How to Get Pirate Coins in Lost Ark

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If you're plunging the depths of Lost Ark for Pirate Coins, you're not alone. This deep-sea currency is an integral part of the game, especially if you're looking to get in some well-deserved level upgrades, recruit Ship or Stronghold Crew or purchase a litany of other items.

Trouble is, they're not exactly overflowing everywhere you look in Lost Ark. While you should absolutely try to stock up on them whenever possible, you may need to spend a little more time in-game snapping them up than you previously planned if you want to be Pirate Coin-rich in Lost Ark.

Luckily, there are several ways to gather these useful bits of currency. Just don't go too overboard (pun intended), because there's a wild world of many other things to worry about when it comes to Lost Ark.

If you're ready to kick off the Lost Ark treasure hunt for Pirate Coins, then it's time to jump in and see how to earn more of them.

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Lost Ark's Pirate Coins are a type of currency in this online MMORPG. You can use them to complete upgrades, free prisoners and hire additional crew members. Amazon Games

How to Get Pirate Coins in Lost Ark

There are several ways that you can get Pirate Coins in Lost Ark. You'll earn them by completing tasks and challenges that have you working toward certain goals. These make up some of the simplest ways to nab the Coins. Here are your choices:

Onetime Activities

You can earn Pirate Coins from gaining Reputation levels and quests, including the following:

  • Una's tasks: You can earn a set amount of Coins per task for Una as you complete up to a certain level.
  • Welcome challenges: Sometimes, early challenges in the game will net you a modicum of Pirate Coins.
  • Island Quests: Completing Island Quests will net you Pirate Coins, including those around Peyto, Blackfang's Den, Freedom Isle, Golden Wave Island and several more.

You can also earn Pirate Coins by completing weekly activities, including the following:

  • Daily login rewards: Just log in and play regularly to receive Pirate Coins, with a small number of them added to your account by signing in to play.
  • Complete Sailing challenges: These options, also known as Navigation co-ip events, will reward you with Pirate Coins and Sea Coins.
  • Trade Sea Coins for Pirate Coins: Head to the Tea and Libra Vessel near you if you want to exchange your Sea Coins for Pirate Coins, but this option is not reversible.
  • Kalthertz prisoner exchange: Use your Pirate Coins at Kalthertz Island, southeast of Shushire, to set one prisoner you choose to pardon free. You have a 50 percent shot at receiving extra Pirate Coins for your trouble.
  • Island challenges: Complete regular Island challenges to earn Pirate Coins when these events pop up.

Lost Ark is available now to play on PC via Steam.

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Brittany Vincent is a Newsweek gaming editor based in Kentucky. Her focus is reporting on video games, the game industry, ... Read more