LOST ARK / GUIDE 03
Not every upgrade provides equal value. Plan around your next content threshold, available materials and the other gaps in your character.
01. Choose a MilestoneChoose the dungeon or raid you want to prepare for. Check its current entry requirements and set a concrete target instead of honing without a clear endpoint. |
02. Count Bound ResourcesReview character-bound and roster-bound chests separately. Check weekly rewards and available event support before buying more materials from the market. |
03. Look at the Full CostAccount for shards, leapstones, fusion materials and silver as well as gold. Consider purchases together, since one missing resource can stall the entire plan. |
04. Check Transfers FirstRead the transfer preview when moving to a new gear set. Verify which progress carries over before spending resources, rather than copying an old video automatically. |
05. Compare Normal and Advanced HoningCompare current costs and unlocked stages on your character. Do not assume Advanced Honing is always cheaper; set a weekly spending limit. |
Practical TipAt the entry threshold, pause to check gems, cards and your build. Being able to enter a raid is not the same as being ready for it. |
Version and Regional Note(In EU/NA, normal honing now begins with Tier 4 Relic gear. Do not follow Tier 3 normal-honing advice from before the September 2026 update.) |
26 September 2026 · EU/NA
Sources: Lost Ark — Honing Changes
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