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Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield
Endministrator
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Endministrator

Physical GUARD Sword

Advanced Builds

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dpscrushphysicalself-buffer
Endministrator is a top-tier physical DPS thanks to their unique Crush mechanic and self-buffs. They excel in dealing high burst damage by applying and consuming Originium Crystals and Vulnerability, making them a powerhouse in physical teams.
endgame dps endgamecrushphysicaldpsburst
This endgame Crush DPS build focuses on amplifying Endministrator's Physical DMG and Crush procs. Grand Vision significantly enhances Agility and Arts Intensity, while the Swordmancer set raises relevant primary stats and adds a bonus burst of Physical DMG when applying a Physical Status. Together, they allow Endmin to devastate enemies by quickly stacking and detonating Crush. This setup shines in teams that can sustain high Vulnerable uptime, enabling rapid and powerful Crush activations.

Gear

physical_damage

armor

swordmancer heavy armor

gloves

aethertech gloves

core 1

swordmancer flint

core 2

swordmancer flint

1 agility 2 physical_dmg 3 strength

Explanation

Grand Vision is chosen for its Agility, Attack, Physical DMG, and Arts Intensity buffs, directly boosting Crush potency.
Swordmancer set provides Agility and Strength while its set effect deals extra Physical DMG when a Physical Status is applied, synergizing with Endmin's Crush.
Aethertech Gloves serve as an off-piece to further increase Arts Intensity, enhancing Crush damage.
Eminent Repute offers team utility with an Attack buff; Sundering Steel is a strong free option for early progression.

Notes

  • Maximizes Crush damage through high Agility, Arts Intensity, and Physical DMG bonuses.
  • Ideal for mono-Physical setups where Vulnerable stacks are consistently applied.
early game dps early_gamebeginnerf2pphysical
This early game build prioritizes Agility and Physical DMG to get Endministrator through the opening hours. Sundering Steel is a reliable free weapon with relevant offensive stats, and the Roving MSGR set is quickly crafted using Ferrium components. Together they provide a noticeable damage boost while you farm for the more powerful Swordmancer set and Grand Vision. This setup is ideal for players who want a smooth leveling experience without investing heavily in early game resources.

Gear

agility_physical_damage

armor

roving msgr jacket

gloves

roving msgr fists

core 1

roving msgr gyro

core 2

roving msgr gyro

1 agility 2 physical_dmg

Explanation

Sundering Steel is obtainable early via the Operational Manual and boosts Agility and Physical DMG, directly enhancing Endmin's damage.
Roving MSGR set grants a large Agility bonus and conditional Physical DMG, covering essential stats without relying on rare drops.
If another Agility weapon like Prominent Edge is acquired, it can serve as a substitute until Sundering Steel is upgraded.

Notes

  • Simple to gear with easily craftable Roving MSGR pieces and the free Sundering Steel.
  • Adequate to carry you through early story content until better gear becomes available.

Build Insights

Endministrator functions as a main DPS in Physical teams, ideally where allies can rapidly stack Vulnerability to enable frequent Crush procs. They also provide unique Originium Crystal utility that can be exploited by operators like Alesh. While they can self-buff, their peak performance relies on a team that can supply consistent Physical Status effects.
Core Mechanics
  • Generates Originium Crystals with Sealing Sequence which immobilize enemies; they can be consumed by Physical Status or Vulnerability for bonus Physical DMG.
  • Applies Crush (Physical Status) with Constructive Sequence, which either applies or consumes Vulnerability stacks.
  • Ultimate Bombardment Sequence consumes Crystals on targets for an extra instance of damage.
  • Talent Essence Disintegration grants an ATK buff when Crystals are consumed, boosting overall damage.
Scaling
  • Early game: Roving MSGR set and Sundering Steel weapon provide essential Agility and Physical DMG, keeping Endmin competitive from the start.
  • Endgame: Swordmancer gear and Grand Vision greatly boost Agility, Arts Intensity, and Physical DMG, vastly improving Crush damage output.
  • Skill priority: Ultimate > Basic Attack > Battle Skill > Combo Skill for maximum damage return.

Character Notes

Endministrator is a versatile 6★ Guard who serves as the protagonist of Arknights: Endfield. They specialize in applying Crush—a Physical Status—and manipulating Originium Crystals to deal high single-target and area Physical damage. Available from the very beginning, Endmin remains competitive throughout the game, scaling well with gear and offering a mix of self-buffs and team synergies through their unique mechanics.
Playstyle
  • Open with Sealing Sequence to attach Originium Crystals, immobilizing enemies and enabling burst.
  • Use Basic Attacks and Constructive Sequence to accumulate Vulnerable stacks.
  • Consume full Vulnerable stacks with Constructive Sequence to trigger Crush and the Swordmancer set effect.
  • Cast Bombardment Sequence after Crystals are applied to consume them for a second damage hit.
  • Rotate skills to maximize uptime of the Essence Disintegration ATK buff.
Strengths
  • Excellent Physical damage output with Crush burst windows.
  • Originium Crystals act as both a CC tool and a damage amplifier.
  • Self-buffs from Talents reduce dependence on external ATK support.
  • Free starter character with strong performance from early to late game.
Weaknesses
  • Damage rotation is rigid; misusing skill timing leads to significant DPS loss.
  • Locked into Physical damage, making them less effective against high Physical RES foes.
  • Relies on teammates to rapidly apply Vulnerability for optimal Crush procs.

Team Guide

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Endministrator thrives in a Mono Physical team that heavily exploits the Vulnerability mechanic. Lifeng and Chen Qianyu generate stacks of Vulnerability, which Endministrator and Pogranichnik consume for burst damage and SP regeneration. While Endministrator is the Main DPS, their Originium Crystals and Crush also buff the team. Pogranichnik further accelerates the rotation by refilling SP each time Vulnerability is consumed.
Endministrator

Endministrator

dps

 Lifeng

Lifeng

support

 Chen Qianyu

Chen Qianyu

support

 Pogranichnik

Pogranichnik

battery

Explanation

Endministrator deals immense physical damage through Crush by consuming Vulnerability stacks. Lifeng and Chen Qianyu rapidly generate stacks, while Pogranichnik replenishes SP, enabling frequent skill casts.
This composition excels at applying constant debuffs and capitalizing on Stagger phases for even higher burst.

Strengths

  • High sustained physical damage
  • Fast SP regeneration via Pogranichnik
  • Strong synergy around Vulnerability

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to enemies with physical resistance
  • Rotation timing can be strict to maximize Vulnerability consumption
  • Requires careful management of debuff stacks

Rotation

  1. 1 Use Lifeng's Battle Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility, then Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill to inflict one Vulnerability stack.
  2. 2 Perform a full normal attack chain with Endministrator to execute a Final Strike. Follow up with Lifeng's Combo Skill to apply Link. If available, use Lifeng's Ultimate.
  3. 3 Activate Endministrator's Combo Skill to place Originium Crystals. If ready, use their Ultimate to detonate the crystals.
  4. 4 Cast Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill and then her Combo Skill to raise Vulnerability stacks to the maximum.
  5. 5 With full Vulnerability, use Endministrator's Battle Skill to trigger Crush, dealing high Physical damage. This also activates Pogranichnik's Combo Skill, regenerating a large amount of SP.
  6. 6 Finally, unleash all Ultimates while enemies are Staggered to maximize damage. Lifeng's Link will extend crowd control and damage.
Start with Lifeng's Battle Skill for Physical Susceptibility, then Chen's Battle Skill for Vulnerability. Endmin Final Strike, then Lifeng Combo and optional Ultimate. Endmin Combo and Ultimate, Chen Battle and Combo to stack Vulnerability. Endmin consumes Vulnerability with Battle Skill, triggering Pogranichnik Combo for SP. Ultimates when Staggered.
best cryo_teamphysical_teamhybrid_teamshatter_teamvulnerability_team
Endministrator shines in a Cryo and Physical hybrid team that leverages the Shatter and Vulnerability mechanics. Estella and Alesh apply Cryo Infliction and Solidification, which Chen Qianyu shatters to generate Vulnerability stacks. Endministrator then consumes these stacks for devastating Crush damage. The combination provides both crowd control and high burst potential.
Endministrator

Endministrator

dps

 Chen Qianyu

Chen Qianyu

support

 Alesh

Alesh

battery

 Estella

Estella

support

Explanation

Estella and Alesh set up freeze through Solidification. Chen Qianyu shatters it to create Vulnerability, which Endministrator consumes with Crush for massive damage.
The team synergizes by blending Cryo control with Physical burst, making it effective against a wide range of enemies.

Strengths

  • Strong crowd control through Solidification
  • High burst from Vulnerability-shattered Crush
  • Good SP management via Alesh's Combo Skill

Weaknesses

  • Timing between freeze and shatter can be tricky
  • Less effective against enemies immune to Cryo
  • Relies on synergy between multiple characters

Rotation

  1. 1 Begin by inflicting Cryo Infliction using Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate. Then, activate Alesh's Battle Skill to consume the Cryo stacks and force Solidification on the enemy.
  2. 2 Once the target is Solidified, use Estella's Combo Skill to apply Lift and Physical Susceptibility, adding one Vulnerability stack. If available, cast Estella's Ultimate to stack another Vulnerability.
  3. 3 After Estella's actions, trigger Endministrator's Combo Skill to drop Originium Crystals. If their Ultimate is ready, use it immediately to detonate the crystals for extra burst.
  4. 4 Queue Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill to apply an additional Vulnerability stack, then Alesh's Combo Skill to recover SP.
  5. 5 Cast Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill to reach the fourth Vulnerability stack. With SP now available, finish with Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all Vulnerability stacks via Crush.
Start with Cryo Infliction (Estella or Alesh), convert to Solidification with Alesh's Battle Skill. Use Estella's Combo Skill for Physical Susceptibility and Lift (Ultimate if available). Then Endmin's Combo Skill and Ultimate, Chen's Combo Skill for another Vulnerability stack and Alesh's Combo Skill for SP. Finish with Chen's Battle Skill for max Vulnerability and Endmin's Crush.
best hybrid_teamcrush_teamvulnerability_teamnature_team
This hybrid team centers around rapidly stacking Vulnerability to empower Endministrator's Crush. Rossi applies the Razor Clawmark debuff and high Vulnerability count, while Ardelia and Gilberta enable combo chains that set up the burst. A Final Strike from Endmin triggers Ardelia's Combo Skill, which cascades into Gilberta's Combo for Lift and the first Vulnerability stack. Rossi's skills quickly push to 4 stacks, after which Endmin consumes them all for a devastating Crush.
Rossi

Rossi

sub dps

 Ardelia

Ardelia

support

 Gilberta

Gilberta

support

 Endministrator

Endministrator

dps

Explanation

Gilberta gathers enemies and applies Nature Infliction. Endmin's Final Strike activates Ardelia's Combo Skill, spreading Corrosion. This leads to Gilberta's Combo for Lift and a Vulnerability stack, then Rossi's skills add more stacks and the Razor Clawmark debuff, setting up Endmin's nuke.
The team excels in short windows by chaining combo skills and maximizing Vulnerability before Crush.

Strengths

  • Extremely high burst damage when Vulnerability stacks are maxed
  • Rossi's debuffs significantly boost Endmin's damage
  • Strong crowd control from Corrosion and Lift

Weaknesses

  • Requires precise skill chaining
  • Loses effectiveness if the combo sequence is broken
  • Slightly dependent on having both Ardelia and Gilberta

Rotation

  1. 1 Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to pull enemies together and apply Nature Infliction.
  2. 2 Execute a Final Strike with Endministrator by performing a full basic attack string. Immediately trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill to afflict Corrosion on the target.
  3. 3 Then, activate Endministrator's Combo Skill to deploy Originium Crystals. If the Ultimate is available, use it now to consume the crystals and deal bonus damage before Gilberta's combo.
  4. 4 Queue Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply Lift and add the first stack of Vulnerability.
  5. 5 Next, trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to gain critical buffs and apply two more Vulnerability stacks (now at 3).
  6. 6 Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to inflict the fourth Vulnerability stack and the Razor Clawmark debuff.
  7. 7 Finally, use Endministrator's Battle Skill to trigger Crush, consuming all Vulnerability and dealing massive damage.
Gilberta's Battle Skill gathers and inflicts Nature Infliction. Endmin Final Strike triggers Ardelia's Combo Skill (Corrosion). Endmin Combo Skill and possible Ultimate. Gilberta's Combo for Lift and first Vulnerability stack. Rossi's Combo Skill adds two more stacks. Rossi's Battle Skill adds fourth stack and Razor Clawmark. Endmin's Battle Skill to Crush.
alternative hybrid_teamcrush_teamvulnerability_teamnature_team
A variant of the Crush Hybrid team that uses Perlica instead of Ardelia. Endministrator must be positioned after Gilberta for the combo chain to work. After grouping enemies with Gilberta's Battle Skill, Endmin's Final Strike triggers Perlica's Combo Skill, which flows into Gilberta's Combo for Lift and a Vulnerability stack. Rossi then uses her Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark before Endmin's Combo Skill and Ultimate. Rossi's Combo Skill brings Vulnerability to 4, enabling a devastating Crush from Endmin.
Rossi

Rossi

sub dps

 Perlica

Perlica

support

 Gilberta

Gilberta

support

 Endministrator

Endministrator

dps

Explanation

Perlica serves as a bridge to activate Gilberta's Combo Skill after Endministrator's Final Strike. This setup allows Rossi to stack Vulnerability and debuffs, setting up a powerful Crush.
The team still achieves high burst but requires slightly different positioning (Endmin after Gilberta) to ensure the combo triggers correctly.

Strengths

  • High burst with similar numbers to Ardelia variant
  • Perlica is often more accessible for some players
  • Good synergy with Rossi's debuffs

Weaknesses

  • Slightly less effective without Corrosion debuff
  • Requires specific unit placement in squad
  • Needs careful timing to avoid wasting vulnerability stacks

Rotation

  1. 1 Use Gilberta's Battle Skill to gather enemies and apply Nature Infliction.
  2. 2 Execute a Final Strike with Endministrator. Then, trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
  3. 3 Queue Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply Lift and one Vulnerability stack. Do not trigger Endmin's or Rossi's Combo Skills yet.
  4. 4 Immediately cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and a second Vulnerability stack.
  5. 5 Activate Endministrator's Combo Skill to set Originium Crystals. If available, use their Ultimate for additional crystal-triggered damage.
  6. 6 Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to add the third and fourth Vulnerability stacks.
  7. 7 Finish with Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all stacks and unleash Crush.
Gilberta's Battle Skill for Nature Infliction. Endmin Final Strike, then Perlica's Combo. Gilberta's Combo for Lift and first Vulnerability. Rossi's Battle Skill for Razor Clawmark and second stack. Endmin Combo and Ultimate. Rossi's Combo for full stacks. Endmin's Battle Skill to Crush.

Team Insights

Endministrator is a versatile Main DPS who excels at dealing massive Physical damage through Crush, which scales with Vulnerability stacks. Their team compositions focus on maximizing Vulnerability generation via supports like Lifeng, Chen Qianyu, Rossi, and Gilberta, as well as cryo units like Estella and Alesh for Shatter combos. SP management is crucial, often utilizing characters like Pogranichnik or Alesh to keep skills flowing. Endministrator can also provide buffs through Originium Crystals, adding team utility. The best teams build around stacking Vulnerability quickly and then unleashing Crush during enemy Stagger phases for maximum impact.
Synergy Patterns
  • Characters that apply Vulnerability (Lifeng, Chen Qianyu, Rossi, Gilberta) directly feed Endministrator's Crush mechanic.
  • Cryo units like Estella and Alesh enable Solidification and Shatter, converting freeze to Vulnerability.
  • SP batteries such as Pogranichnik and Alesh help maintain fast skill rotations, especially when Vulnerability is consumed.
Tips
  • Always try to consume Vulnerability stacks with Endministrator's Battle Skill only when at maximum stacks for peak damage.
  • Save Ultimates for when enemies are Staggered to benefit from the increased damage multiplier.
  • Position Endministrator appropriately in squad order to ensure combo skill chains trigger correctly, especially with Gilberta and Rossi.
  • Pay attention to SP generation: characters like Pogranichnik and Alesh can dramatically speed up rotations.

Availability

v1.2 Starter character Confidence: 95%

Potentials

  • Constructive Sequence improved: Consuming Originium Crystals returns 50 SP.
  • Essence Disintegration improved: When Endministrator gains ATK buff, other allied operators gain half of that buff.
  • Bombardment Sequence improved: After consuming Originium Crystals, gain 15 Ultimate Energy.

Best Gifts

The protagonist of Arknights: Endfield, the Endministrator is a mysterious guardian who has repeatedly protected the civilization of Talos-II. Their true identity and canon name are unknown; they undergo periodic long-term hibernation and serve as Endfield Industries' secret trump card. Hints in official media suggest a possible connection to the Doctor of Rhodes Island.