- What to know
- What are Depot Nodes in Arknights Endfield
- Why upgrading Depot Nodes in important
- How to find the two easiest Depot Nodes for Node Mission
- How to complete Node Mission for Unlocking 2 Depot Nodes
- Depot Nodes unlock Node Mission rewards
- Depot Node upgrades and costs (Valley Stock)
- Keep depot space growing after the challenge
What to know
- Depot Nodes are map interactables that increase local depot storage capacity when unlocked.
- The icon to look for on the map is a cube, and at least one easy early node appears in Origin Lodespring.
- Depot Node 1 (Originium Science Park) introduces the system; Depot Node 2 becomes available immediately after and teaches broader functions, including delivery.
- Upgrading nodes costs regional Stock Bills (Valley Stock) and can unlock delivery features and additional packing categories.
In Arknights: Endfield, after Depot Nodes are introduced, the “unlock 2 depot nodes” challenge is mostly about finding two cube icons on the map and spending the required currency to activate them. You’ll typically finish it fastest by unlocking one node in the early Valley flow and a second one nearby in the next accessible region.
What are Depot Nodes in Arknights Endfield
| Item | Quick reference |
|---|---|
| What counts as progress | Interacting with a Depot Node and choosing its Unlock option (activation) counts toward the “unlock 2” requirement. |
| What to look for | A cube icon on the map that marks Depot Nodes. |
| Why it matters | Each unlocked node increases depot/bank storage capacity, helping avoid early inventory bottlenecks. |
| Related quests | Depot Node 1 (Originium Science Park) unlocks the feature; Depot Node 2 follows immediately and expands functionality (including delivery service). |
Why upgrading Depot Nodes in important
Depot Nodes directly raise storage limits when activated, which is why they’re highlighted as “amazing” early upgrades for expanding the overall bank size. The early-game capacity starts around 8,000, and activating nodes increases the available space each time.
Beyond pure storage, upgrading Depot Nodes can unlock delivery-oriented functions, including Goods Delivery and the ability to pack specific categories of items as your node level increases.
How to find the two easiest Depot Nodes for Node Mission
The fastest route is usually to unlock the first one that is already in the early quest path, then grab a second node in a nearby accessible zone.
A practical pairing is:
- Originium Science Park Depot Node (tied to Depot Node 1 quest, so it’s effectively unmissable).
- A second Depot Node in Origin Lodespring (a known area with a Depot Node as part of Valley progression).
Additional early options include:
- Plateau Trunkway near the Originium Power Plant.
- Near the Mines Cable Car Station.
How to complete Node Mission for Unlocking 2 Depot Nodes
Step 1: Make sure the Depot Node feature is unlocked
Complete the Depot Node 1 quest in Originium Science Park, which unlocks the Depot Nodes feature and serves as the tutorial for initial storage functions.
Step 2: Open the map and scan for the cube icon
Depot Nodes show up as a cube icon on the map, and exploring new regions reveals more icons in those regions.
Step 3: Go to a Depot Node location (Origin Lodespring is a simple early option)
One example is a Depot Node in Origin Lodespring that can be activated once found.
Step 4: Interact with the node and choose the unlock option
At the Depot Node, select Unlock (and confirm) to activate it and immediately gain additional depot/bank space.
Step 5: Repeat at a second cube-marked node
Find a second cube icon and unlock it the same way; the challenge completes after two Depot Nodes are activated.
Step 6: Upgrade later if more space is needed
Depot Nodes can be upgraded later for additional capacity, and upgrades can also unlock delivery-related functions depending on node level.
Depot Nodes unlock Node Mission rewards
Along with increasing your storage capacity, each Depot Node also grants a small bundle of resources to help you progress.
| Reward Type | Amount per Depot Node | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Capacity | Increases from base ~8,000 | Expands total shared storage for all items |
| Cast Die | 8 | Used in crafting, construction, and advanced fabrication systems |
| EXP | 160 | Contributes to overall progression and leveling |
The bank space increase is the primary reward. The Cast Die and EXP are bonus progression incentives.
Depot Node upgrades and costs (Valley Stock)
Upgrading costs and benefits can vary by level, but one published set of upgrade thresholds and unlocks is:
| Depot Node level | Stock Bill cost | What it unlocks / increases |
|---|---|---|
| 0 → 1 | 4,500 Valley Stock | Local depot increase (3,000). |
| 1 → 2 | 40,000 Valley Stock | Local depot increase (6,000), Goods Delivery unlock, Light Miscellany + Small Crates can be packed. |
| 2 → 3 | 240,000 Valley Stock | Local depot increase (12,000), Raw Materials + Medium Crates can be packed. |
Keep depot space growing after the challenge
If the challenge isn’t progressing, it usually means a node was only visited, not actually unlocked via the Unlock/confirm interaction. If no cube icons are visible, pushing into new regions can reveal additional Depot Node icons on the map. Depot Nodes remain worth activating even after the challenge because every node adds storage capacity, and upgrades can expand both capacity and logistics features over time.
