Blue Archive’s Saori, Atsuko & Hiyori Banners Return: Full Guide

Blue Archive's 10/7 Banner Reruns: Should You Pull Saori, Atsuko, or Hiyori Now?

Blue Archive has launched its latest Pick-Up Recruitment event, spotlighting the return of three fan-favorite students: Saori, Atsuko, and Hiyori. This rerun, running from 2025-10-07 02:00 to 2025-10-14 01:59 (UTC), gives both veteran and newer players another opportunity to strengthen their rosters with powerful 3★ units right before the game’s next major content wave. 

For players managing Pyroxene or debating upcoming banners, this week’s recruitment phase is essential: all three characters not only shape core team compositions but also offer long-term meta value, particularly for event and raid content. Let's explore how to make the most strategic choices for your Blue Archive account.

At a Glance: Key Event Details

• Banner Duration: 2025-10-07 02:00 – 2025-10-14 01:59 (UTC)
• Featured Units: Saori (3★), Atsuko (3★), Hiyori (3★) [Returning]
• Pick-Up Rates: Applied separately per student
• Recruitment Methods: Pick-Up or Regular Recruitment available
• Pity/Guarantee: 200 Recruitment Points = select featured unit
• Duplicates Reward: Eleph/Eligma, depend on acquisition method and unit rarity

Banner Schedule & Rates Overview

| Banner | Start | End | Featured Units | Rates |
|————————-|———————-|———————–|———————|————|
| Pick-Up Recruitment | 2025-10-07 02:00 UTC | 2025-10-14 01:59 UTC | Saori, Atsuko, Hiyori | Increased* |
| Regular Recruitment | Ongoing | — | All students | Standard |

*Each student receives separate rate-up within the banner. Official percentages not provided (not stated in official materials).

Should You Pull? Banner Decision Guide

Pull If:

• You lack Saori, Atsuko, or Hiyori, especially if you need raid/tactical event units.
• You want strong generalists: all featured students are 3★ with substantial long-term value.
• You are a collector or aiming for unique voice lines and memo.
• You have at least 200 Recruitment Points (or enough Pyroxene) to guarantee a unit via pity.

Skip or Save If:

• You already own all three featured students at high investment (no ROI for Eleph/Eligma at this stage).
• You're saving for leaked/announced future banners or limited units (advice: check EarlyGG Blue Archive banner timeline).
• Low on Pyroxene and don't want to risk running below the pity threshold.

F2P & Low-Spend Notes

• Target the banner only if you lack a specific role among these 3★ units; otherwise, prioritize Pyroxene efficiency.
• Consider the pity conversion: Recruitment Points become Keystone Pieces if unused after banner close—manage points tightly.

Teams & Synergies: Maximizing Each Student

• Saori: Frequently used in high-damage output comps, especially for boss events with her strong Burst.
• Atsuko: Offers survivability and tactical support, slotting into sustain or mixed teams; useful for difficult PvE stages.
• Hiyori: Excels in AoE assault scenarios; ideal for quick-clear farming and some raid boss strategies.

Alternate comps: If you miss these units, refer to EarlyGG’s Team Building Primer for substitutes using farmable or standard-pool students.

Event Rewards & Duplication System

When recruiting a student you already own:

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

• Eleph: Used to unlock and upgrade students.
• Eligma: Convert for shop items/rewards.
• Main difference: Pick-Up provides more Eleph per 3★ dupe, favoring players still building meta units.

Preparation & Pulling Checklist

• Confirm banner start/end times in UTC. Complete all pulls before 2025-10-14 01:59 UTC—allow a 5-minute buffer before closure.
• Track Recruitment Points: You need 200 to guarantee a featured unit (accumulated through both Pick-Up and Regular pulls).
• Spend all event Recruitment Points before the end; leftover points will auto-convert, making them unusable for future rate-up banners.
• Consider material needs for immediate upgrades if you pull a new student (level, skills, Eleph for stars).

Community & Official Updates

All mechanics, rates, and eligibility confirmed via official Blue Archive notice. No unconfirmed banner leaks or advance unit rumors apply for this cycle. Full details and future patch previews available only through publisher channels or the in-game Notices panel (reference: Blue Archive official press release).

Visuals: Banner images of Saori, Atsuko, and Hiyori are included in the event notice—depicting each character’s 3★ artwork for visual clarity (Saori event image:, Atsuko event image:, Hiyori event image:). These images are core for quick student recognition.

Bottom Line & Next Steps

Blue Archive’s latest banner reruns offer a rare shot at cornerstone 3★ students for accounts missing critical roles. With the 200-point pity system, careful planning lets dedicated players pick their top choice—but weighing this pull against future limited banners remains essential for all resource-conscious agents. 

Watch for the next EarlyGG update as new Blue Archive events approach, and review your Recruitment Points before banner closure to maximize your pulls. For more strategy, see our EarlyGG unit and banner guides.