Blue Archive Pick-Up: Pina and Returning Tsubaki, Umika (10/
A detailed look at Blue Archive’s Pick-Up Banner featuring Pina and returning students Tsubaki and Umika (2024-10-14 to 2024-10-21 UTC), with up-to-d
Caelus Chen Blue Archive Pick-Up: Pina, Tsubaki, Umika – Should You Pull?
Blue Archive players get a fresh recruitment banner this October, running from 2024-10-14 02:00 to 2024-10-21 01:59 (UTC), headlined by the new Pina (3★, Guide) and the returning Tsubaki (3★, Guide) and Umika (3★, Guide). This Pick-Up Recruitment introduces targeted pulls, updated Eleph/Eligma compensation for dupes, and a new round of planning for those hunting endgame-ready students.
In a meta that increasingly demands niche team building and flexible defensive supports, these units’ return is more than a rerun—it’s a window for strategic roster enhancement. Here’s exactly what’s on offer, how the rates and mechanics break down, and what that means for both free and low-spend strategists this patch cycle.
At a Glance: Event Details & Banner Schedule
- Event Type: Pick-Up Recruitment (Phase Banner)
- Banner Duration: 2024-10-14 02:00 – 2024-10-21 01:59 (UTC)
- Featured Students:
- Pina (3★, Guide) – First-time rate-up
- Tsubaki (3★, Guide) – Returning rate-up
- Umika (3★, Guide) – Returning rate-up
- Current Patch: Not stated in official materials.
- Recruitment Points: Earned at a 1:1 ratio (1 Recruitment Point per 1 pull)
- Currencies Rewarded for Duplicates: Eleph & Eligma (see tables below)
- Server/Time Zone: UTC; confirm your region to avoid cutoff risk.
Pick-Up Banner Table
| Phase | Start | End | Units Featured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-Up | 2024-10-14 02:00 UTC | 2024-10-21 01:59 UTC | Pina, Tsubaki, Umika (all 3★ Guide) |
Image suggestions:
– Pina character art (Alt text: Pina, a Blue Archive 3-star Guide student, wielding gear in a dynamic pose)
– Tsubaki return splash (Alt text: Tsubaki, a heavily armored student, smiling confidently)
– Umika in support stance (Alt text: Umika, a tactical support student, ready for deployment)
Should You Pull? F2P & Resource Management Guidance
Players focused on Memory of Chaos, challenging event clears, or prepping for future PVP cycles need to weigh:
- Banner Uniqueness: Pina’s debut means an early opportunity for meta-defining synergy with existing Guide units. Tsubaki and Umika have both proven valuable in both defensive and hybrid teams, especially as bosses and PvE content grow more aggressive.
- Recruitment Point Safety: 200 points guarantees one banner student. Failure to reach this guarantee by banner’s end means all unused points convert to Keystone Pieces—use your points at least 5 minutes before the final UTC deadline to avoid server discrepancies (official guidance).
- Long-Term Planning: Both Pick-Up and Regular Recruitment give access to these students during and after the banner. However, Pick-Up rates are always higher and only active during the window.
TL;DR Pull Advice
- Pull/Early Secure: Segment your pulls if you need a robust guide roster now—especially for Pina or if you missed Tsubaki on her initial run.
- Wait/Long-Term: Save if your core needs are met or if competing banners have yet-unannounced 4★/limited units later this cycle (Unconfirmed — subject to change).
Banner Mechanics: Rates and Rewards Explained
How the Rates Work
- Individual Rate-Ups: Each featured student has their own Pick-Up rate applied; specifics are not stated in official materials. Players should expect standard blue archive 3★ pull odds, modified for Pick-Up.
- Regular Recruitment: All three students are also permanently in the pool, but at non-featured rates after the Pick-Up period.
Eleph/Eligma Compensation Table
When pulling a student you already own, you’re compensated in Eleph (unit shards) and Eligma (shard currency). This affects both Pick-Up and Regular banners:
Pick-Up Recruitment Table
| Star Level | Pick-Up Student (Eleph) | Other Eleph | Pick-Up Student (Eligma) | Other Eligma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ | 100 | 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 2★ | 20 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 1★ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Regular Recruitment Table
| Star Level | Eleph (Pick-Up) | Eleph (Other) | Eligma (Pick-Up) | Eligma (Other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ | 30 | 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 2★ | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 1★ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Teams & Synergies: Context for Meta Players
- Pina (Guide): Analysis not detailed in official materials, but as a 3★ Guide she is expected to fill a tactical support or tempo-boosting role. Ideal synergy likely with teams using strong AoE or break effects.
- Tsubaki (Guide): Established as a staple tank; synergizes with builds prioritizing defensive uptime, shield cycling, and stall in both PvE and PvP.
- Umika (Guide): Not detailed, but likely to suit hybrid sustain/utility teams—effective paired with Tsubaki for double-layered mitigation.
For tough event clears, pairing at least two of these guides with high-impact DPS units (e.g. Aru, Cherino) is expected to maximize efficiency and survivability. The flexibility to run support double-ups lets players handle unpredictable boss mechanics or high-damage spikes, critical in late-game raid environments.
Preparation & Pity Checklist
- Maximize pulls: Farm daily/weekly currency for Recruitment Points—200 points guarantees one banner student, but no pity beyond that for multiples.
- Dupes: Plan for Eleph conversion for upgrades; prioritize units you actively use in mainline clears.
- Banner rollover: All unused recruitment points convert to Keystone Pieces 1:1 after the Pick-Up ends. Confirm your final pulls at least 5 minutes before the posted deadline.
Event End Reminders & Notes
- Recruitment Points cannot be used after the Pick-Up period.
- Small discrepancies in banner end by device/server possible—err on the side of caution.
Conclusion: Strategic Picks for the Meta’s Shifting Demands
Blue Archive’s October Pick-Up Banner offers a rare chance to secure both present and future meta staples in one round. For players seeking endgame progression, building out a core of guides is non-negotiable—especially with content trends demanding layered defense and flexible sustain. Make these pulls with your long-term roster in mind, watch for efficient Eleph/Eligma upgrades, and always redeem points well before the timer hits zero. Stay tuned for potential late-October reveals or mid-cycle events that might push your team’s ceiling even further.
For official details, see Blue Archive’s community notices. For in-depth guides and team theorycrafting, visit EarlyGG’s Blue Archive section.