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lost ark advanced honing
In Lost Ark, Advanced Honing refers to the process of upgrading your gear beyond the standard honing levels (typically past +15 on Relic gear or +20 on Ancient gear, depending on the tier). This system is crucial for progressing into endgame content like Brelshaza, Akkan, Thaemine, or Ivory Tower raids. Key Aspects of Advanced Honing Gear Tiers Involved: - Relic Gear (Brelshaza) Upgrades to Ancient (Kayangel/Elgacia). - Ancient Gear (Akkan) Upgrades to Ancestral (Ivory Tower/Thaemine). Honing Levels: - Relic gear goes up to +25 (but usually honed to +20 before upgrading to Ancient). - Ancient gear goes up to +25 (later converted to Ancestral). - Each upgrade increases Item Level (iLvl) significantly. Materials Required: - Oreha Fusion Materials (Basic & Advanced). - Honor Leapstones (Great Honor Leapstones for higher tiers). - Destruction/Guardian Stone Crystals (or higher-tier versions). - Gold (cost increases drastically per level). - New Honing Books (e.g., Meteorite Spirits for Ancient gear). Success Rates & Pitty System: - Success rates drop significantly past +15 (e.g., 3-10% at +20+). - Artisans Energy fills up on failures, guaranteeing success eventually. Special Mechanics: - Honing Research (reduces material costs for alts). - Honing Books (increase success chance temporarily). - Solar Materials (used to boost success rates). Tips for Efficient Advanced Honing Prioritize Weapon (biggest iLvl gain). Use Bound Materials First (save tradable ones for alts/market). Leverage Events (free honing books, reduced costs). Farm Chaos Dungeons & Raids (for consistent material income). Consider Pity System (sometimes pushing to guaranteed success is better than gambling). Example: Honing Ancient Gear (+16 to +20) Level Success Rate Avg. Cost (Gold + Mats) +16 10% 5k Gold + 200 GHL +17 7% 7k Gold + 250 GHL +20 3% 15k Gold + 500 GHL (Costs vary based on market prices and region.) Final Notes Advanced honing is expensive but necessary for endgame. Alts can help funnel materials to your main. Patience is keyrushing can drain resources fast! Would you like specific advice for a certain gear tier or honing strategy?
In Lost Ark, Advanced Honing refers to the process of upgrading your gear beyond the standard honing levels (typically p...
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