Blue Archive Reruns Rumi & Mina: Dates, Rewards, and F2P Pull Strategy

Blue Archive Rumi & Mina Banner Rerun: Dates, Rates, and Smart Pull Tips

Blue Archive launches a tightly timed Pick-Up Recruitment rerun featuring the 3★ students Rumi and Mina. With banners routinely driving meta shifts and spending spikes, understanding the nuances of this rerun is essential for all players – especially as school year event cycles and limited pools continue to shape gacha priorities.

Unlike debut banners, reruns sharpen the calculus for F2P and low-spend strategists: is this a window to complete your roster, stockpile for future exclusives, or simply farm key resources? This cycle’s reward structure and banner mechanics set a notable precedent.

At a Glance: Key Details for the Rumi & Mina Rerun

Banner Event: Rumi (3★) & Mina (3★) Pick-Up Rerun
Banner Period: 2025-09-16 02:00 UTC – 2025-09-16 01:59 UTC
Featured Units: Rumi (3★, rerun), Mina (3★, rerun)
Banner Type: Split Pick-Up rates (each student w/ separate boost)
Acquisition: Pulls, or 200 Recruitment Points for direct selection during event
Rewards for Duplicates: Eleph and Eligma currency; breakpoints detailed below
Availability: Both students also in Regular Recruitment pool before/during/after this event

Banner Schedule & Pick-Up Rates

| Phase | Start | End | Featured 3★ Students |
|——————–|———————–|————————|————————-|
| Rumi & Mina Rerun | 2025-09-16 02:00 UTC | 2025-09-16 01:59 UTC | Rumi, Mina |

Note: Each featured student receives an individual pick-up boost. Specific percent rates are not stated in official materials for this patch.

Eligibility: All accounts with Recruitment access can participate. Banner is both a rerun and an opportunity to focus high-priority meta supports.

Recruitment Point System

Each Student Recruitment = 1 Recruitment Point
Both Pick-Up and Regular banners award points
200 Recruitment Points can be exchanged for Rumi or Mina during the Pick-Up period
All unused points after the event are automatically converted to Keystone Pieces (1:1) and mailed to players

Eleph & Eligma Reward Table: Pulling Duplicates

A recurring concern in gacha titles—especially for veteran players—is currency efficiency when hitting pre-owned students. Blue Archive structures duplicate rewards as follows:

Pick-Up Recruitment Duplicates

| Star Level | Eleph (Pick-Up) | Eleph (Regular) | Eligma (Pick-Up) | Eligma (Regular) |
|————|—————-|—————–|——————|——————|
| 3★ | 100 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| 2★ | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1★ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |

Source: Official Blue Archive event notice (see in-game or publisher socials).
Duplicates outside of the current Pick-Up fetch regular values—as shown above.

What to Do Now: F2P, Low-Spend, and Veterans

Should You Pull Rumi or Mina?

For F2P and Low-Spend Players:

Evaluate Sparking: Unless either Rumi or Mina is a must-have for your core teams (e.g., must-fill role for ongoing raids or Arena), consider saving until you have nearly enough for the 200 Recruitment Point spark. The rerun structure allows direct acquisition—but only with full currency reserves.
Meta Considerations: Both units remain relevant, but future banners (including limited event debuts) may deliver stronger niche/utility. If you're missing both and lack strong replacements, prioritize Rumi's or Mina's banner depending on your roster gap.
Currency Discipline: With both students in the regular pool, and no exclusive mechanics, weigh opportunity cost—future event units are likely to compete for resources. Banner overlaps with other gacha cycles (in this timeframe) can affect value.

For Optimizers and Veterans:

Eleph/Eligma Strategy: Chasing duplicates on this banner awards substantial Eleph for Pick-Up students (100 for 3★), accelerating skill/rank upgrades. However, incremental Eligma returns shrink if you already have high-star versions.
Point Carryover Caution: You cannot transfer Recruitment Points across banners—spend or convert before cutoff. Per publisher, a 1–2 minute server delay is possible; always exchange Recruitment Points at least five minutes before the official end time.

Preparation Checklist

Secure Gems/Tickets: Budget a full spark (200 pulls) if targeting a single Pick-Up. Calculate expected pulls versus current premium currency reserves.
Materials: Stock up on rank-up mats and Eleph/Eligma to evolve and enhance if you pull (see EarlyGG [Blue Archive leveling guide]).
Daily Tasks: Complete dailies for gems and recruitment tickets during event window.
Banners to Watch: Review upcoming event teasers and EarlyGG [banner roadmap] to avoid depleting currency just before a more optimal roll.

Visuals & Accessibility

Rumi and Mina official character banners remain available in-game and on publisher networks.
- Recommended alt text for both visuals: "Promotional banners for Rumi and Mina Blue Archive Pick-Up Recruitment, featuring character art and banner period details."
Consider referencing in-game notice for visually-impaired players seeking event mechanics.

Player Sentiment and Industry Context

Veteran players’ response to this rerun is measured—many are focusing on stockpiling resources as Blue Archive transitions into new content cycles and cross-promotion events with other gacha titles pick up speed. By returning students like Rumi and Mina to banners with flexible acquisition, Nexon continues to encourage roster completionism without locking major gameplay behind true exclusivity.

For trend-watchers, this flexible rotation is in line with other top gacha games—where reruns cushion the gap between headline festival banners and inject currency efficiency for regular pullers. Across the community, discussions note that direct spark access via Recruitment Points is now the “minimum expectation” for banner reruns.

Conclusion: Proceed with Clarity, Plan for the Long Haul

The Rumi and Mina Pick-Up rerun is a pragmatic opportunity for gap-filling or Eleph/Eligma farming, but not a must-pull for all. With both units accessible beyond the event, patient players retain a path to roster completion.

Monitor upcoming banner announcements on official Blue Archive channels and check [EarlyGG's Blue Archive hub] for real-time updates. As industry standards shift further towards player choice, expect future reruns to mirror or refine these banner mechanics—making currency planning more critical than ever.