Leveling in Lost Ark is the first of many hurdles players must overcome in order to reach the endgame. Fortunately, leveling in Lost Ark is also incredibly easy. Solo content is a breeze, and the MSQ is generous with experience, so players can gain levels quickly.
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Characters in Lost Ark start at level 10. The current soft cap is level 50, with the hard cap being level 60. It can be argued that the real content doesn't begin until the end game, and since loot will be cycled out frequently until then, players should focus on hitting the level cap as quickly as possible.
Completing the Main Story Quest, or MSQ, will reward the most exp for players. As such, this should be prioritized if leveling is the player's objective. By completing MSQ alone, players should be able to reach level 40.
Side quests yield nearly as much exp as the MSQ, and line up relatively well in terms of completing them alongside the MSQ. Players should be grabbing these whenever they see them and knocking them out for a healthy boost to levels.
Over the course of Lost Ark, there will be several Sudden Quests that appear. These are similar to FATEs in Final Fantasy 14. They are typically easy to complete, despite the time limit and restricted zones in which they must be completed. They will yield a larger amount of exp than side quests, so they should always be done when they appear.
Speed is the name of the game when it comes to leveling quickly in Lost Ark. Players are given a mount before leaving the starting city. The summon time for the mount is near instant, so it should be used at every given opportunity to navigate the sprawling maps quickly. Additionally, as Triports are unlocked across the map, utilize
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