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Endministrator
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Advanced Builds
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Endministrator is an S-Tier main damage dealer, excelling in physical teams by applying Crush status and consuming Vulnerability stacks. Their talents provide potent self-buffs, making them a reliable core for physical compositions.
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This endgame build turns Endministrator into a devastating Crush DPS. Grand Vision provides the necessary stats to maximize both skill damage and Crush procs, while the Grizzled Edge set amplifies Physical DMG when consuming Vulnerability stacks. The combination allows Endmin to output consistent high burst damage in physical teams. Alternative weapons like Eminent Repute offer team-wide ATK buffs, and Sundering Steel is a strong F2P option.
Gear
Explanation
Grand Vision is chosen for its massive Attack, Agility, and Arts Intensity bonuses, which directly improve Crush damage and skill output.
The weapon's passive triggers on applying Originium Crystals or Solidification, granting a huge Physical DMG boost for the next skill or ultimate.
Grizzled Edge set increases ATK and provides a stacking Physical DMG bonus when consuming Vulnerability stacks, synergizing perfectly with Endmin's Crush rotation.
Stat priority focuses on Agility (main attribute), Strength (secondary), Arts Intensity (for Crush), and Physical DMG Bonus.
Notes
- The Grizzled Edge set is the best endgame gear, boosting ATK and Physical DMG when applying Crush or Breach.
- If you have an already upgraded Aethertech Gloves or Swordmancer Flint, you can use them as off-pieces instead of Grizzled Edge Gauntlets or Push Knife, as their stats are identical.
- Prior to Grizzled Edge, the Swordmancer set with Aethertech Gloves was the standard; this build is a direct upgrade.
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This early game build provides a strong foundation for Endministrator. Sundering Steel is a free weapon that boosts Agility and Physical DMG while offering consistent ATK buffs. The Roving MSGR set further amplifies Physical damage and Agility. Together, they allow Endmin to perform well in the early to mid-game stages until better gear is farmed.
Gear
Explanation
Sundering Steel is chosen for its Agility and Physical DMG bonuses, which are core stats for Endmin's damage.
The weapon's passive triggers when dealing a Physical status (like Crush), granting a stackable ATK buff for 20s.
Roving MSGR set boosts Agility by 50 and provides 20% Physical DMG when HP is above 80%, easily maintainable with proper healing.
This build is accessible early on, with materials from Ferrium Ore mining and simple craftable components.
Notes
- Roving MSGR provides a significant Agility boost and extra Physical DMG when HP is above 80%, making it ideal for early to mid-game.
- Sundering Steel is a free weapon obtained from the Operational Manual, offering Agility, Physical DMG, and an ATK buff on status application.
- Prominent Edge is another viable F2P weapon if Sundering Steel is not available.
Build Insights
Endministrator serves as the primary Physical DPS, applying Crush to manage Vulnerability stacks and using Originium Crystals for additional burst. They rely on teammates that can apply Vulnerability or Physical Susceptibility (e.g., other Crush users) to maximize their damage. Their self-buffs and debuffs make them flexible as the controlled operator, but they can also function in sub-DPS roles if needed. Ideal in mono-Physical comps where Crush can be triggered consistently.
Core Mechanics
- Applies Crush (Physical status) with Battle Skill to apply or consume Vulnerability stacks.
- Sealing Sequence attaches Originium Crystals that immobilize enemies and can be shattered for extra Physical DMG.
- Bombardment Sequence (Ultimate) deals massive Physical DMG and consumes Originium Crystals for bonus hits.
- Talent Essence Disintegration grants ATK +15% (30% at Lv.2) for 15s when crystals are consumed.
- Talent Realspace Stasis increases Physical DMG taken by enemies with Originium Crystals (+10%/20%).
Scaling
- Scales well with Agility and Strength stats, as well as Arts Intensity for Crush procs.
- Early game performance is solid with F2P gear; endgame builds drastically amplify damage via set bonuses and weapon synergies.
- Team-dependent for optimal Vulnerability stacking and Originium Crystal consumption; works best in physical-focused teams.
Character Notes
Endministrator is the protagonist of Arknights: Endfield, a 6-star Physical Guard that specializes in Crush damage and Originium Crystal mechanics. They can apply and consume Vulnerability stacks, immobilize enemies with crystals, and burst with their ultimate. As a free starter unit, they remain viable throughout the game due to strong self-buffs and team synergy in physical comps.
Playstyle
- Use Constructive Sequence to apply Crush after building up Vulnerability stacks, consuming them for bonus damage.
- Use Sealing Sequence to attach Originium Crystals that immobilize enemies; then use Bombardment Sequence to shatter them for extra hits.
- Take advantage of the Finisher Attack on staggered enemies to recover SP and maintain rotation.
- Coordinate with teammates that can apply Vulnerability or Physical Susceptibility to maximize Crush procs.
Strengths
- Strong self-buffing talent (ATK increase) that also supports allies at higher Potentials.
- Unique Originium Crystal mechanic provides crowd control and bonus damage.
- High burst damage potential with ultimate and Crush consumption.
- Versatile as a main DPS or sub-DPS in physical teams.
Weaknesses
- Reliant on team composition to fully exploit Vulnerability stacking and crystal mechanics.
- Cooldowns on Combo Skill and ultimate require careful management.
- Limited elemental coverage; only Physical damage against enemies with high Physical resistance.
Team Guide
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A team focused on Physical damage and Vulnerability stacking. Endministrator benefits from a mono Physical setup as many operators revolve around the Vulnerability mechanic. Lifeng and Chen Qianyu generate Vulnerability stacks, which are consumed by Pogranichnik for SP regen or by Endministrator for damage. Endministrator also provides buffs through Originium Crystals and Vulnerability procs via Crush. Pogranichnik ensures faster rotations with consistent SP generation.
Explanation
Lifeng applies Physical Susceptibility and links with Endministrator for enhanced damage.
Chen Qianyu quickly stacks Vulnerability on enemies.
Pogranichnik regenerates SP when Vulnerability is consumed, enabling more frequent skill usage.
Endministrator acts as main DPS while also providing team buffs with Originium Crystals.
Strengths
- High sustained Physical damage output.
- Fast skill rotations due to SP generation.
- Synergy with Vulnerability and Susceptibility debuffs.
Weaknesses
- Relies heavily on Vulnerability stacks; ineffective against enemies immune to debuffs.
- Limited element variety; struggles against high Physical resistance.
Rotation
- 1Use Lifeng's Battle Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility to enemies.
- 2Follow up with Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill to get one Vulnerability stack.
- 3Perform a full string of Endministrator's Basic Attacks to trigger Final Strike.
- 4Cast Lifeng's Combo Skill to apply Link. If her Ultimate is available, use it. Then use Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals.
- 5If Endministrator's Ultimate is available, use it. Then use Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill again.
- 6Use Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill to max out Vulnerability stacks.
- 7Cast Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all Vulnerability stacks with Crush, dealing heavy Physical damage.
- 8Use Pogranichnik's Combo Skill to regenerate SP due to Vulnerability consumption. Finally, use any available Ultimates while enemies are Staggered for extra damage.
Lifeng applies Susceptibility, Chen stacks Vulnerability, Endmin uses Final Strike and Combo Skill, then Chen maxes stacks, Endmin consumes with Crush, Pogranichnik regens SP.
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A hybrid Cryo and Physical team that leverages Shatter and Vulnerability synergy. Estella and Alesh apply Cryo Infliction and Solidification, which Chen Qianyu shatters to grant Vulnerability stacks. Endministrator then consumes these stacks for massive Physical damage.
Explanation
Estella or Alesh apply Cryo Infliction; Alesh's Battle Skill converts it to Solidification.
Estella's Combo Skill applies Lift and Physical Susceptibility, adding a Vulnerability stack.
Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill shatters Solidification, applying another Vulnerability stack.
Endministrator consumes all stacks with Battle Skill for Crush damage.
Strengths
- Combines Cryo control with Physical damage.
- Multiple debuff layers (Solidification, Susceptibility, Vulnerability).
- High burst potential when Shatter triggers.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful timing of Cryo application to ensure Solidification before Shatter.
- Alesh and Estella may need investment to maintain consistent rotation.
- Less effective against enemies immune to Cryo or Shatter.
Rotation
- 1Apply Cryo Infliction using Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate.
- 2Use Alesh's Battle Skill to consume Cryo stacks and forcibly apply Solidification.
- 3Cast Estella's Combo Skill to apply Lift and Physical Susceptibility, adding one Vulnerability stack. Use Estella's Ultimate if available to add another stack.
- 4Trigger Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals. Use Endministrator's Ultimate if available for burst.
- 5Use Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill to shatter Solidification and apply another Vulnerability stack.
- 6Use Alesh's Combo Skill to recover SP.
- 7Cast Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill for another Vulnerability stack.
- 8Finally, use Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all Vulnerability stacks with Crush.
Cryo application, Solidification, Estella skills, Endmin Combo, Chen shatter, Alesh SP regen, Chen Battle, Endmin Crush.
alternativehybridcrushvulnerability
A hybrid team centered around Crush and debuffs. Rossi applies Razor Clawmark and high Vulnerability, while Ardelia enables Gilberta's Combo Skill. Gilberta gathers enemies and provides the first Vulnerability stack. Endministerator consumes all stacks with Crush for devastating damage.
Explanation
Gilberta's Battle Skill gathers enemies and applies Nature Infliction.
Ardelia's Combo Skill (triggered by Endmin's Final Strike) applies Corrosion, enabling Gilberta's Combo.
Gilberta's Combo Skill applies Lift and the first Vulnerability stack.
Rossi's Combo and Battle Skills apply additional Vulnerability stacks and Razor Clawmark debuff.
Endministrator's Battle Skill consumes all stacks for Crush.
Strengths
- High single-target burst with multiple debuffs.
- Rossi provides crit buffs through her Combo Skill.
- Flexible support options (Ardelia or Perlica).
Weaknesses
- Requires precise rotation to maximize Vulnerability stacks.
- Dependent on Gilberta's crowd control for grouping.
- May be less effective against spread-out enemies.
Rotation
- 1Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to gather enemies and apply Nature Infliction.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Endministrator to trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill, which applies Corrosion.
- 3Trigger Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals. Use Endmin's Ultimate if available.
- 4Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply Lift and the first Vulnerability stack.
- 5Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to gain crit buffs and apply the second and third Vulnerability stacks.
- 6Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply the fourth Vulnerability stack and inflict Razor Clawmark.
- 7Cast Endministrator's Battle Skill to trigger Crush, consuming all stacks.
Gilberta gather, Endmin Final Strike -> Ardelia Combo, Endmin Combo/Ult, Gilberta Combo, Rossi Combo, Rossi Battle, Endmin Crush.
alternativehybridcrushvulnerability
Similar to the Ardelia variant, but with Perlica providing Corrosion instead. The rotation differs as Perlica's Combo Skill chains into Gilberta's, leading to a different order of applying Vulnerability and using skills.
Explanation
Gilberta's Battle Skill gathers enemies and applies Nature Infliction.
Endministrator's Final Strike triggers Perlica's Combo Skill, which applies Corrosion and chains into Gilberta's Combo.
Gilberta's Combo Skill applies Lift and the first Vulnerability stack.
Rossi's Battle Skill applies Razor Clawmark and the second stack.
Endministrator's Combo Skill applies Originium Crystals; Rossi's Combo adds third and fourth stacks.
Endministrator's Battle Skill consumes all stacks for Crush.
Strengths
- Alternative debuff (Corrosion) can be situationally better.
- Perlica's Combo directly triggers Gilberta's, streamlining the rotation.
- Good synergy with Gilberta's grouping.
Weaknesses
- May require different gear setup for Perlica.
- Same precision needed as Ardelia variant.
- Dependent on Gilberta's crowd control.
Rotation
- 1Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to gather enemies and apply Nature Infliction.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Endministrator to trigger Perlica's Combo Skill, which applies Corrosion.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill (chained from Perlica) to apply Lift and the first Vulnerability stack.
- 4Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and the second Vulnerability stack.
- 5Trigger Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals. Use Endmin's Ultimate if available.
- 6Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to apply the third and fourth Vulnerability stacks.
- 7Cast Endministrator's Battle Skill to trigger Crush, consuming all stacks.
Gilberta gather, Endmin Final Strike -> Perlica Combo -> Gilberta Combo, Rossi Battle, Endmin Combo/Ult, Rossi Combo, Endmin Crush.
Team Insights
Endministrator excels in teams that stack Vulnerability and Physical Susceptibility. They can act as main DPS consuming debuffs for Crush, or provide support with Originium Crystals. They fit best in mono Physical or hybrid Cryo/Physical compositions, relying on teammates to generate and maintain debuff stacks. Building around Vulnerability application and consumption is key to maximizing their damage output.
Synergy Patterns
- Vulnerability stacking with Chen Qianyu and Lifeng allows Endmin's Crush to hit harder.
- Cryo Infliction with Estella and Alesh enables Shatter combos that also grant Vulnerability.
- Corrosion or Lift from Ardelia or Perlica combined with Gilberta provides alternative debuff avenues.
- Pogranichnik's SP regeneration on Vulnerability consumption speeds up Endmin's skill rotations.
Tips
- Save Ultimates for when enemies are Staggered to benefit from increased damage.
- Prioritize building debuff stacks (Vulnerability, Susceptibility) before using Endmin's Battle Skill.
- Pogranichnik's SP generation is crucial for maintaining rotation speed in mono Physical teams.
- In hybrid teams, ensure Cryo application is timed correctly to maximize Shatter damage.
Availability
v1.4startConfidence: 90%
Potentials
- Final Awakening
- Reflection of Authority
- The Guide
Best Gifts
No gift preferences mentioned in the guide.
Endministrator is a mysterious guardian of Talos-II, proficient in Originium and the Protocol network. Their identity is unknown, and they require periodic long-term hibernation. They may be connected to the Doctor from Arknights.