Unlocking the ship and the ability to explore islands opens up a whole world of possibilities in Lost Ark. Suddenly, there are dozens of islands to discover, new continents to travel to, and treasure to find. It can all be a little overwhelming.
At first glance, much of Lost Ark's island focused activities might not seem all that important. That couldn't be further from the truth--islands in Lost Ark are a key part of the endgame experience. It's from islands that you'll be able to earn huge amounts of important resources needed to upgrade your gear, accumulate various currencies you'll need to purchase unique items, and discover collectables that can be exchanged for even more rewards. Here's what you need to know about islands in Lost Ark.
Not all islands are created equal in Lost Ark. Some can only be accessed for a limited amount of time, while others are always available to be explored. Some may feature lengthy quest lines to complete, while others are focused primarily around playing different minigames. All in all, there's three types of islands in Lost Ark you'll need to know about.
Adventure Islands
Each day, a set of three islands will be available at different times throughout the day. Which islands are available for that day can be found by checking Procyon's Compass (the compass icon underneath the mini-map). The catch here is that you can only access one of these islands a single time per day, so choose accordingly. These islands can grant various rewards ranging from card packs, runes, different currencies, and Island Tokens, so they are worth seeking out when you have the time.
Limited Time Islands
Similar to Adventure Islands, Limited Time Islands only appear for, well, a limited time, according to the
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