I collect Giant Hearts in Lost Ark and I can tell you exactly what they are, where to find them, and how to plan—straight talk from someone who’s spent years in endgame content. I’m a woman who raids, farms rapport, and grinds adventure tomes; this is practical advice, not fluff.
🗺️ What Giant Hearts are (short)
Giant Hearts are 15 collectible items tied to Arkesia’s toughest content. They come from Legion raids, Abyss/Argos content, adventure tasks, rapport, and exploration. Each heart proves you did something specific in the game; they’re not random loot you stumble onto.
They matter because three of those hearts give permanent skill points (huge long-term value). I’ve noticed players underestimate how those points change builds—honestly, they can outpace months of alternate progression.
📍 Where the 15 Hearts drop (2025-verified)
As of June 12, 2025 the common sources include: Valtan, Vykas, Kakul-Saydon, Brelshaza (Legion raids); Argos (Abyss/Abyssal); rapport NPCs and adventure-tome completions; island/token exchanges and specific world bosses. Drop rules differ per content; check the raid or NPC details before you commit time.
| Heart Location | Type | Quick Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Valtan | Legion Raid | Clear Normal/Hard |
| Vykas | Legion Raid | Clear Normal/Hard |
| Kakul-Saydon | Legion Raid | Clear Normal |
| Brelshaza | Legion Raid | Gate completions |
| Argos | Abyss Raid | Complete required phases |
Some adventure and rapport hearts are more predictable. For example: Nia Village needs max rapport; island tokens can be exchanged at specific NPCs; world boss hearts need repeat kills. These are easier to plan than raid RNG (depends on your niche and your patience).
💡 How I plan collections (practical steps)
Start where returns are steady: rapport and adventure hearts. They don’t require the highest item level and you can chip away daily. Why? Because consistent small gains beat waiting on a lucky raid drop—I’ve seen that repeatedly.
Watch this: raid hearts require preparation weeks ahead—gear, engravings, consumables, and a steady group. If you expect to join pug runs without practice, it won’t work the way you expect. Build a static or a reliable Discord group; that social side matters more than most guides admit.
“You won’t get every heart by playing solo—some require group coordination or long-term rapport.” — a simple rule I keep repeating.
There are caveats: weekly lockouts and seasonal availability affect some hearts (this doesn’t always work out perfectly). Plan around those schedules so you don’t waste attempts.
🎯 Step-by-step checklist (short)
• Item level ready for target raid
• Engravings tuned (practice builds)
• Consumables stocked
• Rapport targets listed
• Adventure tome regions tracked
• Weekly calendar noted
Yes, a checklist is boring. But it saves hours. By the way, some players ignore gift preferences for rapport NPCs—don’t. Gift efficiency cuts weeks off collection time (true and specific).
🔧 Strategy by heart type
Raid hearts: prepare long-term. Learn mechanics, lab test your rotation, and practice in lower-tier content. (I ran hundreds of wipes to learn timing.)
Rapport hearts: pick gifts that give bonus points. Research each NPC—some prefer trade goods, others like crafted items. Invest gold where it pays off; otherwise you’ll bleed currency.
Adventure/exploration hearts: finish region tomes methodically. Make a region checklist and stick to it; 100% completion is often required, so missing a single npc quest can cost you the heart.
⚡ Rewards that matter
Major milestones: three separate skill point rewards across the 15 hearts (these are the big ones). Other rewards include consumables, card packs, and a title at the top milestone. Specific milestone numbers: 4 hearts, 7 hearts, 10 hearts, 12 hearts, 15 hearts—each milestone gives fixed rewards (skill points at 4/10/15 in many regional versions; double-check your server UI).
Why focus on skill points? They permanently widen build options and raise damage or utility significantly. In my experience, a single skill point can change talent trade-offs and open new metas.
🧭 Social and economic tips
Don’t pour all your gold into one heart. Budget across rapport gifts, honing, and materials. We found that spreading resources yields steadier progress and less burnout. Join active guilds and heart-focused Discord channels to swap strategies and fill raid spots.
Controversial take: some raid hearts are overvalued by communities—people gatekeep content that shouldn’t be hidden. Also, RNG-based drops can feel unfair; I think the system needs clearer drop transparency (yeah, I said it!).
🔍 Quick reference table (what to track)
| Track | Why |
|---|---|
| Weekly lockouts | Prevents wasted runs |
| Rapport pref | Saves gold |
| Item level | Unlocks raid access |
| Adventure % | Some hearts need 100% |
Oddly enough, some easy hearts outperform tough raid hearts in long-term ROI—counterintuitive, but true when you factor time and cost. Think of the collection like a garden: some seeds sprout fast, others take seasons.
Final notes (short)
Pace yourself. Celebrate small wins. If you want help, tell me your server and which hearts you’re missing and I’ll give tailored tips (yes, I can be direct—between us, that’s faster!).
One small stumble here—oops, I nearly wrote the same tip twice. Anyway, collect well and watch your character change in ways you won’t expect.
— a veteran player, June 12, 2025
