Arknights: Endfield 1.5 Banner Guide: Typhoeus & Yvonne

The Arknights: Endfield Version 1.5 preview program has finally pulled back the curtain on the Dreamscape of Wind and Snow banner lineup, and the takeaway is simple: if you were bracing for a packed gacha schedule, you can breathe a little easier. The August 21, 2026 broadcast confirmed that Typhoeus is the patch’s only new 6★ operator, with a Yvonne rerun arriving later in the version.

That structure matters for anyone mapping out their Oroberyl budget. There is no second new 6★ to split your savings, and the patch’s other new face—Purrchena—isn’t on a headhunting banner at all. For more ongoing coverage, keep an eye on our Arknights: Endfield news hub.

At a Glance

• New 6★ operator: Typhoeus (Phase 1, Version 1.5 launch)
• Returning 6★ operator: Yvonne (Phase 2 rerun)
• New 5★ operator: Purrchena (event reward, not gacha)
• Preview program date: August 21, 2026, 19:30 (UTC+8)
• Si status: Not part of the confirmed Version 1.5 headhunting lineup

Phase 1: Typhoeus Takes the Stage

Typhoeus was first teased during the Version 1.4 Future Version Preview, and her official profile frames her as a Sarkaz huntress from Rhodes Island who is drawn to unexplored places and the fading legends of Sami on Talos-II. In Version 1.5, she becomes the patch’s sole newly released 6★ operator.

The preview program showed her fighting with an oversized bow, confirming her as the main new operator of the version. If you have been saving specifically for Si, note that she does not appear in the Version 1.5 headhunting lineup confirmed during the broadcast. That means your savings can keep building without an immediate temptation—at least for this patch.

For a deeper look at her kit and best builds, see our Typhoeus build guide.

Phase 2: Yvonne Rerun

The later banner slot brings back Yvonne, the 6★ operator who first appeared during Endfield’s launch cycle. This gives Version 1.5 a clean two-phase structure: Typhoeus is the only new 6★ release, while Yvonne returns for players who missed her original banner or want additional potentials.

Reruns are often the best opportunity for newer accounts to fill gaps without chasing a brand-new unit. If you already have Yvonne, the value of this phase depends on whether you are pushing for duplicates or saving for future patches. Either way, the schedule is straightforward.

Purrchena: Free 5★ Event Reward

Purrchena is separate from the headhunting banners. She is a new 5★ event-reward operator, with the Version 1.5 program confirming that players can obtain her through the version event rather than spending pulls on a limited banner.

That is good news for F2P players and low-spenders. A free 5★ can slot into early-game teams or fill niche roles without touching your Oroberyl stash. Just make sure you actually complete the event objectives before the version ends—event rewards are typically time-gated.

Should You Pull?

If You Want a New 6★

Typhoeus is your only new 6★ option in Version 1.5. If her aerial Arts damage and Striker class appeal to your roster, Phase 1 is the time to commit. There is no overlapping new 6★ to distract you, so you can go all-in without worrying about a second banner draining your funds.

If You Missed Yvonne

The Phase 2 rerun is a second chance at a launch-cycle 6★. If you passed on her originally or started playing after her debut, this is the most direct way to add her. Just remember that reruns do not always follow a predictable return schedule, so waiting for a third chance is not guaranteed.

If You Are Saving for Si

Si is not in the Version 1.5 headhunting lineup. If she is your priority, this patch is a saving period. Keep accumulating Oroberyl and avoid the temptation of a single new 6★—unless Typhoeus genuinely improves your account.

Events & Rewards

The Version 1.5 preview program confirmed Purrchena as an event-reward operator, but specific event dates, tasks, and reward thresholds are not stated in official materials beyond the fact that she is obtained through the version event. Expect the usual structure: complete story missions, daily tasks, and event-specific objectives to earn her and other rewards.

For a broader breakdown of the update’s content, including new areas and QoL changes, see our Dreamscape of Wind and Snow update guide.

Teams & Synergies

Typhoeus is a 6★ Striker who wields an Arts Unit and channels the Nature element, spending much of her rotation airborne while firing arrows. That makes her a natural fit for teams that can capitalize on aerial Arts damage and Nature synergy. Without official team data, we recommend checking our Typhoeus build guide for best weapons, gear, and composition suggestions.

Yvonne’s return gives players a chance to experiment with launch-era team cores. If you already have a roster built around her, the rerun is a low-risk way to add potentials. Purrchena, as a free 5★, may offer budget-friendly utility—but her exact role is not detailed in official materials.

Conclusion

Version 1.5 is easy to plan around now that the preview program has confirmed the lineup. Typhoeus is the only new 6★ to budget for, Yvonne returns later in the patch, and Purrchena is obtained through event rewards. Most importantly, Si is not part of the confirmed Version 1.5 headhunting lineup, so players saving for her can keep building Oroberyl.

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