Drifting Raft Issue Banner: Everything You Need to Know With the arrival of the At the Wake of Spring update, Arknights: Endfield debuts a new Arsenal Issue banner: Drifting Raft Issue. For players focused on endgame optimization or hunting meta-defining weapons, this banner shakes up weapon availability and rates in a meaningful way. Here's a full breakdown so you can decide how to manage your Arsenal Tickets, especially given the reset mechanics and rotating rate-ups. For further updates and guides, refer to latest Arknights: Endfield news. At a Glance Drifting Raft Issue opens after the At the Wake of Spring patch and runs for three Chartered Headhunting banners (starting after Thunder of Renewal). Lone Barge (Arts Unit) receives a rate-up as the featured 6★ weapon. Includes six other 6★ weapons: Oblivion (Arts Unit) Chivalric Virtues (Arts Unit) Eminent Repute (Sword) JET (Polearm) Wedge (Handcannon) Exemplar (Greatsword) Eligibility: Complete Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege in main story. Arsenal Issue rewards and pity progress do not carry over between banners. Banner Schedule & Rates Banner Opens Ends Featured Weapon Drifting Raft Issue After "At the Wake of Spring" patch After 3 Chartered Headhunting banners Lone Barge (Arts Unit) Exact patch date and end date: Not stated in official materials. Rate-up odds for Lone Barge: Not stated in official materials. Pity & Arsenal Issue Mechanics Every Issue attempt consumes an Arsenal Ticket and yields 10 random weapons (minimum one 5★ or higher). After a set number of Issues, you’ll alternately receive either an Arms Offering Crate (Arms OC) or the banner’s rate-up 6★ weapon as a guaranteed reward. Your total issue count resets with each new Arsenal Issue banner—no accumulation between banners. Should You Pull on Drifting Raft Issue? For players chasing top-tier meta weapons like Lone Barge (Arts Unit) or looking to round out rosters with missing 6★ arms, this banner represents a key opportunity. However, the lack of a spark system carrying over and missing details on the exact pity counts mean every Arsenal Ticket matters—especially for low-spend and F2P players. Recommended if: – You need Lone Barge (Arts Unit) for specific endgame team comps or boss clears. – You are short on premium Arts Units in your current build. – You're in position to hit the guaranteed reward before the banner expires and avoid wasting tickets. Skip or Hold if: – You're saving for unreleased or rumored banners (Unconfirmed — subject to change; always verify before skipping guaranteed rewards). – You already own or don't prioritize the main rate-up weapon. – Arsenal Ticket supply is limited and you're optimizing for future flexibility. For further F2P optimization tips, check out Arknights: Endfield F2P Guides. Events & Rewards Breakdown Participating in Drifting Raft Issue can net both the banner's highlighted 6★ and valuable Arms OCs. All drops are randomized but weighted, and each 10-weapon "issue" will always include at least one 5★ or higher pick. Arsenal Ticket Use: Random pulls or direct purchase in Arsenal Exchange Exchange selection may rotate—check the Acquisition Center for current lineup Arsenal Issue sequence: Alternates between Arms OC and rate-up 6★ as you accumulate issues Progress resets with banner end; plan your pulls to reach pity or guaranteed marks efficiently Table: All Available 6★ Weapons This Banner Weapon Name Type Lone Barge Arts Unit Oblivion Arts Unit Chivalric Virtues Arts Unit Eminent Repute Sword JET Polearm Wedge Handcannon Exemplar Greatsword Not stated in official materials: Precise Arsenal Ticket drop rates, exact pity count. Teams, Synergies, and Meta Impact Adding Lone Barge (Arts Unit) to your arsenal can redefine optimal team setups, especially for content requiring high Arts break coverage or AoE scaling. Past theorycraft encourages: Pairing Lone Barge with operators that scale with Arts buffs or benefit from extended debuff uptime Using weapon variety to cover multiple endgame defense types in challenge stages Rotating secondary Arts Units with high energy regeneration for consistent break windows If you're refining endgame teams for the toughest content, this banner’s featured 6★ could be a difference-maker. However, remember that rerun and exchange availability for these weapons is not specified, and long-term planning around Arsenal Tickets remains paramount for competitive players. For more theorycraft and current tier lists, browse Arknights: Endfield meta analysis. Conclusion With strictly defined pity resets and a powerful rate-up on Lone Barge (Arts Unit), Drifting Raft Issue is a banner best approached with clear goals. F2P and meta-focused players should calculate Arsenal Ticket outlay carefully to maximize guaranteed rewards and avoid inefficient spending. As with any Arsenal Issue, always confirm current exchange and rate-up details in-game before making final decisions.