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Pogranichnik, Physical Vanguard operator | Arknights: Endfield

Rhodes Island

Pogranichnik

Build guide · Arknights: Endfield

6-star
PhysicalVanguardSwordSub DPS

English voice: Sergey Ponomaryov

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

Key facts

Pogranichnik is a 6-star Physical Vanguard operator from Rhodes Island, wielding a Sword. Sub DPS / Support build, skill scalings, promotion and skill…

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

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
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
Full Pogranichnik build: weapons, gear and teams

Skills

Pogranichnik All-Out Offensive, Basic Attack icon | Arknights: Endfield
Basic

All-Out Offensive

BASIC ATTACK: An attack with up to 5 sequences that deals Physical DMG. As the controlled operator, Final Strike also deals 18 Stagger. DIVE ATTACK: Basic attack performed in mid-air becomes a dive attack that deals Physical DMG to nearby enemies. FINISHER: Basic attack performed near a Staggered enemy becomes a finisher attack that deals massive Physical DMG and recovers some SP.

Skill level

BATK SEQ 1 Multiplier
52%
BATK SEQ 2 Multiplier
63%
BATK SEQ 3 Multiplier
74%
BATK SEQ 4 Multiplier
86%
BATK SEQ 5 Multiplier
97%
Finisher ATK Multiplier
900%
Dive ATK Multiplier
180%
All 12 levels
Scaling123456789101112
BATK SEQ 1 Multiplier23%25%28%30%32%35%37%39%41%44%48%52%
BATK SEQ 2 Multiplier28%31%34%36%39%42%45%48%50%54%58%63%
BATK SEQ 3 Multiplier33%36%40%43%46%50%53%56%59%64%68%74%
BATK SEQ 4 Multiplier38%42%46%50%53%57%61%65%69%73%79%86%
BATK SEQ 5 Multiplier43%47%52%56%60%65%69%73%77%83%89%97%
Finisher ATK Multiplier400%440%480%520%560%600%640%680%720%770%830%900%
Dive ATK Multiplier80%88%96%104%112%120%128%136%144%154%166%180%
Pogranichnik The Pulverizing Front, Battle Skill icon | Arknights: Endfield
Skill

The Pulverizing Front

  • 100 SP

Pogranichnik performs 2 slashes at enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG, applying Breach, and recovering SP based on the number of Vulnerability stacks consumed. The SP recovery effect can only trigger 1 time, even if the skill hits multiple targets.

Skill level

SP Cost
100
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier
192%
SEQ 1 Stagger
5
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier
238%
SEQ 2 Stagger
5
SP Recovery by Consuming 1 Vulnerability Stack
5
SP Recovery by Consuming 2 Vulnerability Stacks
15
SP Recovery by Consuming 3 Vulnerability Stacks
25
SP Recovery by Consuming 4 Vulnerability Stacks
35
All 12 levels
Scaling123456789101112
SP Cost100100100100100100100100100100100100
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier86%94%103%111%120%128%137%145%154%165%177%192%
SEQ 1 Stagger555555555555
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier106%116%127%137%148%158%169%180%190%203%219%238%
SEQ 2 Stagger555555555555
SP Recovery by Consuming 1 Vulnerability Stack555555555555
SP Recovery by Consuming 2 Vulnerability Stacks101010101010101010151515
SP Recovery by Consuming 3 Vulnerability Stacks202020202020202020252525
SP Recovery by Consuming 4 Vulnerability Stacks303030303030303030353535
Pogranichnik Full Moon Slash, Combo Skill icon | Arknights: Endfield
Combo

Full Moon Slash

  • 18s cooldown

Performs a number of slashes (up to 3) based on the max number of Vulnerability stacks consumed, dealing Physical DMG and recovering some SP. Each slash deals more DMG and gives better SP recovery. Consuming 4 stacks of Vulnerability enhances the 3rd slash. Trigger: When Crush or Breach consumes the enemy's Vulnerability stack(s).

Skill level

Cooldown
17
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier
95%
SEQ 1 Stagger
3
SEQ 1 SP Recovery
5
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier
122%
SEQ 2 Stagger
3
SEQ 2 SP Recovery
7
SEQ 3 DMG Multiplier
149%
SEQ 3 Stagger
4
SEQ 3 SP Recovery
13
Enhanced SEQ 3 DMG Multiplier
297%
Enhanced SEQ 3 Stagger
9
Enhanced SEQ 3 SP Recovery
23
Ultimate Energy Gain
10
All 12 levels
Scaling123456789101112
Cooldown181818181818181818181817
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier42%46%50%55%59%63%67%71%76%81%87%95%
SEQ 1 Stagger333333333333
SEQ 1 SP Recovery555555555555
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier54%59%65%70%76%81%86%92%97%104%112%122%
SEQ 2 Stagger333333333333
SEQ 2 SP Recovery777777777777
SEQ 3 DMG Multiplier66%73%79%86%92%99%106%112%119%127%137%149%
SEQ 3 Stagger444444444444
SEQ 3 SP Recovery131313131313131313131313
Enhanced SEQ 3 DMG Multiplier132%145%158%172%185%198%211%224%238%254%274%297%
Enhanced SEQ 3 Stagger999999999999
Enhanced SEQ 3 SP Recovery232323232323232323232323
Ultimate Energy Gain101010101010101010101010
Pogranichnik Shieldguard Banner, Forward, Ultimate icon | Arknights: Endfield
Ultimate

Shieldguard Banner, Forward

  • 90 Ultimate Energy

Summons 4 Shieldguards to advance and push all enemies along the way towards the target, dealing Physical DMG while generating 5 points of Steel Oath. After an enemy suffers a Physical Status or takes DMG from Pogranichnik's combo skill, consume 1 point of Steel Oath and summon 1 Shieldguard to harass the said enemy, dealing Physical DMG and recovering some SP. When the last Steel Oath point is consumed, all 4 Shieldguards will initiate a Decisive Assault that deals massive Physical DMG to the target while recovering plenty of SP.

Skill level

Ultimate Energy Cost
90
Steel Oath Duration
30
Advance DMG Multiplier
300%
Advance Stagger
10
Harass DMG Multiplier
100%
Harass SP Recovery
10
Decisive Assault DMG Multiplier
450%
Decisive Assault Stagger
15
Decisive Assault SP Recovery
40
All 12 levels
Scaling123456789101112
Ultimate Energy Cost909090909090909090909090
Steel Oath Duration303030303030303030303030
Advance DMG Multiplier133%147%160%173%186%200%213%226%240%256%276%300%
Advance Stagger101010101010101010101010
Harass DMG Multiplier45%49%53%58%62%67%71%76%80%86%92%100%
Harass SP Recovery7.57.57.57.57.57.57.57.57.5101010
Decisive Assault DMG Multiplier200%220%240%260%280%300%320%340%360%385%415%450%
Decisive Assault Stagger151515151515151515151515
Decisive Assault SP Recovery303030303030303030404040

Talents

  1. Pogranichnik Stalwart, talent icon | Arknights: EndfieldElite 1

    Stalwart

    1. Elite 1

      Operator Will +10.

    2. Elite 2

      Operator Will +15.

    3. Elite 3

      Operator Will +15.

    4. Elite 4

      Operator Will +20.

  2. Pogranichnik The Living Banner, talent icon | Arknights: EndfieldElite 1

    The Living Banner

    1. Elite 1

      During battle, recovering 80 SP with his own skills grants Fervent Morale for 20s. Fervent Morale effects: ATK +4% and Arts Intensity +4. This effect can reach 3 stacks. Duration of each stack is counted separately.

    2. Elite 2

      During battle, recovering 80 SP with his own skills grants Fervent Morale for 20s. Fervent Morale effects: ATK +8% and Arts Intensity +8. This effect can reach 3 stacks. Duration of each stack is counted separately.

  3. Pogranichnik Tactical Instruction, talent icon | Arknights: EndfieldElite 2

    Tactical Instruction

    1. Elite 2

      Ultimate Shieldguard Banner, Forward improved: Any operator triggering the ultimate's subsequent effects also gains Fervent Morale for 5s. Requires activation of talent: The Living Banner.

    2. Elite 3

      Ultimate Shieldguard Banner, Forward improved: Any operator triggering the ultimate's subsequent effects also gains Fervent Morale for 10s. Requires activation of talent: The Living Banner.

  4. Pogranichnik Outfitting, talent icon | Arknights: EndfieldElite 1

    Outfitting

    1. Elite 1

      Activate this to let the operator equip blue quality gear

    2. Elite 2

      Activate this to let the operator equip purple quality gear

    3. Elite 3

      Activate this to let the operator equip gold quality gear

Stat talent

Will
60

Stalwart at full unlock, summed across every tier. Elite rank gates the tiers as it gates the talents above.

Potentials

  1. Pogranichnik P1 Frontline Sweep, Potential | Arknights: EndfieldP1

    Frontline Sweep

    Battle skill The Pulverizing Front improved:When hitting at least 2 enemies, returns 15 SP.

  2. Pogranichnik P2 "Advance", Potential | Arknights: EndfieldP2

    "Advance"

    Will +20, Physical DMG Dealt +10%.

  3. Pogranichnik P3 When the Banner Flutters, Potential | Arknights: EndfieldP3

    When the Banner Flutters

    Talent The Living Banner improved: Amount of SP recovery needed to gain Fervent Morale is reduced to 60. Max Fervent Morale stacks on self +2.

  4. Pogranichnik P4 Shield of Talos-II, Potential | Arknights: EndfieldP4

    Shield of Talos-II

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

  5. Pogranichnik P5 Newly Forged Blade, Potential | Arknights: EndfieldP5

    Newly Forged Blade

    Combo skill Full Moon Slash improved: Length of cooldown -2s; SP recovery is increased to 1.2 times the original.

Full bill

Level 90 and every skill at 12

814,900

T-Creds 15 material lines

Elite 4 and level 90

126,100

T-Creds 7 materials · 4 steps

All 4 skills at 12

688,800

T-Creds 4× the single-skill bill

Elite promotion

  1. Elite 1
    Pink Bolete, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldPink Bolete ×3
    Protodisk, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtodisk ×8

    1,600T-Creds

  2. Elite 2
    Red Bolete, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldRed Bolete ×5
    Protodisk, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtodisk ×25

    6,500T-Creds

  3. Elite 3
    Protoset, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoset ×24
    Ruby Bolete, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldRuby Bolete ×5

    18,000T-Creds

  4. Elite 4
    Cosmagaric, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldCosmagaric ×8
    Metadiastima Photoemission Tube, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMetadiastima Photoemission Tube ×20
    Protoset, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoset ×36

    100,000T-Creds

Total to level 90

126,100 T-Creds

Cosmagaric, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldCosmagaric ×8
Metadiastima Photoemission Tube, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMetadiastima Photoemission Tube ×20
Pink Bolete, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldPink Bolete ×3
Protoset, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoset ×60
Red Bolete, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldRed Bolete ×5
Ruby Bolete, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldRuby Bolete ×5
Protodisk, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtodisk ×33

Skill materials

  1. → 2
    Kalkodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldKalkodendra ×1
    Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×6

    1,000T-Creds

  2. → 3
    Kalkodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldKalkodendra ×2
    Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×12

    2,700T-Creds

  3. → 4
    Chrysodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldChrysodendra ×1
    Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×16

    3,200T-Creds

  4. → 5
    Chrysodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldChrysodendra ×1
    Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×21

    4,200T-Creds

  5. → 6
    Chrysodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldChrysodendra ×2
    Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×27

    5,400T-Creds

  6. → 7
    Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×6
    Vitrodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldVitrodendra ×1

    8,200T-Creds

  7. → 8
    Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×8
    Vitrodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldVitrodendra ×1

    10,500T-Creds

  8. → 9
    Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×15
    Vitrodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldVitrodendra ×2

    18,000T-Creds

  9. → 10
    Blighted Jadeleaf, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldBlighted Jadeleaf ×3
    Mark of Perseverance, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMark of Perseverance ×1
    Triphasic Nanoflake, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldTriphasic Nanoflake ×6
    Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×15

    24,000T-Creds

  10. → 11
    Blighted Jadeleaf, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldBlighted Jadeleaf ×6
    Mark of Perseverance, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMark of Perseverance ×2
    Triphasic Nanoflake, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldTriphasic Nanoflake ×16
    Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×24

    30,000T-Creds

  11. → 12
    Blighted Jadeleaf, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldBlighted Jadeleaf ×12
    Mark of Perseverance, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMark of Perseverance ×3
    Triphasic Nanoflake, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldTriphasic Nanoflake ×36
    Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×50

    65,000T-Creds

One skill at 12

172,200 T-Creds

Blighted Jadeleaf, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldBlighted Jadeleaf ×21
Mark of Perseverance, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMark of Perseverance ×6
Triphasic Nanoflake, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldTriphasic Nanoflake ×58
Chrysodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldChrysodendra ×4
Kalkodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldKalkodendra ×3
Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×118
Vitrodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldVitrodendra ×4
Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×82

All 4 skills at 12

688,800 T-Creds

Blighted Jadeleaf, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldBlighted Jadeleaf ×84
Mark of Perseverance, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldMark of Perseverance ×24
Triphasic Nanoflake, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldTriphasic Nanoflake ×232
Chrysodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldChrysodendra ×16
Kalkodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldKalkodendra ×12
Protohedron, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtohedron ×472
Vitrodendra, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldVitrodendra ×16
Protoprism, promotion material | Arknights: EndfieldProtoprism ×328

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