How to Navigate the Lost Ark Ignite Server Transfer: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Your Transfer Options from the Ignite Server

As the chapter of the Ignite Servers in Lost Ark concludes, players are presented with a crucial decision: how to best transition their hard-earned progress to a new home. This guide, tailored for English-speaking adventurers, will illuminate the path forward, ensuring a smooth and advantageous server transfer. Whether you are a new player just starting your journey or a seasoned veteran, understanding the nuances of the transfer policy is paramount to maximizing your benefits and preparing for continued adventures in Arkesia.

This article will delve into the intricacies of the Ignite Server merge policy, focusing on the two distinct transfer experiences available: Roster Transfer for new players and Character Transfer for returning or veteran players. We will meticulously break down each option, highlighting what gets transferred, what remains behind, and most importantly, how you can leverage the generous transfer gifts, which include substantial gold, to set yourself up for success in your new server environment. Navigating server transfers can seem complex, but with this comprehensive guide, you’ll be well-equipped to make informed decisions and seamlessly continue your Lost Ark saga.

Roster Transfer vs. Character Transfer: Choosing Your Path

Before embarking on the transfer process, it is essential to understand the two distinct paths offered, each designed to cater to different player profiles:

1. Roster Transfer: A Fresh Start for New Players

Roster Transfer is ideally suited for players who are relatively new to Lost Ark or those who are looking for a completely fresh start on a new server. This option allows you to move your chosen character and your entire roster’s worth of progression to a server within your region where you do not currently have an existing roster.

Key Features of Roster Transfer:

Complete Roster Migration: This transfer type moves your selected character along with all roster-wide information. This includes your roster level, stronghold progress, collectibles (Island Souls, Mokoko Seeds, etc.), and much more.
Clean Slate Server: You must choose a server where you do not already have a roster. This ensures a truly fresh start in a new community.
Generous Transfer Gift: Upon successful transfer, you will receive a transfer gift, scaled to your character’s Item Level, containing valuable resources including a significant amount of gold, silver, honing materials, and more, to kickstart your journey on the new server.
Item Carry-Over: Most items your character possesses will be transferred to the Universal Storage on your target server. However, certain items like Trade (Life) materials, gold, and silver are excluded from direct transfer but are compensated through the transfer gift.

2. Character Transfer: Seamless Integration for Returning and Veteran Players

Character Transfer is tailored for returning or veteran players who wish to integrate their Ignite Server character into an existing roster on a different server within their region. This is the perfect option if you have friends already playing on another server or if you prefer to join a server where you already have some established progress.

Key Features of Character Transfer:

Character-Focused Migration: This option primarily transfers your chosen character and their individual progression. While some roster-wide elements are carried over (like Triports, Emotes), it is less comprehensive than Roster Transfer.
Join Existing Roster: You can transfer your character to a server where you already have a roster. Your transferred character will be added to the Character Storage of your existing roster.
Transfer Gift Still Applies: Similar to Roster Transfer, you will also receive a transfer gift based on your character’s Item Level, providing resources including gold and materials to bolster your character’s strength on the new server.
Selective Item Transfer: Character Transfer involves a more selective transfer of roster-wide items compared to Roster Transfer. Certain items like Island Souls, Engraving Books, and Special Equipment are not transferred. However, essential character-bound information and items are preserved.

Shared Aspects of Both Transfer Experiences

Regardless of whether you choose Roster or Character Transfer, certain aspects remain consistent across both options:

Guild Departure: You must leave your current guild before initiating the transfer process.
Item Transfer to Universal Storage: Transferred items will be sent to the Universal Storage of your target server, ensuring easy access for your character.
Single Character Transfer: Only one character can be transferred per account. Any other characters on the Ignite Server will be deleted upon transfer.
Limited Item Transfer Restrictions: Items with drop limits or potential for abuse, along with Trade (Life) materials, gold, and silver, are not directly transferred. However, the transfer gift compensates for the loss of these resources.
Preservation Feature: Critical items that cannot be re-acquired or are deemed too important to lose will be automatically preserved and transferred to your Universal Storage.

Understanding the Transfer Gift: Your Head Start on a New Server

A significant incentive for transferring from the Ignite Servers is the generous Transfer Gift. These rewards are designed to help players quickly integrate into their new server environment and provide them with the resources needed to continue their progression. Crucially, these gifts include a substantial amount of gold, addressing a key resource for player advancement in Lost Ark.

The Transfer Gift scales based on your character’s achieved Item Level on the Ignite Server. Here’s a breakdown of the rewards at different Item Level thresholds:

Item Level 1600 Transfer Gift:

Bound Gold x5,000
Silver x10,000,000
Processed Chaos Stone (Weapon) x10
Processed Chaos Stone (Armor) x30
Legendary Elixir Support Chest x1
Legendary Engraving Recipe Selection Chest x5
T3 Ancient Accessory Selection Chest x25
Relic Ability Stone Chest x25
T3 Honing Material Chest x20
T3 Honing Material Chest II x20
Honor Shard Pouch (L) x160
Fledgling Destiny Legendary Card Selection Pack x1
Legendary Card Pack IV x1
Legendary – Uncommon Card Pack IV x10
Legendary – Rare Card Pack IV x5
Creation Fragment x10
Stronghold Seal Chest x1
EXP Potion (EXP 10,000,000) x5

Item Level 1610 Transfer Gift:

Bound Gold x100,000
Silver x15,000,000
Processed Chaos Stone (Weapon) x15
Processed Chaos Stone (Armor) x45
Legendary Elixir Support Chest x2
Legendary Engraving Recipe Selection Chest x10
T3 Ancient Accessory Selection Chest x50
Relic Ability Stone Chest x50
T3 Honing Material Chest x25
T3 Honing Material Chest II x25
Honor Shard Pouch (L) x200
Fledgling Destiny Legendary Card Selection Pack x2
Legendary Card Pack IV x2
Legendary – Uncommon Card Pack IV x20
Legendary ~ Rare Card Pack IV x10
Creation Fragment x20
Stronghold Seal Chest x5
EXP Potion (EXP 10,000,000) x15

Item Level 1620 Transfer Gift:

Bound Gold x200,000
Silver x50,000,000
Processed Chaos Stone (Weapon) x50
Processed Chaos Stone (Armor) x150
Legendary Elixir Support Chest x4
Legendary Engraving Recipe Selection Chest x20
Relic Engraving Recipe Selection Chest x1
Ancient Ability Stone Chest x50
T4 Lv. 6 Gem Pouch (Doomfire x3/ Blazing x3)
T4 Lv. 7 Gem Pouch (Doomfire x1/ Blazing x1)
T4 Honing Material Chest x50
T4 Honing Material Chest II x25
Destiny Shard Pouch (S) x300
Fledgling Destiny Legendary Card Selection Pack x5
Legendary Card Pack IV x4
Legendary – Uncommon Card Pack IV x20
Legendary ~ Rare Card Pack IV x10
Creation Fragment x20
Stronghold Seal Chest x10
EXP Potion (EXP 10,000,000) x30
Agris’s Scale x30
Dark Fire x100
Behemoth’s Scale x50
Transcendence Ruins Restoration Ticket: Armor x20
Transcendence Ruins Restoration Ticket: Weapon x3
Kenuart Fortress (T4) Gear Selection Chest x1
Yoz’s Jar: Eternity x1
Cloth x14

As you can see, the higher your Item Level, the more substantial the rewards become, ensuring a smoother transition and continued progression on your chosen server. The inclusion of significant gold in these gifts directly addresses the needs of players looking to enhance their characters and engage in the in-game economy on their new servers.

Data and Item Transfer Policies: What to Expect

To ensure a fair and stable server environment, the transfer policy includes specific rules regarding data and item transfer. Understanding these policies will help you prepare for the transfer and avoid any surprises.

Data Transfer Policy: Key Definitions

The data transfer policy utilizes several key definitions to describe how different types of data are handled during the transfer process:

Max: The system retains the highest value found between the Ignite Server and the target server.
Sum: Values from both servers are added together.
Union: Values are added together, with duplicate entries removed.
Reset: The system is reset to its default value.

Important Considerations Before Transferring

Before initiating your server transfer, ensure you take the following steps to avoid any complications:

Auction/Market: Manually cancel any registered items on both the Ignite and Legacy Worlds. You cannot transfer if you have items listed.
Product Inventory: Claim all items from your Product Inventory before applying for the transfer. Having items in your inventory will make you ineligible for transfer.
Mail: Receive or reject all mails manually. Players waiting for transfer cannot send mails to others.
Guild: Leave your guild before registering for transfer. Players currently in a guild cannot transfer.

Specific Data Transfer Policies

Here’s a breakdown of how various data categories are handled during the transfer:

Roster Level Rewards: Roster Transfer only.

Adventurer’s Tome Rewards: Roster Transfer only.

Collectibles: Roster Transfer only (Island Souls, Omnium Stars, Giants Hearts, Masterpieces, Mokoko Seeds, Sea Bounty, Ignea’s Tokens, World Tree Leaves).

Rapport Rewards: Roster Transfer only.

Achievement Progress & Rewards: Roster/Character (MAX) Transfer. Only achievements related to content unlock conditions are transferred and merged.

Content Unlock: Roster/Character Transfer.

Quest Info: Roster/Character Transfer.

Triport: Roster/Character (UNION) Transfer.

Music Sheets: Roster/Character (UNION) Transfer.

Emotes: Roster/Character (UNION) Transfer.

Toys: Roster/Character (UNION) Transfer.

Titles Acquired: Roster Transfer only.

Cards: Roster/Character (EXPRESS) Transfer for Registered Cards and Awakening Info. Roster Transfer only for Slot Expansion and Card Equip Info.

Engravings: Roster Transfer only (Engraving Unlock Info and Engraving Acquired Info).

Roster Inventory Expansion: Roster Transfer only.

Una’s Task: Roster Transfer only (Una’s Task Rewards and Una’s Reputation Rewards).

Wallpapers: Roster Transfer only (Wallpapers Acquired Info and Wallpaper Slots).

Ship Skin Acquired Info: Roster Transfer only.

Trade Skill Level: Roster Transfer only.

Rowen RvR Faction Info: Roster Transfer only (Faction Info, Faction Weekly History, Faction Penalty, Faction Rank History, Weekly Top 30 Ranking, Faction Rewards). Ranking Info is not transferred.

Dungeon Entry and Clear Info: Roster/Character Transfer.

Sailing Record Info: Roster Transfer only.

Bifrost: Roster Transfer only (Bifrost Save Info and Bifrost Key Acquire Info).

Roster Purchase Limit: Roster/Character Transfer.

Skill Tree Inventory: Roster/Character Transfer.

Presets: Roster/Character Transfer (Skill info should be reset).

Book of Coordination: Roster/Character Transfer.

Store: Reskin Ticket, Bonus Room, N+1 Products – No transfer. Pet Features – Roster/Character Transfer (Delete remaining info of destination world).

Universal Inventory: Roster/Character Transfer (no transfer for blacklisted items).

Event Mission: No Transfer (Hyper Express, Story Express).

Event Shop: No Transfer.

Login Rewards: No transfer (Normal, Ignite Exclusive, New Players, Returnees, Hot Time).

Ark Pass: No Ark Pass plans for Ignite.

Chaos Dungeon Purification: No Transfer.

Currency: Gold, Silver, Amethyst Shard – No transfer. Honor Shard, Harmony Shard, Crystals, Phoenix Plume, Pheon, Coin of Courage, Providence Stone, Pirate Coin, High Seas Coin – Roster Transfer only.

Pets: Pets with content-level acquisition will be deleted in Character Transfer. Roster/Character Transfer – Transfer all acquired pets.

Mounts: Roster/Character Transfer – Transfer all acquired mounts in case of roster transfer. In case of character transfer, transfer all acquired mounts excluding duplicates.

Items: Roster/Character Transfer – Limited transfer, excluding blacklisted items. Items that are not transferred are marked with the Ignite icons.

Item Transfer Blacklist: Items Not Eligible for Transfer

Certain items are blacklisted and will not be transferred due to potential for abuse or other policy reasons. These items are also marked with the Ignite icon in-game.

No transfer due to potential abuse:

Currency: Gold, Gold chests, Silver, Silver chests
Battle Items & Battle Item Chests
Chaos Dungeon Items: Aura of Resonance Recovery Elixir, Chaos Dungeon Rest Bonus Recovery Brew
Ebony Cube Entrance Tickets
Ship Upgrade Materials (Tradable)
Honing Materials & Honing Support Materials & Sidereal Weapon Materials
Engraving Recipes (Tradable)
Gems (tradable)
HP Potions
Life/Trade Skills Items: Trade Skill Tools (Tradable), Trade Skill Tool Crafting Kit (Tradable), Trade Skill Materials, Life Energy, Leap Essence
Stronghold Items: Stronghold Action Energy, Stronghold Trade Materials
Adventurer’s Tome Collectibles

Roster Transfer only (Not transferred in Character Transfer):

Currency: Crystal, Crystal Chests
Sailing Items: Ship, Crew, Ship Upgrade Materials (Bound), Sail Glyph, Ship Skins
Engraving Recipes (Bound)
Potions: Skill Point Potions, Enlightenment Point Potions, Virtue Point Potions (Vitality and Str. / Dex. / Int. Potions)
Cards & Card Packs
Collectibles: Island Souls, Masterpieces, Giant’s Hearts, Mokoko Seeds, Sea Bounties, World Tree Leaves, Omnium Stars, Music Box of Memories
Stronghold Items: Stronghold Activity Acceleration Chip, Stronghold Structures, Entertainment Structures, Stronghold Crew Application, Pet Inventory Expansion, Trophies, Jukebox Music
Pets acquired from content will be deleted upon Character Transfer, but Roster Transfer will move all
Rapport Items & Rapport Item Chests
Adventurer’s Tome Items: Progression Rewards (Ignea Tokens, Stronghold Structures), Specialties, Specialty Ingredients, Liquor Refills
Content Skins: Rowen Faction Skins, Rowen Wolf Masks, Thirain Rapport Skins
Wallpapers
Sailing Keys: Gienah’s Key, Procyon’s Key
Content Rewards: Roster-base Currencies/Tokens (Ancient Soundstone, Magical Spring Water), Tradable Currencies/Tokens (Splendid Essence of Wisdom, Soundstone Fragment), Event Currencies/Tokens (Processed Chaos Stones, Event Elixirs (Potent) – Excepting, Transcendence Ruins Restoration Ticket: Armor)

Roster/Character Transfer (Limited Transfer, excluding blacklisted items):

Sailing Items: Island Tokens (Chicking Feathers, Shangra Peaches, Slime Island Tokens and etc.)
Mounts: BM Mounts, Content Mounts
Skill Tree Items: Amulets (from Chaos Dungeon), Special Amulets (Hope Amulets, Wishful Amulets), Sage Powder (Bound)
Gears & Gear Chests
Bound Gems
Product Skins
Content Rewards: Chaos Stones, Gear Crafting Materials (Demon Beast Bones, Demon Beast Veins, Covetous Wings, Covetous Fangs, Phantom Intention, Eyes of Decay), Gear Set Upgrade Materials (Mayhem Horns, Empyrean of Contemplation), Ability Stone Upgrade Materials (Light Spear, Crystal of Order, Brilliant Orb, Book of Judgment), Content Unlock/Crafting Materials (Dark Fire, Behemoth’s Scales, Clear Energy of Wisdom)

NOTE: Minor changes may occur to this policy up to the time of transfer. Please check list after October 23rd for final adjustments.

Conclusion: Preparing for Your New Adventure

The Lost Ark Ignite Server transfer policy offers a comprehensive and supportive transition for players moving from the closing servers. By understanding the differences between Roster and Character Transfer, and by being aware of the data and item transfer policies, you can ensure a smooth and beneficial move. The generous transfer gifts, including valuable gold, provide a significant boost to start your new chapter in Arkesia. Take the time to carefully consider your options, prepare your account according to the guidelines, and get ready to embark on exciting new adventures in Lost Ark!