Arknights: Endfield announces Smelting Fire Issue and Swift Walker Issue banners
Arknights: Endfield has announced the upcoming [Smelting Fire Issue] and [Swift Walker Issue] banners featuring rate-up 6★ weapons. Both weapon banners open on May 14, 2026 at 12:00 server time and end at the same time as [Fest of Brilliance] Special Headhunting. The [Smelting Fire Issue] banner features the 6★ weapon Forgeborn Scathe, and the [Swift Walker Issue] banner features the 6★ weapon Delivery Guaranteed.
- Fest of Brilliance (Special Headhunting): no rate-up — May 14, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance
- Smelting Fire Issue (Issue): 6★ Forgeborn Scathe (Sword) — Opens May 14, 2026 at 12:00 (server time); ends at the same time as [Fest of Brilliance] Special Headhunting.
- Swift Walker Issue (Issue): 6★ Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit) — Opens May 14, 2026 at 12:00 (server time); ends at the same time as [Fest of Brilliance] Special Headhunting.
Fest of Brilliance
Also in this banner (not rate-up): Laevatain / Gilberta / Ardelia / Pogranichnik
Who can pull: Complete the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege]
Extras during the banner
- Shimmering Moment sign-in (7 days): Shimmering Moment HH Permit ×5
- AIC Quota Exchange: The [Quota Exchange] will offer limited-time special deals. You can spend AIC Quota to purchase items such as [Shimmering Moment HH Permit]×5.
Smelting Fire Issue
| Rarity | 6★ |
|---|---|
| Type | Sword |
Also in this banner (not rate-up): Thermite Cutter (Sword) / White Night Nova (Sword) / Clannibal (Handcannon) / Detonation Unit (Arts Unit) / Valiant (Polearm) / Former Finery (Greatsword)
Who can pull: Complete the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege]
Swift Walker Issue
| Rarity | 6★ |
|---|---|
| Type | Arts Unit |
Also in this banner (not rate-up): Oblivion (Arts Unit) / Detonation Unit (Arts Unit) / Wedge (Handcannon) / White Night Nova (Sword) / Exemplar (Greatsword) / Valiant (Polearm)
Who can pull: Complete the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege]
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