Arknights: Endfield Best Teams Guide 1.0

Arknights: Endfield Best Teams Guide for 1.0

In the hostile world of Talos-II, assembling the right squad is the difference between a smooth clear and a wipe. With Arknights: Endfield 1.0 now live, the meta has begun to crystallize around a handful of powerful elemental and physical compositions. Whether you're a free-to-play player or a seasoned gacha veteran, understanding these synergies is key to maximizing your roster's potential.

This guide breaks down the top five team comps currently dominating the endgame, from Laevatain's fiery onslaught to Endministrator's shattering Cryo setups. For more in-depth coverage, check out our Arknights: Endfield news and guides.

At a Glance: Top 5 Team Comps

• Laevatain Heat: Laevatain, Wulfgard, Antal, Ardelia
• Last Rite Cryo: Last Rite, Fluorite, Xaihi, Ardelia
• Avywenna Electric: Avywenna, Arclight, Antal, Perlica
• Endministrator Physical: Endministrator, Pogranichnik, Chen Qianyu, Ardelia
• Endministrator Shatter: Endministrator, Alesh, Estella, Ardelia

Laevatain Heat Team

Laevatain (Main DPS), Wulfgard (Sub-DPS), Antal (Amplifier), Ardelia (Healer)

This team revolves around Laevatain's Melting Flame stacks. Wulfgard applies Heat Infliction, which Laevatain absorbs to generate stacks. At four stacks, her skill applies Combustion, which Wulfgard then consumes for massive damage. Antal, despite being Electric, provides Heat Susceptibility, Heat Amp, and Corrosion, amplifying the duo's output. Ardelia keeps everyone alive and can consume Corrosion to apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility. For a deeper dive into Laevatain, see our Laevatain character guide.

Akekuri is a common alternative for Antal, offering Heat Infliction and SP battery. However, Antal's hybrid kit yields higher damage ceilings. When Gilberta arrives, she can replace Ardelia for AoE crowd control and additional sustain.

Last Rite Cryo Team

Last Rite (Main DPS), Fluorite (Sub-DPS), Xaihi (Amplifier), Ardelia (Healer)

Last Rite excels at stacking Cryo Infliction and detonating with her combo skill. Fluorite acts as a battery, providing free Cryo Infliction stacks with her combo skill and ultimate. Xaihi adds Cryo Infliction and grants Cryo and Nature Amp, boosting both damage dealers. Ardelia rounds out the team with healing and Corrosion consumption for Physical and Arts Susceptibility. If you're rerolling, Last Rite is a top target; check our Endfield reroll guide for tips.

Avywenna Electric Team

Avywenna (Main DPS), Arclight (Sub-DPS), Antal (Amplifier/Healer), Perlica (Amplifier)

This mono-Electric team is the best free-to-play option. Perlica applies Electric Infliction and Electrification, while Arclight consumes Electrification to restore SP and deal bonus damage. Avywenna capitalizes on final strikes to trigger Perlica's combo skill. Antal provides Electric Susceptibility and Electric Amp, and his Improviser talent offers minor healing. The rotation is straightforward: apply Infliction, trigger final strikes, consume Electrification, and watch enemies melt.

Endministrator Physical Team

Endministrator (Main DPS), Chen Qianyu (Sub-DPS), Pogranichnik (SP Battery), Ardelia (Healer)

For those who prefer raw physical damage, this team stacks and consumes Vulnerability. Endministrator applies Vulnerability via Crush, Chen Qianyu through Lift, and Pogranichnik with Breach. Pogranichnik also consumes Vulnerability to recover SP. Ardelia's role is to consume Corrosion and apply Physical Susceptibility, maximizing the team's damage. Start by attacking with Endministrator to trigger Ardelia's combo skill, then unleash your Vulnerability stackers.

Endministrator Shatter Team

Endministrator (Main DPS), Alesh (SP Battery), Estella (Amplifier), Ardelia (Healer)

This F2P-friendly comp focuses on Solidification and Vulnerability. Estella applies Cryo Infliction, Alesh follows with Solidification and SP recovery, and Estella's combo skill shatters the target for Vulnerability. Endministrator then applies Originium Crystal, which she detonates to trigger Alesh's combo skill for more SP. Ardelia provides healing and Corrosion-based debuffs. The rotation is cyclical and SP-efficient, making it a sustainable choice for prolonged fights.

Build Notes and Rotations

When building these teams, prioritize Energy Recharge on supports like Ardelia and Antal to ensure consistent healing and amplification. For DPS units, focus on elemental damage bonuses and attack. Breakpoints for Melting Flame and Cryo Infliction stacks are critical; aim to hit four stacks with Laevatain and three with Last Rite before detonating. Pogranichnik needs four Vulnerability stacks to maximize his combo skill damage. Adjust your rotations based on enemy waves and SP availability.

Should You Pull?

If you're missing key operators like Laevatain or Last Rite, consider their value. Laevatain is a top-tier DPS with a dedicated team, while Last Rite is a strong Cryo option. However, with upcoming banners like Tangtang in 1.1 and Zhuang Fangyi in 1.2, plan your pulls carefully. F2P players can rely on the Avywenna Electric or Endministrator Shatter teams, which use lower-rarity units effectively. For banner schedules, see our Arknights: Endfield 1.1 release times and Tangtang banner and 1.2 banner guide.

Takeaway

The 1.0 meta offers diverse team options for every playstyle and budget. Whether you're burning foes with Laevatain or shattering them with Endministrator, the key is understanding synergies and rotations. As new operators arrive, these comps will evolve, but the core principles of elemental application and SP management remain. For more updates, visit our Arknights: Endfield hub.