Lost Ark: How To Earn Pirate Coins And What To Use Them For

Pirate Coins are one of the many systems and currencies in Lost Ark to learn. Unlike more obvious currencies like gold or silver, it's not exactly clear how to get more Pirate Coins or even what to use them for.

How to obtain Pirate Coins in Lost Ark is like many other things in the game: obtuse until you dig. It's not difficult to get the coins once you know how, but it's more difficult to decide how to spend them. This guide will explain how to obtain Pirate Coins and how to spend them as you explore Arkesia.

What Pirate Coins Are Used For

Pirate Coins are used to buy upgrades and crew members for your ship from merchants on Arkesia's waters, making navigation easier. The better your modifications, the easier it will be to cruise the great seas without anxiety. While you will eventually acquire other ships, the Estoque is more than enough to get you through the game. Prioritize it until it reaches level 5 before moving on to your other ships.

Pirate Coins can also be used to purchase rare things from maritime traders. The Song of Resonance is required to unlock hidden places and new islands for several tasks. Treasure Hunter Igran is selling the Song of Resonance for 16,500 Pirate Coins in Peyto, an island west of Annika. You can also use Pirate Coins to buy a Giant's Heart for 33,000, which unlocks key items like stat and skill enhancement potions.

How To Earn Pirate Coins

The quantity of money required for goods like the Song of Resonance may appear big, yet they aren't difficult to get. To acquire Pirate Coins, simply complete Island tasks. These are quest chains that can reward you with a lot of coins for a short-time investment. A single task on Giant Mushroom Island rewards you with 2,000 coins, whereas quests on Freedom Island reward you with 15,000 coins. That should be enough to buy the Song of Resonance in under 30 minutes. Some other places to get coins are Golden Wave Island, Runaway Island, Peyto, Glacier Island, Sublime Island. You'll start on lesser islands, utilize the coins to upgrade your ship, then work your way up to larger islands.

These tasks can only be completed once per account. Because Pirate Coins are an account-wide currency, you can't accomplish these quests on several characters to receive numerous rewards. After completing the more profitable Island Quests, you'll want to perform Una's Tasks for Pirate Coins. You can also earn Pirate Coins by completing Marine events and activities found with the Procyron's Compass. Sun Coins, Gienah's Coins, and Ancient Coins can be exchanged for Pirate Coins at the Tea and Libra Guild Vessel outside all major ports. The exchange rates vary, but you'll earn at least 10 Pirate Coins for every coin, which can help you out in a need.