Character Name Requirements

• Names must be between 2-16 characters long

• Alphabetical characters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9) are allowed

• Special characters and spaces are not permitted

• Names cannot begin with numbers

• Character names are unique per server

• Only one unique name can be used per character on each server

Prohibited Names

The following types of names are not allowed:

• Offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content

• Names containing profanity or hate speech

• Names that impersonate staff or other players

• Names of major NPCs or story characters

• Names that violate intellectual property rights

• Website URLs or advertisements

• Names that break the game's Terms of Service

Name Release Policy

Character names are released under the following conditions:

Deleted Characters

• Characters level 10 or below: Names automatically release after 60 days

• Characters above level 10: Names release after 90 days

Name Release Events

Periodically, Lost Ark will release names that fit the following, or similar criteria. Please pay attention to monthly announcements for when these events occur:

• Accounts with no login for 365+ days

• Applies only to characters below level 50

• Does not apply to characters in universal storage

• Does not apply to accounts that have made any purchases

Name Change Policy

• Name changes are available through the in-game shop or as part of special events

• You must wait 60 days between name changes

• Name changes are subject to the same guidelines as initial character creation

Reporting Inappropriate Names In-Game

• Right-click on the player's name or portrait

• Select "Report Player"

• Choose "Inappropriate Name" as the report reason

• Provide additional details if necessary, then submit the report

Server Transfer and Name Conflicts

• When transferring to a new server, you may be required to change your character's name if it conflicts with an existing name on the destination server

• The same naming rules and restrictions apply to server transfers

Note: These guidelines may be updated as the game evolves.