Arknights Endfield Tier List & Best Builds Guide (Jan 2026 Meta)

The Endfield Tier List is one of the fastest ways to understand the current Arknights Endfield meta and decide which operators deserve your early resources. This guide combines an Endfield Tier List snapshot with an Arknights Endfield Best Builds overview, including build priorities, weapon selection, gear direction, and team structure that fits endgame play.
This Endfield Meta Tier List reflects the Endfield Beta II Meta logic presented on the tier list page, where rankings focus on endgame performance—especially General, a mode that tests damage output, survivability, and strategic flexibility, with relevance to other high-level content like Algorithmic Memories.
Because this is an Endfield Beta Test Tier List, it’s important to remember that Endfield balance changes can shift rankings. The Endfield tier list may change as more updates arrive and the game moves closer to release.
Endfield Tier List Explained (S/A/B/C Mapping)
The tier list uses five tiers (T0–T4). For readability, many players prefer S/A/B/C formatting:
T0 → Endfield S Tier Characters: Meta-defining picks with the highest overall impact in endgame contexts.T1 → Endfield A Tier Characters: Extremely strong and flexible operators that remain top-tier for most content.T2 → Endfield B Tier Characters: Reliable performers that fill roles and support stronger cores.T3 → Endfield C Tier Characters: Situational operators that shine with the right team setup or matchups.T4 → D Tier: No operators are currently placed here on the tier list page.Arknights Endfield Tier List (Endfield Tier List 2026)
Endfield S Tier Characters (T0)
AntalArdeliaLaevatainLast RitePogranichnikSnowshineEndfield A Tier Characters (T1)
AvywennaCatcherEmberEndministratorGilbertaLifengPerlicaWulfgardYvonneEndfield B Tier Characters (T2)
AkekuriAleshChen QianyuDa PanEstellaEndfield C Tier Characters (T3)
ArclightFluoriteXaihiArknights Endfield Tier List and Best Builds (Core Build Rules)
Endfield Best Builds for Beginners: Build Priority Stats
DPS
Prioritize stats that improve consistent damage firstAdd burst scaling after your rotation is stableOnly then add survivability if needed for endgame clearsSupport
Prioritize uptime and consistencyScale team-facing value (buffs, healing, enabling)Add survivability if the support is frequently threatenedTank / Defender
Prioritize survivability and control reliabilityImprove protection or debuff uptimeAdd damage only if it meaningfully improves clear speedEndfield Weapon Recommendations
Endfield Best Weapons depend on role. In general:
DPS weapons should increase damage stability and improve your main damage loopSupport weapons should improve uptime or amplify team contributionTank weapons should strengthen survivability and reliable control
Upgrading a weapon that improves overall team consistency often matters more than chasing a single unit’s peak damage.Endfield Gear & Equipment Guide
Gear should fix your biggest weakness first (survival, uptime, damage consistency)Upgrade pieces that improve endgame reliability in difficult modesFocus upgrades on a small core team before spreading resources too thinEndfield Skill Upgrade Priority
Level the skills that define the operator’s role firstUpgrade secondary skills only after your main rotation becomes reliablePrioritize upgrades that reduce downtime and improve consistency in endgame clearsEndfield Meta Teams (Team & Role Templates)
Endfield Best Team Compositions
A strong team usually includes:
Main DPSSub DPS / BreakerSupportTank / DefenderEndfield Meta Teams for Speed
For faster clears:
Main DPS + Sub DPS + Support + Flex (utility or secondary support)Endfield Party Setup Guide for Survival
For safer clears:
Main DPS + Support + Tank + Flex (support or utility)FAQ
Is the Endfield tier list final?
No. The tier list is based on Endfield Beta II Meta conditions, so rankings can shift as Endfield balance changes happen.
Who is the best character in Endfield?
The top tier is T0, which includes Antal, Ardelia, Laevatain, Last Rite, Pogranichnik, and Snowshine on the tier list page.
What is the best build in Endfield?
The best build depends on role. A strong build focuses on rotation consistency, role-appropriate stats, and weapon/gear choices that keep your team stable in endgame content.
Which operators are S Tier in Endfield?
S Tier (T0) includes Antal, Ardelia, Laevatain, Last Rite, Pogranichnik, and Snowshine.
How important are weapons in Endfield builds?
Weapons matter because they can significantly change damage stability and role performance. Choosing weapons that improve rotation reliability is often the best long-term value.