The battlefield was a tapestry of destruction, but one figure stood defiant amidst the chaos. Laevatain, her blade wreathed in heat, cut down wave after wave of enemies without so much as a bead of sweat. Mastering her build is the difference between surviving and thriving in Arknights Endfield’s most brutal challenges. Once you correctly build Laevatain and play her with proper allies, she can carry you through the entire endgame content. This guide will give you a complete Arknights Endfield Laevatain build, where you can learn her best teams, weapons, and so much more.
Decoding Laevatain: Skills, Potential, and Stat Overview
I once saw a chess grandmaster analyze a board not just for the present move, but for ten moves into the future. Understanding Laevatain requires that same level of foresight. Before you commit resources, let’s breakdown her core stats:
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 6-Star |
| Class | Striker |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Element | Heat |
| Attack | 318 |
| Defense | 0 |
| HP | 5495 |
| Strength (Secondary) |
121 |
| Agility | 99 |
| Intellect (Main) |
177 |
| Will | 89 |
Now let’s examine the specifics: Laevatain’s Materials, Skills, and Potential effects.
Laevatain’s Ascension: What Resources Do You Need?
Every operator requires investment. Here are Laevatain’s promotion materials in Arknights Endfield:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pink Bolete | 3 |
| Red Bolete | 5 |
| Ruby Bolete | 5 |
| Cosmagaric | 8 |
| Protodisk | 33 |
| Protoset | 60 |
| D96 Steel Sample 4 | 20 |
| T-Creds | 152,200 |
And here are Laevatain’s Talent materials in Arknights Endfield:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Protoprism | 133 |
| Protohedron | 90 |
| T-Creds | 98,400 |
Laevatain’s Arsenal: Skills, Talents, and Abilities
I once watched a seasoned commander turn a seemingly useless tool into a game-winning advantage. That’s the power of understanding your resources. Here’s Laevatain’s:
| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Basic Attack: An attack with up to 5 sequences that deals Heat DMG. As the controlled operator, Final Strike also deals 18 Stagger. |
| Dive Attack: Basic attack performed in mid- air becomes a dive attack that deals Heat DMG to nearby enemies. | |
| Finisher: Basic attack performed near a Staggered enemy becomes a finisher that deals massive Heat DMG and recovers some SP. | |
| Normal Skill | Summons a Magma Fragment to continuously attack enemies and deal Heat DMG. Hitting the enemy grants 1 stack of Melting Flame. If Laevatain already has 4 stack(s) of Melting Flame when casting the skill, then consume all the stacks and perform 1 additional attack that deals Heat DMG and forcibly trigger temporary Combustion to all enemies in a large area. |
| When the additional attack hits the enemy, restore additional Ultimate Energy. | |
| Battle skill effects are enhanced while Laevatain’s ultimate is active. | |
| Combo Skill | Combo Trigger: When an enemy suffers Combustion or Corrosion. Fire erupts beneath the feet of any enemy with Combustion or Corrosion, dealing Heat DMG to them. |
| If the skill hits the enemy, Laevatain gains 1 stack of Melting Flame and further gains Ultimate Energy per enemy hit. | |
| Ultimate Skill | Laevatain summons her Sviga Lævi and becomes the controlled operator. |
| For a certain duration, her basic attacks are enhanced and the Sviga Lævi strikes together with Laevatain, with each attack dealing Heat DMG. BATK sequence 3 also applies Heat Infliction. | |
| Talents | Scorching Heart: After the controlled operator’s Final Strike or Finisher hits the enemy, Laevatain absorbs Heat Infliction from nearby enemies. Every stack of Heat Infliction absorbed gives Laevatain 1 stack of Melting Flame (max stacks: 4). After reaching 4 stacks, DMG dealt by Laevatain ignores 15 Heat Resistance of the enemy for 20s. Laevatain also absorbs Heat Infliction from enemies defeated nearby. |
| Re-Ignition: When HP drops below 40%, gain 90% Protection and restore 5% Max HP per second for 8s. This effect triggers once every 120s. | |
| Attribute increase: 60 Intellect | |
| AIC Skills | Memory Crucible: Assign to Manufacturing Cabin to grant operator EXP material production efficiency +30% |
| Undying Flames: Assign to Manufacturing Cabin to slow Mood Drop of all operators in it by 18% |
Maximizing Potential: Laevatain’s Hidden Strengths
Potential unlocks are the subtle buffs that can amplify Laevatain’s effectiveness. Here’s a breakdown:
| Potential | Description |
|---|---|
| Heart of Melting Flame | Battle skill Smouldering Fire improved: Additional attack multiplier is increased to 1.2 times the original, and scoring a hit returns 20 SP. |
| Pursuit of Memories | Intellect +20, Basic Attack DMG Dealt +15%. |
| Fragments from the Past | Battle skill Smouldering Fire improved: Duration of the Combustion applied by the skill is increased by 50%. DMG of the Combustion applied by the skills is increased to 1.5 times the original. |
| Ice Cream Furnace | Ultimate Twilight improved: Ultimate Energy cost -15.0%. |
| Proof of Existence | Ultimate Twilight improved: Enhanced basic attack DMG multiplier is increased to 1.2 times the original; during the ultimate, every enemy defeated by Laevatain extends ultimate duration by +1s (max: +7s). |
Crafting the Flame: The Laevatain Build
Imagine trying to build a race car without knowing the track. The same goes for character builds. Laevatain is an incredibly strong DPS, and once you properly build her, nothing will stop you from clearing the game’s hardest challenges. Here is Laevatain’s build in Arknights Endfield:
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Forgeborn Scathe |
| Gears | Armor: Tide Fall Light Armor Gloves: Hot Work Gauntlets Kit 1: Hot Work Pyrometer Kit 2: Hot Work Pyrometer |
| Gear Set | Hot Work |
Below, I will add more alternatives for her weapons, gears, and gear sets. Does Laevatain measure up against other Operators?
Weaponry: What are Laevatain’s Best Options?
- Forgeborn Scathe
- Umbral Torch
- White Night Nova
- Fortmaker
Forgeborn Scathe is the top weapon for Laevatain. It boosts Basic Attack damage after using Ultimate and greatly increases Heat damage. Both Umbral Torch and White Night Nova are viable alternatives. For early gameplay, Fortmaker can serve as a temporary substitute.
Gear Up: Selecting the Right Equipment
| Type | Items |
|---|---|
| Gear Set | Hot Work |
| Armor | Tide Fall Light Armor |
| Gloves | Hot Work Gauntlets |
| Kit 1 | Hot Work Pyrometer |
| Kit 2 | Hot Work Pyrometer |
Laevatain relies on Heat Infliction, making Hot Work the clear Gear Set choice. Combine Hot Work Gauntlets, Hot Work Pyrometer (for both Kit slots), and Tide Fall Light Armor.
Assembling the Team: Laevatain’s Best Allies
I learned a long time ago that no soldier fights alone. The same is true in Arknights Endfield. Here are a few team compositions for Laevatain:
| Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | Slot 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laevatain | Akekuri | Wulfgard | Ardelia |
| Laevatain | Akekuri | Antal | Ardelia |
Laevatain needs Heat inflictions. Akekuri and Wulfgard provide that. Ardelia offers excellent all-around support. Antal can replace Wulfgard, applying both Heat and Electrification.
What Makes Laevatain a Strong Operator in Arknights Endfield?
Laevatain excels as a damage dealer with strong AoE capabilities. Let’s examine the advantages and disadvantages.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Strong AoE damage | Doesn’t gain SP in Ultimate |
| F2P team options | – |
| Easy to Play | – |
So, will you commit to building Laevatain? Or does her reliance on specific team comps make her a liability in the long run?