The whispers started before the banner even dropped: Laevatain. Players debated her merits, theory-crafted builds, and hoarded resources. Some called her a game-changer; others, a resource sink. But one thing remained certain: if you want a master of Heat DMG, Laevatain is a name you’ll hear often in Arknights Endfield.
Pulling her is just the first step, because she requires investment. I’ll walk you through the ideal Laevatain setup in Arknights Endfield, covering gear and the teammates who amplify her strengths.
About Laevatain
Every operator has a specialty. As a Striker, Laevatain brings the heat—literally. Her Battle Skill and Ultimate are where she shines, especially when her Ultimate summons Sviga Lævi. This transformation gives her enhanced abilities, increased Heat DMG, and the power to inflict Heat with every basic attack.
Heat Infliction is the backbone of her strategy. She absorbs it from enemies, converting it into Melting Flame stacks that she gets from her Battle and Combo Skills. Four stacks allow Laevatain to ignore 20% of a target’s Heat Resistance for 20 seconds. This gives you a window to deal massive damage with her Ultimate or trigger an area-of-effect Combustion. She’s also tough, thanks to her Re-Ignition talent, which grants +90% Protection and healing when her health dips below 40% (every 120 seconds). Think of her like a furnace; once stoked, she burns white-hot.
The best weapons for Laevatain in Arknights Endfield
When kitting out a character, players often ask:
What is Laevatain’s best weapon in Arknights Endfield?
Forgeborn Scathe, her signature 6-star weapon, is Laevatain’s top choice. It boosts Intellect, increases Heat DMG, and lets Basic Attacks deal 120% more damage during her Ultimate. Next up is Umbral Torch, the Protocol Pass exclusive, followed by White Night Nova. White Night Nova’s Combustion/Corrosion passive complements her abilities, making it a fine F2P pick you can claim as your Curated Weapon Supply Pick. The table below shows a detailed overview of these weapons at level 90:
| Weapon | Reason | How To Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Forgeborn Scathe (6-star) | Tailor-made for Laevatain, offers a massive boost to Intellect (156) and Heat DMG (+25.6%). Allows her Basic Attacks to deal +120% DMG following her Ultimate. | Pull on its Limited Arsenal Exchange Banner (Smelting Forge). |
| Umbral Torch (6-star) | Offers the same Intellect boost as Forgeborn Scathe, while also providing +43% Heat DMG. | Select it as your 6-star Weapon Pattern pick. You can do so by reaching Level 40 in the game’s Protocol Pass (Originum Supply). |
| White Night Nova (6-star) | Provides a generous boost to Intellect (132), Arts Intensity (78), and Arts DMG Dealt (19.2%). Allows Laevatain to get another 19.2% increase in Arts DMG Dealt and a +40 Arts Intensity boost after triggering Combustion. | Via the Arsenal Exchange or by selecting it as your free Curated Weapon Supply pick. Can also be purchased for 20 Endpoint Quota at the Exchange Shop |
Best Laevatain gear in Arknights Endfield
I’ve seen players experiment with many combinations. However, because of her enhanced Battle Skill’s Combustion effect, I recommend Hot Work as the best gear set for Laevatain in Arknights Endfield. The three-piece effect boosts Arts Intensity by 30 and grants a 50% Heat DMG increase after triggering Combustion or Corrosion. For individual pieces, match the Hot Work Gauntlets and a couple of Pyrometers with the Tide Fall Light Armor. The chest piece offers a valuable 12.3% Ultimate Gain Efficiency bonus, on top of boosting her main stats. Here’s a look at the stats provided by this loadout:
- Tide Fall Light Armor: +56 Defense, +87 Intellect, +58 Strength, and +12.8% Ultimate Gain Efficiency.
- Hot Work Gauntlets: +42 Defense, +65 Intellect, +43 Strength, and +19.2% Heat/Nature DMG
- Hot Work Pyrometer x2: +21 Defense, +41 Intellect, and +41.4% Battle Skill DMG Bonus each
Best Laevatain teams
One of the big questions players ask when getting a new operator is:
Who are the best teammates for Laevatain in Arknights Endfield?
Since Laevatain thrives on Heat Infliction, her ideal team includes Wulfgard as a Caster and secondary damage source. Ardelia provides healing with Nature Infliction and Arts Susceptibility. To round it out, Antal serves as a Heat buffer and another source of Heat Susceptibility. The synergies are strong with this group:
- Wulfgard: Laevatain’s best partner, period. His easy-to-trigger Battle + Combo Skill combo helps her quickly gain four Melting Flame stacks.
- Ardelia: The main support. Provides Arts Susceptibility, Nature Infliction, and heals the entire party.
- Antal: A versatile support. Enables Corrosion/Combustion, buffs the team’s Heat DMG, and applies Heat Susceptibility.
Good news: you can assemble Laevatain’s best team without spending a dime. Claim Ardelia as a login bonus, get Wulfgard through the story, and acquire Antal through regular pulls. Akekuri or Gilberta can sub for Antal, so experiment and see what works. How will you craft the perfect Laevatain squad?