How to Obtain Weapons in Arknights Endfield: Complete F2P & Gacha Guide

Building powerful operators in Arknights: Endfield requires the right weapons—but how exactly do you get them? Unlike most gacha games, Endfield uses a unique dual-currency system where pulling for operators directly earns you weapon banner currency. This comprehensive guide covers every method to obtain weapons, from guaranteed free options to the premium Arsenal Exchange system.

Weapon Acquisition Arknights Methods Overview

Primary Method: Arsenal Exchange (Weapon Banner)

The Arsenal Exchange is your main source for high-rarity weapons. Unlike traditional gacha games where you use premium currency directly on weapon banners, Arknights: Endfield employs a clever linked system: you earn Arsenal Tickets by pulling for operators through Headhunting (the character gacha), then spend those tickets on weapon banners called Arsenal Issues.

How It Works: Every time you perform a 10-pull for operators, you receive Arsenal Tickets as a byproduct. Pulling 6-star operators grants significantly more tickets than lower rarities. Once you accumulate 1,980 Arsenal Tickets, you can perform one Arsenal Issue (a 10-pull on the weapon banner) that guarantees at least one 5-star or higher weapon.

Important Note: You cannot perform single pulls on Arsenal Issues—only 10-pulls. Each 10-pull costs 1,980 Arsenal Tickets and delivers 10 random weapons with at least one guaranteed 5★+. The current featured banner is “Smelting Forge Issue” (January 22 – February 7, 2026) with rate-up on Laevatain’s signature weapon, Forgeborn Scathe.

F2P Method #1: Exploration Chests (100% Free)

The most reliable free weapon source is exploration-based chest looting. As you traverse Valley IV, Wuling City, and other regions of Talos-II, you’ll encounter numerous crates scattered across the landscape. Opening these crates has a chance to drop 4-star weapons of all five types (Sword, Greatsword, Polearm, Handcannon, Arts Unit).

Pro Tip: The Version 1.0 update significantly increased crate rewards—some now contain up to 150 Oroberyl or guaranteed 4-star weapons. Don’t skip exploration even after completing main missions. Use your interactive map to mark unexplored areas and systematically clear each region for maximum free weapon acquisition.

While 4-star weapons might seem underwhelming compared to 6-star signature weapons, they’re perfectly viable for early-to-mid game content and often outperform mismatched higher-rarity weapons. A 4-star weapon that perfectly aligns with your operator’s kit (matching attribute buffs and complementary passive skills) beats a random 5-star with no synergy.

F2P Method #2: Guaranteed 3★ Weapons from Recruitment

Every new operator you recruit—whether through gacha, free events, or sign-in rewards—automatically comes with a 3-star weapon appropriate to their weapon type. While 3-star weapons lack the third unique passive skill that higher rarities possess, they still provide meaningful Base ATK boosts and basic attribute buffs.

These starter weapons serve as perfectly functional placeholders until you acquire better options. Don’t waste resources heavily upgrading 3-star weapons, but don’t completely ignore them either—leveling them to 20-30 provides cheap early-game power for filling out your roster’s fourth and fifth team slots.

Direct Purchase Options: Stock Redistribution & Daily Supply

Stock Redistribution (Weekly Rotation): Every week, the Arsenal Exchange features a rotating selection of 5-star and 6-star weapons available for direct purchase using Arsenal Tickets. This system lets you target specific weapons without gambling on pulls—essential for F2P players who need to maximize resource efficiency.

The weekly inventory pulls from a pool of Standard weapons (non-limited, non-signature weapons), meaning you won’t find event-exclusive or operator signature weapons here. However, many powerful universal weapons appear regularly. Check the rotation every Monday and save tickets for weapons that fit your main team’s needs.

Daily Supply (Daily Rotation): Similar to Stock Redistribution but with 4-star and 5-star weapons that rotate daily. This provides more frequent opportunities to snag specific weapons, though at slightly lower rarity tiers. Budget players should prioritize Daily Supply for 5-star weapons that synergize with their core operators before spending on riskier Arsenal Issue pulls.

How to Earn Arsenal Tickets (Weapon Currency)

Since Arsenal Tickets are your gateway to premium weapons, understanding optimal acquisition methods is crucial:

Primary Source – Operator Headhunting: Every pull for operators generates Arsenal Tickets. The exact amount scales with rarity—6-star pulls grant substantially more tickets than 3-star or 4-star results. This creates interesting strategic decisions: do you save Oroberyl for guaranteed rate-up operators, or spread pulls across multiple banners to accumulate weapon currency faster?

Oroberyl Exchange: You can directly exchange Oroberyl (premium currency) for Arsenal Tickets, though this is generally inefficient compared to pulling operators. Only consider this if you’re extremely close to a weapon pity threshold or a must-have weapon is leaving rotation soon.

Weekly Routine Missions: The permanent Weekly Routine system introduced in Version 1.0 awards Arsenal Tickets for completing weekly objectives. These add up significantly over time—completing all weekly tasks can grant enough tickets for a full 10-pull every few weeks.

For the most efficient Arsenal Ticket farming strategies, check out Game8’s complete Arsenal Exchange guide.

Special Acquisition: Targeted Weapon Supply Crates

Targeted Weapon Supply items are consumable crates that offer a curated selection of weapons to choose from. After selecting your desired weapon from the available options, you directly claim it—no RNG involved. These crates are typically event rewards, sign-in bonuses, or achievement unlocks.

The key advantage is choice. If a Targeted Weapon Supply contains three different 5-star Handcannons, you can analyze your roster and select the one that best complements your current operators rather than hoping RNG delivers the right weapon from Arsenal pulls.

Advanced Method: Endpoint Quota Exchange

For players with max-potential operators (P6), you can exchange excess operator tokens for Endpoint Quota tokens, which can then purchase weapons directly. This system primarily benefits whales and long-term players who’ve accumulated duplicate operators, but F2P players hitting max potential on free operators (like Ardelia or Endministrator from events) can also benefit modestly.

The exchange rates heavily favor spenders—you’ll need multiple max-potential duplicates to afford even a single high-rarity weapon. Treat this as a bonus system rather than a primary acquisition method unless you’re heavily invested in the gacha.

Weapon Types & Operator Compatibility

Each of the five weapon types is restricted to specific operator classes:

Sword: Primarily Guards. Balanced attack speed with moderate damage. Greatsword: Defenders. Slow but powerful, emphasizes Stagger damage to break enemy defenses. Polearm: Skill-focused operators. Lighter weapons for characters who deal most damage through skills rather than basic attacks. Handcannon: Arts Reaction specialists. Ranged weapon for operators who trigger elemental reactions. Arts Unit: Supports and Healers. Ranged weapon focused on team buffs and healing amplification.

You cannot equip a Sword on a Handcannon user, for example—weapon type is locked by operator design. This simplifies gearing decisions but requires you to farm weapons across all five categories to equip a full roster. For detailed weapon stat breakdowns and tier lists, visit TechnoSports’ weapon database.

Should You Pull on Arsenal Issues or Buy Directly?

Pull if: You need weapons across multiple types and are willing to gamble for potential 6-star drops. Arsenal Issues guarantee 5★+ per 10-pull, so pulling accumulates a variety of weapons that fill roster gaps.

Buy directly if: You’ve identified a specific must-have weapon for your carry operator (like Forgeborn Scathe for Laevatain or Wild Wanderer for Perlica). Direct purchase eliminates RNG but costs more Arsenal Tickets per weapon.

Signature Weapons Caveat: Operator signature weapons (the “best-in-slot” weapon designed specifically for one character) are NOT available for direct purchase. You must pull Arsenal Issues if you want signature weapons. This makes targeted pulling on specific rate-up banners crucial for maximizing your main DPS operators.

Weapon Leveling & Potential (Post-Acquisition)

After obtaining weapons, you’ll need to level them using Weapon EXP materials like Arms Inspectors or Arms INSP Kits. You can even feed duplicate weapons as EXP fodder—though be careful not to accidentally consume a weapon you wanted to use for raising Potential.

Raising Potential: Feeding duplicate copies of a weapon (via the Potential screen, NOT the Level Up screen) increases its Potential up to 5 times, which unlocks additional levels for the weapon’s unique passive skill. Maxing signature weapon Potential is a whale-tier investment—F2P players should focus on getting one copy of the right weapons rather than chasing duplicates.

For comprehensive weapon progression guides and Essence slotting tips, bookmark TechnoSports’ mobile gaming hub.

F2P Weapon Farming Priority

Follow this priority to maximize your limited Arsenal Tickets as a budget player:

1. Signature weapon for your main DPS carry (Laevatain, Last Rite, etc.) – This provides the biggest damage spike. 2. Universal support weapons with team-wide buffs – Weapons like Clannibal that boost entire team output. 3. Fill gaps with exploration 4-star weapons – Free and sufficient for secondary operators. 4. Save tickets for future limited banners – Don’t blow everything immediately; banner quality varies significantly.

Avoid chasing weapon duplicates for Potential upgrades early—vertical investment into one perfect weapon beats spreading resources thin across multiple mediocre copies. For official weapon banner schedules and patch notes, visit Arknights: Endfield’s official site.

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