Arknights Endfield Best Starter Teams for F2P and Low-Spend Players
Arknights: Endfield gives F2P and low‑spend players enough strong free units and guaranteed 6★s that starter teams can be both cheap and very effective. The best comps follow a simple pattern: 1 tank, 2 DPS, 1 support/SP battery, built around either Physical, Heat, or Electric synergies.
F2P Base Starter Team (No 6★ Required)
Endfield.gg and multiple free‑operator guides recommend a simple F2P base team to push early story without relying on lucky pulls.
Core idea: 1 defender, 2 DPS, 1 SP/support; upgrade them lightly, then pivot into 6★s once you pull them.
| Slot | Recommended F2P picks | Why it works early | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Endministrator | Solid physical damage and control, available to everyone; used as main carry in multiple free‑team guides. | Free operators build guide |
| Sub‑DPS / debuffer | Chen Qianyu or similar early Physical DPS | Simple DEF‑down + damage, forming the “Physical Starter Core Team” with Endministrator. | Free team guide |
| Tank / sustain | Early defender (Snowshine/Wulfgard/other free tank) | Holds enemies and keeps new players safe; free‑team guides emphasize “one main survival unit” as mandatory. | Free operators team guide |
| Support / SP | Antal or any early Vanguard/support | Provides SP, debuffs, and utility; free‑operator overviews stress support as the most efficient early investment. | Best F2P characters guide |
This “Physical Starter Core Team” is explicitly called out as a reliable, low‑investment, story‑clearing setup for new players.
Heat Starter Team (Low-Spend / Lucky Pulls)
If you pull Laevatain or another strong Heat DPS, most meta and F2P‑team videos push you toward a Heat‑centric starter squad.
Core idea: Laevatain plus free/cheap Heat/Nature supports to melt early content.
| Slot | Recommended picks | Why it’s strong | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Laevatain (6★) | Widely described as the premier early‑game carry; “Laevatain Heat Team” is flagged as the best starting comp in multiple lists. | Endfield best team comps |
| Sub‑DPS | Akekuri / Akekuli (free Heat support) | Free 4★ highlighted as a versatile F2P support/DPS who generates SP and amplifies Heat damage. | Best F2P characters guide |
| Support / flex | Ardelia (free 6★) | Free Arts DPS/support, repeatedly recommended as a long‑term flex slot that boosts many comps. | LDPlayer F2P guide |
| Tank / sustain | Snowshine / F2P defender | Stabilizes the front so Laevatain can focus on damage; used as frontline in “Best True F2P” and Heat teams. | Best team compositions guide |
Endfield.gg explicitly lists Laevatain Heat Team as “widely considered the premier team for starting your journey,” citing high damage and forgiving play.
Electric Starter Team (Most Resource-Efficient for F2P)
Electric‑focused teams are often described as the most F2P‑friendly and resource‑efficient option, especially around Perlica.
Core idea: fast‑cycling Electric skills for stable damage and easy SP economy.
| Slot | Recommended picks | Why F2P players like it | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Avywenna (5★) | Core of the “Avywenna Electric Team,” providing fast, spammable damage and quick clear speed. | Best team comps |
| Enabler / support | Perlica (free) | Given for free; LDPlayer calls her “the cornerstone of the most accessible and powerful F2P elemental team: Mono‑Electro.” | Best F2P characters guide |
| Battery / sub‑DPS | Arclight or similar Electro battery | Provides SP and extra Electric stacks; featured in Mono‑Electro F2P team breakdowns. | [Best F2P teams video & article] |
| Tank / sustain | Any free defender (Snowshine/Wulfgard) | Same pattern: one solid tank lets your electric core focus purely on cycling damage. | Free operators team guide |
Reddit discussions and guides note that Lightning/Electric is “the more F2P friendly team” due to accessible operators and low investment needs.
General Team-Building Rules for F2P / Low-Spend
Team‑building primers converge on a few universal rules for starter comps.
- Always run: 1 tank (defender) + 2 DPS + 1 SP generator/support; this balanced formation is recommended as the safest default.
- Build around free cores (Endministrator, Perlica, Ardelia, early defenders) and then slot in 1–2 strong gacha DPS when you get them.
- Invest in supports first—guides stress that versatile supports like Akekuri, Ardelia, Antal, and Perlica keep paying off even as DPS units rotate with new banners.
For your specific situation (F2P or low‑spend), start with a free core team that matches the best units you already have, then transition into the Laevatain Heat, Avywenna Electric, or Physical starter shell as your pulls and preferences dictate.
