Summer Heat is the June 2024 update for Lost Ark. It was released on June 19, 2024.[1]
Summary[]
Downtime will begin on June 19, 2024 (12 AM PT / 7 AM UTC) and is expected to last 6 hours.
Encounter the next chapter of Lost Ark in new adventures to the cursed, volcanic land of South Kurzan, and challenge the alluring and deadly Echidna in the first Kazeros Raid. Along with the next major chapter beginning in Arkesia, this update brings Chaos Assault Part II, Proving Grounds Season 5, a new Ark Pass, Western Emote winners, balance changes, and much more! Dive into the full list of new content, events, skins, and other changes along with a new episode of "Patch Notes with Henry", or read through all the details below.
Kazeros Raid: Echidna[]
Arriving with South Kurzan is the first Kazeros Raid, an all new set of raids that players will have to conquer in order to someday face Kazeros himself.
This is an 8-player Raid with 2 gates featuring new enemies and mechanics. The main enemy is Echidna, who was the Covetous Legion Commander long before Vykas came to power. She was jealous of Brelshaza, Kazeros' favorite. She concocted a plan to use Vykas, a lowly demon then who served Echidna, to sabotage Kazeros' trust towards Brelshaza. However, Vykas saw this as her opportunity to rise, betraying Echidna and taking her place. Ever since Vykas's betrayal, Echidna has been absent from Petrania. After a long time, Echidna reappeared in Arkesia. Prepare to face true desires in the lotus blossoms of Echidna. You'll be able to challenge Echidna in Normal Mode at Item Level 1620 or in Hard Mode at Item Level 1630. This raid introduces a new mechanic, Allied Forces Skills (a new twist on Sidereal Skills from Legion Raids) where the raid leader can call in a variety of allied NPCs to aid their party in combat. This new Kazeros Raid is a new piece of endgame content alongside existing Legion Raids and Abyss Raids. Along with gold, achievements, titles, trophies, and mounts, the Echidna Kazeros Raid will also include materials for a new progression system, Advanced Honing. Related updates include:
- Guide Quest Added: Crimson Red Floral Scent of Temptation
- 21 new achievements
- 4 new titles
- 4 new trophies
- 3 new mounts
- Codex item information updated accordingly with new in-game loot
- Echidna Emoticon Pack
- 2 new Cards: Echidna, Narkiel
- 2 new Card Book sets: Blind Love, Covetous Day
Allied Forces Skills[]
- Major NPCs, including some Sidereals, can be summoned to aid players in combat. Players can get various assists from their allies such as powerful damage, aggro control, and more.
- Allied Forces Skill meter can be filled by meeting certain conditions throughout the course of the battle.
- Allied Forces Skill meter can be filled up to 5 slots of their gauge.
- Players can use one of the Allied Forces Skills when the meter fills more than 3 slots.
- Certain Allied Forces Skills can be used after meeting a specific requirement.
- Only raid group leader can use the Allied Forces Skills.
- Allied NPC uses a powerful Allied Forces Skill when summoned.
- If the player enters an additional command while the summoned Ally is in combat, the summoned Ally NPC will use their 'Support Skill'.
- Support Skill can be used once for each Ally summoning.
- Using the Support Skill will require a single additional Allied Forces Skill slot.
Advanced Honing[]
Advanced Honing is a new progression where gear can be upgraded in Item Level in an all-new way from the materials earned in the Echidna Raid.
To proceed with Advanced honing, the gear must go through 'Tempering' first. Sidereal weapons, along with Upper Ancient gear with item level 1620 and above can be tempered with 'Agris's Scale' (obtainable in Echidna NM), or 'Alcaone's Eye' (obtainable in Echidna HM). By using either of the two materials to temper gear, players can activate Advanced Honing levels 1 - 10. Players can re-temper the gear that reached Advanced Honing level 10 with 'Alcaone's Eye' (obtainable in Echidna HM) which will open level 11 - 20 of Advanced Honing. To reach Advanced Honing level 20, a single gear must be tempered twice. Advanced Honing tempered gear will increase 'Advanced Honing XP'. The amount of XP increased per Advanced Honing try is set, but a 'Great Success' can occur (by chance) and will increase more Advanced Honing XP. Finally, when players try Advance Honing, 'Ancestor's Grace' orb is filled. When 6 'Ancestor's Grace' orbs are full, the next Advanced Honing attempt will activate the Ancestor's Grace to summon the powers of great Umar ancestors. When 'Ancestor's Grace' is in effect, a few useful effects will be bestowed - some of which include:
- Galatur's Hammer - Advanced Honing XP increased by 5x
- Ghelar's Sword - Advanced Honing XP increased by 3x
- Kuhumbar's Anvil - Advanced Honing XP increased by 30 and recharges Ancestor's Grace
- Temer's Chisel - Advanced Honing XP increased by 10 and required materials and honing cost for the next Advanced Honing is free (excluding optional materials)
New Continent: South Kurzan[]
With the arrival of the Red Moon, strange events have begun occurring across Arkesia.
A mysterious, pungent red liquid is corrupting the Sea of Gienah, and people fear that it could be an omen of the return of the Demon Lord Kazeros. Researchers in Arthetine have investigated this substance, and determined its origin to be Kurzan. Adventurers will need to set out to South Kurzan to continue these investigations. Players Item Level 1580 and above will be able to enter Kurzan, a harsh, barren land. Following the Chain War, Kazeros' body was sealed here in the heart of Mount Antares, and even today his evil energy seeps through the land due to the volcanic activities of the mountain. Take on new quests, meet new Rapport NPCs, earn new achievements, titles, cards, emotes, and more when you explore South Kurzan. Relevant updates include:
- Kurzan South Ocean Liner added
- Adventurer's Tome
- Rapport NPCs
- Wandering Merchant 'Donia'
- Wandering Merchant Ships (3 added)
- Chaos Gate
- Trade-related
- 2 Alchemy items added
- 3 Trade Skill Yields added
- 2 Archaeology Secret Map recipes
- 1 Island Soul
- 9 World Tree leaves (#110-118)
- Reward added for collecting 96 World Tree leaves
- New Emote added: Moment of Silence
- 27 achievements added
- 5 titles added
- 4 cards added: Gemet, Nefer, Petha, Kami
- 2 card book sets added: Assar of Kurzan, Time Between Dog and Wolf
- Mokoko Seeds added
- Memory Tome updated
- #18 South Kurzan Adventure cinematic added
- Kurzan South category, Kazeros Raid category added
Events[]
Chaos Assault II - Return of the Dragon[]
Kaishuter, who led the Guardians of Chaos in Chain War, is now back in Arkesia.
Chaos Assault will continue with new activities in part 2, titled Return of the Dragon. Talk to Researcher Marcus at Mount Zagoras to learn about the giant shadow appearing in Fortress of Chaos. Players can enter 'Fortress of Chaos' through a portal in Mount Zagoras during the event period. Defeat Kaishuter to receive various rewards! Just like part 1, the difficulty of the field varies depending on the player's character item level, but the same rewards are distributed regardless of the item level. Players can obtain 'Chaos Crystals' by participating in the event, which can be exchanged at the event shop for various rewards. The event shop has a new tab added, full of valuable rewards for players who participate in the event, including additional Pheons, honing materials, battle items, and more!
General[]
- The summer celebratory gift will be sent out with this release. Find the full details in our Team Update.
- New Monthly Log In Events and Fever Time Events have been added.
Store Update[]
Kimono & Spring Dream Weapon Skins[]
The scorching heat of summer arrives with Kurzan and Echidna, but the majesty of spring doesn't have to disappear completely. Bid a stylish farewell to the season with the Kimono skins and Spring Dream weapon cosmetics. New weapons have been added for classes that released after the initial Spring Dream launch. These skins will available in the store for the foreseeable future as evergreen products.
Ark Pass: Shadow Relic[]
The Ark Pass will be available on June 26, 2024.
The newest Ark Pass arrives and adds new ways for players to earn impactful rewards just by playing Lost Ark. Players can complete missions to progress through 30 Ark Pass levels, and with each level reached, new rewards will be unlocked and earned. The regular Ark Pass is completely free and grants a variety of helpful rewards, such as Pheons, honing material selection chests, pirate coins, and even a Legendary Card Pack! Ark Pass progress is earned across your entire roster, and the rewards are roster bound. While all players will have access to the free Ark Pass, those interested in more rewards and cosmetics can exchange Royal Crystals for two premium reward tracks (Premium and Super Premium), which each layer in additional rewards to the leveling track. The Premium Ark Pass adds rewards at all 30 levels earned alongside the free rewards. Examples include more honing material selection chests, battle items, and more! On top of the Regular and Premium rewards, the Super Premium Ark Pass weaves the Shadow cosmetic collection, Rabbit Knight Pet, Gem Raptor Mount, and a Legendary Card Pack through the Ark Pass.
General[]
Emote Winners[]
The winners of the 2024 Emote Design Competition have been determined by the community, and will be added into the game for all players to use with this update!
- Karadign - Goblinkoko
- Nyaffie - ArtistCaught
- Gureum - NinevehPopcorn
- Grate - MokokoDead
- Lupical - EchidnaWow
Congratulations to the 5 winners, and a huge thanks to all the finalists, players who submitted, and those who voted for the winners!
Proving Grounds Season 5[]
Season 5 of Competitive Proving Grounds PvP arrives.
Prove you're one of the best warriors in Arkesia to earn season ranks, rewards, and prestige. In Season 5, MMR values will undergo a soft reset at launch, and the rank MMR values are:
- Silver: 1,100 - 1,250
- Gold: 1,250 - 1,400
- Platinum: 1,400 - 1,550
- Diamond: 1,550 - 1,800
- Master & Grandmaster ranks will have different values per region in Season 5.
- Europe Cental
- Master: 1,800+ and Rank 11 - 50
- Grand Master: Rank 1 - 10
- NA East
- Master: 1,800+ and Rank 4 - 15
- Grand Master: Rank 1 - 3
- NA West
- Master: 1,800+ and Rank 3 - 7
- Grand Master: Rank 1 - 2
- Europe Cental
Update: These values were not correctly released in-game, and will be fixed in a future update for the following regions:
- NA West
- Players ranked 3rd will be downgraded from Grand Master to Master
- Players ranked 8th - 15th will be downgraded from Master to Diamond
- Europe Central
- Players ranked 4th - 10th will be upgraded from Master to Grand Master
- Players ranked 16th - 50th will be upgraded from Diamond to Master
Stronghold Updates[]
- 12 New Jukebox songs added:
- Elnead
- The Restoration of Elnead
- Vesper, the Cursed Land
- The Nautilus Ruins
- Temple Lachrima
- Arthetine Air Raid
- Shadowfallen Sea
- Narkiel
- Red Doom Narkiel
- Echidna
- Desire in Full Bloom, Echidna
- Covetous Master Echidna
- South Kurzan Knowledge Transfer added for players after they've cleared the continent.
MVP Background System[]
- This feature changes the background for the MVP and the 3 other players showcased on the MVP screen after completing an activity. Players can change their background by (Press 'Y') > Emote Tab > "MVP settings" button.
Rewards Update[]
- The Kakul-Saydon Legion Raid (NM) will no longer drop Sidereal Energies to balance the total in-game earnable amount of Sidereal Energies.
General[]
- Updated the in-game loading screen to a South Kurzan theme.
Balance Updates[]
Aeromancer[]
- Skills
- PvE skill damage, excluding basic attacks and Awakening, increased by 4.6%.
Arcanist[]
- Engravings
- Order of the Emperor
- Normal skill damage increased from 20 / 30 / 40% to 25 / 35 / 45%.
Artillerist[]
- Skills
- Pressurized Heatbomb
- PvE damage increased by 4.8%.
- Condense tripod
- Cooldown increase increased from 6 seconds to 9.
- Maximum outgoing damage increased from 55 / 63 / 72 / 81 / 90% to 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120%.
- Air Raid
- PvE damage increased by 5.8%.
- Homing Barrage
- PvP damage reduced by 9.8%.
- EMP Explosion tripod changed:
- New: Damage +40% to monsters Challenge or above. Crit Damage +140 / 157.5 / 175 / 192.5 / 210% when dropping an EMP Bomb. No longer launches foe into the air. On hit, Stuns foe for 5 seconds. Increases stagger from Lowest to Low. [PvP: Stun duration is reduced to 2.5 seconds.]
- Old: Crit Damage +100% / 115% / 130% / 145% / 160% when dropping an EMP Bomb. No longer launches foe into the air. On hit, Stuns foe for 5 seconds. Increases stagger from Lowest to Low. [PvP: Stun duration is reduced to 2.5 seconds.]
- Power Bomb tripod
- Outgoing damage increased from 85 / 94 / 104 / 115 / 126% to 105 / 116 / 127 / 138 / 150%.
Berserker[]
- General
- PvE skill damage, excluding basic attacks, increased by 1.1%.
- Engravings
- Mayhem
- Outgoing damage increased from 3 / 8 / 16% to 3 / 8 / 18%.
Breaker[]
- General
- PvE skill damage, including basic attacks and Awakening, reduced by 1.5%.
- Engravings
- Asura's Path
- PvE Asura Destruction basic attack damage reduced by 10.8%.
- Last strike Asura Destruction basic attack damage reduced by 20%.
Deadeye[]
- General
- PvE Handgun Skill damage increased by 2.3%.
- PvE Shotgun Skill damage increased by 1.2%
- PvE Rifle Skill damage increased by 1.2%.
Deathblade[]
- Specialty
- Death Trance
- Atk. Power reduced from 10 / 20 / 30% to 8 / 16 / 24%.
Destroyer[]
- Stats
- Hypergravity damage increase scaling from Specialization reduced from 0.51 to 0.5.
- General
- PvE Gravity Release skill damage increased by 2.6%.
- Specialty
- Hypergravity mode
- PvE Hypergravity basic attack and Gravity Shock damage reduced by 1.5%.
- PvE Vortex Gravity damage reduced by 1.5%.
Glaivier[]
- Engravings
- Control
- Flurry skill damage increased from 20 / 30 / 40% to 22 / 33 / 44%.
Gunlancer[]
- General
- PvE normal skill damage increased by 3.2%.
- Skills
- Surge Cannon
- PvE damage increased by 4.1%.
- Charged Stinger
- PvE damage increased by 4.1%.
- Gunlance Shot
- Weak Point Detection tripod
- Damage increased from 40 / 47.2 / 54.8 / 62.4 / 70% to 45 / 52.7 / 60.3 / 68.4 / 76.5%.
- Dash Upper Fire
- Weak Point Detection tripod
- Damage increased from 40 / 47.2 / 54.8 / 62.4 / 70% to 45 / 52.7 / 60.3 / 68.4 / 76.5%.
- Counter Gunlance
- PvE damage increased by 2.1%.
- Weak Point Detection tripod
- Damage increased from 40 / 47.2 / 54.8 / 62.4 / 70% to 45 / 52.7 / 60.3 / 68.4 / 76.5%.
- Fire Bullet
- Enhanced Strike tripod
- Damage increased from 25 / 31 / 37 / 43 / 50% to 30 / 36 / 42 / 48 / 55%.
- Awakenings
- Lance of Judgment
- PvE damage increased by 6.1%.
- Specialty
- Battlefield Shield
- PvE damage increased by 5.1%.
Gunslinger[]
- General
- PvE Handgun Skill damage increased by 4.5%.
- PvE Shotgun Skill damage increased by 3.5%.
- PvE Rifle Skill damage increased by 2.2%.
Machinist[]
- General
- PvE skill damage, excluding basic attacks, Hypersync basic attacks and Awakenings, increased by 2.7%.
- Engravings
- Evolutionary Legacy
- New: During Hypersync Mode, on hit, Sync skills inflict +6 / 12 / 21% damage and cooldown -0.5 seconds. Also, Hypersync Mode returns 40% of its Core Energy cost when canceled. Entering Hypersync Mode resets all Sync Skills cooldowns.
- Old: During Hypersync Mode, on hit, Sync skills inflict +2 / 4 / 6% damage, stacking up to 3 times, for a maximum of 6 / 12 / 18%, and cooldown -0.5 seconds. Also, Hypersync Mode returns 40% of its Core Energy cost when canceled. Entering Hypersync Mode resets all Sync Skills cooldowns.
Paladin[]
- Skills
- God's Decree
- AoE radius increased by 30%.
- Wide-Angle Attack tripod changed to Tenacity:
- New - Tenacity: Gain Push Immunity while casting the skill.
- Old - Wide-Angle Attack: AoE Radius +30%.
- Holy Protection
- Vow of Light tripod
- Cooldown increase reduced from 10 seconds to 6.
- Holy Sword
- Positioning tripod changed to Swift Fingers:
- New - Swift Fingers: Attack speed +10 / 12 / 14 / 16 / 18%.
- Old - Positioning: Charge up time -10 / 12 / 14 / 16 / 18%.
- Light of Judgment
- Added Weak Point level 1.
Shadowhunter[]
- General
- PvE skill damage, excluding basic attacks and Awakening, increased by 2.4%.
- Skills
- Blood Massacre
- PvE damage increased by 12.2%.
- Leaping Blow
- PvE damage increased by 4.2%.
- Awakenings
- Fallen Ruin
- PvE damage increased by 8%.
Sharpshooter[]
- Skills
- Arrow Wave
- Ally tripod
- Outgoing damage increased from 60 / 68.4 / 76.8 / 85.8 / 94.8% to 70 / 78.4 / 86.8 / 95.9 / 105%.
- Charged Shot
- Charge time reduced.
- Camera animations added.
- Ally tripod
- Outgoing damage increased from 60 / 68.4 / 76.8 / 85.8 / 94.8% to 70 / 78.4 / 86.8 / 95.9 / 105%.
- Evasive Fire
- Ally tripod
- Outgoing damage increased from 60 / 68.4 / 76.8 / 85.8 / 94.8% to 70 / 78.4 / 86.8 / 95.9 / 105%.
- Hawk Shot
- Eagle Hawk tripod changed:
- New: Crit rate +15 / 21 / 27 / 33 / 40%, Crit damage +60%.
- Old: Crit rate +30 / 37 / 44 / 52 / 60%.
- Engravings
- Loyal Companion
- Outgoing damage increased from 3 / 7 / 12% to 4 / 8 / 15%.
Slayer[]
- Skills
- Brutal Impact
- PvE damage increased by 5.8%.
- Volcanic Eruption
- PvE damage increased by 5%.
- Specialty
- Bloodlust
- PvE damage reduced by 3.3%.
References[]
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