Arknights Endfield Headhunting Guide- Everything to Know

What to know

• Headhunting lets you pull for Operators via standard and limited Chartered banners, while weapons are handled in separate weapon banners.

• Most banners guarantee at least one 5★ every 10 pulls and one 6★ within 80 pulls, with a 120-pull guarantee for the featured 6★ on Chartered banners.

• After 30 pulls you get a free 10-pull Urgent Recruitment, and hitting 60 pulls grants a Headhunting Dossier that converts into 10 permits for the next banner.

• Launch events, pre-reg milestones, and a free 6★ via sign-in can make day-one headhunting feel generous, but planning 120-pull savings still matters for limited units.

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Arknights: Endfield arrives with one of the more player-friendly headhunting systems in the gacha space, but it is also mechanically dense. If you are coming from the original Arknights, you will see some familiar ideas wrapped in new banner rules, guarantees, and currencies that matter a lot for how you spend.

How headhunting works in Arknights: Endfield

Headhunting is the character gacha where you spend currency for Operators, separate from weapon banners. The system is built around a mix of permanent and limited banners, with layered pity and bonus mechanics that reward sustained pulling.

Operator banner types and what they mean

There are multiple Operator banner types you will interact with right from launch.

• Standard banner

  • Permanent banner with a fixed pool of Operators.

  • Good for filling out your roster but not ideal for chasing top rarity units compared to limited banners.

• Chartered Headhunting (limited banners)

  • Time-limited banners featuring a rate-up 6★ Operator that is usually the main chase.

  • New 6★ units debut on these banners; after the banner ends, they rotate into future seasonal Chartered banners rather than standard.

• Beginner banner

  • Early-game banner designed for new accounts with a guaranteed 6★ within a limited number of pulls.

  • Typically cheaper per pull and often recommended as your first destination.

Weapons use their own gacha pool, so headhunting banners only drop Operators, not weapons. This removes weapon dilution from the character pool.

Core gacha currencies you need

Endfield splits premium and free currencies in a standard gacha setup.

• Oroberyl

  • Main banner currency.

  • One pull costs 500 Oroberyl; a 10-pull costs 5,000 Oroberyl.

  • Earned via missions, exploration, Protocol Pass (battle pass), and in-game tasks.

• Origeometry (premium)

  • Cash-purchase premium currency converted into Oroberyl at shop rates; early pricing breakdowns commonly describe about 66 Origeometry equaling 5,000 Oroberyl for a 10-pull.

• Basic / advanced headhunting permits

  • Ticket-style items that substitute for Oroberyl pulls.

  • A key portion of launch and pre-registration rewards is distributed as these permits.

• Headhunting Dossier

  • Special item you gain at 60 pulls on a Chartered banner, exchangeable for 10 permits usable only on the next Chartered banner.

Understanding this economy helps you estimate how many banners you can realistically commit to over a season.

Pity, rates, and guarantees explained

Endfield layers several guarantee systems to make headhunting more predictable than many gachas.

Base rates, 10-pull safety, and 80-pull hard pity

From release program details and early guides, banners generally follow this structure.

• 10-pull 5★ guarantee

  • Every 10 pulls on a banner guarantees at least one 5★ or higher Operator.

• 80-pull 6★ pity

  • You are guaranteed at least one 6★ within 80 pulls on that banner.

  • If you get a 6★ earlier, the 80-counter resets for that banner.

• Pity carry-over between banners

  • If you do not hit a 6★ before a Chartered banner ends, the 80-pull pity progress carries into the next Chartered banner.

  • The separate 120-pull rate-up guarantee does not carry over.

This creates a safety net where extremely bad luck is capped, especially if you pull consistently on limited banners.

120-pull rate-up guarantee and 50/50 rules

Chartered banners have an additional layer targeted at the featured 6★.

• 50/50 at 6★

  • When you pull a 6★ on a Chartered banner, there is a 50% chance it is the featured rate-up, and 50% that it is some other 6★ from the pool.

• 120-pull guarantee

  • If you reach 120 pulls on that banner and still haven’t obtained the featured 6★, the 120th pull guarantees the rate-up Operator.

  • This is often referred to as a “spark-like” system.

• Missed 50/50 behavior

  • If you lose the 50/50 (your first 6★ is not the rate-up), it’s usually best to ensure you can still reach 120 before continuing hard, because you can miss the rate-up again.

Some guides also mention a 240-pull checkpoint where you gain an additional duplicate token for the featured unit, which matters if you are chasing copies.

Urgent Recruitment and the 30-pull bonus

Urgent Recruitment is one of the more generous mechanics in Endfield’s headhunting.

• At 30 pulls on a Chartered banner, you get 10 Urgent Recruitment attempts.

• These function as a free 10-pull with the same base rates as the banner and a guaranteed 5★ or higher.

• Urgent Recruitment does not count toward pity in most explanations.

• You must use the Urgent Recruitment on that same banner before it ends, or it expires.

Effectively, 30 paid pulls can yield 40 total attempts on that banner, which boosts early value.

60-pull Headhunting Dossier and long-term planning

At 60 pulls, you receive a Headhunting Dossier.

• A Dossier can be exchanged for 10 special Chartered permits for the next limited banner.

• This creates a “60+10 loop” strategy: do 60 pulls on a banner, then use the 10 free pulls on the next banner.

This loop encourages moderate pulling each rotation rather than skipping long stretches.

Current banners, timing, and launch rewards

Endfield’s global launch is accompanied by stacked rewards and a tight early banner schedule that affects how you should headhunt as a fresh account.

Global launch timing and platforms

Arknights: Endfield’s global launch is positioned for late January 2026 across PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and mobile platforms, with regional rollout matching local time zones. Pre-registration has been live through the official site and app stores ahead of launch.

Launch pre-registration rewards that affect headhunting

Pre-registration milestones and social goals contribute to your starting gacha resources, including headhunting permits and free Operators. Many reporting roundups also mention a free 6★ character via early sign-in, plus additional items like a free 5★ Operator at higher milestone tiers.

Early Chartered banners and schedule

The first wave of Chartered banners defines early chase targets. Many banner trackers and guides list a launch Chartered banner (commonly associated with Laevatain) followed by additional Chartered banners into February 2026, often listing Gilberta and Yvonne as upcoming featured units depending on region/version.

Because banner dates and names can shift quickly, it’s a good idea to verify the in-game banner screen before committing to a 120-pull guarantee.

How to pull efficiently on headhunting banners

Because Endfield’s pity, Urgent Recruitment, and Dossier mechanics are intertwined, optimizing your pulls can significantly increase your value over time.

How to decide which banner to pull on first

Part 1: Clear the Beginner banner

Step 1

Check whether your account still has access to the Beginner banner and what its 6★ guarantee threshold is. Most guides recommend finishing this banner first because the value and guarantee are tuned in favor of new players.

Step 2

Use only free tickets and Oroberyl on the Beginner banner until you hit its guaranteed 6★ Operator, then stop. This minimizes your chances of overpulling on what is essentially a starter pity.

Step 3

Compare the guaranteed Beginner banner 6★ with free rewards (such as early sign-in 6★) to avoid overlapping roles if you care about team variety.

Part 2: Evaluate Chartered vs standard banner value

Step 1

Once the Beginner banner is done, focus on Chartered banners rather than the standard banner, because these banners carry new 6★ units and the 120-pull rate-up guarantee.

Step 2

Consider banner duration and your Oroberyl income rate. If you cannot reach 120 pulls before the banner ends, think of your pulls as value pulls rather than a spark attempt.

Step 3

Avoid spending heavily on the standard banner unless you are chasing a unit that is not currently featured or you simply want to diversify rarities with lower expectations.

How to use the 30/60 pull thresholds smartly

The 30- and 60-pull checkpoints are central to sustainable headhunting.

Part 1: Aim for 30 pulls when you commit

Step 1

If you decide to invest in a Chartered banner, plan to at least hit 30 paid pulls to unlock Urgent Recruitment.

Step 2

Count Urgent Recruitment as bonus luck, not part of your pity calculations.

Step 3

If you get your target within the first 30 pulls, decide whether it’s still worth pushing to 30 for the free 10-pull, or saving for the next banner.

Part 2: Decide whether to push to 60 pulls

Step 1

At around 30–40 pulls, estimate your remaining banner days and income to see if you can afford to hit 60 pulls without compromising future banners.

Step 2

If you can afford it, pushing to 60 to secure the Headhunting Dossier sets you up with 10 extra pulls for the next Chartered banner.

Step 3

Use the “60+10 loop” idea: do 60 pulls each banner, then apply the 10 free pulls from the previous Dossier to start the next banner with extra attempts.

How to plan for the 120-pull guarantee

Commitment to the 120-pull guarantee should be a deliberate decision.

Part 1: Calculate your total available pulls

Step 1

Add up your current Oroberyl, expected Oroberyl from dailies/weeklies until the banner ends, and all available headhunting permits. Divide the total by 500 to convert into single pulls.

Step 2

Include launch and pre-reg permits (and any event mail) to refine your count.

Step 3

Treat Urgent Recruitment as a bonus; don’t count it toward “reaching 120” mechanically.

Part 2: Decide whether to chase 120 or stop earlier

Step 1

If you can comfortably reach 120 pulls, treat the banner as a true guarantee if the featured unit is important to you.

Step 2

If you cannot reach 120 but still want to roll, set a hard cap like 30 or 60 pulls for value (Urgent Recruitment + possible Dossier).

Step 3

If you lose the 50/50 on your first 6★, reassess whether you want to keep climbing toward 120 or save for the next banner.

How to manage F2P vs paying strategies

Endfield’s generous launch does not guarantee long-term comfort if you overspend early.

Free-to-play focus

• Prioritize Beginner banner → the best-value Chartered banner → future banners only when you can at least hit 30 or 60 pulls.

• Use free Operators and sign-in rewards to build a core team rather than chasing multiple limited 6★ copies.

• Avoid weapon banners in the first weeks unless you are comfortable with slower Operator growth.

Light spender focus

• Focus spending on high-value starter packs and battle pass tiers that directly yield pull currency and permits.

• Top up only when you are close to 120 and the featured unit is genuinely worth it to you.

Whale / collector focus

• If you are pulling on every Chartered banner, plan around 120 for guarantees, and consider 240-type checkpoints if you care about faster duplicate progression.

 

Your Arknights: Endfield headhunting plan

Endfield’s headhunting combines an 80-pull 6★ safety net, a 120-pull featured guarantee on Chartered banners, and extra value mechanics like Urgent Recruitment and Headhunting Dossiers. The launch period also tends to shower new accounts with permits and free high-rarity Operators, so you can afford to plan rather than panic-pull. If you map your pulls to the key thresholds (30, 60, 80, 120), you’ll usually get more value per banner and avoid running dry right before the next must-have unit.