As the Endministrators of Talos-II dig into the frontier of Arknights: Endfield, a crucial part of the journey is building your team of Operators. The gacha banner system is your gateway to new characters and powerful weapons, but with different types and limited-time events, it can be overwhelming to plan your precious resources. This comprehensive guide breaks down every active and upcoming banner for 2026, from the current launch phases to the teased future of Versions 1.1 through 1.3, helping you decide where to spend your Oroberyls and when to start saving.
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Arknights Endfield Banner Types
Understanding the different banners is the first step to strategic pulling. The game features three main types of character banners, each with distinct rules.
New Horizons Headhunting (Beginner Banner): This is a must-pull for every new player. Available permanently on new accounts, it uses special permits earned by progressing through the early main story. It guarantees a 6-star Operator within 40 pulls, alongside a free 6-star weapon selector. This banner disappears after completing those 40 pulls, so prioritize it before anything else.
Basic Headhunting (Standard Banner): This is the permanent banner that never leaves. It features an initial pool of five standard 6-star Operators: Ardelia, Lifeng, Ember, Last Rite, and Pogranichnik. While it guarantees a 6-star every 80 pulls, its key feature is the "300-pull selector", allowing you to directly choose one of those five standard 6-stars—a one-time reward perfect for long-term planning.
Chartered Headhunting (Limited Banner): This is where time-limited, featured Operators debut. The pity system is more complex here:
Soft Pity: Starts at the 65th pull, increasing your chance of getting a 6-star.
Hard Pity: Guarantees a 6-star Operator at 80 pulls. When you get this 6-star, there is a 50% chance it will be the featured character.
Spark System: If you lose the 50/50, you can guarantee the featured character by reaching 120 pulls on the same banner. Crucially, this 120-pull guarantee does not carry over to the next limited banner and resets with each new one.
Featured Operator Availability: A helpful feature is that a newly released limited Operator remains available as an "off-banner" pull in the next two Chartered Headhunting banners, giving you more chances to get them if you miss their debut.
Arsenal Issue (Weapon Banners)：
Separate from characters, Arsenal Issue banners focus purely on weapons. These typically run alongside the current featured Operator and include their signature gear.
Weapons can boost performance a lot, especially for DPS characters, but they aren’t mandatory to clear content.
Because of that, this banner feels more like a luxury option. It’s great if you already love a character and want to fully invest in them, but for most players, characters usually bring more value than weapons.
**If you’re on a budget or playing F2P, it’s completely fine to skip these.**
Arknights Endfield Current Banner
As of February 2026, the game is progressing through the three-phase launch schedule of Version 1.0.
The current active banner is "The Floaty Messenger," featuring the 6-star Operator Gilberta.
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Support | Weapon: Arts Unit | Element: Nature
This Phase 2 banner runs from February 7 to February 24, 2026. Gilberta is a Nature-element Supporter who focuses on battlefield control and team utility, offering a different playstyle from the Phase 1 damage dealer.
Running concurrently is her signature weapon banner, "Express Delivery Issue," which features her gear, *Delivery Guaranteed*. Weapon banners like this one use a separate currency called Arsenal Tickets, earned primarily by pulling on character banners. They have their own pity system but do not carry progress over to future weapon banners.
Future Banners of Arknights: Endfield Schedule (Version 1.1–1.4)
Looking beyond the launch version, the game's roadmap points toward a continued focus on the Wuling region and its political landscape. The following schedule is based on official teasers and community consensus from early previews; always check official channels for final confirmation.
Here is the projected banner timeline for the first half of 2026:
Version 1.1 Banners
Version 1.1 is expected to fully dive into the Wuling region's conflict, introducing two rival characters.
Phase 1: Tangtang
Positioned as a major story figure and leader of the Qingbo Stockade. She is anticipated to be a 6-star Striker wielding a Handcannon, with a Nature-element kit likely focused on applying Corrosion debuffs for sustained damage.
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Striker | Weapon: Handcannon | Element: Nature
Phase 2: Mi Fu
The rival to Tangtang and captain of the Wuling City Watchguards. She is speculated to be a 6-star Caster (potentially using an Arts Unit) with a Heat-element focus, fitting a burst-damage playstyle that contrasts with Tangtang.
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Caster | Weapon: Arts Unit | Element: Heat
Version 1.2 Banners
Phase 1: Zhuang Fangyi
A central authority figure in Wuling, she is one of the most anticipated characters. She is expected to be a 6-star Caster with an Electric-element kit, likely serving as a powerful main DPS or burst damage carry.
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Caster | Weapon: Arts Unit | Element: Electric
Phase 2: Liberi Girl (Name TBD)
Based on early silhouettes, this character is projected to be a 6-star Guard wielding a Sword, with an element leaning towards Cryo or Nature. Her role is expected to be a flexible sub-DPS or elemental applier.
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Guard | Weapon: Sword | Element: Cryo
Version 1.3 Banners
Phase 1: Rossina
Introduced as the younger sister of Wulfgard from the "Wolfpack" clan. She is currently expected to be a 5-star Vanguard with a Sword and Heat element, specializing in accelerating team skill rotations.
Rarity: 5-star | Class: Vanguard | Weapon: Sword | Element: Heat
Phase 2: Sankta Boy (Name TBD)
This character, hinted at through silhouettes, may signal a shift to a new story region. He is predicted to be a 6-star Guard with a Polearm, possibly aligned with Physical or Heat damage.
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Guard | Weapon: Polearm | Element: Physical
Version 1.4 Banners
According to this updated leaked roadmap, Version 1.4 is still expected to be released on June 25th, with the banner arrangement as follows:
First Half: Suzuran (Reconvener) - 6-star
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Support | Weapon: Arts Unit | Element: Heat
Suzuran is a 6-star Heat Support operator introduced under the "Reconvener" tag. In the game, the "Reconvener" label typically signifies a version of a character that is either entirely new or significantly distinct from their original iteration. Based on accumulated previous speculation, Suzuran's role is highly suspected to be a key support unit specifically designed to enhance the Heat reaction system. Her kit will likely revolve around applying the Heat elemental affliction, providing healing, or offering buffs to teammates. She aims to be the core support hub in teams built around a main Heat Damage Per Second (DPS) character (such as Laevatain), potentially possessing the dual functions of elemental application and sustain.
Second Half: Fjall - 6-star
Rarity: 6-star | Class: Defender | Weapon: Sword | Element: Cryo
Fjall is a 6-star Cryo Defender who uses a sword as their weapon. According to the editorial note in the image, their correct name is Fjall, which also explains the absence of the "Reconvener" tag. This suggests they might be a completely original character or a new unit with weak ties to any previously known operator. Their role is that of a Defender, with the core duty of protecting allies. Combined with their Cryo element, it can be inferred that their skills will likely apply Cryo effects (such as slow or freeze) to enemies while providing defensive capabilities, thus offering a solid barrier for the team while controlling the battlefield. They could become a unique piece within Cryo teams, blending survival and control.
Pulling Strategically
Success in *Arknights: Endfield* is less about pulling on every banner and more about careful planning. The confirmed system where debut Operators enter the standard pool after their banner ends means you can often get them later, reducing the pressure to spend immediately. The key is to identify which upcoming character best fits your desired team composition or playstyle and start saving your Oroberyls and permits accordingly.
The most critical rule is that the 120-pull guarantee (spark) is banner-specific. Never pull on a limited banner hoping to "build pity" unless you have enough resources to reach that guarantee and secure the character you truly want. The frontier of Talos-II rewards the patient and strategic Endministrator.
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