Lost Ark Rapport guide: Best NPCs, gifts & rewards

One of the many different types of quest yourLost Arkhero can undertake are Rapport quests; but what exactly are they? And which NPC should you spend your time courting and buying gifts for?

While the wonderful world of Arkesia is packed to bursting with NPCs, there are some amongLost Ark‘s extensive roster that are simply built different.

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Whether you’re looking to become the Queen of Luterra by cozying up to Thirain, or befriendNineveh, one of the Sidereals who endedthe game‘s dramatic Chain War; there is a whole collection of characters that you can build up Rapport with during your travels.

But what is Rapport in Lost Ark? And how can you build relationships with select NPCs? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.

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What is Rapport in Lost Ark?

In our non-virtual world, Rapport is defined as “a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well” – and it’s just the same in Arkesia.

Players can form relationships with different NPCs to receive rewards, unique greetings and conversations, and much more. Bear in mind that doing this is costly both in terms of money and time, though, so you’re best picking one character and sticking to them.

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Rapport quests are denoted by apink exclamation mark (!)and become available for each new level of Rapport you hit.

Lost Ark Rapport scale

As with every relationship, things come in stages. Rapport levels are divided into five different tiers, each subdivided into different levels:

you may useALT-Nto check your Rapport status, as well as which NPCs you can form connections with.

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How to build Rapport: Gifts, songs & emotes

Arkesia is a pretty traditional place, so chivalry reigns supreme. Woo your future friends with gifts, songs, and emotes to win their hearts.

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Of these three different methods, gifts are the best way to start farming Rapport fast. They can be:

Below are all of the different gift types, as well as how much Rapport XP they net you:

There are only two exceptions to this rule:

Best NPCs to build Rapport with in Lost Ark

While there’s an endless supply of Rapport characters in Lost Ark, some are simply worth a little more of your time than others.

Beatrice, Blue-Eyed Calvasus, Nineveh,andSashaare among the most important, but we’ve added some others below that will help you complete your Adventurer’s Tome and earn some cash.

So that’s everything you need to know about building Rapport and snagging some sweet, sweet rewards in Lost Ark.

Looking to etch yourself into the Arkesian history books and not just the hearts of your fellow travelers? Be sure to check out our dedicated Lost Ark guides: