Blue Archive July 21 Update: Konoka, Rena, & Event Details

Blue Archive rolls into its mid-summer patch on July 21, 2026 with a packed schedule that includes two new permanent students, a rerun banner slate, a fresh event story, and the return of Total Assault Goz. Whether you're scouting for new faces or stockpiling pyroxene, here's everything you need to know from the official update notes.

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At a Glance

• New students: Konoka (3★) and Rena (3★) debut with their own pickup banners.
• Rerun banners: Hare (Camp), Kotama (Camp), Maki (Camp), and Misaki return.
• Event: Kivotos' Unsolved Mystery: In Search of Tsuchinoko, the Unknown Creature runs through August 4 (UTC) .
• Total Assault: Goz (Field Warfare) begins July 28.
• Final Restriction Release: Tiphareth (Elastic Armor) opens July 22.
• Maintenance compensation: 600 Pyroxene available for 7 days after maintenance.

New Students: Should You Pull?

Konoka (3★)

Konoka arrives as a permanent addition. Her kit is centered on specifics not detailed in the official patch notes. The notes highlight her unique interaction with the Messy Desk furniture, but combat role details were omitted. As with any new student, consider your current roster gaps before committing pyroxene. If you lack a strong unit in her role, she may be worth chasing.

Rena (3★)

Rena also joins the permanent pool. She has a unique interaction with the Inside of an Artist's Mind furniture. Again, no specific skill data was given in the patch notes. Players interested in collection or potential meta applications should wait for dedicated analyses post-release.

Should you pull? For F2P and low-spend players, it's often wise to skip new permanent students unless they are confirmed top-tier. The returning students on this patch are all limited Camp variants that may have higher future value if you missed them. We recommend waiting for early community testing before investing.

Returning Banners

The following students return with pickup banners from July 21 to August 4:

• Hare (Camp) – 3★
• Kotama (Camp) – 3★
• Maki (Camp) – 3★
• Misaki – 3★

All four have appeared before. If you need them for specific team comps or sentimental preference, now is a good chance. Note that Recruitment Points will reset on August 4, so plan your pulls accordingly.

Event: Kivotos' Unsolved Mystery – Tsuchinoko

The event story runs July 21 – August 4 (UTC) , with the shop and prize exchange open until August 11. Players must clear Mission 2-3 (Normal) to participate.

• Quests reward credits and artifacts; Challenges unlock on July 21 at 19:00 UTC.
• Specialized Students provide bonuses to event currency drops. Check the in-game list before farming.
• Prize Exchange uses Mysterious Tracks; rounds 1-8 can be refreshed after obtaining all pink boxes.
• Afterword episodes reward Pyroxene.

Don't forget the My Office special task: clear "Story Episode 9 – Neat Countryside Cabin" to receive a unique message.

Total Assault: Goz (Field Warfare)

Goz returns from July 28 to August 3. Boss details:

Difficulty	Terrain	Defense Type	Attack Type
Normal – Extreme	Field Warfare	Special Armor	Normal
Insane – Lunatic	Field Warfare	Special Armor	Explosive

Prepare explosive damage dealers for higher difficulties. Rank rewards can be claimed after the season ends.

Final Restriction Release: Tiphareth

The Tiphareth stage (Elastic Armor) opens July 22 and runs until August 17. Stages 1-49 feature Normal attack type, while 50-124 switch to Piercing. This is a good opportunity to farm rewards.

Additional Updates

• New Unique Items for Kazusa (Band), Kirara, Asuna, and Moe. These boost stats and unlock enhanced skills at T2.
• New Furniture: The Messy Desk is obtainable from the event.
• Shop refreshes: Eligma II, Expert Permit, and event shops reset on July 31.
• Double Rewards Campaigns: Bounty (July 20-27), Mission Normal (July 27 – August 3).
• Price adjustments in certain regions take effect on July 21, 2026.

Pre-Patch To-Dos

• Spend any expiring stamina and claim mail rewards before maintenance.
• If you have pending recruitment points, use them before the reset on August 4.
• Stock up on materials if you plan to build the new students quickly after the update.

Final Thoughts

The July 21 update brings a healthy mix of new content and reruns. New students Konoka and Rena are fresh additions, but the returning Camp students may be more valuable for account progression. Plan your pyroxene spending based on your immediate needs. The event story is lighthearted and offers generous rewards, so make sure to participate.

Stay tuned to EarlyGG for detailed character guides and team comps after the update drops.