous progress across all rewards—making it easier than ever to claim every prize.
Frontier Drop Duration: January 22 - February 5
Here’s what awaits you:
Watch 4 hours to unlock:
Collective Battle Item Selection Chest (x10)
Cooking: Master’s Herb Steak Meal Chest (x3) Watch 6 hours to unlock:
Don’t miss this chance to claim these valuable items! Tune into Twitch and support your favorite Lost Ark creators before the event wraps up on February 5!
January 2025 Update - Frosty Fate
Heroes of Arkesia,
The January Frosty Fate Update has arrived! Downtime will begin on January 22 at 1 a.m. PT (9 a.m. UTC) and is expected to last 5 hours.
This update brings exciting new content, including Kazeros Raid: Act 2, the Karma Progression System, Tier 4 bracelets, the start of the Festa of Arkesia anniversary event, and more!
Celebrate with seasonal store updates, featuring the New Year Dragon Collection and Ark Pass: Priest of Time, and gear up with powerful new rewards from the latest endgame content.
Welcome to another episode of Patch Notes with Henry! In this video, we’re diving into the first major update of 2025, the Frosty Fate update for Lost Ark. From the epic Brelshaza raid to new endgame progression systems, tier 4 bracelets, and exciting anniversary events, there’s a ton to cover. Don’t forget, you can always read the complete release notes here.
Eye on Arkesia - January 2025
Heroes of Arkesia,
Happy New Year and Welcome to the first Eye on Arkesia of 2025! The January update kicks off with Brelshaza Kazeros Raid Act 2, new Karma and Frontier systems, Tier 4 Bracelets, and the start of the 3rd Anniversary Event featuring special quests, the Balthorr Raid, and more. We’re also addressing player feedback by planning more ways to earn Level 5 Amulets, revisiting the Mokoko Boot Camp event, prepping Ark Passive Changes and so much more. Get ready for an exciting year in Arkesia!
