Developed by Smilegate and published by Amazon Game Studios in English-speaking territories, Lost Ark is a Diablo-esque MMOARPG that takes place in the fantastical world of Arkesia. There are tons of different classes to choose from, and a huge world to explore as you sail around tackling dungeons. Things can get overwhelming at times, so here are a few beginner tips to help you get started on your journey.
1. Pick Whatever Class You Want
The nice thing about Lost Ark is that every single class and advanced class is totally viable in this game. Some lean more towards support and healing, while others lean towards damage output, but every class comes with their own strengths and weaknesses, so just pick the one that looks coolest.
It’s worth noting that there are some core minute differences between classes; for instance, the Assassin has a slightly shorter dodge cooldown of around six seconds, while the Sharpshooter has a cooldown of around nine seconds. The Soulfist is in the middle of the pack, with a cooldown of about seven seconds. Ultimately, though, these differences won’t impact your gameplay too much unless you’re actively spamming the dodge button in every encounter, which we definitely don’t recommend.
Boss moves are often properly telegraphed, giving you ample time to respond. So at the end of the day, just pick the class that you like the best and roll with it.
One other thing to note is that Lost Ark does encourage the use of alts as well. You can create multiple characters on a single account, and this is crucial especially if you want to maximize your endgame grind, so you can always experiment with the other classes on another character later on.
