What attribute is Pogranichnik?

Pogranichnik is a 6-star Physical operator of the Vanguard class, from Rhodes Island, wielding a Sword, released in version 1.0.

What stat does Pogranichnik scale on?

Pogranichnik's skills multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Battle Skill and Ultimate, not from the skill description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.

What is the best weapon for Pogranichnik?

Thermite Cutter is the closest fit on the data: it is a 6-star Sword with 490 base ATK at level 90, and its skills act on ATK. Prominent Edge is the best 4-star alternative.

Which gear set should Pogranichnik use?

Frontiers. Its 3-piece effect is: 3-piece set effect: Wearer's Combo Skill Cooldown Reduction +15%. After the wearer's skill recovers SP, the team gains DMG +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack. The 3-piece effect is the only set bonus a gear set has, and it needs three matching pieces; an operator equips four in all (Armor, Gloves and two Kits), so the fourth is free for an off-set piece.

How much does it cost to max Pogranichnik's skills?

Taking one combat skill from level 1 to 12 costs 172,200 T-Creds and 21× Blighted Jadeleaf among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Pogranichnik P1 do?

Frontline Sweep: Battle skill The Pulverizing Front improved: When hitting at least 2 enemies, 15 SP is returned.

Pogranichnik, Physical Vanguard operator | Arknights: Endfield

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The best Pogranichnik build in Arknights: Endfield (Version 1.6) is Thermite Cutter with Frontiers. Updated November 6, 2026

Key facts

The best Pogranichnik build in Arknights: Endfield (Version 1.6) is Thermite Cutter with Frontiers. 6-star Physical Vanguard operator.

Rarity: 6★
Attribute: Physical
Class: Vanguard
Weapon type: Sword
Faction: Rhodes Island
Released: Version 1.0 · 2026-01-22
Best weapon: Thermite Cutter
Core set: Frontiers
Tier list: T0

Where these rankings come fromThe weapon order, gear sets and Potential verdicts on this tab are prydwen.gg’s, measured in play and condensed to a sentence each. Relative damage figures are ratios against the bottom of each ranking, not absolute numbers, and each one holds only for the Potential and team its row states. Everything else (base stats, skill text, material totals) is read from the game’s own data.

Weapons

4 ranked

BISThermite Cutter

Ranked first at P0

Thermite Cutter is the best general option, its matching Attributes and strong team ATK% buff easy to trigger through his Combo Skills, and since Physical teams already find DMG% easily elsewhere, ATK% gives it the edge.

490

Base ATK · lv 90

50 at lv 1

Ranked first at P0

#2Never Rest

Ranked #2 at P0

His signature Never Rest has similar ideal stats to Thermite Cutter but is a slight downgrade, its Combo Skill buff adding 40% Physical DMG for himself and 20% for teammates, enough to beat Thermite Cutter only in teams lacking DMG%.

500

Base ATK · lv 90

51 at lv 1

Ranked #2 at P0

#3Fortmaker

Ranked #3 at P5

For Breach support, Fortmaker wrecks his personal damage but its Arts Intensity makes Breach hit harder, and its extra Ultimate Gain Efficiency lets him build full Arts Intensity on gear instead.

411

Base ATK · lv 90

42 at lv 1

Ranked #3 at P5

For Breach support, Fortmaker wrecks his personal damage but its Arts Intensity makes Breach hit harder, and its extra Ultimate Gain Efficiency lets him build full Arts Intensity on gear instead.

#4Eminent Repute

Ranked #4 at P0

Eminent Repute competes with the options above only when triggering Breach at high Vulnerability stacks, since its adaptive Main Attribute trails WILL options and its ATK% buff stays weaker than Thermite Cutter's.

490

Base ATK · lv 90

50 at lv 1

Ranked #4 at P0

Gear

3 sets

CoreFrontiers

Frontiers is easy to trigger through his Combo Skill and flexible enough for any team, though its stats are scattered and it's neither his best damage nor support set, so optimized Physical teams should check his other options.

3PC3-piece set effect: Wearer's Combo Skill Cooldown Reduction +15%. After the wearer's skill recovers SP, the team gains DMG +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack.

Also works

Hot WorkFor a pure Breach support build, Hot Work provides his highest Arts Intensity, adding 30 more from its three-piece bonus, plus decent WILL for his own damage.
SwordmancerSwordmancer only pays off on Breach builds triggering a Physical Status, boosting Stagger and adding a 10 Stagger hit, while its Arts Intensity amplifies Breach's damage taken debuff, especially against bosses with its long duration.

Skill priority

Supporting

#1
BASIC ATTACK = ULTIMATE
Max first
#2
COMBO SKILL
Then
#3
BATTLE SKILL
Next

Breaching

Level in this order

#1
BASIC ATTACK = ULTIMATE
Max first
#2
COMBO SKILL = BATTLE SKILL
Then

Best Potentials

2 worth pulling

PotentialsWorth pulling: P4 Shield of Talos-II · P5 Newly Forged Blade

Shield of Talos-II

★ Worth pulling

Cuts his Ultimate cost 15%, from 90 to about 77 energy, for more SP generation, more chances to gather enemies, higher damage, and better access to his Tactical Instruction and Living Banner buffs.

In gameUltimate Shieldguard Banner, Forward improved: Ultimate Energy cost -15%.

Every Potential Pogranichnik has, in full, is on the Kit tab. This is only which of them are worth the pulls.

Teams

5 teams

Pogranichnik team

Physical · Vulnerable and Breach, no healerLeads

Pogranichnik, this operatorMain DPS: Breach
Chen QianyuLift: Stagger
EndministratorGuard: Crush
LifengKnock Down: Physical susceptibility

Mi Fu team

Physical · Vulnerable and CrushPlays Vanguard · SP and Breach

Mi FuMain DPS: Crush
Chen QianyuLift: Stagger
Pogranichnik, this operatorVanguard: SP and Breach
ArdeliaSupporter: HP treatment

Da Pan team

Physical · Lift into CrushPlays Vanguard · SP and Breach

Da PanMain DPS: Lift and Crush
Chen QianyuLift: Stagger
Pogranichnik, this operatorVanguard: SP and Breach
ArdeliaSupporter: HP treatment

Endministrator team

Physical · the standard-pool squadPlays Vanguard · SP and Breach

EndministratorMain DPS: Crush
Chen QianyuLift: Stagger
Pogranichnik, this operatorVanguard: SP and Breach
ArdeliaSupporter: HP treatment

Rossi team

Arts · Ultimate burstStands in for Tangtang

RossiMain DPS: Lift and crit
PerlicaElectric infliction: Electric infliction to stack
TangtangCryo infliction: Cryo infliction to stackor Pogranichnik
GilbertaSupporter: Nature infliction and grouping

All teams, with every replacement

Arknights: Endfield 6★ Physical Vanguard Sub DPS

Pogranichnik build summary

Updated November 6, 2026

Thermite Cutter tops the weapon ranking for Pogranichnik at P0, ahead of Never Rest, Fortmaker and Eminent Repute. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and condensed to a sentence each; every row of it sits under Weapons below.

Run Frontiers on Pogranichnik, with Hot Work and Swordmancer behind it.

Skill priority is BASIC ATTACK = ULTIMATE >= COMBO SKILL > BATTLE SKILL. The Ultimate costs 90 Ultimate Energy, which is what an Ultimate Gain Efficiency target has to clear.

The strongest team is Pogranichnik, Chen Qianyu, Endministrator and Lifeng, built around Pogranichnik: Physical · Vulnerable and Breach, no healer.

Role: Sub DPS / Support
Best weapon: Thermite Cutter
Alternatives: Never Rest, Fortmaker, Eminent Repute
Gear set: Frontiers
Skill priority: BASIC ATTACK = ULTIMATE >= COMBO SKILL > BATTLE SKILL
Best team: Pogranichnik, Chen Qianyu, Endministrator, Lifeng
Ultimate Energy cost: 90 Ultimate Energy
Key promotion material: 8× Cosmagaric
Last updated: November 6, 2026

Pogranichnik skills, talents and materials

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Pogranichnik tier list placementPlaced T0 at Potential 0

Pogranichnik FAQ

What attribute is Pogranichnik?: Pogranichnik is a 6-star Physical operator of the Vanguard class, from Rhodes Island, wielding a Sword, released in version 1.0.
What stat does Pogranichnik scale on?: Pogranichnik's skills multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Battle Skill and Ultimate, not from the skill description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
What is the best weapon for Pogranichnik?: Thermite Cutter is the closest fit on the data: it is a 6-star Sword with 490 base ATK at level 90, and its skills act on ATK. Prominent Edge is the best 4-star alternative.
Which gear set should Pogranichnik use?: Frontiers. Its 3-piece effect is: 3-piece set effect: Wearer's Combo Skill Cooldown Reduction +15%. After the wearer's skill recovers SP, the team gains DMG +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack. The 3-piece effect is the only set bonus a gear set has, and it needs three matching pieces; an operator equips four in all (Armor, Gloves and two Kits), so the fourth is free for an off-set piece.
How much does it cost to max Pogranichnik's skills?: Taking one combat skill from level 1 to 12 costs 172,200 T-Creds and 21× Blighted Jadeleaf among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Pogranichnik P1 do?: Frontline Sweep: Battle skill The Pulverizing Front improved: When hitting at least 2 enemies, 15 SP is returned.

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