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Arknights: Endfield Beginner Guide — Everything You Need to Know
Published: February 1, 2026Updated: Mar 7, 2026
A comprehensive starter guide covering the basics of Arknights: Endfield, from combat mechanics to base building and team composition.
Welcome to Endfield
Arknights: Endfield is an open-world strategy RPG set in the Arknights universe. As the Endministrator, you'll lead a team of Operators on expeditions across the wilderness of Talos-II.
Getting Started
When you first begin your journey, focus on these priorities:
- Complete the Main Story — Progress through the main campaign to unlock key features like the Workshop, Base, and Gacha system.
- Build Your Core Team — Focus on 4-6 Operators and level them evenly rather than spreading resources thin.
- Explore the Map — Talos-II is filled with hidden treasures, materials, and optional bosses that reward exploration.
Combat Basics
Endfield uses a real-time tactical combat system. Position your Operators carefully and use their skills at the right time:
- Vanguards lead the charge and generate deployment points.
- Defenders hold the front line and absorb damage.
- Strikers deal high single-target or AoE damage.
- Supporters provide healing, buffs, and crowd control.
- Casters deal elemental damage from range.
- Guards offer balanced offense and defense.
Elemental System
Understanding element matchups is crucial for tackling tough content:
- Heat is strong against Nature
- Cryo is strong against Heat
- Nature is strong against Electric
- Electric is strong against Cryo
- Physical has no elemental weakness or advantage
Resource Management Tips
- Save premium currency (Originium Prime) for limited banners.
- Farm daily resource stages for Operator upgrade materials.
- Check the store regularly for discounted items.
- Prioritize weapon upgrades for your main DPS units.
Reroll Guide
Rerolling in Endfield is straightforward. A strong start can make early content much easier:
- Complete the tutorial (about 10-15 minutes).
- Collect all available pre-registration and launch rewards.
- Pull on the beginner banner for a guaranteed 6-star Operator.
- Aim for top-tier Operators like Laevatain, Ardelia, or Lifeng.