Lost Ark officially supports Xbox controllers. The shortcuts below are based on that. Lost Ark is a surprisingly complicated game. A myriad of Lost Ark Gold activities, multiple advancement systems, and tons of content are sure to keep players engaged for hours on end. It's the perfect storm for beginners to get confused as to what systems are working. Strongholds are an excellent illustration.

Strongholds--known as Estates in various versions of Lost Arc---function as an improvement system, crafting system, and housing for players simultaneously. If you're a person who came across the system of strongholds but did not like it, we don't blame you. However, we strongly suggest to invest in this method. Strongholds allow you to craft consumables for the endgame, upgrade your character, as well as much more. Here is a complete guide to Lost Ark's stronghold system.

Strongholds double as Lost Ark's player housing and item crafting systems. The ability to unlock them is available at about level 25 the stronghold serves as an operating base for crafting, locating new tools, as well as completing the daily tasks. It is possible to decorate and live in your stronghold just like other MMO houses, but the strongholds at Lost Ark offer more than what you can get from it.

The primary function of your stronghold will be to craft healing potion and other battle items for the final battle. If you do not want to spend thousands of Gold buying consumables from other players, you'll need to invest in your stronghold. You'll get many additional benefits for doing so like the ability to work on every day tasks and boost your alternate characters to level 50.

You'll be granted a stronghold after completing this "Clerk Theo's Invite" quest. You'll unlock this quest upon retaking Luterra Castle, an event that occurs during the main story around level 25. Completing the quest chain will gain access to your estate and Lost Ark Gold - buy its associated song of fast travel.