Arknights Endfield Battle Pass Breakdown – Rewards, Value, and Whether It’s Worth It

Arknights: Endfield’s battle pass, the Protocol Pass, is structured to give decent free rewards and very strong value at the mid‑tier paid upgrade, especially if you play regularly through a season. For low‑to‑mid spenders, unlocking the Originium/Origeometry tier is widely regarded as “worth it,” while the highest tier is mainly for whales chasing weapon breakthroughs.​

Protocol Pass Structure and Tiers

The Protocol Pass is a seasonal battle pass that levels up as you play, granting rewards at each level. It comes in three tiers that stack on top of each other.

• Basic Supply (free track):
  • Always active at no cost.
  • Gives materials, tuning items, and a small amount of Origeometry/Arsenal Issues as you level the pass.
• Originium/Origeometry Supply (mid tier):
  • Unlocked using Origeometry (premium currency), not real‑money only.
  • Adds a second reward row including extra Origeometry, a 6★ weapon, and more high‑rarity mats.
  • If you finish a good chunk of levels, the Origeometry you earn from this row actually refunds and exceeds the Origeometry you spent to unlock it.
• Advanced Supply (cash tier):
  • Purchased with real money (through platform stores or top‑up sites).
  • Adds premium items like 6★ weapon breakthrough materials and more high‑end resources, focused on min‑maxing weapons.​

Game8 and Icy‑Veins both confirm this three‑tier structure and highlight that the Protocol Pass is essentially a progressive reward ladder tied to weekly play.

Key Rewards and Value Highlights

While exact numbers can vary by season, the “core value” pattern is already clear.

• Free track (Basic Supply):
  • Operator XP materials, weapon tuning materials, general upgrade mats.
  • Small amounts of Origeometry and Arsenal Issues over the full pass.
• Originium/Origeometry Supply (mid tier):
  • Additional Origeometry that exceeds the 29 Origeometry you pay to unlock the tier, assuming you reach high enough levels.
  • At least one 6★ weapon tied to the current season’s theme, plus more high‑rarity upgrade materials.
• Advanced Supply (high tier):
  • Extra 6★ weapon breakthrough items, more premium mats, and some cosmetic/collector‑style value.​
  • Targeted at players who want to fully break and optimize 6★ weapons.

Pricing analyses rank the Originium Supply tier as “High” recommendation, while Advanced Supply is labeled “Low” value unless you care specifically about maxed 6★ gear.​

Is the Battle Pass Worth It?

Community and third‑party breakdowns land on a consistent verdict for different spending levels.​

Icy‑Veins explicitly notes that as long as you play “somewhat regularly” and progress through Protocol Pass levels, the Originium Supply tier gives back more premium currency than you spent, making it one of the best deals in the game. VortexGaming similarly ranks the mid‑tier battle pass as a top‑value purchase after the monthly subscription and first‑purchase weapon packs.

Practical Advice: Should You Buy It This Season?

• If you log in most days and finish your daily/weekly routines, the mid‑tier Protocol Pass is an excellent value purchase that effectively turns Origeometry into more Origeometry plus a 6★ weapon and mats.​
• If your playtime is very casual or you are strict F2P, stick to the free track, which still hands out a meaningful pile of XP, tuning materials, and some premium currency over the season.
• Only consider the highest tier if you already plan to spend heavily on the game and specifically want additional weapon breakthrough items beyond what the pass and launch rewards provide.​

For a detailed level‑by‑level preview of rewards and cost‑benefit math, see the full Protocol Pass guide on Icy‑Veins and the shop breakdown / value comparison at VortexGaming.