The stronghold is an important aspect in Lost Ark. It acts as the player's home and gives them many new features and abilities. The stronghold is unlocked, defeating Luterra Castle. Your stronghold gives you new things to do in Lost Ark, but you might be wondering how to use it.
To use your stronghold in Lost Ark, you must play the Song of Hearth and Home. This will transport you to your stronghold. Once there, press the Ctrl and 1 key to open the Management Menu. You can move around your stronghold in this menu with the WASD keys.
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In the Management Menu, you will be able to use the various features of your stronghold. This includes Researching, Dispatching sailors on missions, crafting, and more. You can also view many of your stronghold's statistics, such as Stronghold Action Energy, Interest, visiting merchants, and more.
Your stronghold and its features can be overwhelming, so we recommend taking the time to follow the tutorials and learn the many systems. But don't forget to enjoy your stronghold!
For more information on Lost Ark, check out What is Stronghold Action Energy in Lost Ark? and How to increase Virtue Stats in Lost Ark on Pro Game Guides.
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