Summer is upon us, and with it comes the highly anticipated Cool Retreat update for Lost Ark, set to go live on July 17. This major patch brings a plethora of new features and improvements, including solo endgame raids and dungeons, a new Voldis Event Powerpass, the Super Mokoko Express, and a host of festivals, events, and quests. Let's delve into everything this exciting update has to offer.

To implement the Cool Retreat update, Lost Ark will undergo maintenance starting at 2am PT on July 17, with an expected downtime of six hours. Players can look forward to accessing all the new content from 8am PT on the same day. You can register a Lost Ark account or Buy Lost Ark Accounts at Z2U to start the new content.

Key Features of the Update
1. Solo Mode for Endgame Raids and Dungeons
Players can now tackle four endgame raids and one dungeon solo, allowing for practice without the pressures of group play. Although rewards in solo mode are reduced, each class receives special effects to aid completion, particularly beneficial for support classes. The Scale of Fate system limits solo mode rewards based on item levels:

Valtan and Vykas Legion Raids: Item Level 1,600
Kakul-Saydon Legion Raid: Item Level 1,610
Brelshaza Legion Raid: Item Level 1,620
Kayangel Abyssal Dungeon: Item Level 1,640
Clearing these solo raids earns a new currency, Clear Medals, redeemable for items at Solo Mode Exchange NPCs in large cities.

2. Voldis Event Powerpass and Super Mokoko Express
The Voldis Event Powerpass and Super Mokoko Express are available to facilitate progression towards Tier Four gear. The Powerpass must be claimed by Sept. 25, setting the character’s item level to 1,520. The Super Mokoko Express offers discounted honing rates and increased honing material acquisition, expediting progress to item level 1,600.

3. Extra Endgame Rewards
Additional materials like leapstones and honor shards can be earned by participating in various events until Sept. 25, including:

Kayangel Abyssal Dungeon Gate (Three): Hard Mode
Akkan Legion Raid Gate (Three): Normal and Hard Mode
Ivory Tower Abyssal Dungeon Gate (Three): Normal and Hard Mode
Thaemine Legion Raid Gate (Three): Normal and Hard Mode
Echidna Kazeros Raid Gate (Two): Normal and Hard Mode

4. New Festivals, Events, and Cosmetics
The Maharaka Paradise Event Island offers races and tokens redeemable for summer cosmetics and other rewards. The store features Ocean Festival-themed cosmetics, including pixel weapons, a swing ride mount, summer wallpaper, and swimsuits. The new daily playtime rewards event lasts until Sept. 25, offering silver, honing materials, event tokens, and honing fusion materials.

5. Progression Updates
Several updates have been made to improve leveling and progression:
Increased honing success rate for Brel gear
Engraving Support available for all T3 characters
Reduced costs for gear creation, set level upgrades, and ability stone upgrades
Reduced Legendary Elixir costs (newly created Elixirs)
Doubled weekly creation limit for Epic and Legendary Elixirs from 10 to 20
Reduced Armor Transcendence costs
Reduced Pheon costs for T3 Gear amulets, accessories, and bracelets
Level five T3 bound gems granted upon completing the Punika World Quest
Added growth missions to help players reach item level 1,600
Increased material rewards from T1/2 guardian raids

6. Raid Gold Changes
Gold rewards from raids and dungeons have been significantly reduced to align with the adjusted gold costs for solo mode raids. For example, completing Brel on Hard mode now yields only 5,600 gold across all four gates. Players are encouraged to review the full patch notes for detailed gold changes.

7. Echidna After Story Quest
A new story quest, Lingering Red Scent, is available. It can be picked up from the Luterran Messenger NPC in Elnead after completing the “Crimson Red Floral Scent of Temptation” quest and defeating Covetous Master Echidna in either Normal or Hard mode.

The Cool Retreat update is set to bring a wave of exciting new content and improvements to Lost Ark. From the introduction of solo endgame raids and dungeons to new festivals, events, and progression updates, there is plenty for players to look forward to. The update promises to enhance the overall gaming experience, providing fresh challenges and rewarding adventures throughout the summer. If you want to get better game experience, Cheap Lost Ark Gold will help you a lot. So gear up, dive into Arkesia, and enjoy all that Cool Retreat has to offer!