The Arknights 2025 Update adds new fun with the mafia-themed "I Portatori dei Velluti" event. This event starts on April 24, 2025. You can play new stages with different enemies and new rules. Look at the table below for the main points:
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Feature |
Details |
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Main Event |
"I Portatori dei Velluti" (starts April 24, 2025) |
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New Operators |
Yu, Blaze the Igniting Spark |
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Banner Perks |
Daily free pulls and special login rewards |
Plan when to pull, use your resources well, and get free rewards to make your team stronger!
Arknights 2025 Update Events
Event Stages
You can play some of the most exciting event stages in the Arknights 2025 Update. The main event, I Portatori dei Velluti, has new maps, enemies, and game rules. There are also reruns of favorite events and the Summer Carnival. This means you get more chances to win rewards and test your skills.
Here is a quick look at the special mechanics in the 2025 event stages:
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Unique Mechanic |
Description |
What’s New? |
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Surging Waves Difficulty Tiers 16-18 |
Your squad gets stacking debuffs called "Rejections." These can lower damage resistance, change HP, or block tiles. |
Before, you only had one debuff at a time. Now, you face two or more, so it is harder. |
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New Elite Enemy "Fatty" |
This enemy has high resistance and attacks a wide area. You must be careful where you put your operators. |
"Fatty" is new and makes you change your usual plans. |
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Light System Impact |
Light levels affect how hard a stage is and what rewards you get. Low Light means fights are tougher but loot is better. |
The Light system is more important now and changes how you play each map. |
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Evolving Collectibles |
You can pick up artifacts that help fight debuffs or make your operators stronger during a run. |
Collectibles now change and give you more ways to beat hard stages. |
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Tile Restrictions |
Some tiles hurt your operators or limit where you can put them. You need to think ahead. |
These new penalties make you plan where to place your team. |
You will also see event modules and rerun stages. This lets you catch up on missed content or try for better scores.
Rewards
The Arknights 2025 Update gives lots of rewards for finishing event stages. You can earn elite materials, operator promotion items, and rare upgrade resources. Here is a table showing some of the best rewards you can get from the new event stages:
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Operator / Stage |
Elite Material Rewards |
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Thorns the Lodestar Promotion (Elite 1) |
Specialist Chip ×5, Polyketon ×7, Orirock Cube ×7 |
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Thorns the Lodestar Promotion (Elite 2) |
Specialist Dualchip ×4, Polymerization Preparation ×4, Refined Solvent ×7 |
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Rose Salt Promotion (Elite 1) |
Medic Chip ×4, Oriron ×4, Sugar ×3 |
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Rose Salt Promotion (Elite 2) |
Medic Dualchip ×3, Crystalline Circuit ×7, Compound Cutting Fluid ×11 |
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Event Stages 'Across the Salt Flat' and 'Through the Skeletal Reef' |
Rare, common, and uncommon materials for elite promotions |
You need these materials to promote new operators like Yu and Blaze the Igniting Spark. Clearing event stages also gives you Orundum, LMD, and other items to help your squad grow.
Tips
Want to do well in the Arknights 2025 Update? Here are some tips to help you finish event stages and get the best rewards:
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Pull from the new player banner first. You will get strong operators early, including a guaranteed 6-Star and 5-Star. This helps you build your team faster.
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Make a balanced squad. Use operators from different classes. Vanguards and AoE damage dealers are great for tough waves.
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Upgrade only a few key operators from each class. Do not use all your resources at once. Focus on your best units.
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Farm resources in Supplies Mode. You need lots of materials for upgrades and base building.
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Finish daily, weekly, and campaign missions. These give you extra Orundum and upgrade materials.
Tip: Watch out for new mechanics like stacking debuffs and tricky tile restrictions. Plan where you put your operators and use artifacts to help with hard stages.
Some mistakes can make things harder. Many players do not notice enemy waves or forget about hidden spawn points. Do not ignore deployment points (DP) or dangers like High Tide Corrosion. Always check for special enemy abilities and use stickers or artifacts to get past deployment limits. If you use only one operator too much, you might get surprised by stage threats. Try to keep your team ready for anything.
The Arknights 2025 Update brings more challenge and more fun. If you plan ahead and use your resources well, you can finish every stage and get all the best rewards.
Operator Banners 2025
Banner Schedule
There are many banners coming in late 2025. Each banner brings new operators and special skills. Some banners only last for a short time. You should not miss these chances. Here is a simple chart of the banners from July to December:
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Month |
Banner Type |
Featured Operators |
Key Details & Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
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July |
Limited Operator Banner |
Yu (6★ Defender), Blaze the Igniting Spark (6★ Caster) |
Burn elemental damage is here. Yu can move enemies and boost Arts DPS. Blaze can clear enemy waves fast. |
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August |
New Operator Banner |
Entelechia (6★ Guard) |
Deals AoE Arts damage and heals herself. She is good for special teams. |
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September |
New Operator Banner |
Necrass (6★ Shaper Caster) |
Controls the field with familiars. Comes with a side story event. |
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November |
Limited Operator Banner |
Exusiai The New Covenant (6★ Specialist), Lemuen (6★ Sniper) |
Exusiai gives shields and can come back fast. Lemuen hits marked enemies very hard. |
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December |
New Operator Banner |
Tragodia (6★ Supporter) |
Uses Nervous Impairment to stop enemy skills. She is great for boss fights and late-game stages. |
Every month has something new for players. Limited banners in July and November have some of the best operators. If you want a strong team, plan your pulls for these banners.
Featured Operators
Some operators in the Arknights 2025 Update are very special. They have cool skills and can change how you play. Here are some you should know:
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Operator |
Classification |
Unique Skills / Traits |
|---|---|---|
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Yu |
6-Star Defender |
Moves enemies, boosts Arts damage, and brings Burn elemental damage. |
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Blaze the Igniting Spark |
6-Star Caster |
Clears waves, deals Burn damage, and can fight tough groups. |
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Entelechia |
6-Star Guard |
Deals AoE Arts damage, heals herself, and fits special teams. |
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Necrass |
6-Star Shaper Caster |
Uses familiars and flexible skills to control the field. |
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Exusiai The New Covenant |
6-Star Specialist |
Helps allies, gives shields, and can return quickly for more damage. |
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Lemuen |
6-Star Sniper |
Hits marked enemies very hard, making her great for bosses. |
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Tragodia |
6-Star Supporter |
Uses Nervous Impairment to stop enemy skills and kite bosses. She is perfect for hard stages. |
Tip: Yu and Blaze the Igniting Spark are the main stars in July. If you want new elemental damage or a strong defender, try to get them.
Selector options are also in the Arknights 2025 Update. These help you pick operators by class, rarity, or tier. Here is how selector options help:
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You can use tags like "Support," "Healing," or "Top Operator" to get certain types or rarities.
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If you set recruitment time to 9 hours with "Top Operator," you will get a 6-star operator.
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Archetype filters let you choose Defenders, Casters, Guards, and more. This helps fill team gaps.
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Tier lists help you pick the best operators for your team.
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Some operators move up or down in the rankings in 2025. Always check the newest tier lists.
Selector options make it easier to build a good team. You will not waste resources on weak pulls.
Pull Advice
You want to use your Orundum and headhunting tickets wisely. Here are some tips for pulling banners in 2025:
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New players: Start with the Newbie Banner. You get up to 20 pulls and a guaranteed 6-star in your first ten-pull. Thorns and Mountain are great for early game.
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Skip the Kernel Banner unless you see a favorite character. Most players get better value from rotating banners.
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After the Newbie Banner, focus on rotating Headhunting banners. These have strong operators and better rates.
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Veteran players: Pull on banners that fill team gaps or help your favorite play style. If you need more Arts damage, wait for Blaze the Igniting Spark or Entelechia.
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Use selector options and tags to target rare or top-tier operators. The "Top Operator" tag with 9 hours is best for a 6-star.
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Plan your pulls for limited banners. These have the most powerful and unique operators, like Yu and Exusiai The New Covenant.
Note: Experienced players say team synergy is important. Pull for operators that work well together, not just the highest rarity. Sometimes, a 5-star with the right skills is better for your team.
To avoid mistakes, do not spend all your Orundum at once. Save for banners that fit your needs. Use the recruitment calculator to check tag combos and make sure you get high-rarity operators.
The Arknights 2025 Update gives you more ways to plan and more chances to get the operators you want. With smart pulls and patience, you can build a team ready for anything.
Resource Management
Free Pulls
You can get some free pulls in the Arknights 2025 Update. The best one is from the Thank You Celebration event. If you log in when the special banner is live, you get a free 10-pull ticket. This ticket only works on the banner with Lappland the Decadenza and Vulpisfoglia. You do not have to do anything hard. Just log in and claim your prize. No other banners give free pulls this time, so do not forget to join this event.
Orundum & Materials
You can earn lots of Orundum and other items by playing all the events. Here is a table that shows where you can get Orundum and premium currency:
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Event / Source |
Orundum Amount |
Originite Prime |
Equivalent Pulls |
Notes |
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Side Story Event |
N/A |
38 |
10 |
Includes 3 Headhunting Tickets from event shop |
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Annihilation Stage (Paddy Field) |
7400 |
N/A |
12 |
2000 Orundum first clear + 5400 Orundum weekly rewards over 3 weeks |
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Log-In Events & Special Rewards |
10000 |
N/A |
N/A |
General login and special rewards during anniversary |
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Limited Pulls on Banner |
N/A |
N/A |
24 |
Limited pulls on Yu and Blaze Alter Banner |
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Special Log-in & Well Wishes |
2000 |
N/A |
3 |
Rewards over 10 days including 500 Orundum on special days |
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Lucky Strips Log In Event |
~6000 (avg) |
N/A |
10 |
Average Orundum obtained over 14 days |
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Total Approximate |
~35400 |
38 |
59+ |
Sum of Orundum and Originite Prime converted to pulls; includes limited and free pulls |
You also get event money called Invito Mistico. You can spend it at the Carnival Night Market. There, you can trade for a free 5-star operator named Erato, Crownslayer’s Token, headhunting permits, skill items, and special furniture. Daily logins give you Orundum lottery tickets, Originites, and skill mastery items. Challenge stages and missions give you more permits and high-level materials.
Saving Tips
If you want to use your resources well, you need a plan. Try these tips:
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Finish daily and weekly missions. You get Orundum every day with little work.
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Always clear Annihilation stages each week. This gives you steady Orundum.
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Save your Orundum for banners with operators you really want. Do not spend it all at once.
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Use Originite Prime for costumes or Sanity refills, not for pulls.
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Spend your Lungmen Dollars (LMD) on your main team upgrades. This helps you beat harder stages.
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Farm EXP and LMD in Tactical Drills and Cargo Escort. This keeps your operators strong.
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Buy the monthly card if you want more regular resources.
If you manage your Orundum and event rewards well, you can pull for new operators and still have enough to level them up. Good planning means you will not miss out on the best parts of the Arknights 2025 Update.
You’ve got a lot to look forward to! When you join events, remember some stages can get tough, especially with crossover missions and rare operators. Here’s what helps most:
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Always check your inbox and missions for rewards.
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Build squads with different classes and upgrade their skills.
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Use duplicate characters for quick boosts.
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Keep an eye on your currencies and materials.
If you plan your pulls and manage resources, you’ll get the most out of every banner and event. Stay alert for new updates and keep your team ready!
FAQ
How do you unlock the new event stages in 2025?
You just need to clear the main story up to 2-10. After that, you can join the event from the main menu. Some challenge stages may need you to finish earlier event maps first.
Can you get Yu or Blaze the Igniting Spark for free?
No, you cannot get them for free. You must pull them from their special banners. You can use free pulls and Orundum to try your luck.
What is the best way to use Orundum during this update?
Save your Orundum for limited banners. These banners have the strongest operators. Try not to spend it on every banner you see.
Are selector options available for 6-star operators?
Selector options let you target certain classes or tags, but you cannot pick any 6-star you want. You still need luck for top-tier operators.
What should you do if you miss an event?
You can play rerun stages when they return. You will get another chance to earn missed rewards and materials. Keep an eye on the event calendar!
