Si joins Arknights: Endfield Version 1.6, Sanctuary of Ink, as a 6-star Cryo Supporter. She specializes in elemental damage amplification, Combo Skill interactions, and a unique Inksoul mechanic that lets teammates attack a stationary target instead of chasing moving enemies. Although she uses a Greatsword, her biggest strength comes from supporting Cryo and Heat teams while contributing additional damage.
This Si build guide covers her abilities, best weapons, gear, Essence choices, team compositions, gameplay rotation, and pull advice.

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Si Overview and Role
Si is a flexible Supporter who improves elemental damage while helping teammates maintain pressure against mobile enemies.
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Category |
Details |
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Rarity |
6-Star |
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Element |
Cryo |
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Class |
Supporter |
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Weapon Type |
Greatsword |
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Main Attribute |
Intellect |
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Main Role |
Cryo/Heat Support, Sub-DPS |
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Signature Weapon |
Jade Vessel |
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Release Version |
1.6 – Sanctuary of Ink |
Her effectiveness depends heavily on elemental Inflictions and team order. Rather than building her as a conventional main DPS, the best builds for Si focus on supporting a strong elemental carry while also boosting her own Combo Skill damage.

Si Skills and Combat Mechanics
Si's abilities revolve around two important mechanics: Artful Intent and Inksoul.
Artful Intent records a portion of the damage dealt to a marked enemy and releases it as area Fixed DMG when the effect expires.
Inksoul creates a stationary target linked to an enemy. Damage and effects applied to the Inksoul are transferred to its host, making it particularly useful against enemies that frequently move or teleport.
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Skill |
Main Effect |
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Artistic Urge
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Five-hit Basic Attack sequence dealing Cryo DMG |
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Brushwork Realm
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Applies Artful Intent and an elemental Infliction determined by the first team member |
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Fully Envisioned
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Combo Skill triggered when Cryo or Heat Infliction is consumed or absorbed |
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No One Spoils the Fun
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Ultimate that deals AoE damage, grants Cryo and Heat Amp, and reduces the first team member's Combo Skill cooldown |
Brushwork Realm can also transition into additional actions that summon an Inksoul and detonate it early.
The most important detail is team position. Si's elemental application and Ultimate cooldown support depend on who occupies the first slot.
Si Best Builds: Weapons, Gear, and Essence
Best Si Weapon
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Weapon |
Recommendation |
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Jade Vessel
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Best signature weapon, providing Intellect, Cryo DMG, and bonuses that enhance her Combo Skill |
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Long Heritage
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Strong alternative from the Protocol Pass, providing compatible offensive stats and elemental support |
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Other Greatswords |
Temporary options if their attributes benefit Si |
Best Si Gear
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Gear Set |
Best Use |
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Type 50 Yinglung
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Recommended starting option for Combo Skill-focused damage |
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Eternal Xiranite
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Alternative for additional team support |
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Pulser Labs
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Situational; generally lower priority |
Type 50 Yinglung is promising because its set bonus enhances Combo Skill damage after teammates use Battle Skills.
Eternal Xiranite can work in support-oriented setups, but its team buff does not stack with another copy of the same effect.
Best Si Essence Stats
Weapon Essence optimization should prioritize attributes that match the equipped weapon's skills.
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Priority |
Essence Attribute |
Purpose |
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1 |
Intellect |
Supports Si's primary attribute scaling |
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2 |
Cryo DMG |
Improves relevant personal damage |
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3 |
Efficacy |
Enhances the compatible weapon's special effect |
For Jade Vessel, look for an Essence matching Intellect, Cryo DMG, and Efficacy.
Avoid spending heavily on unrelated Essence bonuses simply because they provide higher raw numbers.
Best Si Team Compositions
The best Si team should consistently apply and consume Cryo or Heat Inflictions.
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Team |
Operators |
Main Strategy |
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Cryo Team |
Si + Tangtang + Arcane + Xaihi
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Frequent elemental interactions and Combo Skill damage |
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Heat Team |
Laevatain + Si + Wulfgard + Ardelia
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Heat amplification, elemental application, and sustained damage |
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Yvonne Team |
Yvonne + Tangtang + Si + Xaihi
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Cryo damage, control, and reliable burst windows |
For a Si-centered Cryo team, place Si in the first position to benefit from her own Ultimate's Combo Skill cooldown reduction.
For Laevatain teams, place Laevatain first. This allows Si to apply Heat Infliction and strengthen the team's Heat-focused rotation.
Xaihi and Ardelia provide valuable healing, helping these teams maintain their offensive rhythm.
Si Gameplay and Rotation
Playing Si effectively depends more on timing elemental reactions than on repeatedly switching to her for Basic Attacks.
A practical rotation is:
Apply Infliction → Use Brushwork Realm → Create Inksoul → Trigger Allied Elemental Reactions → Activate Combo Skill → Use Ultimate.
Start by preparing the appropriate elemental Inflictions, then apply Artful Intent to the main target.
Use the Inksoul to maintain damage when enemies move away. Coordinate your teammates' Infliction-consuming abilities to activate Fully Envisioned.
Save her Ultimate for meaningful damage windows so your main carry benefits from Cryo or Heat amplification.
Remember that Si's Combo Skill requires the correct elemental interaction. Simply applying Inflictions without consuming or absorbing them will not automatically trigger it.

Should You Pull Si? Si Pull Advice
Si appears on the Rejuvenation Chartered Headhunting banner from October 15 to November 5, 2026.
She is especially attractive if you already use Laevatain, Yvonne, or another Cryo/Heat damage dealer.
Her ability to provide elemental amplification, Combo Skill support, and Inksoul utility makes her a valuable addition to compatible teams.
However, she is less compelling for accounts primarily focused on Physical, Electric, or Nature damage, since her elemental amplification does not directly benefit those carries.
Our recommendation: Pull Si if you want to strengthen an existing Cryo or Heat team, but prioritize obtaining one copy before investing heavily in her signature weapon or additional Potentials.

Overall, Si offers a distinctive support playstyle with excellent potential in elemental compositions. Focus on compatible weapons, Combo Skill-oriented gear, and teammates who can reliably trigger her abilities. And if you want to continue managing your Endfield progress while away from your computer, OSLink makes it convenient to access the PC version from your phone and keep working toward your next upgrades.


















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