Guide: Guardian Raid
Contents
Overview | How to Enter | Rules and Systems | Raid Levels | Guardian's Will | Rest Bonus | Trial Guardian Raids
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Overview
Guardian Raids in Lost Ark are challenging boss battles where you hunt down and defeat powerful guardians before time runs out. Players must manage limited healing potions and master mechanics like counters and stagger checks to succeed.
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How to Enter
Guardian Raids can be done solo, matchmade, or with up to 4 players via party finder.
To enter a Guardian Raid, you must complete the quest [Content Unlock] Guardian Raid Qualifications Certificate. After you’ve completed the quest, you can enter or start matching through the [Guardian Raid Entry Bulletin Board] in cities or the through the [Content List] UI. To participate, your character must meet the following requirements:
Item Level 500 or above
Complete the [Guide] Guardian Raid Qualifications Certificate quest
Each Guardian has a recommended item level
Keep in mind that the Guardian Raid’s Health and Destruction/Stagger requirements scale depending on how many participants are in instance when you enter.
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Rules and Systems
Time limit
You have 20 minutes to defeat the Guardian. If you don't succeed within this time, you'll fail the raid attempt.
Party resurrection
Your party can resurrect fallen members 3 times in total. If all resurrections are used and everyone dies, you'll fail the raid, but surviving members can continue.
Restrictions
You're not allowed to use most consumables for Guardian Raids, except for battle items and food. You can only change your equipment and skills at the Battle Workshop near the raid entrance. Prepare accordingly!
Guardian Habitat
Guardians appear randomly in their designated habitat and may move to new locations. Flare battle items can help you find them if they relocate.
Status Ailment Immunity
Guardians are immune to standard status effects, but they can be slowed or staggered under certain conditions or with specific mechanics.
Combat Elements
Look for opportunities to destroy weak points, fill stagger bars, and counter Guardian attacks. Understanding these mechanics will help you succeed.
Penalty for Leaving
If you leave the raid early, you'll receive the Guardian's Curse debuff, which temporarily prevents you from joining other Guardian Raids.
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Raid Levels
Each Guardian has a specific Raid Level and requires a minimum item level for entry.
You'll need to meet these requirements before you can participate. In the Guardian Raid UI, you can find Raid Levels 1-6 under the Vairgry's Test tab, while Purification Levels 1-2 are located in the Chaos Guardian Purification tab.
Purification Guardians (or Chaos Guardians) are extra challenging versions of existing Guardian Raids that have modified mechanics and increased difficulty. They typically feature enhanced patterns, more complex mechanics, and better rewards compared to standard Guardian Raids.
Raid Level 1
Required Item Level: 500+
Guardians: Ur'nil, Lumerus, Icy Legoros, Vertus
Raid Level 2
Required Item Level: 635+
Guardians: Chromanium, Nacrasena, Flame Fox Yoho, Tytalos
Raid Level 3
Required Item Level: 805+
Guardians: Dark Legoros, Helgaia, Calventus, Achates
Raid Level 4
Required Item Level: 960+
Guardians: Frost Helgaia, Lava Chromanium, Levanos, Alberhastic
Raid Level 5
Required Item Level: 1250+
Guardians: Armored Nacrasena, Igrexion, Night Fox Yoho, Velganos
Raid Level 6
Required Item Level: 1415+, specific item levels are required for each Guardian, as follows.
Guardians:
Deskaluda (Item Level 1415+)
Kungelanium (Item Level 1460+)
Caliligos (Item Level 1490+)
Hanumatan (Item Level 1540+)
Purification Level 1
Required Item Level: 1580+, specific item levels are required for each Guardian, as follows.
Guardians:
Sonavel (Item Level 1580+)
Gargadeth (Item Level 1600+)
Veskal (Item Level 1610+)
Purification Level 2
Required Item Level: 1640+, specific item levels are required for each Guardian, as follows.
Guardians:
Argeos (Item Level 1640+)
Skolakia (Item Level 1680+)
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Guardian’s Will
After successfully completing a raid, a Guardian's Will appears. Collect it for valuable rewards, including honing materials, accessories, and if you're lucky, a Fate Ember.
The following rules apply to collecting a Guardian's Will:
You can only collect one per day, regardless of raid level
You must select whether you want to collect before entering a raid
If you choose to collect, but don't gather it after defeating the Guardian, it still counts toward your daily limit
The collection timer resets daily at server reset time
You can check your collection status at the top of the Guardian Raid Bulletin Board
Available rewards:
First Clear Reward: A special chest containing additional materials and accessories for your first successful completion
Base Rewards: Accessories, honing materials, ability stones, cards, skill runes, and more
Fate Ember: A rare drop providing premium loot such as gold, additional honing materials, card packs, or card experience packs
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Rest Bonus
When you don't collect your daily Guardian's Will, you'll receive Rest Bonus points at server reset time.
Rest Bonus points accumulate based on your unused completion counts. You'll earn an extra Guardian's Will when you have 20 or more Rest Bonus points (equivalent to 2 missed days) You can check your current Rest Bonus points on the Raid Bulletin Board. Rest Bonus helps you catch up on rewards if you miss daily raids.
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Trial Guardian Raids
These special raids feature Guardians with enhanced abilities compared to their regular counterparts. You must meet minimum item level requirements and clear the regular version first to participate.
Trial Guardian Raids work similarly to normal Guardian Raids, but you're only allowed to apply combat abilities through the 'Book of Coordination' (except for Hanumatan), and the Battle Workshop is only available before the battle starts.
The following raids have specific limitations as well:
Achates and Caliligos don't drop standard rewards but offer special achievements
Hanumatan has unique rules: You're not eligible for first kill or fastest clear time records. However, you will get a first clear reward the first time you complete it on Normal/Hard.
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