There’s more to Arknights Endfield than just fighting, exploring, and progressing through the main story. Factory building plays a major element in the core gameplay loop too. A significant chunk of Endfield’s character and overall account progression is tied to the factory building mechanic, and that might not necessarily be a good thing for some players.
Building Endfield Industries’ Automated Industrial Complex can be a little intimidating, and players who aren’t into automation games might not be interested in this at all. Thankfully, you can use pre-made Blueprints made by other players to help you keep this part of the game simple.
How to Get Use Factory Blueprints in Arknights Endfield
You can get pre-made factory blueprints by completing the AIC Factory Simulations, which you can find along with your Dailies list in the Operational Manual. These are non-combat activities, so you won’t have to bother with bringing the right characters.
Factory Simulations are tutorials designed to help players understand how factory building works. Upon completion, you’ll get some Oroberyls as well as blueprints that will produce specific materials for you, like Origocrusts or Amethysts Components, which are used to craft Gear in Endfield.
How to Use Factory Blueprints in Endfield
Now, if you want to actually build one of the blueprints you have, do the following:
- Enter AIC Mode
- Press the Blueprints button on the right side of the screen
- Go to System Blueprints
- Pick a blueprint you want to build
- Place the blueprint hologram on vacant space
All the facilities needed for your blueprint will be automatically built or used from your Depot. However, if the blueprint you’re using is missing certain components or other facilities, you’ll need to add them yourself.
Blueprints you made yourself are saved under the My Blueprints tab. Meanwhile, those shared to you by other players will appear under the Shared Blueprints tab.
How to Import & Share Factory Blueprints in Arknights Endfield
If you want to use someone else’s blueprints in Endfield, you’ll need to copy their Share Code. Open the Blueprints menu, go to the Shared Blueprints tab, then press the Import Blueprint button on the bottom of your screen. Paste the Share Code you copied into the text box that appears. You’ll then get a preview of the blueprint and the option to save it in your Shared Blueprints tab.
How to Create & Share Factory Blueprints in Endfield
Now, if you’re the one who wants to share your custom blueprints, do the following:
- Enter AIC Mode
- Enter Top View Mode
- Press the Bulk Action button to the right of your screen
- Select the facilities you want to include in your blueprint
- Press the Save Blueprint button at the top-right of your screen
- Go to the My Blueprints tab
- Press the Submit for Review button
- Once approved, press the Share button
- Share the blueprint with your friends, or get a code that you can send to others
All your saved blueprints will be under the My Blueprints tab.