Arknights Endfield Laevatain Build (March 2026) Teams, Weapons & Complete Strategy
Welcome, Endministrator! If you’ve pulled the incredible Laevatain in Arknights Endfield, you’re holding one of the most powerful DPS operators in the game. As the first 6-star limited banner character, Laevatain brings devastating AoE Heat damage that can carry you through the toughest endgame content when built correctly.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about maximizing Laevatain’s potential, from her optimal weapon and gear choices to perfect team compositions and advanced rotation strategies. Whether you’re a F2P player or a whale, this guide has you covered with multiple build approaches and budget-friendly alternatives.
Laevatain Quick Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 6-Star Limited |
| Class | Striker |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Element | Heat |
| Attack | 318 |
| Defense | 0 |
| HP | 5495 |
| Main Stat | Intellect (177) |
| Secondary Stat | Strength (121) |
| Release Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Banner Duration | Jan 22 – Feb 7, 2026 |
Complete Laevatain Build Breakdown
Best-in-Slot Weapon: Forgeborn Scathe
Forgeborn Scathe is unquestionably Laevatain’s best weapon and should be your top priority. This signature weapon provides:
- Basic Attack DMG% buff after using Ultimate
- Massive Intellect, Attack, and Heat DMG Bonus stats
- Perfect synergy with her Heat-focused kit
- Enhanced damage scaling that multiplies her already impressive output
Alternative Weapons (F2P/Budget Options):
- Umbral Torch – Available from Battle Pass (Level 40, 29 Originite – refunded)
- White Night Nova – Decent alternative if you have spare tickets
- Wave Tide – Early game placeholder
- Fortmaker – F2P starter option until better weapons available
Optimal Gear Setup
Laevatain’s entire build revolves around the Hot Work Gear Set, which is her absolute best choice due to its Heat DMG bonuses and Basic Attack enhancements.
| Slot | Item | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Armor | Tide Fall Light Armor | Stats + Ultimate Generation Efficiency |
| Gloves | Hot Work Gauntlets | Part of Hot Work set bonus |
| Kit 1 | Hot Work Pyrometer | Heat DMG scaling |
| Kit 2 | Hot Work Pyrometer | Complete Hot Work set (3-piece bonus) |
Why Hot Work Set? The 3-piece Hot Work set provides Heat DMG for 8s after triggering Combustion, perfectly complementing Laevatain’s playstyle. This allows her to maximize Basic Attack damage and Ultimate Gain Efficiency for better uptime on her devastating Ultimate ability.
Skill Priority and Progression
Understanding Laevatain’s skill priority is crucial for maximizing her damage output:
Skill Priority Order
Ultimate > Battle Skill > Basic Attack >= Combo Skill
- Ultimate (Twilight) – MAX PRIORITY
- 15-second transformation into controlled operator
- Unlocks enhanced Basic Attacks scaling with Ultimate Level
- Massive damage multiplier
- Essential for endgame content
- Battle Skill (Smouldering Fire) – SECOND PRIORITY
- Summons Magma Fragment for continuous Heat DMG
- Generates Melting Flame stacks
- At 4 stacks: Consumes all for massive AoE Combustion
- Enhanced during Ultimate
- Basic Attack (Flaming Cinders) – THIRD PRIORITY
- Up to 5 sequences dealing Heat DMG
- Final Strike applies 18 Stagger
- Dive attacks from mid-air
- Finisher attacks on Staggered enemies
- Combo Skill (Seethe) – LOWEST PRIORITY
- Triggered by Combustion/Corrosion
- Mainly for Melting Flame stack generation
- Provides Ultimate Energy
Potential Investment Strategy
While not recommended to heavily invest in Potentials due to diminishing returns, here’s the priority order:
| Potential | Effect | Value |
|---|---|---|
| P1 – Heart of Melting Flame | Battle Skill improved: 1.2x damage + 20 SP return | High |
| P2 – Pursuit of Memories | Intellect +20, Basic Attack DMG +15% | Medium |
| P3 – Fragments from the Past | Combustion duration +50%, damage 1.5x | Medium |
| P4 – Ice Cream Furnace | Ultimate Energy cost -15% | Low |
| P5 – Proof of Existence | Ultimate damage 1.2x, duration extend on kills | Very Low |
Complete Team Compositions
Primary Meta Team: Laevatain Hypercarry
| Slot | Character | Role | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Laevatain | Heat DPS | Limited Banner |
| SP Gen | Akekuri | Support/Heat | Standard Gacha |
| Support | Wulfgard | Heat Application | Story (Free) |
| Sustain | Ardelia | Healer/Corrosion | Login Event |
Why This Team Works:
- Perfect Synergy: Wulfgard and Akekuri provide consistent Heat Infliction
- Melting Flame Generation: Each character contributes to stack generation
- Ultimate Economy: Ardelia’s Combo Skill triggers Laevatain’s Combo
- Accessibility: 3/4 characters are F2P friendly
Alternative Team Compositions
Budget F2P Team
| Slot | Character | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Laevatain | Core damage dealer |
| Support | Antal | 4-star Heat + Electrification |
| Support | Wulfgard | Free story character |
| Sustain | Ardelia | Free login event character |
High-Damage Late Game Team
| Slot | Character | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Laevatain | Primary damage |
| Support | Akekuri | Optimal Heat generation |
| Tank | Ember | Additional survivability |
| Support | Gilberta | Enhanced supportive capabilities |
Advanced Rotation Guide
Step-by-Step Rotation (11 Steps)
This detailed rotation maximizes Laevatain’s damage by efficiently generating and utilizing Melting Flame stacks:
- Laevatain Final Strike – Start building Melting Flame
- Ardelia Combo Skill – Apply Corrosion for Combo triggers
- Wulfgard Battle Skill – Apply Heat Infliction
- Wulfgard Combo Skill – Additional Heat stacks
- Laevatain Final Strike – Gain 2 Melting Flame stacks
- Ardelia Battle Skill – Apply debuffs before Combo
- Laevatain Combo Skill – Gain 3rd Melting Flame stack
- Akekuri Battle Skill – Apply Heat Infliction
- Laevatain Final Strike – Gain final Melting Flame stack
- Akekuri Ultimate (if available) or Laevatain Battle Skill
- Laevatain Ultimate – Unleash maximum damage
Melting Flame Mechanics Explained
Understanding Laevatain’s core mechanic is essential:
- Stack Generation: Each Heat Infliction consumed = 1 Melting Flame stack
- Max Stacks: 4 stacks maximum
- Stack Effects: At 4 stacks, ignore 15% enemy Heat Resistance for 20s
- Consumption: Battle Skill at 4 stacks consumes all for massive damage
- Sources: Final Strikes, Finishers, Combo Skills, Battle Skills
Community Build Variations
Based on extensive community testing from Endfieldtools.dev (45+ builds), here are alternative approaches:
Critical Rate Build
- Focus: 55%+ Critical Rate
- Gear: Mix of Critical Rate pieces
- Playstyle: Sustained damage with consistent crits
- Pros: More reliable damage output
- Cons: Lower peak damage potential
Ultimate Breaker Build
- Focus: Ultimate damage and duration
- Potential: P5 (Proof of Existence) essential
- Playstyle: Boss-focused with extended Ultimates
- Pros: Incredible single-target damage
- Cons: Requires heavy investment
F2P Friendly Build
- Weapon: Fortmaker → Wave Tide
- Team: Laevatain + Wulfgard + Antal + Ardelia
- Gear: Focus on available Hot Work pieces
- Pros: Completely F2P viable
- Cons: Lower damage ceiling
Advanced Strategies and Tips
Heat Infliction Management
Laevatain’s entire kit revolves around Heat Infliction management:
- Stack Tracking: Always monitor your Melting Flame stacks
- Timing: Use Battle Skill at exactly 4 stacks for maximum value
- Team Coordination: Ensure supports apply Heat before your Final Strikes
- Ultimate Timing: Save Ultimate for when you have full stacks and enemy positioning is optimal
Combustion and Arts Reactions
Understanding status interactions is crucial:
- Combustion: Applied by Battle Skill at 4 stacks
- Corrosion: Applied by Ardelia, triggers Laevatain’s Combo
- Electrification: Applied by Antal, increases damage
- Heat Infliction: Base status needed for Melting Flame generation
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Battle Skill Before 4 Stacks: Wastes potential damage
- Ignoring Team Positioning: Heat Infliction has AoE requirements
- Poor Ultimate Timing: Don’t waste Ultimate on weak enemies
- Neglecting SP Generation: Combo Skills are essential for energy
Material Requirements and Ascension
Complete Ascension Materials
| Material | Quantity | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Bolete | 3 | – |
| Red Bolete | 5 | – |
| Ruby Bolete | 5 | – |
| Cosmagaric | 8 | – |
| Protodisk | 33 | – |
| Protoset | 60 | – |
| D96 Steel Sample 4 | 20 | – |
| T-Creds | 152,200 | 152,200 |
Talent Materials
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Protoprism | 133 |
| Protohedron | 90 |
| T-Creds | 98,400 |
Laevatain vs Other DPS Characters
| Character | Damage Type | AoE | Team Requirement | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laevatain | Heat | Excellent | High | Yes |
| Endministrator | Physical | Good | Low | Yes (Free) |
| Last Rite | Cryo | Excellent | Medium | Limited |
| Chen Qianyu | Electric | Good | Medium | Limited |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laevatain worth pulling for?
Absolutely! Laevatain is arguably the best DPS operator in Arknights Endfield at launch. Her incredible AoE damage, team-carrying potential, and F2P-friendly team options make her an excellent investment for any player.
What’s the best F2P team for Laevatain?
The optimal F2P team is Laevatain + Wulfgard + Antal + Ardelia. Wulfgard and Ardelia are free (story and login event), while Antal is an accessible 4-star character. This team provides all necessary Heat Infliction and support functions.
Should I use Umbral Torch or save for Forgeborn Scathe?
Use Umbral Torch if you’re F2P or budget-conscious. It’s available from the Battle Pass with refunded Originite, making it essentially free. Only spend Arsenal Tickets on Forgeborn Scathe if you’re a whale or extremely dedicated to Laevatain.
How do I get 4 Melting Flame stacks consistently?
The key is team coordination: Use Wulfgard’s skills for Heat, Akekuri’s for additional stacks, and time your Final Strikes to consume Heat Infliction. Always trigger Ardelia’s Combo before your Combo Skill for guaranteed activation.
Is Laevatain good for boss content?
Exceptionally good! Her Ultimate transformation provides massive single-target damage, and the Ultimate Breaker build (with P5 Potential) can extend Ultimate duration for extended boss fights. She’s one of the best boss killers in the game.
What’s the best rotation speed farming?
For speed farming, use Laevatain + Akekuri + Wulfgard + Ardelia with the standard rotation, but skip the Ultimate on weaker enemies. Focus on quick Battle Skill combos and Melting Flame stack generation for rapid clear times.
Conclusion
Laevatain stands as one of the most powerful and versatile DPS operators in Arknights Endfield. Whether you’re tackling endgame content, speed farming, or boss battles, her incredible damage output and team-carrying potential make her an invaluable addition to any roster.
Remember that while Laevatain requires specific team setups to reach her full potential, the F2P-friendly options and accessible team compositions make her viable for all player types. Invest in her signature weapon when possible, prioritize the Hot Work gear set, and master the Melting Flame mechanics to unlock her true power.