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Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield
Snowshine
Operator File

Snowshine

Cryo Defender Greatsword

A free and easy-to-use healer with healing capabilities tied to enemy attacks and Battle Skill usage.

Healer Support

Release

2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Build Guide

Stat Priority

Combo Skill
Ultimate
Battle Skill
Basic Attack

Skill Leveling Priority

Combo Skill > Basic Attack >= Ultimate > Battle Skill

Skills

Hypothermic Assault

Hypothermic Assault

Basic

Basic attack with sequences dealing Physical DMG. Final Strike deals 23 Stagger.

DMG Multipliers: SEQ1 (55%), SEQ2 (59%), SEQ3 (100%)
Physical
Saturated Defense

Saturated Defense

Battle

Grants Protection to self and allies, returns SP. Attack while shielded applies Cryo Infliction.

Shield Protection: 90%Cryo Infliction on Attacker30 SP Return
Cryo
Polar Rescue

Polar Rescue

Combo

Heals allies with an auxilliary unit. Continuous healing when controlled operator HP <60%

Initial Heal: 96 + (0.22 * Will)Continuous Heal: 24 + (0.06 * Will)
HP Treatment
Frigid Snowfield

Frigid Snowfield

Ultimate

Deals Cryo DMG and applies Solidification. Creates a Snow Zone with DoT and Solidification.

Explosion DMG: 200%Solidification Duration: 5s
Cryo DoTSolidification

Kit Analysis

Strengths

  • + Cryo Infliction
  • + AOE Healing
  • + Solidification support

Weaknesses

  • − Relies on enemy actions for healing
  • − Ultimate requires resource management

Team Compositions

Endministrator + Chen Qianyu + Perlica + Snowshine

Endministrator

Endministrator

Chen Qianyu

Chen Qianyu

Perlica

Perlica

Snowshine

Snowshine

Free to play team emphasizing healing and Cryo utility.

Last Rite + Xaihi + Snowshine + Estella

Last Rite

Last Rite

Xaihi

Xaihi

Snowshine

Snowshine

Estella

Estella

Mono-Cryo team for Last Rite damage potential.

Insights

Summary

Snowshine is a Cryo Defender who combines shielding, healing, and Shatter support with an easy-to-use kit that scales with enemy attacks and Battle Skill usage.

Playstyle

She provides consistent healing through enemy attacks and controlled HP thresholds while applying Cryo Infliction for Shatter teams, making her a reliable support Defender who doesn't require complex timing.

Difficulty

Easy

Pros

  • +Healing tied to enemy attacks reduces micromanagement
  • +Provides Protection to self and allies with Cryo Infliction
  • +Solidification support through her Ultimate enhances Shatter damage
  • +Free-to-play friendly with accessible team compositions
  • +Effective in mono-Cryo teams for Last Rite optimization

Cons

  • −Healing depends on enemy engagement, limiting control
  • −Ultimate requires careful resource management for maximum impact
  • −Lower direct damage output compared to pure Defenders
  • −Shield Protection is moderate at 90%
  • −Continuous healing only triggers below 60% HP

Tips

  • Use Battle Skill before engaging to apply Cryo Infliction and gain SP
  • Keep her HP below 60% to trigger continuous healing from Polar Rescue
  • Position strategically to maximize enemy attacks for healing procs
  • Pair with Shatter-focused allies to leverage Solidification application
  • Use Ultimate when multiple enemies are grouped for maximum Cryo DoT coverage

Common Mistakes

  • !Neglecting to activate Battle Skill before combat, missing Cryo Infliction and SP return
  • !Allowing her HP to stay above 60%, preventing continuous healing
  • !Using Ultimate without enemy clustering, wasting Cryo DoT potential
  • !Focusing on direct damage instead of leveraging healing mechanics
  • !Ignoring Protection shield uptime, reducing team survivability

Synergy Notes

  • Excellent with Shatter teams due to Solidification application and Cryo Infliction
  • Works well with Cryo damage dealers in mono-Cryo compositions
  • Complements healers who can maintain her HP below 60% threshold
  • Pairs effectively with Last Rite for Shatter damage optimization
  • Supports teams that benefit from consistent Protection uptime