Lost Ark April update patch notes add Hard Brelshaza and Ancient gear

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The latest part of the Lost Ark Spring update ‘The Art of War’ is here, as the Lost Ark April patch notes arrive for the fantasy MMORPG. This month’s patch brings plenty to look forward to, with the arrival of Brelshaza hard mode and its corresponding new tier of Ancient gear. There’s also a new guardian raid, the opening of Fortunespire tier three, the introduction of powerful Sidereal gear, and of course plenty of snazzy cosmetics to delight players.

Ancient quality gear can now be crafted using materials earned from the incoming hard mode of the Brelshaza legion raid. You’ll have to reach item level 1540 first and equip a full six-piece set of Relic gear from the Phantom Legion Commander raid before you can craft the new Ancient gear. You’ll also be able to earn Ancient accessories from Brelshaza Hard, the South Vern chaos dungeons on despair level one and two, the Proving Grounds, and the new Hanumatan guardian raid.

As for Hanumatan, this giant, ape-like Solar Guardian has arrived and come to the conclusion that the humans are, in fact, the greatest danger to Arkesia. Of course, that means you’ll have to convince him otherwise by challenging him in combat. You’ll need to be item level 1540 to do so, but you’ll also have a chance to get your hands on the Legendary Galewind Rune if you’re successful in your showdown.

Completing the Brelshaza legion raid now has a chance to drop an item called ‘Sidereal: Galatur’s Will’ that can be used to begin a new questline that will allow you to forge and level up new Sidereal weapons. These powerful tools avoid the usual chance involved in honing and are guaranteed to be upgraded when the prerequisites are met. You can also upgrade them with powerful Sidereal skills, with a free