Endfield v1.2: Zhuang Fangyi Full Build Guide

Hello, Administrators! Arknights: Endfield Version 1.2 “Spring Dawn” is officially live, featuring the Wuling City Acting Official and Tianshi—Zhuang Fangyi. As the first 6-star Electro Assault Main DPS in Endfield’s history, her arrival perfectly fills the long-standing damage gap in Electro-based teams.

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Zhuang Fangyi’s core gameplay revolves around the “Qingting Sword” mechanism, offering intuitive and fluid operation: after using her Ultimate, she enters a 25-second enhanced state where she can apply and consume Electro Attachment herself, dealing thrilling AOE burst damage. Whether you are a veteran looking to strengthen your Electro team or a new Administrator seeking an easy-to-use, powerful Main DPS, Zhuang Fangyi is the top priority for cultivation in Version 1.2.

This guide will provide a comprehensive analysis of Zhuang Fangyi’s core mechanisms, skill priorities, best weapons, equipment sets, team compositions, and potentials to help Administrators maximize her potential.

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Arknights: Endfield Version 1.2 “Spring Dawn” Zhuang Fangyi Debut (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Zhuang Fangyi Basic Profile

Zhuang Fangyi is a 6-star Electro Assault Operator and the absolute core Main DPS in the current Endfield Electro team system. Here is an overview of her profile:

AttributeDetails
Rarity6-Star (6★)
ElementElectro
Weapon TypeCasting Device
ClassAssault
RoleElectro Main DPS / Burst Damage
Version1.2 “Spring Dawn”
AvailabilityLimited (Elite Recruitment)
Zhuang Fangyi Official Character Art
Zhuang Fangyi Official Character Art (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Core Mechanism: Qingting Sword System

Zhuang Fangyi’s entire damage output revolves around a three-stage cycle: Electro Attachment → Conductive State → Qingting Sword Burst. Understanding this cycle is key to mastering her.

Core Cycle Steps

Step 1: Apply Electro Attachment—Zhuang Fangyi or teammates (like Perlica) apply the Electro Attachment status to enemies. Zhuang Fangyi’s Normal Attack “Thunder Law” consists of five stages, recovering energy with each hit.

Step 2: Trigger Chain Skill “One Breath Change”—When an Operator’s Heavy Attack or Execution hits a target with Electro Attachment, Zhuang Fangyi’s Chain Skill triggers automatically, converting the attachment into a more powerful Conductive state.

Step 3: Skill “Thunderclap” Burst—Consumes Conductive stacks on the target to summon Qingting Swords and trigger lightning strikes. The more Qingting Swords on the field, the higher the total damage. This is her primary source of damage.

Ultimate “Myriad Thunders” Enhanced State (25s)

After using her Ultimate, Zhuang Fangyi enters a 25-second enhanced state with the following buffs: Chain Skill cooldown reduced to 4s; significantly increased skill multipliers; first cast is free; and most importantly—she can apply and consume Electro Attachment by herself, creating an “independent burst” rhythm that doesn’t rely on teammates.

Zhuang Fangyi v1.2 Promo Art
Zhuang Fangyi “Spring Dawn” Official Promo Art (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Skill Details & Leveling Priority

The recommended skill leveling priority for Zhuang Fangyi is as follows. Since her core cycle relies on her Active Skill, maximizing it is the top priority:

SkillPriorityDescription
Thunderclap (Skill)★★★★★ (Highest)Main damage source; each level directly increases Qingting Sword multipliers.
Myriad Thunders (Ult)★★★★ (High)Core of the burst phase; second only to the Active Skill.
One Breath Change (Chain)★★★ (Medium-High)Frequently cast during the enhanced state; max level reduces CD by 1s for a smoother cycle.
Thunder Law (Normal)★ (Low)Mainly used to trigger Heavy Attacks for the Chain Skill; low direct damage contribution.
Zhuang Fangyi Combat Skill Screenshot
Zhuang Fangyi Combat Skill Screenshot (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Best Weapon Recommendations

Zhuang Fangyi uses Casting Device weapons. When choosing a weapon, prioritize those that increase Skill Electro Damage, ATK%, and Crit stats:

WeaponRecommendationDescription
Lone Boat (Signature)★★★★★Best in slot. Triggers up to 32% Skill Electro DMG bonus; gains an extra 64% after Ultimate, perfectly matching her cycle.
Wayfarer (Pass)★★★★High-quality alternative from the Battle Pass. A stable choice without the signature weapon.
Annihilation★★★Electro DMG bonus weapon; a solid choice when resources are limited.
Helpless (Free)★★Free entry-level alternative, suitable for the early game.

Pro Tip: If you have recruited Zhuang Fangyi, it is highly recommended to obtain Lone Boat. The synergy between the signature weapon and the character is significant—especially during the Ultimate’s enhanced state, where the 64% Skill Electro DMG bonus provides a massive boost.

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Arknights: Endfield Game Promo (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Best Equipment Set Recommendations

Zhuang Fangyi’s equipment focus is clear: maximize Electro Damage and Skill Multipliers.

Soil Flow Set (Endgame) ★★★★★

Soil Flow is the endgame set for Zhuang Fangyi. Both the set effects and main stats directly enhance her core Electro burst output. Unlocking this set is the ultimate goal for long-term cultivation.

Long Breath Set (Transition) ★★★★

Before unlocking the Soil Flow set, the Long Breath set is an excellent high-tier transition choice, effectively boosting overall damage during the mid-game.

Matrix (Sub-stat) Priority

SlotRecommended Main Stat
HeadgearCrit DMG > Crit Rate
CuirassElectro DMG Bonus
BracerATK%

Sub-stat Priority: Crit Rate ≈ Crit DMG > ATK% > Electro DMG Bonus > Energy Recharge

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Arknights: Endfield v1.2 Preview Stream (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Best Team Compositions

The core of a Zhuang Fangyi team is having characters who can reliably apply Electro Attachment to ensure her Chain Skill triggers continuously. Here are the strongest current team setups:

Top-tier Electro Burst Team: Zhuang Fangyi + Perlica + Arc + Avivana

This is currently the strongest Electro team, with clear roles and excellent synergy:

OperatorRoleFunction
Zhuang FangyiElectro Main DPSCore damage, Qingting Sword burst, self-sufficient during Ult.
PerlicaCore SupportReliable Electro Attachment; Chain Skill converts Conductive; use “Wilderness Lost” set to buff Zhuang.
ArcSub-DPSHighly compatible with Zhuang; 3s Chain Skill CD; passive provides massive Electro DMG buffs.
AvivanaSub-DPS / BurstDual Conductive trigger + Ult lightning spear; applies 10% Electro Fragility to boost team damage.

Classic Electro Team: Zhuang Fangyi + Perlica + Arc + Anta / Alish

Suitable for Administrators without Avivana. Anta provides stable control and survival support; Alish is another Electro Operator whose single-target skills complement Zhuang Fangyi’s AOE output.

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Arknights: Endfield v1.2 Key Visual (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Potential Analysis (P1 / P3 / P5)

Unlocking Zhuang Fangyi’s Potentials further enhances her damage and mobility:

PotentialEffect SummaryRecommendation
Potential 1 (P1)Enhances base output and multipliers; best value for cost.★★★★★ (Highly Recommended)
Potential 3 (P3)Further increases Qingting Sword trigger efficiency and damage ceiling.★★★★ (Recommended)
Potential 5 (P5)Fully optimizes the Ultimate’s enhanced state; for players seeking maximum output.★★★ (Resource Dependent)

For most Administrators, the P1 + Lone Boat combination is enough to showcase most of Zhuang Fangyi’s power. P3 and P5 are great advanced goals but not strictly necessary.

Arknights: Endfield Operator Cultivation System
Arknights: Endfield Operator Cultivation System (Source: Hypergryph, ©Arknights: Endfield)

Is She Worth Pulling? Editor’s View

Conclusion: Zhuang Fangyi is the most worthwhile character to recruit in v1.2, a must-have for Electro teams, and highly recommended for new Administrators!

From a power perspective, Zhuang Fangyi completely solves the long-standing lack of damage in Electro teams. With her, the Electro system can finally compete with top-tier teams in exploration, boss fights, and high-difficulty stages.

Even better, her operation is very user-friendly: Ult → Normal → Heavy → Chain → Skill. The process is simple and clear. Her self-sufficient Electro cycle during the Ultimate phase is also an excellent way to learn Endfield’s core mechanics.

If your Electro team lacks a Main DPS or you are looking for a powerful yet easy-to-use character, Zhuang Fangyi is the undisputed top choice for Version 1.2. It is recommended to pull for her signature weapon, Lone Boat, to further skyrocket her performance.

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Further Reading

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