Planning your premium currency for the 2026 roadmap is key to staying ahead in Arknights: Endfield. The meta can change quickly with each update, so knowing the release dates and banner cycles can help you avoid spending on characters your account does not need. This guide tracks the complete release schedule and provides practical pull recommendations for each version. Players who need additional currency can also use the Arknights: Endfield top-up page.
Arknights: Endfield Banner Schedule 2026 Overview
Track the complete Arknights: Endfield Banner Schedule 2026 timeline across all major update periods below.
| Version | Patch Phase | Featured Operator | Combat Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version 1.0 | Phase 1 (January 22 – February 7, 2026) | Laevatain | Heat Striker / DPS |
| Phase 2 (February 7 – February 24, 2026) | Gilberta | Nature Supporter / Crowd Control | |
| Phase 3 (February 24 – March 12, 2026) | Yvonne | Cryo Striker / DPS | |
| Version 1.1 | Phase 1 (March 12 – March 29, 2026) | Tangtang | Cryo Caster / Sub-DPS |
| Phase 2 (March 29 – April 17, 2026) | Rossi | Physical Guard / Hyper-Carry | |
| Version 1.2 | Phase 1 (April 17 – May 22, 2026) | Zhuang Fangyi | Electric Striker / Burst Carry |
| Phase 2 (May 14 – June 4, 2026) | Fest of Brilliance | Special Headhunting / Account Anchor | |
| Version 1.3 | Phase 1 (June 4 – June 25, 2026) | Mi Fu | Physical Main DPS / On-Field Carry |
| Phase 2 (June 25 – July 16, 2026) | Camille | Heat Enabler / Sub-DPS Support | |
| Version 1.4 | Phase 1 (July 16 – August 9, 2026) | Arcane | Nature Caster / AOE Reaction DPS |
| Phase 2 (August 9, 2026 – Before Next Maintenance) | Liino | Electric Supporter / Healing and Buffs | |
| Version 1.5 | Phase 1 (September 2 – September 30, 2026) | Typhoeus | Nature Striker / Arts Burst DPS |
| Phase 2 (Starts September 24, 2026) | Yvonne (Rerun) | Cryo Striker / Single-Target DPS | |
| Giveaway Event (Starts September 24, 2026) | Purrchena | Physical Defender / Shield and Healing |
Version 1.5 Banner Breakdown
Version 1.5 works differently from the usual two-new-character banner cycle. Typhoeus debuts as a new 6-Star Nature Striker in Winter Hunt, which runs from September 2 to September 30, 2026. Yvonne returns through Resplendent Spectrum Phase I on September 24, 2026. Phase 2 therefore begins before Winter Hunt ends, creating an overlap from September 24 to September 30. Purrchena is also new, but she is obtained from a Giveaway Event instead of Headhunting.
| Release Group | Operator / Weapon | Rarity | Element / Weapon Type | Primary Role or Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Typhoeus (September 2 – September 30, 2026) | 6-Star | Nature / Arts Unit (Striker) | Arts Burst DPS / On-Field Carry |
| Umbra of Frigid Eventide (September 2 – September 30, 2026) | 6-Star | Arts Unit (Signature Weapon) | Agility / ATK / Arts Burst Amplification | |
| Phase 2 | Yvonne (Starts September 24, 2026) | 6-Star | Cryo / Handcannon (Striker) | Rerun Rate-UP / Single-Target DPS |
| Artzy Tyrannical (Starts September 24, 2026) | 6-Star | Handcannon (Signature Weapon) | Critical Rate / Stacking Cryo DMG | |
| Protocol Pass | Suffering's End | 6-Star | Arts Unit | Typhoeus Alternative / Nature DMG |
| Giveaway Event | Purrchena (Starts September 24, 2026) | 5-Star | Physical / Defender | Shielding / Healing / Nature Infliction |
| Dessert Moment (Starts September 24, 2026) | 5-Star | Event Weapon | Free max-Potential reward |
Are Typhoeus and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
Typhoeus is a strong Pull for accounts that already have reliable Nature Infliction support. She is a 6-Star Nature Striker who uses an Arts Unit, with Agility as her main attribute and Will as her secondary attribute. Her Battle Skill, Piercing Arrows of the Woods, costs 100 SP and places her in Hovering, allowing her to perform five Aerial Basic Attacks. Each attack can target up to two enemies. When an attack hits an enemy with Nature Infliction, it consumes one stack, grants one Sign, and restores additional Ultimate Energy.
If Typhoeus has a Hunting Arrow, the attack consumes it and becomes a Power Shot. Power Shot forcibly applies Nature Burst, and its Nature Burst damage increases when it also consumes Nature Infliction. Her fifth Aerial Basic Attack counts as both a Final Strike and a Power Shot without consuming a Hunting Arrow. Typhoeus can hold up to eight Signs and four Hunting Arrows.
At maximum Signs, Rampant Thorns converts them into Hunting Arrows, resets her Aerial Basic Attack count, and creates a Barrage Array. Enemies inside the array take continuous Nature damage, are slowed by 60%, and take increased Nature Burst damage. Her Ultimate, Call of Ice Mountain, costs 200 Ultimate Energy, deals AOE Nature damage, immediately grants two Hunting Arrows, and causes her next five Aerial Basic Attacks to trigger Hail of Arrows damage.
The important restriction is that Typhoeus does not want to spend her field time preparing every Nature Infliction herself. Her pull value rises sharply when the account already has operators such as Arcane, Ardelia, Fluorite, or Purrchena who can prepare Nature Infliction before she enters Hovering. Without that setup, reaching maximum Signs and maintaining her Hunting Arrow loop becomes less consistent.
Umbra of Frigid Eventide is Typhoeus's 6-Star signature Arts Unit and her strongest direct damage option. At Level 90, it provides 505 Base ATK. When fully tuned, its attributes reach 156 Agility and 39% ATK. At Rank 4, Detonate: Hunter Instinct grants 26% Arts DMG Dealt. After the wielder casts a Battle Skill, they gain 56 Arts Intensity and four Windform stacks for 15 seconds. Applying an Arts Burst consumes one Windform stack and grants 6% Arts DMG Dealt for 30 seconds, stacking up to four times.
This passive fits Typhoeus directly because her Battle Skill begins her Hovering attack sequence and her Power Shots apply Nature Burst. The weapon improves the same part of the rotation where most of her damage is concentrated. It is a valuable pull for players who want to maximize Typhoeus, but it is not the only usable Agility-based Arts Unit available in Version 1.5.
Is Suffering's End a Good Alternative for Typhoeus?
Suffering's End is a 6-Star Arts Unit obtained from the Protocol Pass. It is not Typhoeus's signature weapon, but its stats and passive make it a relevant alternative. At Level 90, it provides 490 Base ATK. When fully tuned, it reaches 156 Agility and 43.33% Nature DMG Dealt.
At Rank 4, Detonate: Dawn of the Long Night provides 24 Arts Intensity. Whenever the wielder applies an Arts Burst, they gain 3.2% Nature DMG Dealt for 25 seconds, stacking up to four times. Reaching four stacks also grants another 9.6% Nature DMG Dealt. At full Rank 4 stacks, the passive therefore provides a total of 22.4% additional Nature DMG Dealt, on top of the weapon's main Nature DMG attribute.
Typhoeus can activate the passive through the Nature Bursts applied by her Power Shots, so the weapon is not merely a statistical substitute. It supports her actual combat loop. Players who already plan to obtain Suffering's End through the Protocol Pass can reasonably skip the signature weapon unless they want Umbra of Frigid Eventide's stronger Battle Skill and Arts Burst synergy.
Are Yvonne and Artzy Tyrannical Worth It?
Yvonne returns as the Rate-UP 6-Star Operator in Resplendent Spectrum Phase I, which begins on September 24, 2026. She is a Cryo Striker who uses a Handcannon, with Intellect as her main attribute and Will as her secondary attribute. Her kit is built around applying and consuming Solidification before entering an enhanced single-target damage window.
Her Battle Skill, Brr-Brr-Bomb β, consumes Cryo Infliction or Nature Infliction to forcibly apply Solidification. Yvonne gains Ultimate Energy when Solidification is successfully applied, with additional Energy based on the number of Infliction stacks consumed. Her Combo Skill, Flashfreezer υ37, deploys Frost-e-Bytee after the controlled operator performs a Final Strike against a Solidified enemy. The device deals repeated Cryo damage, pulls nearby enemies, and applies another instance of Solidification when it expires.
Her Ultimate, Cryoblasting Pistolier, makes Yvonne the controlled operator and temporarily enhances her Basic Attacks. Each enhanced sequence grants Critical Rate, and reaching maximum stacks also grants Critical DMG. The final enhanced attack becomes a powerful Final Strike. Against a Solidified enemy, Yvonne performs an additional Cryo attack before consuming Solidification.
Yvonne remains a strong Pull for players who need a dedicated Cryo single-target carry or already have a team capable of setting up Cryo Infliction, Nature Infliction, and Solidification consistently. Accounts that already have enough single-target damage or do not want to build around Solidification can safely skip the rerun.
Artzy Tyrannical is Yvonne's 6-Star signature Handcannon and returns as the Rate-UP weapon in Tag Artist Issue Phase I. At Level 90, it provides 505 Base ATK. When fully tuned, it reaches 156 Intellect and 19.5% Critical Rate.
At Rank 4, Fracture: Artzy Exaggeration provides 25.6% Cryo DMG Dealt. Whenever the wielder scores a critical hit with a Battle Skill or Combo Skill, they gain another 22.4% Cryo DMG Dealt for 30 seconds. This effect can stack three times, with each stack tracked separately. At full stacks, the passive adds up to 67.2% Cryo DMG Dealt in addition to its initial 25.6% Cryo bonus.
The weapon is highly compatible with Yvonne because her kit already rewards Critical Rate, Critical DMG, Battle Skill usage, and frequent Cryo damage. Players committed to using Yvonne as their main Cryo carry will receive substantial value from Artzy Tyrannical. Players pulling Yvonne primarily for collection purposes can stop at the character and avoid spending additional Arsenal resources.
How Does Resplendent Spectrum Phase I Work?
The other possible 6-Star Operators in the Phase 2 pool are Ember, Lifeng, Ardelia, Last Rite, and Pogranichnik. The banner provides 10 additional Urgent Recruitment attempts at 30, 60, and 90 pulls. Yvonne is guaranteed within the first 120 Headhunting attempts, while every 240 cumulative pulls grants a token for the current Rate-UP 6-Star Operator.
Progress toward the 30, 60, and 90-pull rewards, the first 120-pull Rate-UP guarantee, and the 240-pull Operator Token carries into later RE-Factor banners from the same named series. The separate 80-pull 6-Star guarantee is shared across all RE-Factor Headhunting banners. This makes stopping partway through Phase 2 less punishing, but the system itself does not make Yvonne an automatic pull.
Is Purrchena Worth Building?
Purrchena is a new 5-Star Physical Defender who provides shielding, healing, interruption resistance, and a second Battle Skill sequence capable of applying Nature Infliction. This gives her a direct connection with Typhoeus because she can help prepare the Nature Infliction stacks that Typhoeus consumes during Hovering.
The Purry Big Feline! RAWR! Giveaway Event begins on September 24, 2026. Completing the event rewards players with a max-Potential 5-Star Purrchena and a max-Potential 5-Star Dessert Moment. Since both rewards come from the event, players do not need to spend Headhunting or Arsenal resources on either one.
Version 1.4 Banner Breakdown
Version 1.4, also known as the [Homecoming] update, brings players back to Wuling with new story content, new events, two new 6-Star characters, and two featured signature weapons. Arcane leads Phase 1 as a Nature Caster, while Liino arrives in Phase 2 as an Electric Supporter.
| Patch Phase | Character / Weapon | Rarity | Element / Weapon Type | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Arcane (July 16 – August 9, 2026 at 11:59 Server Time) | 6-Star | Nature / Arts Unit (Caster) | Nature Caster / AOE Reaction DPS |
| Type 42: Solemn Phalanx (July 16 – August 9, 2026 at 11:59 Server Time) | 6-Star | Arts Unit (Signature Weapon) | Intellect / Ultimate Gain Efficiency / Detonate | |
| Phase 2 | Liino (August 9, 2026 at 12:00 Server Time – Before Version Update and Maintenance) | 6-Star | Electric / Polearm (Supporter) | Electric Supporter / HP Treatment / Team Buffs |
| Bedazzling Night Debut (August 9, 2026 at 12:00 Server Time – Before Version Update and Maintenance) | 6-Star | Polearm (Signature Weapon) | Will / Treatment Efficiency / Medicant |
Are Arcane and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
Arcane is a strong Pull if your account needs a Nature Caster, a reaction-based DPS, or an Operator who can support Nature and Cryo burst windows. Her kit focuses on Nature Infliction, AOE damage, enemy action delay, and Nature/Cryo damage amplification.
Her Battle Skill: Jadecrushing Grid applies Nature Infliction and can either deal more damage in INT Mode or pull enemies in WILL Mode. Her Combo Skill: Yinglung Stance IV slows enemy actions and increases the Nature and Cryo damage taken by the target and nearby enemies. Her Ultimate: Gloompurge creates a large AOE field that deals Nature damage and can forcibly apply Corrosion in INT Mode.
Her signature weapon, Type 42: Solemn Phalanx, provides Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency, and Detonate. It supports the Ultimate-centered part of her rotation and is most valuable when Arcane is being used as a damage dealer rather than only as a Nature enabler.
Are Liino and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
Liino is a strong Pull for players who need an Electric Supporter with healing, buffs, and stable team utility. Unlike Arcane, she is less focused on being a pure damage carry and more focused on keeping the team active during longer fights.
Her Battle Skill: Dazzling Focus lets her enter Vocalist Stance, where she grants the entire team an ATK Boost, provides HP Treatment to Operators within range, and periodically attacks nearby enemies. Her Combo Skill: Delightful Harmonics deals Electric damage, heals the controlled Operator, and grants additional Ultimate Energy to Liino. Her Ultimate: Dawnstar Concerto heals the entire team, applies Electrification in a large AOE, and continuously provides buffs and healing while dealing damage.
Her signature weapon, Bedazzling Night Debut, provides Will, Treatment Efficiency, and Medicant. These effects directly support her HP Treatment and teamwide sustain, making it valuable for players using Liino as a primary healer and support.
Version 1.3 Banner Breakdown
Version 1.3 introduces new Physical and Heat team options through Mi Fu and Camille, together with their featured 6-Star weapons.
| Patch Phase | Character / Weapon | Rarity | Element / Weapon Type | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Mi Fu (June 4 – June 25, 2026) | 6-Star | Physical / Guard | Frontline Core / High-Stagger DPS |
| Amaranthine Tassel (June 4 – June 25, 2026) | 6-Star | Greatsword (Signature Weapon) | Strength / ATK / Physical DPS | |
| Phase 2 | Camille (June 25 – July 16, 2026) | 6-Star | Heat / Vanguard | Heat Enabler / Target-Hopping Support |
| Blessing of Lustrous Carmine (June 25 – July 16, 2026) | 6-Star | Polearm (Signature Weapon) | Agility / Heat DMG |
Are Mi Fu and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
Mi Fu is a strong Pull if your squad is heavily invested in Physical teams and uses Operators such as Endministrator, Ember, Pogranichnik, Akekuri, Rossi, or Chen Qianyu. She functions as a frontline core with high-frequency attacks, stance chaining, Physical Susceptibility, and strong stagger damage. Her signature Greatsword, Amaranthine Tassel, supports her Strength and ATK scaling.
Are Camille Options Worth It?
Camille is a strong Pull for Laevatain owners and other Heat-focused accounts. He applies frequent Heat Infliction, provides target-hopping AOE damage, supports SP recovery, and improves team combo attacks. His signature Polearm, Blessing of Lustrous Carmine, provides Agility and Heat DMG bonuses that align with his elemental support role.
Version 1.2 Banner Breakdown
This update introduces new elemental kits and high-value DPS options.
| Patch Phase | Character / Weapon | Rarity | Element / Weapon Type | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Zhuang Fangyi (April 17 – May 22, 2026) | 6-Star | Electric / Arts Unit | Melee Burst Carry / Sunderblade DPS |
| Lone Barge (May 14 – Currently unknown) | 6-Star | Arts Unit (Signature Weapon) | Electric Battle Skill DPS | |
| Phase 2 | Fest of Brilliance (May 14 – June 4, 2026) | 6-Star Selector | Laevatain, Gilberta, Pogranichnik, Ardelia | Selectable Rate-Up Banner |
| Forgeborn Scathe & Delivery Guaranteed (May 14 – June 4, 2026) | 6-Star | Sword & Arts Unit | Rerun Weapons |
Are Zhuang Fangyi and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
Zhuang Fangyi is a strong Pull if your squad lacks reliable crowd control and high-frequency counterattacks. Her signature weapon, Lone Barge, provides 39% ATK and 156 Will. Its passive provides Electric DMG and improves her Battle Skill damage after consuming Arts Reactions or casting her Ultimate.
Are Fest of Brilliance Options Worth It?
The Fest of Brilliance special Headhunting pool offers access to Laevatain, Gilberta, Pogranichnik, and Ardelia. Reaching 30 attempts grants a bonus 10-pull, while reaching 60 attempts awards 10 Basic HH Permits. At 120 pulls, players receive a Shimmering Moment Designation Permit that can be used to select one of the four featured Operators.
Previous Banners: Version 1.1 Recap
Review the historical data and limited banners from the previous major content update.
| Phase | Character / Weapon Name | Rarity | Element / Weapon Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Tangtang (March 12 – March 29, 2026) | 6-Star | Cryo / Handcannon (Caster) |
| Brigand's Calling (March 12 – May 22, 2026) | 6-Star | Handcannon (Signature Weapon) | |
| Phase 2 | Rossi (March 29 – April 17, 2026) | 6-Star | Physical / Sword (Guard) |
| Lupine Scarlet (March 29 – Currently unknown) | 6-Star | Sword (Signature Weapon) |
Version 1.1 Overview
Version 1.1 introduced Tangtang as a flexible Cryo sub-DPS. Her signature Handcannon, Brigand's Calling, provides ATK, improves Cryo damage, and causes enemies to take more Arts damage. Rossi debuted as a Physical Guard whose signature Sword, Lupine Scarlet, provides Critical Rate and stacking Physical and Heat damage bonuses.
Previous Banners: Version 1.0 Recap
Review the launch lineup and baseline release banners that formed the foundational meta.
| Phase | Character / Weapon Name | Rarity | Element / Weapon Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Laevatain (January 22 – February 7, 2026) | 6-Star | Heat / Sword (Striker) |
| Forgeborn Scathe (January 22 – March 12, 2026) | 6-Star | Sword (Signature Weapon) | |
| Phase 2 | Gilberta (February 7 – February 24, 2026) | 6-Star | Nature / Arts Unit (Supporter) |
| Delivery Guaranteed (February 7 – March 29, 2026) | 6-Star | Arts Unit (Signature Weapon) | |
| Phase 3 | Yvonne (February 24 – March 12, 2026) | 6-Star | Cryo / Handcannon (Striker) |
| Artzy Tyrannical (February 24 – April 17, 2026) | 6-Star | Handcannon (Signature Weapon) |
Version 1.0 Overview
The launch cycle centered early roster construction around several foundational damage and support options. Laevatain served as a leading Heat Striker, while Gilberta provided Nature Infliction, crowd control, and team support. Yvonne entered the launch roster as a Cryo Striker focused on Solidification, Critical Rate, and enhanced single-target Basic Attacks.
Arknights: Endfield Pity System & Saving FAQ
When Does the Arknights: Endfield Version 1.5 Banner Start?
Winter Hunt runs from September 2 to September 30, 2026, with Typhoeus as the Rate-UP 6-Star Operator. Resplendent Spectrum Phase I begins on September 24, 2026, with Yvonne as its Rate-UP 6-Star. The two banners overlap from September 24 to September 30.
Who Is on the Phase 2 Banner in Version 1.5?
Yvonne is the Phase 2 Rate-UP 6-Star Operator on Resplendent Spectrum Phase I. Ember, Lifeng, Ardelia, Last Rite, and Pogranichnik are also included among the possible 6-Star Operators.
Is Umbra of Frigid Eventide Typhoeus's Signature Weapon?
Yes. Umbra of Frigid Eventide is Typhoeus's featured 6-Star signature Arts Unit. Suffering's End is a separate 6-Star Arts Unit obtained from the Protocol Pass and functions as an alternative rather than her limited signature weapon.
When Does the Purrchena Giveaway Event Start?
The Purry Big Feline! RAWR! Giveaway Event begins on September 24, 2026. Completing the event rewards players with a max-Potential 5-Star Purrchena and a max-Potential 5-Star Dessert Moment.
Does RE-Factor Headhunting Pity Carry Over?
Yes. Progress toward the 30/60/90-pull Urgent Recruitment rewards, the first 120-pull Rate-UP guarantee, and the 240-pull Rate-UP Operator Token carries into later RE-Factor banners in the same named series. The 80-pull 6-Star guarantee is shared across all RE-Factor Headhunting banners.
How Do the Pull Milestone Rewards Work in Chartered Headhunting?
Making 30 attempts grants 10 bonus Urgent Recruitment attempts. These attempts expire when the banner ends. Making 60 attempts rewards one Headhunting Dossier, which converts into a special 10-permit for the next banner. Every 240 attempts also grants a Token for the featured 6-Star Operator.
What Is the Pool Expiration Rule for Featured 6-Star Characters?
After a featured Operator's original banner ends, they remain available as a random off-rate result for the next three Chartered Headhunting banners. Once those three banners have passed, the Operator is removed from the Chartered Headhunting pool. Featured Operators are not added to Basic Headhunting.
How Does the Fest of Brilliance Selection Mechanic Work?
The Fest of Brilliance functions as a shared rate-up pool. When a 6-Star Operator appears, players randomly receive Laevatain, Gilberta, Pogranichnik, or Ardelia. A specific Operator cannot be selected from a normal 6-Star pull, but the banner's 120-pull milestone reward allows players to choose one of the four featured Operators.
