Lost Ark T1 Mat: Best Islands For Farming

T1 mat is an abbreviation of Tier 1 materials used by the Lost Ark community. T1 mats are endgame materials used to upgrade your gear to a much higher level in order to take down some of the tougher foes you’ll face in the endgame.

Islands, where quests rewards will get you high amounts of T1 mat, are listed below. Before reading further, consider reading our guide on the best ways to increase Charisma in Lost Ark.

Glacier Isle

Glacier Isle is the northmost island of Arkesia, located directly to the east of Shushire.

The thing about Glacier Isle is that you cannot just simply sail to this island and start doing its quests to earn a T1 mat. To get to Glacier Isle, meet Mathias in Peyto Island and start the quest “Iceberg Inquiry”. Doing that quest will automatically take you to Glacier Isle.

Quests In Glacier Isle

Once you have reached Glacier Isle, you would want to know which quests can get you a T1 mat. Below is the list of quests in Glacier Isle which get you a T1 mat in Lost Ark.

Silent Prelude: This quest can be initiated by talking to Samly in Glacier Isle. Completing the quest will earn you the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x2
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x4
• Silver x1,800

Dastardly Disease: You can start the quest by talking to Bastian. Bastian can be located in Origins of Stern. Upon completing the quest, you will gain the following rewards.

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x2
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x4
• Silver x1,800

A Nose for News: You can initiate the quest by talking to Editor-in-Chief Phillan Kaiman, who can also be found wandering in Origins of Stern. Completing Nose for News will get you the following rewards: 

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x2
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x4
• Silver x1,800

The Sickly Sea: This quest can be started by interacting with Sasha in Origins of Stern. Upon completion, you’ll gain the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x4
• Silver x1,800

Rhapsody of Renewal: Rhapsody of Renewal quest can be started by talking to Orazio in Glacier Isle. The rewards for the quest are:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x4
• Silver x1,800

The Jig Is Up: To initiate the quest, talk with Sasha again in Origins of Stern. Quest rewards are:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x15
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x25
• Silver x4,000

Justice Achieved: The second last quest of Glacier Isle can be started by meeting up with Bastian in Origins of Stern. The rewards for the quest are:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x7
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x2
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x5
• Silver x3,600

Elegy of Serenity: You can begin the final quest of Glaciar Isle by interacting with Mathias in Arid Path. The rewards for Elegy of Serenity are :

• Glacier Isle Token
• Elegy of Serenity
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x7
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest
• Gold x50

White Wave island

This small cozy Island can be located southeast of Shushire. You can sail to White Wave Island as soon as you unlock sailing.

Quests In White Wave Island

There are only two quests you can do on White Wave island, and completing both of them will get a T1 mat in Lost Ark.While you are at it, consider going through our guide on Best Mounts in Lost Ark.

Lonely Island: Start Lonely Island quest by talking to Stranded Tenma in White Wave Island, and completing his quest will get you the following rewards.

• Charisma +2
• Lavish Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x2
• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x2
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x5
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x4
• Silver x11,000

Many Islands, One Legend: The second and final quest of White Wave Island can be started by interacting with Stranded Tenma again. Completing the quest will get you the following rewards.

• Lavish Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x3
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x4
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Silver x11,000
• Gold x85

Shadow Island 

In Shadow Island resides a tower that holds the secrets of Chaos. You can get to Shadow Island via sailing, which is located in the North Vern Sea. Speaking of towers, why not go through our guide on how to unlock the Tower of Thanks in Lost Ark.

Quests In Shadow Island

You can do the following quests in Shadow Island in order to get the T1 mat in Lost Ark.

To the Shadespire: Start the quest by talking to Mercenary Captain Zardin. Completing the quest will get you the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x7
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x8
• Courage +1
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x10
• Silver x900

The Scent of Blood: This quest can be initiated by conversing with Rakil. Rewards for completing the quest are:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x13
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x6
• Silver x1,650
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x27

Vile Debris: Interacting with Jenkrix in Shadow Islands will start the quest. The following rewards are earned through the quest:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x13
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x6
• Silver x1,650
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x27
• Courage +2

Debris Gatherer: The quest “Debris Gatherer” can be initiated by meeting up with Jenkrix again, and the following rewards are earned through this quest:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x14
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x27
• Silver x1,650
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x6

An Important Record: Start the quest by speaking with Ryndon. Complete the quest and obtain the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x17
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x4
• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest
• Silver x2,100
• Wisdom +3

Shadow’s Mark: Shadow’s Mark is the final quest of White Waveisland is called Shadow’s Mark and can be started by interacting with Ryndon. The rewards for the quest are:

• Shadow Island Token
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x8
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x14
• Lavish Shard Chest (M)
• Silver x900

Dreamgull Island

The layout of this island resembles a flying seagull hence the name Dreamgull Island. It’s an early game Island and is located to the east of North Vern. While you are at it, consider reading our Lost Ark classes Tier list as well.

Quests In Dreamgull Island

The following quests can be done in Dreamgull Island to obtain a T1 mat for you to upgrade your gear to the highest levels in Lost Ark.In Dreamgull Island, all the quests can be started by interacting with a single NPC named Eto after completing the Island’s first quest.

Seagull Sojourn: The first quest in Dreamgull can be started by interacting with a hidden object located just beside the bridge. Rewards for completing Seagull Sojourn are:

• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x12
• Kindness +1
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x7
• Splendid Shard Chest (S)

Let’s Play, Lote!: This quest can be started by interacting with Eto on Dreamgull Island. Complete the quest to get the following rewards:

• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x12
• Kindness +1
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x7
• Splendid Shard Chest (S)

Luring Lote: Interact with Eto to initiate the quest and get the following rewards:

• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x23
• Charisma +1
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x12
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x3

Fearless Flyer: Completing it will earn you these rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x12
• Charisma +1
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x23
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x3

Lote’s Dream: The fifth quest in quest of Dreamgull Island Island can earn you the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x12
• The Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x23
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x3

Back to Work: Upon completion of this quest, you will earn the following rewards:

• Charisma +1
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x12
• Dreamgull Island Token
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x23
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x3

Eto’s Exasperation: Completing  Eto’s Exasperation can get you the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x18
• Kindness +1
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x35
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x3

Eto on Edge: Helping Eto in this quest can earn you these rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x18
• Charisma +1
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x35
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x3

Ornithologist Edge: The rewards for completing the 9th and final quest of Dreamgull Island are as follows:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x24
• Gold x115
• Splendid Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x46
• Splendid Shard Chest (S) x5

Starlight Isle

Starlight Isle is located in the middle of two Islands, Pleccia and Anikka. These Islands are situated East of Arkesia at the main sea of Gienah. Before reading further, why not take a look at our guide on Lost Ark Sharpshooter Build.

Quests In Starlight Isle

Completing the following quests in Starlight Isle will earn you a T1 mat or Tier 1 materials for Lost Ark.

A Lighthouse for the Soul: This quest is given to you by Lena. Completing the quest can earn you the following rewards:

• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x1
• Kindness +2

For the Lost Soul: Interact with Lena to start the quest. Upon completion, you will earn the following rewards:

• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x1
• Kindness +2

The Pianist of the Lonely Lighthouse: Interacting with Lena and completing the quest will earn you the following rewards:

• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x1
• Kindness +2

Starkeeper’s Records: A list of rewards gained from the quest is given below. Speak with Lena to start the quest:

• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x1
• Kindness +2

The Soul Left in X-301: Interacting with Diego’s Mom in Runaways Island will initiate the quest. The reward for completing the quest is Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x2.

Under the Starlight Lighthouse: Conversing with Lena will start the quest, and upon completion, you will earn the following rewards:

• Stat Increase Potion
• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x2

Finding Eileen’s Soul: Meet with Lena, and she will give the task of finding Eileen’s Soul. Completing the task will earn you these rewards:

• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x2
• Kindness +3

Favreau and Eileen: Meet with Varut in Prideholme to start the quest. Rewards for the quest are as follows:

• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x2
• Kindness +3

Your Traces: The second last quest of Starlight Isle can be started by interacting with Lena in Sunlight Isle. Completing the quest will fetch you Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x3.

A Starlit Melody: The final quest of the island can be initiated by interacting with Favreau in Starlight Isle. Rewards for completing A Starlit Melody are:

• Starlight Isle Token
• Lavish Harmony Leapstone Chest x3
• Splendid Shard Chest (L) x13

Panda Island

As the name suggests, Panda Island is a natural habitat for pandas. Panda Island is located East of Pleccia between Arthetine and Anikka.

Quests In Panda Island

Just like previously covered islands completing quests in Panda Island will get a handsome amount of T1 mat as well. There are only two quests that can be completed on Panda Island.

Fragrance and Fish: The first quest of Panda Island is Fragrance and Fish, which can be started by interacting with Chungshu. Completing the quest will get you these rewards:

• Wisdom +2
• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x22
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x6
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x12
• Silver x8,273

Panda’s Delight: The second and final quest of Panda island is Panda’s Delight which can be started by conversing with Pappu. Upon completion, you will gain the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x16
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x28
• Silver x6,026

Toto Silver Island

This island is home to Toto Elder. Toto Silver Island is located Southwest of Annika. Also, consider reading our guide on Location and Bossfight of Caspeil in Lost Ark.

Quests In Toto Silver Island

Naturally, completing quests on Toto Silver Island will get you a handsome amount of T1 mat. Keep in mind that you cannot simply just visit this Island and start doing its quests in order to earn the T1 mat.

Make sure you have completed the Tortoyk World Quest before you visit Toto Silver Island because it is one of the requirements you have to fulfill before doing the Toto Silver Island quests.

After you are done with the aforementioned quest, all of Toto Silver Island’s quests can be accessed from the same NPC, The Toto Elder. A list of quests in Toto Silver Island for earning a T1 mat is discussed below:

Song From Home: After you are done with Tortoyk World Quest, visit Toto Elder and initiate Song From Home quest. Completing the quest will get you:

• Kindness +1
• Splendid Shard Chest (L) x1
• Silver x4,800

 Time Wears You Down: Upon completion of the quest, you will gain the following rewards:

• Kindness +1
• Splendid Shard Chest (L) x2
• Silver x4,800

The Totoikis’ Dream: Temperature: Interact with Toto Elder to Begin the quest and obtain these rewards after completion:

• Kindness +2
• Splendid Shard Chest (L) x2
• Silver x7,200

The Totoikis’ Dream: Fragrance: Upon completion, you will get the following rewards:

• Kindness +2
• Splendid Shard Chest (L) x3
• Silver x7,300

Totoiki’s New Dream: Converse with Toto Elder to begin the quest and get the following items upon completion:

• Splendid Shard Chest (L) x5
• Silver 14,500

Serenity Isle 

Serenity Island is home to a Legendary Blacksmith. It is located between Tortoyk and East Luterra. Also, consider going through our guide on Lost Ark Wardancer Build.

Quests In Serenity Isle

Serenity has four quests in total, all rewarding the player with a handsome amount of T1 mat.

Who’s There?!: In the west of Serenity Isle, a broken barrel can be found. Interacting with it can get you the following rewards:

• Lavish Destruction Stone Fragment Chest
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5

A Sad History: After you are done with Who’s there?! you can now speak with the Legendary Blacksmith. Interact with him to start “A sad History” quest. Completing it will get you these rewards:

• Lavish Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x11
• Courage +2

The Stone of Power: Converse with the Blacksmith to start Serenity Isle’s third quest.Complete the quest to get these rewards:

• Skill Point Potion
• Lavish Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x12

Revenge Is Mine: Accept the quest from Legendary Blacksmith to begin Serenity Isle’s final quest. Upon completion, you’ll get the following rewards:

• Serenity Isle Token
• Lavish Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x3
• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x15

Fantasm Island

Fantasm Island is a mysterious island filled with dream energy. You can find Fantasm Island north of Rohendal.

Quests In Fantasm Island

After arriving in Fantasm Islan, you can do the following quests to earn a decent amount of T1 mat.

Lonely Island: The first quest of Fantasm Island is Lonely Island which can be started after finding and speaking with Latt. Doing the quest will fetch you these rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x13
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x4
• Silver x1,600

Island Oddity: You can begin the second quest of Fantasm Island by visiting Latt again. Completion of Island Oddity will get you these materials:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x13
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x4
• Silver x1,600

Fishing Follies: Visit Vantor in Fantasm Island to begin the quest. Upon completion, you will gain the following rewards:

• Splendid Destruction Stone Fragment Chest x13
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x3
• Silver x1,600
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x4

A Place With a View: Talk to Sirsina in Fantasm Island to gein this quest.Complete the quest to get the following rewards:

• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x4
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x3
• Silver x1,600

To Each Their Own: Visit Vantor again to start “To Each Their Own”.You’ll gain the following T1 mats from this quest in Lost Ark.

• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x5
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x3
• Silver x1,600

Island Egress: Island Egress can be accessed by visiting Sirsina on Fantasm Island. Get your hands on the following rewards after completing the quest.

• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x5
• Splendid Shard Chest (M) x3
• Epic Card Pack
• Silver x1,600

Fish You Were Here: The last quest for the T1 mat you’ll be able to do in Fantasm Island is “Fish You Were Here”.Interact with Tebel to begin the quest and gain the following rewards for completing the task assigned by Tebel:

• Lavish Guardian Stone Fragment Chest x5
• Splendid Harmony Leapstone Chest x5
• Wisdom +2
• Silver x1,600

This wraps up our guide on the best Island for T1 mat. Let us know what you think about our guide in the comments below.

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