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For those who aren’t content to struggle with the idea of cards throughout the game, that’s a smart move. Those who understand how to use cards will receive an immediate benefit from using them. It’s one of the ways the top Lost Ark players set themselves apart.
Looking Over The Books
Open the card catalogue (Alt+C by default) and flip over to the second tab. These are the various books that provide permanent buffs to the player once they are gathered. Individually, these cards do nothing but, when a collection is completed, they provide some large boosts.
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These boosts will be located in the middle toward the bottom of the screen. Each book has a collection bonus and then another bonus if the cards are leveled up. To enhance from this screen, hold control and right-click on the card, then select “enhance.” This is the best place for beginners to start.
Enhancing And Awakening Cards
To enhance cards, spend card XP enhancement point and drag the meter all the way to the right. This will also cost some silver. There is no benefit for partially leveling up a card, so if the meter can’t be filled, save the silver and card XP points and come back later. Eventually, this process will also cost duplicate cards, so don’t be afraid to stock up on extra cards.
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To gain card XP, players can delete cards or collect duplicate cards that are unique. Any cards over the limit will automatically be converted to experience, while those that need card upgrades shouldn’t be deleted until it’s certain the player won’t need them. Love the game or hate it, this complex system might turn away amateur players, but it gives the veterans something to farm for.
Equipping Different Presets
Players will also get a small bonus from equipping sets of cards. Unlike the books, these are different combinations entirely. What they do have in common is that they will provide boosts when equipped together and more boosts when reaching a certain enhancement level.
The beauty of the preset system is that players who need to tank, support, and DPS will be able to flip between sets with a click of the button. Click on the numbers at the top to change decks. Those who have many decks can flip for fire resistance in one dungeon and dark magic resistance in another.
Best Way To Gather Cards
The process of gathering cards should begin while players are still new. Even those who want to power level quickly should see if any unique or rare cards are available at the wandering merchants. There are card packs from the store, but this isn’t the most efficient way to spend time and money.
Open the Codex (Alt+D by default) and click on Cards. In this menu, players can see exactly how they can collect a card they are missing. Some come naturally through the story, others require knocking out an achievement, and others are from doing dungeons and world bosses. It’s a great way to get a collection going.
Lost Ark was released on December 4th, 2019, and is available on PC.
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