Arknights Endfield Wuling Characters List And Complete Guide: Everything to Know

What to Know

• Wuling is a story region, not a character faction—most playable operators are from Endfield Industries or Rhodes Island

• Key Wuling-connected characters include Lifeng (Hongshan Academy), Da Pan (Hongshan Academy), Zhuang Fangyi (Wuling Viceroy—NPC), Tangtang (Qingbo Stockade leader—upcoming), and Mi Fu (Wuling City Patrol captain—upcoming)

• There are a total of 23 playable operators across 6-star, 5-star, and 4-star rarities with five different damage elements

• Hongshan Academy of Sciences is the primary Wuling-based faction, with connections to several operators

• Upcoming Wuling characters include Tangtang, Mi Fu, Zhuang Fangyi, and others teased in promotional materials

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Arknights Endfield‘s Wuling region represents the second major story area players explore after completing the initial Jingyu Valley chapter. Unlike traditional faction-based games, Endfield doesn’t organize its playable roster by their home regions. Instead, the game features operators recruited to Endfield Industries, a construction and industrial conglomerate, alongside assigned personnel from Rhodes Island, an international organization.

The Wuling arc introduces players to the region’s political structure, centered around Wuling City, a major settlement built above one of the largest known rifts in the Civilization Band. The region is governed by the Hongshan Academy of Sciences, a prestigious research institution that serves as both a scientific hub and the de facto governing body of Wuling.

Characters in Your Roster vs. NPCs in Wuling

It’s important to distinguish between playable operators (characters you recruit through gacha) and NPCs (non-playable story characters). Several characters introduced in the Wuling arc are NPCs at launch but are confirmed or strongly implied to become playable in future updates.

All Playable Operators: Complete Roster

6-Star Operators (Highest Rarity)

Endministrator

• Class: Guard | Element: Physical | Weapon: Sword

• The main protagonist of Arknights Endfield. Players choose between a male or female version at game start. Endministrators are key guardians who protect civilization on Talos-II, having saved humanity from multiple catastrophic disasters. The Endministrator arrives in Wuling with an Integrated Industrial System to resolve production issues related to Xirang, a material capable of suppressing Corrosion.

Ember

• Class: Defender | Element: Heat | Weapon: Great Sword | Race: Sankta

• One of the strongest defensive characters in Endfield. Ember serves in the Order of Steel Oath and is renowned for elite assault techniques. Despite her defender classification, she combines toughness with powerful counterattacking abilities, making her a versatile frontline unit.

Gilberta

• Class: Support | Element: Nature | Weapon: Arts Unit | Race: Vulpo

• A highly skilled support operator assigned to Endfield Industries through a framework agreement with Rhodes Island. Gilberta serves as one of the best universal supports in the game, combining healing, buffing, and elemental utility in a single kit. Her expertise makes her invaluable for diverse team compositions.

Lifeng

• Class: Guard | Element: Physical | Weapon: Polearm | Race: Anasa

• Originally from Wuling City and affiliated with the Hongshan Academy of Sciences as an intern. Despite her small stature, she is a formidable 6-star Guard operator. Lifeng left her role as chieftain of her childhood companions to pursue a more serious career at Endfield Industries, which works closely with Wuling. Her Physical element attacks make her a reliable damage dealer.

Laevatain

• Class: Striker | Element: Heat | Weapon: Sword | Race: Sarkaz

• A 6-star operator from Rhodes Island who joined Endfield at the direct recommendation of the Endministrator. She works under the Endministrator’s command and brings formidable combat skills to the team. Her Heat element Striker class allows her to exploit Physical and Heat effects inflicted by allies.

Yvonne

• Class: Caster | Element: Cryo | Weapon: Hand Cannon | Race: Vouivre

• A 6-star Caster from the Specialist Tech Division of Endfield Industries. Yvonne uses the Cryo element to apply freezing effects and Arts reactions. Her fun personality and high-level skills make her both an enjoyable and powerful addition to any team.

Ardelia

• Class: Support | Element: Nature | Weapon: Arts Unit

• A Rhodes Island support operator assigned to Endfield Industries through the framework agreement. Ardelia serves as an expert geologist and is one of the strongest universal supports in the game. She combines healing, buffing, and elemental utility, making her a cornerstone for many team compositions.

Last Rite

• Class: Striker | Element: Cryo | Weapon: Sword | Race: Caprinae

• One of the more compelling characters in Endfield’s roster. Last Rite was adopted as an infant by a Caprinae gravekeeper couple. Growing up, she refused to disturb the dead and resisted her instinctive hunger, leading to deep insecurity. She later discovered her potential as a Sesqa and trained to become one. Her Cryo Striker abilities allow her to deal decisive damage through elemental reactions.

Pogranichnik

• Class: Vanguard | Element: Physical | Weapon: Sword

• A 6-star Vanguard from Rhodes Island who once commanded the Shieldguard banner in the Order of Shield Oath. Pogranichnik is excellent at recovering Skill Points to help teammates cast their abilities, making him a cornerstone vanguard for SP-dependent team compositions.

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5-Star Operators (High Rarity)

Perlica

• Class: Caster | Element: Electric | Weapon: Arts Unit | Race: Liberi

• The supervisor and official spokesperson of Endfield Industries. Perlica oversees the development and application of Protocol-Originium technology, making her a key figure in the company’s operations. As a 5-star Electric Caster, she excels at applying Arts inflictions and triggering electrical reactions.

Chen Qianyu

• Class: Guard | Element: Physical | Weapon: Sword | Race: Lung

• A master of martial arts and the self-proclaimed best operator of Endfield Industries. Chen Qianyu is a core member of the Crisis Team and carries significant narrative weight throughout the game. She has a history with several Wuling characters, including Tangtang and Mi Fu, and serves as a connection between the player’s team and the region’s internal politics.

Wulfgard

• Class: Caster | Element: Heat | Weapon: Hand Cannon | Race: Lupo

• Catello Wulfgard Luppino is a Landbreaker mercenary who lived on the fringes of the Civilization Band before joining the Crisis Team at Endfield Industries. As a 5-star Heat Caster, he specializes in enabling Arts Reactions for both explosive bursts and continuous damage output. His abilities reliably inflict Heat and trigger Combustion.

Da Pan

• Class: Striker | Element: Physical | Weapon: Great Sword | Race: Ursus

• A member of the Hongshan Academy of Sciences dispatched to Endfield Industries as a specialist liaison through Chen Qianyu’s recommendation. Da Pan is a passionate chef and has worked in various roles at Hongshan, including administrative support, electrician, carpenter, and machinist. Despite his fancy job title, cooking is his true passion. As a 5-star Physical Striker, he deals decisive damage through elemental and status effects.

Avywenna

• Class: Striker | Element: Electric | Weapon: Polearm | Race: Cautus

• An armed messenger who previously lived with a powerful family in the Free City of Alloycarrot. Her love for traveling drove her to pursue an independent journey. As a 5-star Electric Striker, she exploits Physical and Electric effects inflicted by allies to deal high damage.

Xaihi

• Class: Support | Element: Cryo | Weapon: Arts Unit | Race: Sarkaz

• A Sessionite researcher dispatched from Laterano to Talos-II for technical study. Xaihi believes in the power of computation and logistic analysis to reach Veritas. As a 5-star Cryo Support, she applies control effects that weaken enemies while buffing and supporting teammates.

Snowshine

• Class: Defender | Element: Cryo | Weapon: Great Sword | Race: Ursus

• A Rhodes Island search and rescue professional assigned to Endfield Industries. Snowshine is extremely tough and skilled in protecting and treating her teammates while counterattacking enemies. Her Cryo element provides additional crowd control opportunities.

Arclight

• Class: Vanguard | Element: Electric | Weapon: Sword | Race: Kuranta

• A Songseeker from the Hannabit Circuit faction who joined Endfield Industries on the recommendation of Aldertone Orisha. Arclight now serves as a field operator and technical consultant for machinery and vehicles. As a 5-star Electric Vanguard, she excels at recovering SP while providing electric damage.

Alesh

• Class: Vanguard | Element: Cryo | Weapon: Sword

• A member of the United Workers’ Syndicates faction who joined Endfield Industries to take on communication and cover duties in the frontier. Alesh is a 5-star Cryo Vanguard, specializing in SP recovery and Cryo element application to the team.

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4-Star Operators (Standard Rarity)

Antal

• Class: Support | Element: Electric | Weapon: Arts Unit | Race: Savra

• A member of Operations Team Z7 in Endfield, working as a supporter and Originium technology consultant. Antal is clever and quick on the uptake but struggles with social awareness, often making comments so out of place that they cause groaning among teammates. Despite this, his talent for Originium Arts is remarkable.

Fluorite

• Class: Caster | Element: Nature | Weapon: Hand Cannon

• A member of Operations Team Z7 responsible for scouting and disrupting enemy lines. Fluorite’s command of street rules and dirty tricks rivals her sharp shooting skills, sparing the team from countless troubles. Her Nature element provides additional environmental and biological effects.

Estella

• Class: Guard | Element: Cryo | Weapon: Polearm

• A member of Operations Team Z7 handling intel gathering and communications. Physically weak and shadowed by misfortune wherever she goes, Estella sometimes lets her sharp tongue and dark humor push outsiders away. Despite her fragility, her intelligence gathering skills are invaluable to the team.

Catcher

• Class: Defender | Element: Physical | Weapon: Great Sword

• A member of Operations Team Z7 responsible for cover and logistical support. Backed by full military training, Catcher draws on extensive knowledge to guide teammates through critical moments. His Physical element and defensive capabilities make him a reliable protector.

Akekuri

• Class: Vanguard | Element: Heat | Weapon: Sword

• Captain of Operations Team Z7 under the Specialist Tech Division, known for her distinctive smile. Akekuri handles everything from mission planning and day-to-day management to tactical command and strategy. She’s a master of coordination who always uncovers optimal solutions even with limited resources and genuinely cares about her team’s wellbeing.

NPCs and Upcoming Playable Characters: The Wuling Connection

Zhuang Fangyi (NPC – Future Playable Character)

• Title: Viceroy of Wuling, Tianshi of Hongshan Academy of Sciences

• A central figure in Wuling’s power structure. Zhuang Fangyi holds two key positions: she governs Wuling as Viceroy and serves as one of the Tianshi (senior researchers/administrators) of the Hongshan Academy of Sciences. Twenty years before the game’s events, she was a Tianshi Intern who worked alongside the Endministrator. When the city faced an attack by an army of “Angels,” she annihilated the enemies using lightning arts. She orchestrated the reunion between the amnesiac Endministrator and Wuling, planting a pear orchard as a symbol of waiting and guardianship. Her design features draconic elements with a red-and-aquamarine color palette.

Tangtang (NPC – Upcoming Playable Character)

• Title: Chief of Qingbo Stronghold

• The bandit leader of the Qingbo Stronghold near Wuling City. Tangtang’s approach to leadership is decidedly bandit-like—she constantly tries to stir up trouble in Wuling City, though her efforts rarely amount to much. She’s an old acquaintance of Chen Qianyu and engages in a sworn rivalry with Mi Fu, captain of the Wuling City Patrol. Whenever they meet, they inevitably come to blows, though neither has ever escalated to lethal force. Tangtang uses a hand cannon and is confirmed as the first new operator arriving after Version 1.0.

Mi Fu (NPC – Upcoming Playable Character)

• Title: Captain of Wuling City Patrol

• A stern and meticulous character responsible for law enforcement in Wuling City. Mi Fu is an old acquaintance of Chen Qianyu and serves as the sworn rival of Tangtang. The two engage in constant conflicts, though neither has ever escalated them to lethal force. Mi Fu remains unwaveringly loyal to Zhuang Fangyi and is deeply protective of Wuling City’s stability. She’s implied to use a gauntlet-based, unarmed fighting style.

Other Upcoming Characters (Teased)

Several other characters have been silhouetted or mentioned in promotional materials:

• Rossi: Implied to lean into a stealth-oriented fighting style

• Two unnamed characters: A blue-clad Liberi lady and another figure shown in character silhouettes from promotional art.

Understanding Character Classes and Elements

Character Classes

Guard: Guards are skilled at making enemies Vulnerable and applying Physical statuses while serving as good damage dealers. Guards like Endministrator, Lifeng, Chen Qianyu, and Estella form the backbone of offensive teams.

Vanguard: Vanguards excel at recovering Skill Points (SP) to help teammates cast abilities faster. They’re essential for SP-dependent team compositions. Operators like Pogranichnik, Arclight, Alesh, and Akekuri provide both offense and team utility.

Caster: Casters specialize in applying Arts Inflictions and triggering Arts Reactions, excelling in elemental combo gameplay. Operators like Perlica, Wulfgard, Yvonne, and Fluorite deal area damage while setting up reactions.

Defender: Defenders are extremely tough and skilled in protecting and treating teammates while counterattacking enemies. They form the primary line of defense in most teams. Ember, Snowshine, and Catcher exemplify this protective role.

Striker: Strikers exploit Physical or Arts effects inflicted by other operators to deal decisive damage. They excel in follow-up plays after allies set up statuses. Laevatain, Last Rite, Avywenna, and Da Pan are key strikers.

Support: Supporters are skilled in applying control effects that weaken enemies while buffing and supporting teammates. Gilberta, Ardelia, Xaihi, and Antal provide team-wide utility and crowd control.

Damage Elements

Physical: The most straightforward damage type, effective against all targets. Physical-focused characters include Endministrator, Lifeng, Chen Qianyu, Pogranichnik, Da Pan, and others.

Heat: Heat-based attacks create combustion reactions when combined with other elements, enabling explosive burst damage. Heat characters like Ember, Laevatain, Wulfgard, and Akekuri excel in reaction-heavy compositions.

Electric: Electric attacks can be chained and trigger chain reactions, making them excellent for crowd control and area damage. Electric operators include Perlica, Avywenna, Arclight, and Antal.

Cryo: Cryo element attacks apply freeze effects and crowd control, allowing for strategic enemy positioning. Cryo specialists include Yvonne, Last Rite, Xaihi, Snowshine, Estella, and Alesh.

Nature: Nature-based attacks apply biological and environmental effects. Nature operators like Gilberta, Ardelia, and Fluorite provide diverse utility and support functions.

Hongshan Academy of Sciences: Wuling’s Governing Institution

The Hongshan Academy of Sciences serves as the primary governing body and research institution of Wuling. Several playable operators maintain direct connections to this organization:

Da Pan: A prominent figure at Hongshan who worked in various roles including chef, electrician, carpenter, and machinist. He was recognized for his contributions and carries a prestigious honor bottle awarded to “major contributors to science.” He was dispatched to Endfield Industries as a specialist liaison.

Lifeng: An Anasa race intern at the Specialist Tech Division of Endfield Industries, directly connected to Hongshan Academy. Despite her small stature, she’s a 6-star Guard with considerable combat potential.

Zhuang Fangyi: While primarily an NPC at launch, she holds the position of Tianshi (senior administrator/researcher) at Hongshan and governs Wuling as its Viceroy.

The Academy represents the intersection of scientific advancement and regional governance, with Project Xirang (a Corrosion-suppressing material) as its crowning achievement. The institution welcomes researchers from diverse backgrounds and races, rejecting discrimination based on ancestry.

How to Acquire Operators

Headhunting Banners

Operators are primarily obtained through Headhunting Banners, the gacha system of Arknights Endfield. Players spend in-game currency to pull for specific operators. Different banners feature different operators, allowing strategic saving for desired characters.

In-Game Currency Sources

• Story progression and chapter completion

• Daily and weekly missions

• Special events and limited-time activities

• Monthly login rewards

• Top-up purchases (optional)

Rarity and Rates

The gacha system features three rarity tiers: 6-star (rarest and most powerful), 5-star (high-rarity with moderate rates), and 4-star (more common with higher rates).

Building Teams: Practical Composition Tips

Balanced Team Structure

A well-rounded team typically includes 1-2 Defenders for frontline durability, 1-2 Vanguards for SP generation, 1-2 Damage Dealers (Guard, Striker, or Caster), and 1-2 Supports for utility and healing.

Elemental Synergy

Building teams around specific elements maximizes reaction potential. Heat Compositions combine Ember, Laevatain, Wulfgard, and Akekuri for combustion chains. Cryo Compositions use Yvonne, Last Rite, Xaihi, Snowshine, and Estella for freeze-focused control. Electric Compositions pair Perlica, Avywenna, Arclight, and Antal for chain reactions.

Class-Based Synergy

Certain class combinations unlock powerful strategies: Striker + Elemental Setups where Strikers deal massive damage when allies apply effects; Caster + Support where Casters enable reactions that supports amplify; and Guard + Vanguard where Guards benefit from rapid SP generation.

Arknights Endfield’s Wuling arc introduces one of the game’s most compelling regions, governed by the prestigious Hongshan Academy of Sciences and led by the mysterious Viceroy Zhuang Fangyi. The 23-operator launch roster provides diverse gameplay options across six classes and five damage elements. Whether you’re building a balanced team, chasing elemental reactions, or preparing for upcoming Wuling characters, understanding each operator’s role, rarity, and capabilities is essential. As the Wuling arc expands through future updates, characters like Zhuang Fangyi, Tangtang, and Mi Fu will transition from story elements to active team members, making this region central to your progression.