Lost Ark: Rapport Guide
Rapport can be described as one of the many currencies in Lost Ark. Some may initially overlook its importance as it is more story than combat based, dealing with relationships rather than weapons and armour. But as with most things in Lost Ark, they're actually directly connected.
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Increasing rapport with NPCs leads to opening up otherwise unavailable quests, as well as giving access to unique items. There are more than 70 of these NPCs scattered across the continents, with many giving valuable collectables or gold. While the best can offer up anything from a Giant’s Heart to unique Adventurer’s Tome requirements.
More and more Rapport NPCs will become available to you as you work through the game. You’ll recognise them on-screen by the two hearts that float intermittently above their heads, making them easy to spot. They’re also visible on your map. Or for a bigger picture, you can open the Rapport screen (by clicking ‘Adventure’ at the bottom right of your screen, and then ‘Rapport’). This reveals location information, as well as other details we’ll discuss below.
Some Rapport NPCs simply become available to you once you’ve found their location. But the majority will need you to fulfill some sort of requirement before you can interact with them. This is usually completing a quest line, which will cement their feeling about your worthiness as a friend. But you can see what’s required by going into the main Rapport screen and hovering over any blacked-out NPC. These still have an unlock requirement - and a text box will pop up explaining exactly what that is.
Once an NPC has opened up, you will be able to increase your relationship with them by using rapport
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