Crane Support Puzzle Walkthrough – All Chests & Solutions (v - Arknights: Endfield

Arknights: Endfield Crane Support Stage — Efficient Puzzle & Chest Route (Delver of the Cryptic Event)

Patch: Not stated in official materials
Last Updated: 2026-02-25 (EST)

Why the Crane Support Puzzle Matters Now

The Crane Support stage stands out as the most intricate machinery challenge during the ongoing Delver of the Cryptic event in Arknights: Endfield. Mastering this space isn’t just an exercise in platform logic; it’s also your ticket to claiming every limited-time chest before the event concludes—critical in a system where every resource counts, particularly for F2P and minimal spenders.

This guide provides a professional, traversal-focused walkthrough—ensuring you clear the full puzzle and collect every hidden chest, with advice tailored for various budget tiers.

At a Glance: Crane Support Challenge

Event: Delver of the Cryptic – Crane Support Space
Key Content: Multi-step machinery puzzles, vertical traversal
Chests: 4+ (all locatable in one loop)
Estimated Clear Time: 10–18 minutes (moderate experience)
Recommended Loadout: Any comp (no combat gating)
Region/Platform: No differences; applies to all servers and devices

Step-by-Step: Crane Support Stage Solutions

1. Entry and Initial Chest Sweep

After spawn, head right:
Descend the stairs—on your immediate right, spot the first chest (be sure to collect before toggling machinery).
Continue right, check under stairs:
Navigate beneath the staircase for chest two.

Crane Support Arknights Endfield chest location under stairs (shows player POV as marked by an arrow to an obscured chest)

2. Platform-Lifting & Vertical Access

Find the nearby machinery switch:
Use it to raise the platform—this creates your path to the upper area. Don’t miss the small split staircase to the side; a third chest is often tucked at its end.
Step on the weighted platform:

Stand on one side to tilt it; quickly move up to reach the higher level.

3. Rotating Bridge Puzzle (Upper Section)

Approach two adjacent platform-lifts:
- Left platform: Raise it, but note you cannot rotate until inside the restricted zone.
- Right platform: Only rotate (do so twice) to align both, forming a walkable bridge.
Cross and enter the chamber:
- Central room has a single weight-reactive platform.
- Use it to access both side platforms: one opens a door (needed for progress), the other houses the next chest.

4. Switch Locks & Stair Access Mechanics

Enter the newly unlocked restricted area:
- Hit the main switch to deactivate lasers and enable platform rotation.
Backtrack and rotate the left platform twice:
- Use both switches for precise alignment. Lower if required.
Rotate/raise the right platform to match:
- Another bridge forms—cross for the final segment.

5. Final Sequence – Multi-Switch Shuttle

In the last zone, locate the long shuttle platform:
- Move it using the switch: press twice for a full pass to the rightmost area.
Ride to the next switch; repeat:
- Aim to reach the far-right, redirecting the final shuttle into position by interacting with each terminal.
Create your exit bridge:
- On return, realign intermediate platforms using the previous switches; this forms a contiguous path back to main exit.

Chest Locations Table

Chest #	Location Hint	Steps Required
1	Right at spawn, stairs	1
2	Under main stairs	2
3	Platform branch	3, 4
4+	Side rooms upper floor	6, 10

Note: Event-specific chests must be claimed during Delver of the Cryptic; they may expire or move in later patches.

Event Rewards & Pacing

Core Rewards: Stage-clear materials, rare crafting drops, exclusive tokens
Pacing: No time-gated actions in this puzzle; entire stage can be completed at once. However, event may be limited—watch for the event end notification in the official game client.
Best Practices: Collect each chest before advancing platforms—some zones become inaccessible if skipped too early.

Preparation Checklist

Verify stamina/daily entry before starting (if applicable)
Ensure bag space for event/material rewards
Recommended: Play with sound enabled, as puzzle cues are often audio-signaled

Troubleshooting: Common Pitfalls & Solutions

Missed chest early on: Backtracking is possible before first vertical lift; after, restart the stage.
Platform misalignment: Switches must be triggered in sequence; check both ends if stuck.
Can’t rotate a lift: You must enter the restricted area and unlock with the laser-deactivating switch.
Left a platform behind: Most puzzles allow backtracking; if not, exit and retry to reset machinery state.

FAQ: Crane Support Event

Q: Are the rewards in Crane Support unique?
A: Currently, yes—all chests tied to Delver of the Cryptic are limited, according to official event data as of 2026-02-25.

Q: Is there any combat or team requirement?
A: No—Crane Support is a traversal puzzle, not a battle stage. Team comp has no impact here.

Q: Can you re-enter to farm materials?
A: Additional runs grant basic drops only. Chests and unique pieces are one-time per account.

Q: Are there region differences or time-limited resets?
A: Not stated in official materials. As of this patch, all versions offer identical puzzle logic and reward pacing.

What’s Next? Preparing for Upcoming Endfield Content

With Crane Support complete, use the acquired materials to power up units gearing for Phase III of Delver of the Cryptic, or farm rarer stage drops elsewhere for event-limited upgrades. Keep an eye on the in-game notices and EarlyGG’s Arknights: Endfield hub for updates to future puzzle spaces, banner rotations, and meta shifts. Before the event ends, consider revisiting other Delver of the Cryptic stages to ensure all chests are fully cleared.

Suggested visual: Diagram overlay on Crane Support’s level layout showing optimal route for chests and key switches (desc: "Map of Crane Support stage paths, highlights chest spots and platform/switch locations for step-by-step navigation").

For additional stage guides and tier lists, visit EarlyGG’s dedicated Arknights: Endfield section.