Community-sourced strategies and tips from r/Endfield
402 tips | Last updated: 2026-04-19
A single multi-summon requires 5,000 crystals. Chests reward approximately 15 crystals each (comparable to Wuthering Waves/Genshin Impact). The cost per pull is approximately 2.5 times higher than those games. Reaching a single guaranteed character pull requires close to 60,000 crystals total.
Free-to-play players can earn 72,980 Oroberyl (146 pulls) by completing main story and 75-80% exploration in each region during 1.0 launch. This includes 2 additional pulls from Firewalker event and 6 saved from currency exchange. Good starting income but non-repeatable, so players should expect reduced pull income later. Plan pulls accordingly for endgame and event content.
When close to pity (e.g., 6 pulls before guaranteed 6*, 9 pulls before guaranteed featured unit), winning 50/50 can be a net loss. You lose the 50 bond quota and potential dupe upgrades. Limited banner hard pity is at 300 pulls with 'claim' type pity (can still claim unit even if already obtained). Consider this when deciding to pull near pity thresholds.
The Armory system allows obtaining weapons without sacrificing character pulls - weapons are acquired separately from operator banners, preserving pull currency for character acquisition.
After clearing 2 regions in 1.0 + side quests: 130-140 pulls from one-time resources, but only ~21 pulls from recurring sources per banner (now corrected to 41 recurring, with 30 being expiring tickets). Realistic income is 30-50 pulls per patch, generous estimate 80-100. F2P players may need to skip 1-2 limited banners per patch.
Each banner gives 10 FREE pulls total: 5 from 7-day login rewards, 5 from credit store. Tickets finish dispensing on day 7. Need recent pulls to have credits for store tickets. Free 10-pull milestones at 30 and 60 pulls. If you pulled 60 times on previous banner, you start next banner with a free 10-pull already unlocked (already at 30/60 progress). System designed to encourage continued pulling toward efficiency milestones.
Don't login for 21 days to trigger the returning event, which rewards 4 standard pull tickets. This provides a consistent way to obtain more standard pulls without spending currency.
Time-limited pulls are optional. Reference: Infinity Nikki had expiring pulls at launch, community gave sustained feedback, devs removed them. Company still makes money, players didn't end up with less pulls. Don't be lulled into false security - devs need sustained feedback until practices stop.
Banners in Arknights: Endfield have a two-week duration. This is important for planning pull strategy and budgeting currency. Players should consider this timeframe when deciding whether to pull on current banners or save for upcoming ones.
Normal players need around 25-30 hours of casual gameplay to earn 120 limited pulls. One player reached 22 pulls away from guaranteed limited after ~20 hours in the first region. Budget 5-10 additional hours to complete final pulls. Prioritize outpost credits as they're critically important. Stock trade early and save resources for depot nodes to unlock.