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Arcane Guide and Best Builds

Last updated on Jul 16, 2026 at 08:08 by ReinTenebrae

Arcane Guide & Best Builds

Welcome to our Arcane build guide for Arknights: Endfield. Arcane is a 6-star Arts Unit Caster Character available in Arknights: Endfield who utilizes the Nature element.

Arcane's Best Weapons

Intellect-Focused Arts Units

Detonate: Debilitating Assault:
ATK +25.6%. Wielder's Intellect ≥ Will: When the wielder applies Arts Infliction with their own skill, the wielder gains Arts DMG Dealt +32% for 20s; when the wielder applies Arts Susceptibility with their own skill, the wielder gains ATK +32% for 20s; Wielder's Will ＞ Intellect: When the wielder applies Arts Burst with their own skill, the target enemy suffers Arts DMG Taken +9.6% for 25s; when the wielder applies Arts Susceptibility with their own skill, the target enemy suffers Arts DMG Taken +9.6% for 25s. Effects of the same name cannot stack. The aforementioned attributes only include effects from the wielder's level, talents, potentials, and attribute bonuses provided by equipped gear and weapons.

's Signature Weapon. This weapon will toggle its behavior alongside Arcane's Array Arcana. She'll gain Arts DMG Dealt and ATK for using this weapon while in Array Arcana: INT, as long as you play her rotation as intended. However, while in Array Arcana: WILL, she'll instead apply Arts DMG Taken to the enemy for her team to exploit, whenever she uses her .

Efficacy: Feedback Loop:
Nature DMG Dealt +11.2%. When the wielder applies Arts Susceptibility or Arts Infliction with a combo skill, the wielder gains ATK +9.6% while other operators in the team gain ATK +2.4%. Duration: 20s. Max stacks for effects of the same name: 2. Duration of each stack is counted separately.

's Protocol Pass weapon. This weapon tries to combine both effects of her signature into one, but at a lower power level. Any time Arcane uses her , she'll gain a ATK buff while granting her team a smaller ATK buff. This effect can stack up to 2 times, and it has a longer duration than her cooldown, so building 2 stacks and keeping permanent uptime with it is no issue.

Detonate: Imposing Champion:
Secondary Attribute +16%. When the wielder applies an Arts Burst, target enemy suffers Arts DMG Taken +14.4% for 15s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.

A "Main Attribute" scaling 6* weapon. Due to Arcane's Array Arcana mechanics, balancing stat distributions becomes the name of the game for buildcrafting. This weapon will offer less Intellect than other 6* Intellect focused weapons, and grants compatible effects for Arcane to derive bonus damage from.

Twilight: Lustrous Pyre:
Max HP +28%. When the wielder casts an ultimate, operators whose elements differ from the wielder gain ATK +22.4% for 20s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.

Since Arcane is always meant to be an off-element member for any given team, this weapons will give the rest of the team an Attack boost whenever she casts Gloompurge.

Inspiring: Start of a Saga:
When the wielder's HP is above 80%, ATK +42%.

A starter weapon for Arcane.

Will-Focused Arts Units

Suppression: Tillite Etchings:
ATK +11.2%. When the wielder's battle skill applies Nature Infliction, other operators in the team gain Arts DMG Dealt +8% for 15s. For every enemy suffering from Nature Infliction applied by the said battle skill, other operators in the team gain bonus Arts DMG Dealt +3.2%, up to a max of +9.6%. Effects of the same name cannot stack.

While this is 's Protocol Pass weapon, the effects of this weapon works almost perfectly with Arcane, granting the team Arts DMG Dealt bonuses when applying s with her Jadecrushing Grid.

Inspiring: Mortise-and-Tenon Analysis:
Main Attribute +14%. Arts Intensity +70.

This weapon is simply a good stat stick for Arcane to use during Array Arcana: WILL.

Suppression: Emergency Boost:
When the wielder's battle skill hits the enemy, the wielder gains ATK +33.6% for 20s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.

A starter weapon for Arcane.

Arcane's Best Essences

Essences are one of the repeatedly farmable ways to further boost the weapon effects of your Arcane. Which area and essence you will want to farm will depend on the weapon you are playing, as not all Essences are compatible with every weapon. Essences will increase the stats of your weapon, as well as enhance the passive effect it provides.

Type 42: Solemn Phalanx: Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency Boost, and Detonate, farmable in The Hub, Wuling City, and Qingbo Stockade.
Junction Point: Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency Boost, and Efficacy, farmable in The Hub, Originium Science Park, and Marker Stone.
Detonation Unit: Main Attribute, Arts Intensity Boost, and Detonate, farmable in The Hub, Origin Lodespring, Qingbo Stockade, and Sword Vault Dale.
Stanza of Memorials: Intellect, Attack Boost, and Twilight, farmable in Wuling City, and Marker Stone.
Hypernova Auto: Intellect, Arts DMG Boost, and Inspiring, farmable in Originium Science Park, Qingbo Stockade, and Marker Stone.
Opus: Etch Figure: Will, Nature DMG Boost, and Suppression, farmable in The Hub, Originium Science Park, Origin Lodespring, and Test Area.
Monaihe: Will, Ultimate Gain Efficiency Boost, and Inspiring, farmable in Originium Science Park, Qingbo Stockade, and Marker Stone.
Fluorescent Roc: Will, Attack Boost, and Suppression, farmable in The Hub, and Originium Science Park.

Best Gear for Arcane

Array Arcana: INT Sets

3-piece set effect: Wearer's Arts Intensity +30. After the wearer applies Combustion, the wearer gains Heat DMG +50% for 10s. After the wearer applies Corrosion, the wearer gains Nature DMG +50% for 10s. The aforementioned effects cannot stack.

A powerful damage set where the set effect bonus can be triggered upon Arcane casting , or performing a Arts Reaction with her .

Body: Hot Work Exo-Rig Set - Hot Work Exo-Rig — Intellect, Will, Heat and Nature DMG Dealt Bonus
Hand: Hot Work Hands PPE Set - Hot Work Hands PPE — Intellect, Will, Heat and Nature DMG Dealt Bonus
Kit 1: Hot Work Insulation Slab Set - Hot Work Insulation Slab — Intellect, Will, All Skill DMG Dealt Bonus
Kit 2: LYNX Offpiece - LYNX Slab — Will, Intellect, Main Attribute

Array Arcana: WILL Sets

3-piece set effect: Wearer's HP +1000. After the wearer applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened, other teammates gain DMG Dealt +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack.

A powerful support set for playing Arcane as more of a support. Applying Arts Susceptibility with her will trigger the set effect of granting the whole team a DMG Dealt Bonus.

Body: Eternal Xiranite Light Armor Set - Eternal Xiranite Light Armor — Will, Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Hand: Eternal Xiranite Wraps Set - Eternal Xiranite Wraps — Will, Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Kit 1: Eternal Xiranite Bracing Slab Set - Eternal Xiranite Bracing Slab — Will, Secondary Attribute
Kit 2: Eternal Xiranite Bracing Slab Set - Eternal Xiranite Bracing Slab — Will, Secondary Attribute

Leveling Gear for Arcane

While the above gear sets are the optimal choice, it might take you some time before you will be able to craft it. Below are some of the more early and mid-game sets that we recommend until you've reached the pinnacle of craftsmanship.

Since the Intellect > Will gear options are better supported that Will > Intellect during the leveling process, we will recommend using her in Array Arcana: INT until you're ready to build her for endgame.

3-piece set effect: Wearer's Intellect +50. When the wearer's HP is above 80%, Arts DMG +20%.

Arcane's final gearset for Chapter 1 before unlocking endgame gear.

Body: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Vest T2 — Intellect, Will, HP
Hand: Miner Fists T1 Offpiece - Miner Fists T1 — Will, Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Kit 1: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Battery T1 — Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Kit 2: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Battery T1 — Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency

3-piece set effect: Wearer's Intellect +50. When the wearer's HP is above 80%, Arts DMG +20%.

Arcane's intermediate gearset for Chapter 1.

Body: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Vest — Intellect, Strength, Attack
Hand: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Gloves — Intellect, Will, Arts DMG Dealt Bonus
Kit 1: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Battery — Intellect, Critical Rate
Kit 2: Mordvolt Insulation Set - Mordvolt Insulation Battery — Intellect, Critical Rate

3-piece set effect: Wearer's HP +500. After the wearer defeats an enemy, the wearer gains ATK +20 for 5s.

Arcane's beginner gearset for Chapter 1.

Body: AIC Light Set - AIC Light Armor — Intellect, Will, Battle Skill DMG Bonus
Hand: Miner Gloves Offpiece - Miner Gloves — Intellect, Will, HP
Kit 1: AIC Light Set - AIC Light Plate — Intellect, Combo Skill DMG Bonus
Kit 2: AIC Light Set - AIC Light Plate — Intellect, Combo Skill DMG Bonus

Arcane's Skill Priority

Array Arcana: INT

Skill Priority: > = >

Array Arcana: WILL

Skill Priority: > = >

For the first time, we have an Operator whose kit is modified at the buildcrafting stage based on how her stats are assigned. This system is called Array Arcana. Whenever Arcane has more Intellect than Will, she is set to Array Arcana: INT. In this mode, she first and foremost favors the output of her Battle Skill. Whenever Arcane has more Will than Intellect, she is set to Array Arcana: WILL. In this mode, she places far more weight on the utility provided by her Combo Skill.

Either way, all four of her skills play heavily into how she plays, so don't neglect any of them!

How to Play Arcane

Arcane plays differently depending on which Array Arcana she is set to.

During Array Arcana: INT, Arcane is trying to play forward as your Main DPS. Fire off a Jadecrushing Grid to apply Nature Infliction to the enemy, and deal big damage. The Nature Infliction will trigger her Yinglung Stance IV combo skill. This will apply Nature and Cryo Susceptibility debuffs to enemies. While this stance is active, Jadecrushing Grid will deal additional damage, on top of the Nature Burst and Nature Susceptibility debuff that will be in effect. Doing this combo within the damage field of her Gloompurge ultimate will take advantage of Corrosion debuffs to do even more damage!

During Array Arcana: WILL, Arcane is instead trying to play back as a Support DPS. Depending on which Arts Infliction you're trying to quickly build stacks of, have an appropriate operator apply the initial Arts Infliction. This will trigger her Yinglung Stance IV combo skill, applying a 2nd stack of that Arts Infliction to the target, and spreading that stack to enemies within range, who are also Pulled In to the target. From here, you can activate the Gloompurge ultimate to apply yet another stack of that Arts Infliction to all enemies within range. Very quickly and cheaply, you've gained 3 stacks of any Arts Infliction of your choice with minimal resource costs. Have your other operators consume these Arts Inflictions to their taste.

Arcane's Best Teams

To learn all about Arcane's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Arcane team page below:

Arcane's Team Composition Guide

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