AIC FACTORY UPDATE: WULING EXPANSION | ENDFIELD BLOG
AIC Factory Update: Wuling Expansion
Version: 1.2 “At the Wake of Spring”
Complete breakdown of AIC Factory updates for the Wuling region, including new facilities, production chains, and capacity expansions.
TL;DR - Key Points
- Precipitation Acid: New Wuling-exclusive resource from Aggeloid remains
- Conduit Manifolds: Multi-port upgrade for flexible fluid transport
- Purification Unit: Converts solutions to higher purity (Enator → Dietsalite)
- Dietsalite Component: New gold-quality gear crafting material
- Heavy Xiranite: Multi-use product for trading, repairs, and Blight neutralization
- Forge Expansion: Max Forges increase to 6 (Wuling) and 12 (Titanium Area)
New Natural Resources
Precipitation Acid
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Source | Aggeloid remains in Wuling region |
| Type | Corrosive fluid |
| Formation | Abnormal temperature/pressure conditions |
| Uses | Dissolves insoluble materials, AIC Factory feedstock |
New Wuling resource extraction infrastructure
Acid Resistant Pump Mk II
Specialized pump designed for handling corrosive Precipitation Acid. Required for safe extraction and transport of the new fluid resource.
Fluid Transport Upgrades
Conduit Manifolds
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Upgraded Conduit variant |
| Function | Auto-transports fluids between facilities |
| Design | Multi-port configuration |
| Benefit | Enhanced production line flexibility |
Replaces: Conduit Inlet Manifold and Conduit Outlet Manifold
Advantages:
- Eliminates need for separate inlet/outlet components
- Enables complex fluid routing in compact spaces
- Improves overall transport efficiency
New Production Facilities
Expanded Reaction (Director Crucible Upgrade)
| Upgrade | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Facility enhancement |
| Ports | Additional connection points |
| Capability | Simultaneous solid + fluid reactions |
| Safety | Improved operational stability |
New production facilities for advanced crafting
Purification Unit
| Function | Input → Output |
|---|---|
| Primary | Enator Solution → Dietsalite Solution |
| Secondary | Various solutions → Higher purity variants |
Purpose: Converts base solutions into refined materials for advanced production chains.
New Materials & Products
Dietsalite Component
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bicolor-Adaptive Single-Use Xiranite Mould |
| Quality | Gold-tier gear material |
| Source | Produced from Dietsalite Solution |
| Use Case | Crafting high-quality operator gear |
Note: Can create various gold-quality gear pieces beyond shown examples.
Heavy Xiranite
| Production | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Facility | Forge of the Sky |
| Inputs | Dietsalite + Dicium Effluent |
| Output | Heavy Xiranite |
Applications:
- Facility Repairs: Special outpost maintenance
- Outpost Trading: Exchange at trading terminals
- Gear Crafting: Combine with Dietsalite Part → Dietsalite Component
- Blight Control: Process into Liquid Heavy Xiranite to neutralize Active Blight
Heavy Xiranite production chain and Forge capacity expansion
Forge Capacity Expansion
Post-Update Limits
| Region | Previous | New Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Wuling (base) | 4 | 6 Forges of the Sky |
| Titanium Area* | 4 | 12 Forges of the Sky |
*Titanium Area unlocks after completing AIC technologies research in Wuling AIC facilities
Strategic Impact
- Increased throughput: 50% more Forge capacity in base Wuling
- Endgame scaling: 3x capacity after Titanium Area unlock
- Xiranite production: Scale up Heavy Xiranite for trading/repairs
- Gear crafting: Support multiple Dietsalite Component production lines
Production Chain Examples
Dietsalite Component Chain
Precipitation Acid → [Purification Unit] → Dietsalite Solution
Dietsalite Solution → [Processing] → Dietsalite Part
Heavy Xiranite + Dietsalite Part → Dietsalite Component (Gold Gear)Heavy Xiranite Loop
Dietsalite + Dicium Effluent → [Forge of the Sky] → Heavy Xiranite
Heavy Xiranite → [Optional] → Liquid Heavy Xiranite (Blight neutralization)
Heavy Xiranite → Outpost Trading → Stock BillsStrategic Recommendations
Early Wuling Setup
- Build 2-3 Acid Resistant Pumps Mk II near Aggeloid spawn zones
- Install Conduit Manifolds for flexible fluid routing
- Prioritize Purification Unit for Dietsalite production
- Expand Forge of the Sky to 6 units ASAP
Mid-Game Optimization
- Complete AIC research to unlock Titanium Area
- Expand Forges to 12 units for mass production
- Set up Heavy Xiranite trading loop for Stock Bills
- Maintain Liquid Heavy Xiranite stockpile for Blight events
Late-Game Goals
- Full Dietsalite Component gear sets for main team
- Automated Heavy Xiranite export for passive income
- Redundant Precipitation Acid extraction infrastructure
Summary
Version 1.2 significantly expands Wuling’s AIC Factory capabilities with:
- New resource: Precipitation Acid extraction
- New facilities: Purification Unit, upgraded Crucible
- New products: Heavy Xiranite, Dietsalite Components
- Capacity boost: 6→12 Forges with research progression
These updates enable advanced production chains, gold-tier gear crafting, and new trading opportunities for endgame factory optimization.
Images courtesy of official Arknights: Endfield update notes. Content shown is for demonstration purposes and may differ from actual game implementation.