Lost Ark Gold Making Guide: Earn More Gold Every Week
Gold drives everything in Lost Ark — honing, engravings, gems and raid gear. Most gold comes from a weekly routine across several characters, so the key is consistency and not wasting what you earn.
Last updated: Farming guide · Oct 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Raids are the main source
Raid clears pay out the most gold, with a limited number of gold-earning characters per roster each week. Getting several characters to raid-ready item levels multiplies your weekly income.
Build a roster of alts
Alts share many roster-wide bonuses, and each gold-earning character adds raid income. Use express events and powerpasses to level alts quickly, and choose classes you enjoy playing every week.
Daily and weekly routine
A steady routine keeps the gold coming:
- Daily content on your main characters for honing materials.
- Weekly raids on every gold-earning character.
- Selling extra materials, gems and engraving books on the market.
- Using rest bonus so you don't need to log in every single day.
Use the market
Sell materials and items you don't need on the market and auction house. Check prices before selling, and sell when demand is high — usually after updates that add new honing goals.
Hone without wasting gold
Honing can fail, so use the materials and events that raise success rates. Focus on reaching the item level needed for the next raid rather than honing everything at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to make gold in Lost Ark?
Weekly raids on every gold-earning character, plus selling extra materials and items on the market.
Are alts worth it in Lost Ark?
Yes. Each raid-ready gold-earning character adds weekly gold, and alts share roster bonuses.
How can I save gold while honing?
Hone only to the next raid's requirement and use events and materials that improve success rates.