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Arknights Endfield Si Build Guide: Best Weapons, Gear, Essence, Teams
Rainee Walker
Rainee Walker
2026-10-19

 

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.

Category

Details

Rarity

6-Star

Element

Cryo

Class

Supporter

Weapon Type

Greatsword

Main Attribute

Intellect

Main Role

Cryo/Heat Support, Sub-DPS

Signature Weapon

Jade Vessel

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.

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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.

Skill

Main Effect

Artistic Urge

Artistic Urge

Five-hit Basic Attack sequence dealing Cryo DMG

Brushwork Realm

Brushwork Realm

Applies Artful Intent and an elemental Infliction determined by the first team member

Fully Envisioned

Fully Envisioned

Combo Skill triggered when Cryo or Heat Infliction is consumed or absorbed

No One Spoils the Fun

No One Spoils the Fun

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

Weapon

Recommendation

Jade Vessel

Jade Vessel

Best signature weapon, providing Intellect, Cryo DMG, and bonuses that enhance her Combo Skill

Long Heritage

Long Heritage

Strong alternative from the Protocol Pass, providing compatible offensive stats and elemental support

Other Greatswords

Temporary options if their attributes benefit Si

 

Best Si Gear

Gear Set

Best Use

Type 50 Yinglung

Type 50 Yinglung

Recommended starting option for Combo Skill-focused damage

Eternal Xiranite

Eternal Xiranite

Alternative for additional team support

Pulser Labs

Pulser Labs

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.

Priority

Essence Attribute

Purpose

1

Intellect

Supports Si's primary attribute scaling

2

Cryo DMG

Improves relevant personal damage

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.

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Best Si Team Compositions

The best Si team should consistently apply and consume Cryo or Heat Inflictions.

Team

Operators

Main Strategy

Cryo Team

Si + Tangtang + Arcane + Xaihi

Si  Tangtang  Arcane Xaihi

Frequent elemental interactions and Combo Skill damage

Heat Team

Laevatain + Si + Wulfgard + Ardelia

Si  Wulfgard ArdeliaLaevatain

Heat amplification, elemental application, and sustained damage

Yvonne Team

Yvonne + Tangtang + Si + Xaihi

Yvonne  Tangtang Si Xaihi

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.

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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.

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