What to know
- The event runs in Arknights: Endfield from Feb 15 to Mar 4, 2026.
- You must match Handheld, Background, and Decoration correctly for 3★.
- 3★ on all postcards unlocks major T-Cred rewards.
- Sharing a custom card grants an additional T-Cred bonus.
In Arknights: Endfield, seasonal events often combine narrative flavor with light puzzle mechanics. “A Spring Note, Warmly Crafted” is a limited-time postcard crafting event built around reading operator dialogue carefully and selecting themed visual elements that match their descriptions. While the activity appears casual, achieving 3★ on every postcard is essential if you want to secure all cumulative rewards, including Spring Notes, Oroberyls, and large amounts of T-Creds.
Event structure and progression flow
The event becomes accessible through the in-game event notification screen during the active period from February 15, 2026 to March 4, 2026 (Server Time). Upon entry, you are presented with a series of themed gift card stages. Seven total postcards are available across the event duration, with five unlocked initially and the remaining two released sequentially.
Each stage presents a short dialogue or descriptive prompt from an operator. The goal is to interpret keywords within the dialogue and select the correct combination of three components. The rating system evaluates your match quality, and a perfect thematic alignment earns a 3★ rating.
The crafting interface includes three categories that must align correctly.
| Selection Category | Function |
|---|---|
| Handheld Item | Object the operator is holding |
| Background | Environmental setting behind them |
| Decoration | Additional visual accent |
Matching all three components precisely results in maximum stars. Partial matches will reduce the rating.
Confirmed 3★ postcard solutions
The first wave of postcards has confirmed optimal combinations that guarantee 3★ ratings when selected correctly.
| Operator | Handheld | Background | Decoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perlica | Hawthorn Tanghulu | Lantern | Sparks |
| Ardelia | Chocolate Cake | Fireworks | Mr. Dolly |
| Da Pan | Earthen Pot | Yin Yang Pot | Dumplings |
| Gilberta | Box of Candies | Red Envelope | Sweets |
| Chen Qianyu | Chinese Lantern | Sky Lantern | Bamboo |
Alternative naming variations in localized versions may slightly differ in wording, but the core items remain visually identifiable.
Additional operators unlock later in the event schedule, and the same principle applies. Carefully read dialogue hints, identify referenced objects, and select the matching items from each category.
How the 3★ system works
The event’s rating algorithm appears to require all three elements to match the operator’s narrative cues exactly. Keywords in the dialogue often hint at color themes, seasonal motifs, or specific objects. For example, references to lantern festivals typically indicate lantern backgrounds, while dessert references point to cake or candy handheld items.
Because there is no penalty for incorrect attempts, you can retry immediately. This encourages experimentation, though reading carefully saves time.
The evaluation structure can be summarized as follows.
| Match Accuracy | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 Correct Item | 1★ |
| 2 Correct Items | 2★ |
| 3 Correct Items | 3★ |
Achieving three stars across every stage is necessary to unlock cumulative reward tiers.
Reward structure and milestone bonuses
Rewards are distributed through in-game Mail rather than automatically added to your inventory. You must manually claim them before expiration, typically within 30 days.
The reward tiers scale with completion progress.
| Objective | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete Each Stage | Oroberyl ×30 per stage |
| Complete All Stages | Oroberyl ×150 |
| Achieve 3★ on All Stages | T-Creds ×12,888 |
| Share a Crafted Card | T-Creds ×18,888 |
The combined T-Cred total from full completion and sharing reaches 31,776 T-Creds, making the event extremely valuable even for established players.
Oroberyl rewards accumulate steadily through stage completion, while Spring Notes and event currency contribute to additional shop exchanges depending on your server’s current event shop rotation.
Free Crafting mode and bonus optimization
After completing any three main postcard stages, Free Crafting unlocks. This mode removes restrictions and allows creative combinations without rating constraints.
The key purpose of Free Crafting is tied to the Share function. Sharing at least one crafted card grants the additional T-Cred bonus. The system only requires using the share button; social media posting is not mandatory in many versions, as the in-game action triggers the reward.
Sharing strategically ensures you do not miss the final reward tier.
Maximizing efficiency during the event window
Because the event runs for a limited time, pacing your completions ensures you capture newly unlocked operators as they release. Logging in daily during the event period prevents backlog pressure near the end date.
Completing stages as they unlock simplifies tracking which postcards remain at 3★ status. Since rewards are delivered via Mail, checking your mailbox regularly prevents expiration loss.
The event structure is forgiving, but missing the share action can result in forfeiting the largest T-Cred bonus.
