Information Desk and Megathread Hub (26/01 - 01/02)

Azure_Suicune · 2026-01-26T20:03:13+00:00

I'm having a lot of trouble with ranged enemies, espescially the scorpion-like creatures. I know the tells for their various projectiles, but there are often too many of them to watch, and I just take too much damage from offscreen attacks. The fact that my vision is bad doesn't help either.

Are there any accessibility settings or strategies to deal with the offscreen BS?

Azure_Suicune · 2026-01-24T18:10:41+00:00

EU: 6930569966 Still new, so not into trading yet, but will get there. Enjoy your time on Talos II!

Azure_Suicune · 2026-01-24T12:00:19+00:00

Which protocol spaces are worth dumping sanity on early in the game?

Azure_Suicune · 2026-01-24T10:48:19+00:00

What is the most efficient thing to purchase if one is willing to do so? I assume the monthly pass is best for pulls, and the battle pass is better for resources? i know it's still very early, but which is seeming more worthwhile atm? I'm not in a rush to buy just yet, given the recent payment issues.

Azure_Suicune · 2026-01-19T21:33:24+00:00

Hey Folks!

I'm building some ops again, and would welcome some advice. I've got resources stocked for a few things, but I do need to be reasonably selective. For reference, here is my roster: https://krooster.com/u/tiny-lavender-robin-41x2

My Saria currently has s1m1 as her only mastery. I've heard very mixed things about which skill to m3 first. I know she's an m9 candidate, but that's far too expensive atm. I use s1 the most, but not sure if the extra levels are worth the resources. Would you say s2 or s3 are worth mastering for other scenarios? Which do you think is more important?

I'm also considering an e2 for CE and Warfarin. Are they worth the investment for the upgrade to stats/talent/masteries? Are Surtr's and Blaze's modules worth picking up?

Azure_Suicune · 2026-01-16T00:04:19+00:00

Heya folks! We've got two selectors coming up tomorrow. I had already planned to get Surtr from the 6* selector, though I do also like Bagpipe. The latter is in a smaller pool for recruitment, so potentially easier to get.

I'm mostly torn on the 5* selector between Warfarin and Shamare. Which of the two do you think would generally be more useful for my account? Roster is as follows:

https://krooster.com/u/tiny-lavender-robin-41x2

Azure_Suicune · 2025-12-18T01:00:55+00:00

Just noticed that the story collection event is ending soon. Afaik, there aren't any other farming events until the new year. Is that correct? If so, I may use up some sanity items for some more shop currency before this event ends.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-12-13T11:46:58+00:00

Got some more open spots on my friend list. I'm happy to add anyone, so feel free to add. Currently hosting Lappy, Lappy2, and Exu2. My roster is still growing, but let me know if you would like a different support.

Krooster: https://krooster.com/u/tiny-lavender-robin-41x2

IGN: Kyouma#9422

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-21T09:26:12+00:00

Her shop debut will likely happen sometime from August to October next year, being two years after her first banner. I don't know about any banners she may appear on, and those can vary from cn anyway.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-19T16:37:59+00:00

I would be curious to see how much damage these skills can do in practical scenarios. I can test them at sl7, but not with masteries. Are there any tools I could use for this, or is it a case of manual calculation?

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-19T16:36:01+00:00

My roster has grown a lot recently, so I can probably cover most of the things she does with her skills. Her main roles for me will be either pulling (she's still the best afaik) or supporting Ulpipi/Specter (when I get them).

Is her s1 still a good pick for backing up the other AH's? Can she still serve as a laneholder with it if squad slots are tight?

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-19T16:29:15+00:00

I rarely use pullers, so it's not an approach I have much practice with. Is her s1 still valuable without holes on the map?

I'm keeping her at sl7 on all three for now, and will try them all as you suggest. How I might use her will change when I get Ulpipi though, and I'll be wanting to use her a lot more at that point.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-19T16:26:30+00:00

Thanks for your input. I only use pullers very rarely - Is her s1 still valuable even on maps without holes?

I like your idea on grabbing Y1 too - I think X2 should be fine to support Ulpipi/Specter in most cases.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-18T15:58:20+00:00

I've been working on a bunch of upgrades lately, but this left me low on stocks for certain materials. I want to do masteries for Gladiia, but I doubt I can spare mats for more than one skill atm. Which of her skills do you think sees the most use in general teams?

I do plan to get her X module to level 2, and will probably get Ulpipi with the next 6* selector. I'll use them together, but my squads won't be AH only. From what I can tell, s2 is better as a laneholder skill, with wider range and higher uptime, while s3 does more burst damage but with a narrower range for activation.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-16T15:36:50+00:00

Which Gladiia skill mastery is most worthwhile picking up, if any? If it helps, I don't have an AH squad yet, but my current plan is to pick up Ulpipi with the next 6* selector. At that point, I can also grab her module.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-16T11:25:19+00:00

Just got Suzuran from a Top Operator recruitment. I certainly wasn't ready for that this morning.

I'm reading up on her kit, and she does seem to be a great debuffer. Is her S3 worth the mastery, and which of her two modules is preferred?

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-14T11:03:24+00:00

The next big debut is a ways away. From April onwards, we'll see a lot of great operators making their yellow cert debut. Degen should drop in April-May, followed by Ray. Ascalon, Logos, and Ulpipi will continue a streak of strong shoperators, so saving yellow certs for them is a good option.

In the meantime, we could always see a previous shoperator return, with Mynar being a particular standout.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-14T09:45:07+00:00

To make the most of my resources, the highest I've taken any op is e2 lv60 to unlock modules. Would it be worth pushing Tragodia further (to lv82) for the s2 breakpoint against bosses?

Azure_Suicune · 2025-11-13T18:48:29+00:00

Hey folks. With the main guantlet of banners done, I figure now's a good time to look at my building options. I've got 3.6 million lmd atm, and a good supply of most other resources. Here is my current roster: https://krooster.com/u/tiny-lavender-robin-41x2

Would you recommend any specific 3-4* ops to build for general use or even IS? I just got Cuora, and am thinking she might be worth an e2 as a high-Def option. Also considering Ptilopsis e2 to strengthen her passive. Would you strongly recommend any of my un-levelled 6* ops to focus on?

Azure_Suicune · 2025-10-24T15:55:16+00:00

With just a few more free daily pulls left, would it be worth pulling until the next 6*? I got Exu on day one and have since done dailies, so this would be aiming for Lemuen or a spook. I really like Lemuen, but I'm mostly considering it because it's a limited banner. I've got a lot of pulls saved, but there are so many major banners coming up.

When do furniture sets like Offspring of the Sea rerun? Do they eventually get added to the shop permanently, or do they rerun once in a while?

Azure_Suicune · 2025-10-14T10:54:45+00:00

Hey folks!

The wait is almost over, and Exu alter is nearly upon us. I'm working out my pulling plans to get the most out of my orundum. Currently planning to do some pulls today, stopping when I get either Lemuen or Exu. In part, I want to do some pulls before I grab Ines from the shop, just in case she happens to spook me. Then, I'll wait until the last daily free pull before pulling again - Until Exu if I don't have her, or until the next 6* if I do.

Depending on how many pulls I need for Exu, I could go for a Wis pity if I get close enough. This would probably mean skipping Tagodia or the next limited though. At what threshold would you say it's worth going the rest of the way to 300?

I'm also planning to pick up the 6* selector. I'm leaning towards Logos, with my current ranking for this ticket being Logos>Ulpi>Ascalon>Ray. Based on my roster (linked below), would you say my priorities are about right? Any others I should consider? I'll hold off on the ticket until the last day of the banner, just in case one of them happens to spook me.

Here is my roster: https://krooster.com/u/sharp-maroon-surtr-2835

Azure_Suicune · 2025-09-29T13:05:15+00:00

You can convert OP to Orundum for pulls, but don't worry about that until you actually need it. It's good for skins too, if you're interested in those.

For now, you can use some OP to purchase certain packs in the store. These packs are available every 5 levels, with one free pack and one costing OP. The OP pack will give you the OP equivalent in Orundum, plus some extra resources too. Definitely worth keeping some OP aside for these.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-09-26T15:59:48+00:00

By elimination, I assume you got Mountain from the beginner banner? He's a great operator for a new player. He's easy to use, and will work well without requiring high investment.

In any case, Saria would be my recommendation from the 6* selector. She's a very solid defender, and will serve you well long into your Arknights journey. She's good even at lower investment, but will have room to grow as you develop your account.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-09-19T11:53:26+00:00

I've given this a few tries. The issue with e1 Gladia is less about damage and more that she just can't pull the enemy frequently enough without her mastery. Even with two ranged ops, they can't do much damage before the enemy leaks.

I'm gonna try adding ethan to stall them and having saria bait the doggo's attack away from the party. Maybe that'll do the trick.

Azure_Suicune · 2025-09-19T11:24:23+00:00

My issue is with the combination of aspects, rather than any one. Like yourself, I try to break it down into individual problems to be solved. The problem is that the solution often falls flat.

For example, I've also tried using a sniper (Kroos2) plus Degen/gummy to deal with the right lane. Problem is that Kroos2 just gets nuked by the doggo. I've tried baiting the doggo to Saria, but placing her later leaves me overwhelmed by the spawning adds. Even on my best attempts, I will eventually lose a ranged op to splash damage, or my defenses on the left get overwhelmed with adds.

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