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Lost Ark Ark Core Activation and Usage Guide
This video is a guide on how to activate the Ark Core, a new growth system in Lost Ark, and how to use Astrogems. It provides the basic operation of the Ark Core system, strategies for fusing and dismantling Astrogems, and tips for maximizing gold efficiency.
1. 🚀 Introduction to the Ark Core System and Basic Usage
- ✅ The Ark Core is activated after clearing Act 4, and you can open the interface by pressing the comma (,) key.
- ✅ You can equip Astrogems by clicking on each core, and the cores are unlocked over time.
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1. 🚀 Introduction to the Ark Core System and Basic Usage
- ✅ The Ark Core is activated after clearing Act 4, and you can open the interface by pressing the comma (,) key.
- ✅ You can equip Astrogems by clicking on each core, and the cores are unlocked over time.
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2. 💎 Astrogem Equipping Conditions and Types
- ✅ Each core has a 'Willpower' limit, which limits the total Willpower sum of the Astrogems that can be equipped.
- ✅ Core options require Chaos Points (blue) or Order Points (red), which are determined by the color of the Astrogem.
- ✅ Only red Astrogems can be equipped on red cores, and only blue Astrogems can be equipped on blue cores.
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3. 🛠️ Astrogem Fusion and Dismantling Strategies
- ✅ Astrogems can be fused to increase their grade, and fragments can be obtained through dismantling.
- ✅ When fusing, the grade increases probabilistically, and the obtainable Astrogems are divided into green, blue, and purple in that order.
- ⚠️ Purple Astrogems are very valuable because they are limited in acquisition.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Fusion | Provides a chance to increase the Astrogem grade |
| Dismantle | Acquire Astrogem fragments |
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4. ⚙️ Understanding Astrogem Processing and Options
- ✅ You can adjust the Willpower consumption and point acquisition amount when processing Astrogems.
- ✅ You can reduce the equipping cost through the 'Willpower Efficiency' option, which is very important for core equipping.
- ✅ The top option is related to activating set effects, and the left and right options are used to adjust detailed stats.
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Willpower Efficiency | Reduces the Willpower required for equipping |
| Chaos/Order Points | Provides the points needed to activate set effects |
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5. 💰 Efficient Gold Usage Strategies
- ✅ Astrogem processing consumes a significant amount of gold, so you should approach it carefully.
- ⚠️ Be careful not to invest excessive gold in low-grade Astrogems.
- ✅ Similar to Elixir processing, it is important to stop before you lose money.
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6. ♻️ Astrogem Dismantling and Recycling
- ✅ Dismantled Astrogems provide 'Astrogem Shards', which can be exchanged for boxes in the store.
- ✅ You can acquire purple Astrogems from the boxes at a low probability.
- ✅ It is common to dismantle green Astrogems and not fuse them to reduce gold consumption.
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7. 🔄 Detailed Astrogem Fusion Guide
- ✅ Astrogem fusion is a method of attempting to increase the grade, and it is also possible to change the color.
- ✅ When fusing, it may change to a 'Roster Bound' core, which allows it to be moved to other characters.
- ✅ Fusion is a very expensive system, so you should minimize gold usage.
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8. 🧪 Astrogem Types and Acquisition Tips
- ✅ There are various types of Astrogems such as 'Corrosion' and 'Distortion', which are classified according to Willpower requirements.
- ✅ Check the type of Astrogem you acquire when opening boxes, and it is best to immediately remove unnecessary ones.
- ⚠️ Astrogems that require 10 Willpower have difficult acquisition conditions.
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9. 🎲 Advanced Astrogem Processing Strategies
- ✅ When processing Astrogems, you should prioritize Willpower Efficiency and Chaos Points.
- ✅ Aim to increase Willpower or Chaos Points through rolling.
- ✅ If the processing result is not good, it is best to give up without regret and aim for the next opportunity.
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10. 🛡️ Astrogem Equipping and Effect Maximization
- ✅ You can activate various effects by equipping the acquired Astrogems to the core.
- ✅ Astrogem effects vary, including ally healing bonus, ally shield bonus, and additional damage.
- ✅ Depending on the situation, you can select and equip DPS or support-related Astrogems.
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11. 🎯 Final Advice on the Ark Core System
- ✅ Similar to Elixirs, it is important to compromise at an appropriate level with the Ark Core system.
- ✅ It is recommended to use 'Reset Coupons' only on purple Astrogems.
- ✅ It is more efficient to dismantle green Astrogems on alt characters and focus investment on main characters.
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12. 🌟 Legendary Core and Ancient Core Information
- ✅ Legendary Cores allow you to equip more Willpower, but require more points.
- ✅ You can acquire Relic or Ancient Cores using 'Core Essence'.
- ✅ Relic Cores provide 15 points and Ancient Cores provide 17 points, but require higher points.