The screen flashed red as my squad was wiped. Again. I knew Ardelia was the linchpin, the one operator who could turn the tide, but she felt… underwhelming. Turns out, I was building her wrong. If you’re struggling to maximize Ardelia’s potential in Arknights Endfield, you’re likely missing a few key pieces of the puzzle.
Ardelia, a launch reward for dedicated players, isn’t just a support unit; she’s a force multiplier. A well-built Ardelia is remarkably accessible, whether you’re free-to-play or a high spender. Let’s get her set up right.
About Ardelia
Ever notice how some Arknights Endfield players seem to breeze through challenges? The secret often lies in smart support. Ardelia, the face of the Supporter class, excels at healing and applying Physical/Arts Susceptibility with her Dolly Rush Battle Skill. Remember that the debuffs require Corrosion; start each fight with a full basic combo to trigger her Combo Skill and apply that Corrosion.
What makes Ardelia a good support unit in Arknights Endfield?
Her strength lies in her versatility and ability to amplify damage. She’s not just a healer; she’s a debuffer who makes your damage dealers hit harder. Her unique Corrosion mechanic, when utilized effectively, opens up opportunities for devastating combos.
The best weapons for Ardelia
I remember the excitement of claiming Dreams of the Starry Beach from the Awakening Sign In. It’s more than just aesthetically pleasing; it’s a stat stick. Dreams of the Starry Beach is Ardelia’s signature and best weapon. At max level, it grants a 156 boost to Intellect and a 46.4% healing increase. Fully maxing it offers a 25.6% Will boost and an extra 16% Arts DMG Taken debuff via Dolly Rush (P1).
Missed the event? Chivalric Virtues and the Protocol Pass-exclusive Opus: Etch Figure are solid alternatives. Check out the 6-star weapon breakdown below.
| Weapon | Base Stats (Maxed / P1) | Passive Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dreams of the Starry Beach | 495 ATK+156 Intellect / +46 Treatment Bonus (Healing Bonus) | +25.6% Will (in Ardelia’s case). After consuming Corrosion with Dolly Rush, allows her to apply a +16% Arts DMG debuff to targets (25-second cooldown) |
| Chivalric Virtues | 485 ATK+156 Will / +78% Max HP | +16% Treatment Efficiency (Healing Bonus). Boosts the whole team’s ATK by 14.4% for 15 seconds after each heal (max one stack) |
| Opus: Etch Figure | 485 ATK+156 Will / +43.3% Nature DMG | +11.0% ATK. Allows Ardelia to boost the Arts DMG Dealt of the whole party by 8% after applying a Nature Infliction with Dolly Rush. Can further increase the buff by up to 9.6%. |
Best gear for Ardelia in Arknights Endfield
Ever felt like your supports are too squishy? The right gear changes everything. Eternal Xiranite is the best three-piece gear set for Ardelia. It grants 1,000 extra HP and boosts the party’s ATK by 16% after applying Susceptibility, which she does easily with her Battle Skill. Think of it as giving your entire team an adrenaline shot after every successful debuff.
For individual pieces, pair the Eternal Xiranite Gloves with two Eternal Xiranite Power Cores and the Hot Work Exoskeleton. These choices boost her Will, Intellect, Ultimate Energy Gain (by 69.7%), and Nature DMG (by 11.5%). Here’s the loadout:
- 3-piece Effect: Eternal Xiranite
- Armor: Hot Work Exoskeleton
- Gloves: Eternal Xiranite Gloves
- Kits: 2x Eternal Xiranite Power Cores
What stats should I prioritize on Ardelia’s gear?
Focus on Will and Intellect to enhance her healing and debuffing capabilities. Ultimate Energy Gain is also important, allowing her to use her ultimate more frequently. The Nature DMG bonus is a nice addition, further amplifying her overall contribution.
Best Ardelia teams in Arknights Endfield
I’ve seen Ardelia slot into nearly any team composition, but she truly shines with specific partners. While she works in almost all teams due to her versatile buffs/debuffs, Laevatain and Last Rite are her best partners. Here are some sample team compositions:
- Laevatain + Wulfgard + Ardelia + Antal/Akekuri: This team maximizes damage. Ardelia’s debuffs amplify Laevatain’s Ultimate, making it devastating.
- Last Rite + Xaihi + Perlica/Fluorite + Ardelia: This team focuses on constant inflictions and Cryo Susceptibility to boost Last Rite’s damage.
- Pogranichnik + Endministrator + Gilberta/Chen Qianyu + Ardelia: A team hyper-focused on stacking Vulnerability for Pogranichnik to consume.
- Avywenna + Perlica + Arclight + Ardelia: Uses Avywenna and Perlica for damage and constant Electric Infliction, triggering Electrification and resetting Arclight’s weapon count.
Now that you know how to build Ardelia, you’re one step closer to dominating Arknights Endfield. But with new operators constantly being introduced, will Ardelia remain a staple in your team compositions?