Arknights: Endfield 1.6 Banner: Si and Ye Minghui

Hello, Endministrators. The Arknights: Endfield 1.6 banner is going to introduce two new 6-star Operators: Si in Phase 1 and the Hongshan Imperial Guard, currently leaked under the name Ye Minghui, in Phase 2.

Both characters have already appeared in official future-version previews, but their Version 1.6 banner placement, rarity, classes, elements, and kit details have not been officially confirmed yet.

Now, check out all the known info about Endfield Version 1.6.

Endfield 1.6 Banner Overview

For now, the expected lineup looks like this:

Arknights Endfield 1.6 Release Date

Endfield has generally stayed around a six-to-seven-week version cycle. Version 1.5, officially launched on September 2, 2026.

So Arknights: Endfield Version 1.6 is expected to launch around October 15.

Endfield 1.6 New Characters

Phase 1: Si

Rarity: 6★ | Element: Heat | Class: Caster

Si is currently expected to be the first new 6-star Operator of Version 1.6.

Endministrators have already seen her in Endfield's story and future-version previews. She is the Feranmut Proxy associated with Sui and uses Ink Spirits, scrolls, and butterfly-like constructs.

Earlier information reportedly listed Si as Nature, so her Heat element should still be treated cautiously until her official Combat Overview arrives.

There is also very little reliable information about her actual combat mechanics right now. Her story abilities heavily feature Ink Spirits and scrolls, but we still do not know how those will translate into her playable kit.

Phase 2: Ye Minghui

Rarity: 6★ | Element: Electric | Class: Vanguard | Weapon: Polearm

The second expected 1.6 Operator is the Hongshan Imperial Guard previously shown in official preview material.

Leaks currently identify him as Ye Minghui. He is the blond male Operator seen with a polearm and an Imperial Guard-style design. Compared with Si, considerably more early kit information has appeared for him.

There is an important conflict here.

Older information described him as Physical, while newer leaks call him an Electric Vanguard. His leaked kit also contains several Physical-related effects, so the final element remains uncertain.

His class being Vanguard is particularly interesting because his leaked mechanics appear heavily tied to Skill Point efficiency and burst preparation.

Prepare for Endfield 1.6

If Si and Ye Minghui both arrive in Version 1.6, this could be another update with two new 6-star Operators. You can also check our Arknights: Endfield banner roadmap for the broader 2026 banner schedule.

Until their kits are confirmed, saving Oroberyl is safer than pre-farming character-specific materials based on leaks.

If you need extra Origeometry when the Version 1.6 banners arrive, you can also top up Arknights: Endfield through LDShop and prepare your pulls before Si or Ye Minghui's banner opens.

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