Fans of massively multiplayer online games like to "grind" through dungeons in order to obtain rare materials that they can use to make their characters more powerful (or to create unique outfits). However, Lost Ark goes above and beyond the standard endless grinding mechanics by introducing dozens of one-of-a-kind Raid Bosses that are both challenging and unique. One example of this is the Achates Trial Guardian Raid. On the other hand, one of the gameplay elements that presents one of the greatest challenges in Lost Ark is not a Raid Boss but rather a Chess Puzzle. This puzzle can be found inside the Phantom Palace, and it must be solved in order for players to make further progress in their collection of Mokoko Seeds; therefore, players do not have the option of skipping it. However, the longer a player spends working on the Chess Puzzle, the more damage they take; consequently, it is imperative that they finish it as quickly as they can. The First Phase of the Phantom Palace Chess PuzzlePlayers are required to match the board symmetrically in order to complete the first phase. Players can accomplish this objective by transferring the White Rook to the H3 Square (using Chess Notation) or two squares in front of the Black Pawn.
Alternatively, this can be done by moving the Black Pawn forward two squares
After the players have successfully relocated the White Rook to the designated location, they will advance to the next stage of the Phantom Palace Chess Puzzle
The second phase of the Phantom Palace Chess PuzzleThe players will be asked to realign the board so that it is symmetrical once more in the second phase of the Phantom Palace Puzzle
Players are required to position the White Knight on the C3 Square (Chess Notation) or directly diagonal to the White Pawn in the center of the Chess Board in order to finish this phase of the game
At this point in the game, the best way for players to protect themselves from an untimely demise is to make use of a HP Consumable
To get to the final phase of the Phantom Palace Puzzle, players will need to go through a portal, just like they did in the previous phase
This is the third phase of the Phantom Palace Chess Puzzle
Because some players have encountered Randomized Phase 3 Puzzles, it is possible that this solution will not be successful
Therefore, players have the option of attempting to finish it on their own or skipping the Phantom Palace Puzzle in the hopes of getting the solution described in this guide. The final phase of the game requires players to position two chess pieces, so players will need to move quickly when positioning those pieces. The White Queen should be moved by the players to the H6 square, which is one square after the White Pawn and immediately adjacent to the White Rook. After players have placed the White Queen, the Black Pawn should be moved to the E5 Square so that it is diagonal to the White Pawn that is in the middle of the board. After all of the objectives have been met, players are free to leave the Phantom Palace Chess area and carry on with their hunt for Mokoko Seeds.
