Most video games these days have NPCs that you can interact it. Usually, players avoid interacting with them as they don’t find it worthwhile. However, in Lost Ark, interacting with NPCs is a rewarding task. Building “rapport” as it is called in Lost Ark is critical to gaining many otherwise difficult-to-find items and even some currency! Today, we will be discussing how exactly Rapport works in this Rapport guide for Lost Ark.
Other Guides:
- Island Guide for Lost Ark
- Lost Ark Leveling Guide
- Stronghold Guide Lost Ark
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The Rapport System in Lost Ark
The Rapport system in Lost Ark is one of the most important parts of the Rapport guide. The system is introduced to help you get familiar with the world of Lost Ark and its characters and provide you with exciting rewards.
This is the kind of system that you definitely should use, as if you aren’t, then you’re missing out on a lot. Every day, you’re missing out on the opportunity to get your hands on exciting rewards.
You can interact with these NPCs and learn more about their story. Upon interacting with an NPC, they will either give you a Rapport Quest or will just talk to you. As you interact with them more and perform specific tasks, which we’ll talk about later, the level of friendship you have with them increases. There are a total of five NPC levels in Lost Ark, which include:
- Normal
- Amicable
- Friendly
- Trusted
- Affection
How It Works
The Rapport section can be opened by going to the Adventure Tab from the in-game menu. You can also press ALT+N to open it. The Rapport section lets you see where the Rapport NPCs are located and the kind of rewards you can get by interacting with them. The rewards come in different shapes and sizes, and you’ll also gain a lot of Gold Coins through this system.
You can select different Continents from the Rapport section and see which NPCs are located there. The NPCs will be greyed out until you go and meet them. After you complete a quest for them, they will get unlocked, and you’ll be able to start your Rapport journey with them.
As mentioned earlier, the Rapport system follows a level format, and the levels increase as the NPC starts liking you more. To increase the level, you will need to visit the NPC and interact with them. Then, you can either give gifts to them, play instruments, or use emotes.
All three of these will increase the level of friendship you have with the NPC. However, keep in mind that you can only give them 99 gifts, play five instruments, and use five emotes per day for each NPC. This means that it will take a lot of time to reach the max Rapport level with every NPC. Furthermore, you’ll need more Rapport points to get to the next level as you level up. For instance, you will need to hit 600 Rapport points to reach level 2 and then 2000 Rapport points to reach level 2. In other words, the process of leveling up will keep on getting difficult as you climb your way up.
How To Increase Rapport in Lost Ark
Following are the methods through which you can increase Rapport in Lost Ark.
Talk to An NPC
Talking to an NPC is the easiest and the quickest method of gaining Rapport points. This is most likely going to be the first method through which you’ll increase your Rapport with an NPC. When you go to an NPC and interact with them, you’ll engage in a conversation that includes a series of text chats. These text chats are not long and usually end quickly. But when they end, you receive a decent number of Rapport points.
Complete Rapport Quests
Rapport Quests will be given to you by the NPCs. After interacting with an NPC, a Pink exclamation mark (!) will appear on the map. Some of these quests are pretty simple and easy to complete, so you won’t have to worry about spending a lot of time with them. However, while they might be simple and all, they still provide a good amount of Rapport upon completion. Therefore, make sure to complete as many of them as you can.
Use Rapport Songs
The third method of gaining Rapport points involves playing an instrument. When you interact with an NPC, you can see the list of songs they like. If you play it to them, you will receive Rapport points in return. The amount of Rapport you’ll get for each song will depend upon the NPC. However, every NPC will ask you to play a different song, so it’s a must to acquire all of them if you’re planning to build a good relationship with all NPCs.
You can see which songs you have unlocked by going to the Sheet Music Menu. This can be opened by pressing F2. It is crucial to get as many songs as possible. Once you have a lot of songs unlocked, you’ll be able to increase your Rapport level with NPCs much more quickly.
Below is the list of songs in Lost Ark along with how you can acquire them.
Rapport Song Name | How To Acquire | |
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1 | Elegy of Serenity | Acquired by completing the Elegy of Serenity quest that you can start in Mathias. This quest is a part of the Iceberg Iniqury quest. |
2 | Festival Overture | Yet to be discovered. |
3 | Forest’s Minuet | To get this song, you must first progress through the main story to unlock the luxury of traveling by boat. This will happen after you complete the “Set Sail!” quest. Then, you will need to acquire the Song of Resonance, which we have mentioned below in the list. Afterward, you will need to reach level 50 with your character so that you can unlock a new quest chain from Traveler Eclipse on Lullaby Island. At the end of this quest, you’ll receive Forest’s Minuet song. |
4 | Heart’s Melody | Acquired by progressing through the main quest. |
5 | Heavenly Harmony | Acquired through the Reward Box on Harmony Island. |
6 | Requiem of Twilight | Obtained by completing the “She Only Dreams of Peace” quest. |
7 | Romantic Weapon | Unlocked after you have completed 60% of Adventurer’s Tome in Yorn. |
8 | Serenade of Love | Acquired by completing the “Relationship Guru” quest. |
9 | Song of Escape | Acquired by progressing through the main quest. |
10 | Song of Eternity | Unlocked after you complete 60% of Adventurer’s Tome in Rohendel. |
11 | Song of Harmony | Obtained by completing 50% of Adventurer’s Tome in Feiton. |
12 | Song of Peace | Acquired by completing 50% of Adventurer’s Tome in Punika. |
13 | Song of Reminiscence | Obtained by completing “Journey: Lost Footsteps” quest. |
14 | Song of Resonance | This song can be bought from the Treasure Hunter “Igran” for 16,500 silver. |
15 | Song of Spring | Unlocked by completing the “Shangra’s Pure Energy” quest. |
16 | Song of Starlight | This song can be bought from Favreau at Starlight Isle for 3,300 Gienah’s Coin. |
17 | Song of Temptation | Acquired by completing 50% of Adventurer’s Tome in Yudia. |
18 | Song of Trixion | Unlocked by progressing through the main quest. |
19 | Song of Valor | Obtained by progressing through the main quest. |
20 | Soulful Requiem | Obtained by completing 50% of Adventurer’s Tome in Feiton. |
Use Rapport Emotes
Using emotes is another fantastic way of increasing Rapport points in Lost Ark. There are a lot of Rapport Emotes in the game that you can unlock and use. Like songs, you can only use five remotes per day with each NPC.
For those who don’t know, each emote will make your character perform a specific type of action or gesture. For instance, one of them can make you blow a kiss, while another one can make you do a wave dance. The primary purpose of these emotes is to provide players the luxury of expressing their emotions to their party members without using text or voice chat.
However, in Lost Ark, they can be used to increase Rapport points as well. All you need to do is visit an NPC and use an emote to perform an action in front of them. The amount of Rapport points you’ll get is different for every emote. Furthermore, keep in mind that each NPC will have its own preferred emotes. You can not use every emote with each NPC. Therefore, make sure to acquire all of them to make the process of leveling up easier.
For instance, there is an NPC in the game called Beatrice. She prefers the Pray and Strech emote. The first one will reward you with 275 Rapport points while using the Strech emote will grant you 400 Rapport points.
Rapport Emote Name | How To Acquire | |
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1 | Advance | Obtained by completing 50% of Adventurer’s Tome in Arthetine. |
2 | Affection | Unlocked by completing “A Great Discovery” quest. |
3 | Beg | Obtained by completing “Lina the Lovely” quest. |
4 | Blow a Kiss | Acquired by completing the “Honorary Punikan” quest. |
5 | Bored | Obtained by completing 70% of Adventurer’s Tome in Rethramis. |
6 | Cheers | Acquired by completing the “Master’s Drinking Table” quest. |
7 | Cute | This emote can be purchased for 5,000 silver from Yuuri at Peyto. |
8 | Error | Acquired by completing the “Secret Archives” quest. |
9 | Fear | Unlocked by completing “The Faces of Terror” quest. |
10 | Frustrated | Acquired by completing the “Totoikis’ Dream” Creation” quest. |
11 | Interrogate | Obtained by completing the “Three Leaders” quest. |
12 | Joy | Unlocked after you reach the Rapport Level “Trusted” with Mokamoka in Mokoko Village. |
13 | Lailai | Unlocked after completing the “Getting Ready for the Festival” quest. |
14 | Laugh | This emote can be purchased from Naptha at Flowering Orchard for 6,000 silver. |
15 | Levitate | Unlocked after completing the “Pioneer of Shangra” quest. |
16 | Oath | Obtained by completing the “Dark Blade” quest. |
17 | Pain | This emote is unlocked as a reward for reaching Reputation Level 3 during the “Remnants of the Plague” quest. |
18 | Polite | Acquired by completing the “Becoming a Queen” quest. |
19 | Pray | Acquired after completing the “Morai Ruins” quest. |
20 | Proud | This remote will be unlocked after you acquire a total of 4 Masterpiece Collectibles. |
21 | Respect | Unlocked after completing the “Ealyn’s Gift” quest. |
22 | Roar | This emote can be purchased from Blackfang at Freedom Isle for 3,360 Gienah’s Coin. |
23 | Shy | Unlocked after completing the “A Good Day to Love” quest. |
24 | Spirit Recovery | Acquired by completing the “The Garden Path” quest. |
25 | Stretch | Obtained by completing 70% of Adventurer’s Tome in West Luterra. |
26 | Surrender | Acquired by completing the “Rebuilding Luterra” quest. |
27 | Sway | Unlocked by completing the “Becoming an Idol” quest. |
28 | Taunt | Acquired by purchasing it from BLackfang at Freedom Isle for 3,360 Gienah’s Coin. |
29 | Threaten | This emote will be unlocked after you acquire 10 Island Tokens. |
30 | Umarka | Unlocked after completing the “Father Knows Best” quest. |
31 | Wave Dance | This emote will be unlocked after you obtain 35 Island Tokens. |
32 | Whistle | This emote will be unlocked after you reach Reputation Level 3 during the “Ruffians in the Ground” quest. |
Give Gifts to NPCs
The best way of gaining Rapport in Lost Ark is by using Rapport Gifts. In fact, out of all the methods we mentioned, this one can help you get the most amount of Rapport points.
As mentioned earlier, giving gifts to NPCs can lead to an increase in the Rapport points. The best part is that unlike songs and emotes, you can give any gift to the NPCs. Although they have their preferred gifts, they still accept whatever you give them.
However, if you give them the gifts they have mentioned in their request list, then you’ll receive more Rapport points than you would with a random gift. For instance, there is a gift called Mokoko Carrot. When you select the gift, you’ll see that it has a text saying “Mokamoka would love this.” This indicates that the gift is best suited for Makamoka.
One thing to keep in mind is that you should not give out gifts randomly to NPCs. You should first collect as many gifts as you can, and see whether you have collected preferred gifts of some NPCs or not. Only then you should proceed with handing out gifts to the NPCs. Otherwise, you’ll be missing out on a lot of Rapport points. The total number of gifts you can give to an NPC is limited to 99 per day.
How To Get Rapport Gifts in Lost Ark
Rapport Gifts in Lost Ark can be acquired in various ways. For starts, they are given to you as a reward for completing different quests. As you progress through the story, you’ll keep on adding more and more gifts to your inventory.
Other than that, Rapport Chests are also a good way of acquiring gifts. These chests are also given to you as a reward for completing quests. However, you can also get them as a part of Special Events, Roster Level Rewards, Daily Login Rewards, and so on. And if you have some coins in your pocket, then you can also purchase them from different vendors.
Providence Stones can also be used to purchase Rapport Chests. You can acquire these stones by completing Stronghold Missions, Una Tasks, and even by killing specific enemies. Once you have enough Providence Stones, you can exchange them with Rapport Chests. These chests are filled with gifts that you can give to NPCs.
The Best NPCs to Give Gifts To
While it’s best to interact with all NPCs in Lost Ark, some of them are better than others. Below are some of the best NPCs in Lost Ark that you should give gifts to.
NPC Name | Rewards You’ll Get |
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Beatrice |
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Berver |
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Blackfang |
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Blue-Eyed Calvasus |
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Ealyn |
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Nabi |
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Nia |
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Nineveh |
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Orelda |
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Poppy |
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Sasha |
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Siera |
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Thirain |
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Thunder |
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The Best Rapport Gifts in Lost Ark
The number of Rapport Points you’ll gain from giving gifts will be around 300 to 400. However, what some of you don’t know is that there are special types of Rapport Gifts in Lost Ark that can reward you with 2,000, 5,000, and even 10,000 Rapport Points.
These Relic and Legendary gifts can be purchased from Nada by using Premium Currency. You might also get lucky and find them inside a chest. But if you can afford them, then they are the best way to increase your Rapport Level with an NPC. The best part about these Relic and Legendary gifts is that they can be given to any NPC. Some of them include:
Gift Name | Amount of Rapport Points They Offer |
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Amber Ale | 2,000 |
Chain War Chronicles | 2,000 |
Fine Gramophone | 2,000 |
Red Gem | 2,000 |
Encavian Crown | 5,000 |
Living Stone | 10,000 |
Blue Gem | 10,000 |
Crystal Necklace | 10,000 |
Blue Heart Fruit | 10,000 |
Grandmaster Mask | 10,000 |
Is The Rapport System Worth It?
As you can see for yourself, the Rapport System is something through which you can get your hands on some unique and amazing items. Furthermore, thanks to it, you also get the chance to explore more of the Lost Ark’s world and meet amazing new characters. The system is definitely something you should invest your time in. Otherwise, you will miss out on a lot of rewards.
Hope this Lost Ark Rapport guide helped you! Have a good day!
