The Arknights: Endfield Version 1.5 banner schedule works a little differently from the usual two-new-character setup. Typhoeus headlines Winter Hunt as the new 6★ Operator starting on September 2, 2026, while Phase 2 shifts to Resplendent Spectrum Phase I, the first RE-Factor Headhunting banner, with Yvonne returning as its Rate-UP 6★. Purrchena is also new, but she comes from a Giveaway Event rather than Headhunting.
That leaves players with two real pull decisions: spend on Typhoeus in Phase 1, or save for Yvonne and the new RE-Factor system in Phase 2. The exact start date for Yvonne's rerun was not provided, but the Giveaway Event for Purrchena is confirmed to begin on September 24, 2026.
Version 1.5 Banner Schedule Overview
| Banner Phase | Featured Operator | Featured Weapon | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 – Winter Hunt | Typhoeus — 6★ Nature Striker | Umbra of Frigid Eventide — 6★ Arts Unit | September 2, 2026 |
| Phase 2 – Resplendent Spectrum Phase I | Yvonne — 6★ Rerun Rate-UP | Artzy Tyrannical — 6★ Rate-UP | Near the end of Winter Hunt; exact date Currently unknown |
| Purry Big Feline! RAWR! Giveaway Event | Purrchena — 5★ Physical Defender | Dessert Moment — 5★ | September 24, 2026 (Server Time) |
Winter Hunt begins on September 2, 2026, with Typhoeus as its Rate-UP 6★ and Deep Cold Issue releasing alongside it with the new Arts Unit Umbra of Frigid Eventide. Near the end of Winter Hunt, Phase 2 moves into Yvonne's rerun through Resplendent Spectrum Phase I and the new RE-Factor rules. Purrchena does not compete for your pull budget at all, since her Giveaway Event begins on September 24 and rewards both the Operator and Dessert Moment.
Which New Characters Are Debuting in Version 1.5?
Phase 1: Typhoeus
Typhoeus is a 6★ Nature Striker whose damage loop revolves around Nature Infliction, Signs, Hunting Arrows, and aerial attacks. Her Battle Skill puts her into Hover, letting her move while attacking up to two enemies. Those attacks consume Nature Infliction stacks to build Signs, so the team around her matters just as much as her own field time.
At max Signs, Rampant Thorns converts them into Hunting Arrows and drops a Barrage Array on the enemy. Targets inside take continuous Nature DMG, are slowed, and receive increased Nature Burst DMG. If the skill is triggered while she is already hovering, it also resets her aerial Basic Attack count, giving her more room to keep firing instead of ending the sequence early.
Her Ultimate, Call of Ice Mountain, fits directly into that same loop. After the opening hit, she enters Hover and gains Hunting Arrows, while the next five aerial Basic Attacks trigger extra Hail of Arrows damage. The showcase also confirms that she can produce heavy burst without waiting on her Ultimate every rotation, provided the rest of the squad can keep Nature Infliction on the target.
That is the part to focus on when judging her value. Typhoeus looks much more comfortable on an account that already has reliable Nature setup, because she can spend her own actions turning those stacks into damage instead of doing all the prep herself.
Phase 2: Yvonne Rerun
Phase 2 features a Yvonne rerun through Resplendent Spectrum Phase I, the first RE-Factor Headhunting banner introduced in this version. Yvonne is the Rate-UP 6★ Operator, while the other possible 6★ Operators in the pool are Ember, Lifeng, Ardelia, Last Rite, and Pogranichnik. Unlike Winter Hunt, this phase is built around a returning Operator rather than a second new 6★.
The rerun also comes with a different pity structure from standard Headhunting. Players receive 10 additional Urgent Recruitment attempts at 30, 60, and 90 pulls, while Yvonne is guaranteed within the first 120 Headhunting attempts. Every 240 cumulative pulls also grants a token for the current Rate-UP 6★ Operator.
The main advantage is that several types of progress carry into later RE-Factor banners from the same series. That includes the Urgent Recruitment milestones, the first 120-pull Rate-UP guarantee, and the 240-pull Operator Token progress. The separate 80-pull 6★ guarantee is shared across all RE-Factor Headhunting banners, so stopping before the end of Phase 2 does not wipe out all of your progress.
Purrchena should not be mistaken for the Phase 2 banner character. She is a new 5★ Physical Defender with shielding, healing, interruption resistance, and a second Battle Skill sequence that can apply Nature Infliction. That last part gives her a natural connection with Typhoeus, since she can help prepare the resource the new carry wants to consume.
Her acquisition is especially F2P-friendly. The Purry Big Feline! RAWR! Giveaway Event begins on September 24, 2026, and completing the event rewards players with a max-Potential 5★ Purrchena and a max-Potential 5★ Dessert Moment. There is no need to spend Headhunting or Arsenal resources to finish either reward.
What New Weapons Are Releasing in Version 1.5?
Umbra of Frigid Eventide (Typhoeus's Signature Weapon)
Umbra of Frigid Eventide is the new 6★ Arts Unit released alongside Winter Hunt through Deep Cold Issue on September 2, 2026. Its stats, passive effect, and improvement values were not shown in the preview.
For now, its pull value is Currently unknown. Typhoeus already has a clear combat identity without weapon numbers, but there is no solid basis yet for saying how much her signature improves her or whether another Arts Unit can stay close enough to save resources.
Phase 2 Signature Weapon
Phase 2 runs Tag Artist Issue Phase I alongside Yvonne's Resplendent Spectrum Phase I rerun, with Artzy Tyrannical as the Rate-UP 6★ weapon.
Its updated stats and effects are To be updated once official info is available. What is confirmed is that this banner follows the RE-Factor Issue system, with relevant progress carrying into later Tag Artist Issue phases in the same series.
Purrchena's Dessert Moment sits outside both premium weapon banners. The September 24 Giveaway Event provides a max-Potential copy through event completion, so there is no reason to spend Arsenal resources trying to obtain it separately.
Which Characters Are Rerunning in Version 1.5?
Yvonne is the main rerun target in Resplendent Spectrum Phase I. The full announced 6★ Operator pool is:
- Yvonne — Rate-UP
- Ember
- Lifeng
- Ardelia
- Last Rite
- Pogranichnik
What makes this rerun different is the banner system itself. At 30, 60, and 90 pulls, players receive 10 additional Urgent Recruitment attempts. Yvonne is guaranteed within the first 120 Headhunting attempts, and every 240 cumulative pulls awards a token for the current phase's Rate-UP Operator.
RE-Factor also keeps more of your unfinished progress alive. The three Urgent Recruitment milestones, the first 120-pull Rate-UP guarantee, and the 240-pull Operator Token progress carry into later banners from the same series, such as future Resplendent Spectrum phases. The separate 80-pull 6★ guarantee is shared across all RE-Factor Headhunting banners.
That does not make Yvonne an automatic pull. What it does is make stopping partway through the banner much less painful, which matters for players who cannot afford to chase every Rate-UP to completion.
Are the Version 1.5 Characters Worth Pulling?
- Phase 1 — Typhoeus: Pull for established Nature teams. Her kit has a very clear requirement: Nature Infliction needs to be on the enemy before she can efficiently turn it into Signs, Hunting Arrows, and Nature Burst damage. If your roster already does that well, she has a strong case as a new burst carry with good multi-target pressure and useful mobility from Hover. If you still need to build the entire Nature core around her, Skip or wait is the safer call.
- Phase 2 — Yvonne Rerun: Verdict currently unavailable. The RE-Factor rules are appealing, but banner mechanics and character value are two different things. The preview does not provide enough updated information to give Yvonne a fresh Pull or Skip verdict, so the decision should depend on whether you actually want her or value the other 6★ Operators available in the pool.
- Purrchena: Claim her and build her. Her Giveaway Event starts on September 24, 2026, and completing it gives you the 5★ Defender at max Potential together with a max-Potential Dessert Moment. There is no reason to reserve gacha resources for a character and weapon the event already gives you.
For anyone stuck between Phase 1 and Phase 2, Typhoeus is the easier banner to judge. Her requirement is visible right away: can your team stack Nature Infliction quickly enough to let her spend most of the rotation attacking? If yes, her pull value rises sharply. If the answer is no, saving for Yvonne's RE-Factor rerun is not missing out; it is simply avoiding a carry your current roster may not be ready to support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the Arknights: Endfield Version 1.5 banner start?
Winter Hunt begins on September 2, 2026, with Typhoeus as the Rate-UP 6★ Operator. Resplendent Spectrum Phase I with Yvonne arrives near the end of Winter Hunt, but its exact start date is Currently unknown.
Who is on the Phase 2 banner in Version 1.5?
Yvonne is the Phase 2 Rate-UP 6★ Operator on Resplendent Spectrum Phase I. It is a rerun banner using the new RE-Factor Headhunting system, with Ember, Lifeng, Ardelia, Last Rite, and Pogranichnik also included among the possible 6★ Operators.
When does the Purrchena Giveaway Event start?
The Purry Big Feline! RAWR! Giveaway Event begins on September 24, 2026 (Server Time). Completing the event rewards players with a max-Potential 5★ Purrchena and a max-Potential 5★ 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★ guarantee is shared across all RE-Factor Headhunting banners.
