Arknights Endfield Complete Beginner’s Guide for Day One Players
Arknights: Endfield rewards day one players who rush key unlocks, manage sanity efficiently, and build one strong core squad instead of spreading resources thin. Focusing on story, AIC factory setup, and basic team synergy will set up a smooth climb into the early and mid game.
Day One Priorities
New accounts should treat the first session as a sprint to unlock core systems rather than a casual wander. Multiple creator guides and beginner write‑ups repeat the same early checklist.
- Push main story as far as possible to raise Authority level, unlock dailies, AIC functions, shops, and key features like gear and weapon tuning.
- Complete all tutorials and early quests (combat, construction, crafting, AIC) since they reward premium currency, resources, and permanent account functions.
Team Building Basics
Endfield uses real‑time combat with a four‑operator squad where only one unit is directly controlled at a time while the rest are AI‑driven. This makes role coverage and survivability more important than just stacking raw DPS.
- Aim for a simple core of one main DPS, one defender/bruise unit, one healer or sustain piece, and one flex utility slot (crowd control, ranged, or debuffer).
- Learn basic skill rotations and Stagger usage: building the stagger gauge and bursting during stagger windows massively increases your effective damage in boss encounters.
Resources, Gear, and Weapons
Almost every beginner guide warns that careless early spending on random units and weapons slows long‑term progression. Treat sanity and upgrade materials as limited investments for your starting carry squad.
| System | Day one approach | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Sanity (stamina) | After story unlocks resource stages, spend sanity on core character/weapon XP and promotion mats, not low‑yield side content. | Start-strong guide |
| Gear & armor | Equip whatever early drops you get, but avoid over‑upgrading throwaway pieces; wait until you have 3‑ or 4‑star+ sets that match your main operator. | Ultimate beginner guide |
| Weapons | Level and tune one weapon for your main DPS and one for your tank before touching niche or duplicate weapons. | Day 1 starter guide |
| Currencies / bills | Save premium currency for targeted banners you actually want and learn which shops give the best value per bill. | Stock bills guide |
AIC Factory and Exploration
The AIC/base system acts as your long‑term resource engine and should not be ignored after the initial unlock. Exploration feeds both AIC and combat progression.
- Set up your AIC production lines early and keep them running; day one factory time lost can never be recovered and directly slows later upgrades.
- Explore every nearby map zone for chests, interactive nodes, and growth/resource spots, as these give materials, currency, and account XP with no extra sanity cost.
Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Most closed‑beta veterans agree that a few early habits can seriously delay progress if not corrected. Keeping these in mind will make day one far more efficient.
