Arknights: Endfield Spending Guide — Best Items to Buy and What to Skip

Arknights: Endfield launched in January 2026 and brought with it a shop full of passes, bundles, and packs — some of which represent excellent value, and others that will quietly drain your wallet for very little return. In this guide, I'm going to walk you through every major store category, rank the offers honestly, and tell you exactly which ones to prioritize based on your spending level. Whether you're F2P curious or a full dolphin, there's a clear priority order here. Let's get into it.

 

Understanding Endfield's Currency System First

Before diving into store rankings, here's a quick breakdown of what you're actually spending toward in Arknights: Endfield:

Currency	What It's For	How to Get It
Origeometry	Premium currency — buys Oroberyl, refills Sanity, unlocks Protocol Pass paid tier	Real money purchases
Oroberyl	Main pull currency — 500 per pull, 5,000 for 10-pull	Dailies, events, exploration, Monthly Pass
Arsenal Tickets / Stock Bills	Buy specific weapons directly from the Arsenal shop	Bundles, Protocol Pass, select events
HH Permits	Single-use banner tickets — Chartered (limited) are most valuable	Acquisition Center, events

The key principle to keep in mind: every dollar you spend should convert into Oroberyl, Arsenal Tickets, or Origeometry that feeds back into more pulls. Anything that primarily gives you farmable materials is a lower priority — and that's the lens we'll use to rank everything below.

 

One-Time Gem: Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle ($0.99 | LDShop: $0.78)

This is arguably the best dollar-to-value ratio purchase currently available. For under a dollar, players receive a 6-Star weapon and additional Origeometry. Because it is a one-time offer, it feels designed as a low-barrier entry purchase — and most community discussions agree it is hard to justify skipping it if you are spending at all.

This bundle unlocks after completing Chapter 1, so new players won't see it immediately. Once it appears, treat it as a near-mandatory first purchase. A 6★ weapon alone would cost significantly more through the weapon banner, making this the most straightforward value proposition in the entire shop. Buy this $0.99 Grand Vision bundle first, then the Monthly Pass every month — you can use any spare Origeometry for the Originium Supply tier and you'll earn it back plus a 6★ weapon selector.

 

Best Value: Monthly Pass ($4.99/month | LDShop: $3.89)

This is the single most important purchase in Arknights: Endfield, and with the 1.2 update it just got meaningfully better.

You get 12 Origeometry immediately upon purchase, plus a daily login bonus of 200 Oroberyl for 30 days — 6,000 Oroberyl in total if you log in every day. That alone makes it the best value in the shop. But as of Version 1.2, the pass now adds Sanity Usage Permit ×4 to every daily reward on top of the existing package. The core rewards didn't change — the permit is a straight addition. Over a full 30-day cycle, that's 120 Sanity Usage Permits, each covering 10 Sanity, meaning roughly 1,200 Sanity worth of extra farming value per month.

If you were an existing pass holder, Hypergryph handled the transition cleanly: anyone who purchased a Monthly Pass before the 1.2 update received a one-time compensation of Sanity Usage Permit ×120 via in-game mail, and players who claimed daily rewards between April 11 and the 1.2 maintenance received retroactive permits for those days.

If you log in daily, the Monthly Pass remains the safest and most efficient purchase in the game. It rewards consistency rather than impulse spending, and that's exactly why most players consider it the best entry-level investment. You also receive a daily Emergency Sanity Booster, which means more resin-equivalent refills per month without additional cost.

One practical note: the pass rewards are tied to daily logins, so if you know you'll take a long break, it's smarter to wait and buy it when you're actively playing.

 

Strong Recurring Value: Protocol Pass (Originium Supply) | LDShop: $8.56

The Protocol Pass is Endfield's battle pass system, and it comes in three tiers — free, Originium (mid), and premium. The free tier is available to everyone and earns you rewards just by completing missions. The one worth paying for is the Originium Supply, which costs 29 Origeometry to unlock.

The Originium Supply is a must-buy, as players can get the Origeometry they spent back on top of a 6-Star Weapon and a lot of level-up materials. The Origeometry refund essentially makes this purchase self-sustaining: you spend 29, you get 32 back (plus the weapon and materials), meaning you're net positive in premium currency after buying it. The bundle also includes Advanced Cognitive Carriers, Protohedrons, Arms INSP Sets, and more upgrade resources.

One common strategy among players is to wait until reaching their desired reward tier before purchasing the premium track. That way, you avoid spending on a pass you might not fully complete. If you're a daily player who knocks out missions regularly, this is borderline essential. If you're more casual, make sure you can realistically hit enough milestones before committing.

Protocol Pass Tier	Cost	Key Rewards
Free	Free	Basic XP rewards
Originium Supply	29 Origeometry	32 Origeometry back + 6★ Weapon
Premium	Higher	Cosmetics + full reward track

 

Where to Top Up: Save More with LDShop

Once you've decided what to buy, where you top up matters just as much as what you buy. The official in-game store is straightforward, but it charges full price every time. If you want to stretch your budget further — especially on recurring purchases like the Monthly Pass — LDShop is worth bookmarking.

LDShop is a globally trusted third-party recharge platform that supports Arknights: Endfield top-ups across Asia, America, and Europe servers. A few reasons it's our go-to recommendation:

• Discounted rates: New members get 15% off their first top-up, and subscribing unlocks an additional 5% discount — savings that add up fast over a long patch cycle.
• Fast and safe: Orders go through self-service top-up, meaning you don't share your account credentials. Delivery typically takes 3–5 minutes.
• First top-up bonus still applies: Eligible packs purchased through LDShop still count toward the in-game first top-up bonus, so you're not giving anything up.
• Multiple payment options: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and more depending on your region.

The math is simple: if you're buying the Monthly Pass every month anyway, getting it even 10–15% cheaper adds up to roughly a free month's pass every six to seven months. For higher-ticket purchases like the All-Rounder or Protocol Flow bundles, the savings are even more noticeable.

 

Mid-Tier Spender Options

If you've covered the top three and want to go further, there are a couple of structured bundles worth considering before touching direct currency packs.

All-Rounder Bundle ($19.99 | LDShop: $15.58)

This bundle provides 10 pulls plus enough Arsenal Tickets to buy a 6-Star weapon. It is a strong mid-tier option for players willing to spend beyond the Monthly Pass — though it is more of a convenience purchase than a must-have. It's a solid choice during a banner featuring an Operator you're actively targeting, since the combined pull count and weapon currency gives you flexibility in either direction.

Protocol Flow Bundle ($29.99 | LDShop: $23.38)

Offering 10 pulls, Arsenal Tickets, and skill mastery materials, this is geared more toward dedicated players planning to invest long-term. It has better structure than raw currency packs, but it moves into dolphin-level spending territory. If you're already spending $20+/month on Endfield, this bundle has reasonable structure. At $30, though, it's worth comparing directly against what a second Monthly Pass stack would return over time.

 

What to Avoid (Or Approach With Caution)

Direct Origeometry Top-Ups

Straight currency purchases are widely considered inefficient unless you are a heavy spender. When compared to the Monthly Pass or structured bundles, the cost-to-reward ratio is noticeably worse. The only exception is the first-time purchase bonus, which doubles the Origeometry you receive. If you've never bought a direct pack before, doing it once to claim that bonus makes sense — but after that, the value falls off sharply. Stack first-time purchase bonuses — double Origeometry on your first few direct packs — then never buy them again.

Weekly & Monthly Materials Bundles

These packs mostly contain farmable resources. Even if they accelerate progression, they do not provide exclusive or hard-to-obtain items. In short, you are paying to save time, not to gain anything new. Endfield's factory automation system means most upgrade materials flow naturally over time. Unless you're in a specific crunch for a new Operator, these are low priority.

 

HR Support Bundle ($14.99 | LDShop: $11.68)

This one offers a 10-pull on the standard permanent banner. The problem: standard banner pulls are competitively weak compared to limited banner attempts, and the overall efficiency relative to even the base Monthly Pass is underwhelming. If you genuinely need more standard banner pulls, it's not the worst option, but it's rarely the best use of your budget.

 

Spending Priority Summary

Here's the clean priority order regardless of your budget level:

1. Monthly Pass — Buy it and renew it every month. Non-negotiable best value.
2. Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle — One dollar, one 6★ weapon, done.
3. Protocol Pass (Originium Supply) — Buy once you know you'll complete enough tiers.
4. All-Rounder Bundle — Good mid-tier option during targeted banners.
5. Protocol Flow Bundle — For committed long-term spenders only.
6. Everything else — Situational at best, skip-worthy at worst.

Priority	Purchase	Approx. Cost	Worth It?
1	Monthly Pass	$4.99/month LDShop: $3.89	Must-buy
2	Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle	$0.99 (one-time) LDShop: $0.78	Don't skip
3	Protocol Pass (Originium Supply)	29 Origeometry	Buy if active
Skip	Direct Origeometry Top-ups	Varies	Poor value

Arknights: Endfield is fully playable without spending, and the majority of materials are farmable. If you choose to invest, prioritizing long-term value over impulse purchases will give you the best return.

 

FAQ

Is Arknights: Endfield worth spending money on at all?

It's a genuinely F2P-friendly game — you can enjoy the full story, clear content, and even pull regularly without spending a cent. If you do choose to spend, even a single $4.99 Monthly Pass makes a meaningful difference to your long-term pull income.

Can I skip the Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle if I'm F2P?

It's a $0.99 one-time offer that gives you a 6-star weapon. If you're strictly F2P it's your call, but this is the one bundle that even the most budget-conscious players typically consider worth picking up at least once.

What if I want to skip the Protocol Pass some months?

That's totally fine. The key tip is to not buy it until you're confident you'll actively level it. If you've already got a busy week ahead or know you'll be offline, save the 29 Origeometry for next cycle.

Is the HR Support Bundle ever worth it?

Only if you specifically need more permanent pool pulls and have already covered the Monthly Pass, Grand Vision, and Protocol Pass. It's not a priority pick.

Should I refill Sanity with Origeometry?

Never recharge Sanity with Origeometry unless you bought it cheaply. The Emergency Sanity Boosters from the Monthly Pass are designed to handle that for you.

How does LDShop help with top-ups?

LDShop offers a safe, straightforward way to top up your Origeometry, often at better rates than direct in-game purchases. It's worth checking LDShop's Arknights: Endfield page before your next purchase — small savings add up over a long patch cycle.

That covers everything worth knowing before you open the Endfield shop. The spending landscape here is actually pretty clear once you know what to look for: the Monthly Pass is king, the Grand Vision bundle is a no-brainer, and the Protocol Pass earns back its cost if you're an active player. Everything beyond that is a judgment call based on your budget and how invested you are in a specific banner.

For more Endfield guides — operator builds, team comps, and progression tips — keep following LDShop. We've got you covered every patch.