[1.0] Complete Operator Tier List for All Content
2026-02-22·16 min read·★ 9.5
Version: 1.0 Zeroth Directive | Updated: 2026-02-22 | Sources: Game8, endfieldcalculator.org, IGN, ldshop.gg
Overview
This tier list ranks all 23 playable operators in Arknights: Endfield based on their performance in:
- General Combat (Story & Exploration)
- Umbral Monument (Endgame)
- Reroll Value
- Team Versatility
Quick Tier Summary
| Tier | Operators |
|---|---|
| SS | Laevatain, Yvonne |
| S | Arclight, Wulfgard, Chen Qianyu, Pogranichnik |
| A | Akekuri, Endministrator, Gilberta, Alesh |
| B | Estella, Fluorite, Xaihi, Avywenna |
| C | Antal, Others |
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SS Tier: Must-Have Core Units
Laevatain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★★ |
Why SS Tier:
- Unmatched AoE damage via Melting Flame mechanic
- Self-sufficient Combustion reaction trigger
- Best farmer in the game for all content
- Signature weapon elevates damage massively
Best Teams: Heat (Wulfgard + Akekuri + Ardelia)
Yvonne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★★ |
Why SS Tier:
- Highest single-target burst damage
- Cryo control with Solidification
- Enables powerful Shatter teams (Cryo + Physical)
- Essential for boss content
Best Teams: Cryo (Alesh + Gilberta + Xaihi), Shatter (+ Endministrator)
S Tier: Excellent Investment
Arclight ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★ |
Why S Tier:
- Best Electric core with Electrification amplification
- Sustained DPS with good team synergy
- Waiting for a dedicated Electric 6★ DPS partner
Wulfgard ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★ |
Why S Tier:
- Essential Heat Infliction provider
- Core member of Laevatain teams
- Good personal damage as sub DPS
Chen Qianyu ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★★ |
Why S Tier:
- FREE from story - No gacha needed
- Best Physical team core (Vulnerability stacking)
- Perfect synergy with free Endministrator
- Low-cost Ultimate spam
Pogranichnik ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★ |
Why S Tier:
- Best SP battery in the game
- Enables skill-heavy rotations
- Works in every team composition
A Tier: Strong Options
Akekuri ⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★ |
Why A Tier:
- Excellent 4★ SP support
- Flexible team fit
- Strong early-game carry potential
Endministrator (Player Character)
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | N/A (Free) |
Why A Tier:
- Free and always available
- Solid Physical DPS core
- Great with Chen Qianyu combo
- Best F2P main DPS option
Gilberta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★ |
Why A Tier:
- Excellent crowd control
- Cryo team enabler
- Provides Nature Infliction for Corrosion
Ardelia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Combat | ★★★★ |
| Umbral Monument | ★★★★ |
| Reroll Value | ★★★★★ |
Why A Tier:
- FREE from 7-day login
- Universal support (healing + debuff)
- Fits literally every team
- Best F2P support by far
B Tier: Situational Picks
| Operator | Best For |
|---|---|
| Estella | Physical team support |
| Fluorite | Cryo sustain teams |
| Xaihi | Cryo team healer |
| Avywenna | Electric Infliction |
C Tier: Lower Priority
| Operator | Notes |
|---|---|
| Antal | Budget Electric support |
| Starter units | Outclassed quickly |
Reroll Recommendations
Best Reroll Targets
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laevatain | Best overall DPS |
| 2 | Yvonne | Best single target |
| 3 | Arclight + Support | Electric potential |
| 4 | Any 6★ + Akekuri | Solid start |
Reroll Strategy
- Complete tutorial (~15 minutes)
- Collect all mail rewards
- Do beginner banner (50 pulls guaranteed 5★)
- Aim for 6★ in limited pulls
- Reset if not satisfied
Account Quality Tiers
| Tier | Result |
|---|---|
| God Tier | Laevatain + Yvonne |
| Excellent | Any 6★ + Good 5★ |
| Good | 6★ or Chen Qianyu early |
| Acceptable | 5★ with good supports |
Investment Priority
Universal Order
1. Main DPS (Laevatain/Yvonne/Endministrator)
↓
2. Core Sub DPS (Chen Qianyu/Wulfgard/Alesh)
↓
3. SP Support (Pogranichnik/Akekuri)
↓
4. Ardelia (fits everywhere)
↓
5. Team-specific supports
By Content Type
| Content | Best Investment |
|---|---|
| Story Clearing | Laevatain > Endministrator |
| Umbral Monument | Yvonne > Laevatain |
| AIC Defense | Endministrator (sustained) |
| Co-op | Supports (Ardelia, Akekuri) |
Future Meta Considerations
Waiting List
- Dedicated Electric 6★ DPS (will boost Arclight value)
- More Cryo supports (strengthen Yvonne teams)
- Limited operators (check banners)
Long-term Safe
- Laevatain (future-proof AoE)
- Chen Qianyu (permanent Physical core)
- Ardelia (universal support)