Qiuli Complete Build Guide: Universal SP Vanguard
Qiuli (Akekuri) Complete Build Guide: Universal SP Vanguard
Version: 1.0 | Updated: 2026-03-11 | Sources: Game8, Mobalytics, Icy Veins, endfield.gg
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4-Star) |
| Element | Heat 🔥 |
| Class | Vanguard |
| Weapon | Sword |
| Role | SP Battery / Universal Support |
| Rating | T1 - Best 4-Star |
| Acquisition | Standard Banner (High Rate) |
| Main Stat | Intellect |
| Secondary Stat | Strength |
Akekuri (秋栗/Qiuli) is a 4-star Heat Vanguard who excels at generating SP for your team through her Combo Skill and Ultimate. As a budget-friendly operator with easy potential access, she's one of the most versatile supports in the game.
Why Akekuri is the 4-Star MVP
- 🔥 Ultimate SP King - One of the best SP recovery Ultimates in the game
- 🔥 Universal Fit - Works in Heat, Cryo, Physical, or any team
- 🔥 Heat Infliction - Battle Skill applies Heat status
- 🔥 Link Provider - Unlocked talent grants team-wide damage buff
- 🔥 4-Star Value - Low investment, high return
Core Mechanics
Talent: Cheer of Victory
Akekuri's Combat Talent scales with Intellect:
| Talent Phase | Effect |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | +1.0% SP Recovery per 10 Intellect, max 50% |
| Phase 2 | +1.5% SP Recovery per 10 Intellect, max 75% |
Key: Stack Intellect to maximize SP generation from Combo Skill.
Talent: Staying in the Zone
During Ultimate, grants Link effect:
| Effect | Details |
|---|---|
| Link | Increases DMG of next Battle Skill or Ultimate |
| Target | All team members |
| Duration | Until consumed |
Ultimate: SQUAD! ON ME!
Akekuri's signature ability fires 3 flares:
| Per Flare | Effect |
|---|---|
| SP Recovery | Significant SP to team |
| Link | Applied to all operators |
| Uses | Before main DPS burst |
Best Weapons
Tier List
| Rank | Weapon | Stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermite Cutter | 6★ | Team ATK buff, best overall |
| 2 | OBJ Edge of Lightness | 5★ | F2P from Operation Manual, Heat/Electric buff |
| 3 | Fortmaker | 5★ | Ultimate Gain focus |
| 4 | Pathfinder's Beacon | 4★ | Early game option |
Thermite Cutter (Best in Slot)
| Attribute | Effect |
|---|---|
| Main Stat | ATK% |
| Passive | Team ATK buff on Battle Skill |
Why Best: ATK% is scarce and affects team-wide damage. Even though Akekuri is Heat, the team buff from Thermite is more valuable than matching element damage.
OBJ Edge of Lightness (F2P Best)
| Attribute | Effect |
|---|---|
| Main Stat | Electric/Heat DMG |
| Source | Operation Manual (Free) |
| Passive | Electric and Heat DMG buff |
Why Good: Free weapon that provides relevant element bonus for Heat teams. Secondary Attribute also boosts Intellect for SP generation.
Best Gear Sets
Endgame: Frontiers (3pc) + Eternal Xiranite (1pc)
| Slot | Gear | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Armor | Frontiers Armor T3 | Frontiers |
| Gloves | Eternal Xiranite Gloves | Eternal Xiranite |
| Kit 1 | Frontiers Extra O2 Tube | Frontiers |
| Kit 2 | Frontiers Extra O2 Tube | Frontiers |
Set Effects
| Set | Pieces | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Frontiers | 3pc | Combo Skill CD reduction; SP recovery grants team 18% DMG for 12s |
| Eternal Xiranite | 1pc | Ultimate Gain bonus |
Why This Build: Frontiers is Akekuri's holy grail. The set reduces Combo Skill cooldown (her main SP generator) and provides team-wide damage buff when recovering SP.
Set Synergy
The Frontiers pieces provide both Intellect and Secondary Attribute stats, stacking more Intellect for her Combat Talent. Eternal Xiranite Gloves add Ultimate Gain for faster rotations.
Intellect Target: 500+ for maximum SP generation scaling.
Stat Priority
| Priority | Stat | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intellect | Primary scaling for SP generation |
| 2 | Ultimate Gain | Faster Ultimate rotations |
| 3 | ATK% | Some personal damage |
| 4 | Strength | Secondary scaling |
Best Team Compositions
Laevatain Heat Team
| Slot | Operator | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Laevatain | Heat core |
| Sub-DPS | Wulfgard | Heat Infliction |
| SP Battery | Akekuri | SP recovery |
| Healer | Ardelia | Sustain + buffs |
Rotation:
- Akekuri Battle Skill → Heat Infliction
- Build Stagger on enemies
- Stagger triggers Akekuri Combo Skill → SP recovery
- Akekuri Ultimate → +SP + Link to team
- Laevatain burst combo
- Repeat
Yvonne Cryo Team (SP Slot)
| Slot | Operator | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Yvonne | Cryo burst |
| Sub-DPS | Alesh | Cryo Infliction |
| SP Battery | Akekuri | SP recovery |
| Support | Gilberta | Control + debuffs |
Why Akekuri: Even without Cryo element, her SP generation and Link buff benefit any team.
Physical Team (Pogranichnik Alternative)
| Slot | Operator | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Endministrator | Physical damage |
| Sub-DPS | Chen Qianyu | Vulnerability |
| SP Battery | Akekuri | SP recovery |
| Healer | Ardelia | Sustain |
When to Use Over Pogranichnik: If you don't have Pogranichnik, Akekuri is the best 4-star alternative.
Universal Template
| Slot | Operator | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Any | Any DPS | Damage |
| Any | Akekuri | SP Battery |
| Any | Flex | Team-dependent |
| Any | Flex | Team-dependent |
Akekuri's Combo Skill triggers on Stagger, which every operator can contribute to. This makes her universally applicable.
Skill Priority
| Priority | Skill | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultimate | SP recovery scaling per flare |
| 2 | Combo Skill | SP generation scaling |
| 3 | Basic Attack | Damage contribution |
| 4 | Battle Skill | Heat Infliction (low priority) |
Gameplay Guide
Optimal Rotation
1. Battle Skill
- Apply Heat Infliction
- Contribute to Stagger
2. Build Stagger (any operator)
- Attack Stagger Nodes
- Stagger enemies
3. Stagger triggers Combo Skill
- Automatic SP recovery
- Scales with Intellect
4. Ultimate when available
- 3 flares for massive SP
- Grants Link to team
- Use BEFORE main DPS burst
5. Switch to Main DPS
- Consume Link for bonus damage
- Use recovered SP for skills
6. Repeat cycle
Key Tips
| Tip | Details |
|---|---|
| Ultimate timing | Use before main DPS Ultimate for Link consumption |
| Upgrade Ultimate only | Akekuri's core value is her Ultimate |
| Flex adapt | She fits any team composition |
| Don't camp | Support role, quick in and out |
| Stack Intellect | 500+ for maximum SP generation |
Potential Analysis
| Potential | Effect | Value |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Ultimate enhancement | ★★★★★ |
| P2 | SP recovery amount, +Stats | ★★★★★ |
| P3 | ATK% buff for team | ★★★★★ |
| P4 | Ultimate cost reduction | ★★★★★ |
| P5 | Link duration extended | ★★★★★ |
4-stars are easy to max - All potentials add significant value. P2 adds Intellect for SP scaling. P3 adds team ATK buff. P4 allows more frequent Ultimates. Strongly recommend maxing.
Comparison: Akekuri vs Pogranichnik
| Aspect | Akekuri | Pogranichnik |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | 4★ | 6★ |
| SP Recovery | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Physical Amp | ❌ | ✅ Breach |
| Heat Infliction | ✅ | ❌ |
| Acquisition | Easy | Harder |
| Investment | Low | High |
Conclusion: Use Akekuri if you don't have Pogranichnik. Even with Pogranichnik, Akekuri is better for non-Physical teams.
Summary
Akekuri is the best 4-star Vanguard and one of the best SP batteries in Arknights: Endfield. Build her with:
- Weapon: Thermite Cutter (or OBJ Edge of Lightness)
- Gear: Frontiers 3pc + Eternal Xiranite Gloves
- Stats: Intellect > Ultimate Gain > ATK%
- Role: Stagger → Combo SP → Ultimate → Link to team
✅ Best 4-star Vanguard
✅ Top-tier SP recovery Ultimate
✅ Works in ANY team
✅ Easy to max potential
✅ Low investment, high return
⚠️ Personal damage is low
⚠️ Not as strong as Pogranichnik for Physical teams
Investment Priority: High for 4-star - Only need to level Ultimate.