Chen Qianyu Best Build: Weapons, Gear Sets & Teams | Arknights: Endfield

Zandro D. Punzalan

Published Mar 4, 2026 | Last updated Apr 24, 2026

Hello Endministrators! Welcome to Lootbar’s Chen Qianyu Build Guide for Arknights: Endfield. In this guide, we’ll cover how Chen Qianyu applies Lift to generate Vulnerability stacks, how to optimize her skill upgrades, best weapons, recommended gear sets, stat priorities, and the team compositions that maximize her stagger pressure and Physical team synergy.

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Chen Qianyu Operator Overview

Operator Details
Rarity	5 Star
Element	Physical
Weap Type	Sword
Class	Guard
Role	Lift, Stagger

Chen Qianyu Overview

Chen Qianyu is a Physical Sub-DPS who specializes in applying Lift to generate Vulnerability stacks for Physical teams. Her kit revolves around using her Battle Skill and Combo Skill to quickly apply multiple Vulnerability stacks, enabling teammates to consume them through Crush or Breach for amplified Physical damage. She performs best in structured Physical compositions that rely on consistent Vulnerability application, allowing allies to capitalize on burst windows while benefiting from her strong stagger contribution and reliable sub-DPS.

Chen Qianyu Skill Priority

Skill	Priority	Reason
Soaring Break (Basic Attack)	★★★	Chen Qianyu uses Basic Attacks frequently while rotating between skills. Upgrading this improves her sustained sub-DPS contribution during downtime.
Ascending Strike (Battle Skill)	★★	Chen Qianyu uses Basic Attacks frequently while rotating between skills. Upgrading this improves her sustained sub-DPS contribution during downtime.
Soar to the Stars (Combo Skill)	★★★	Easy to trigger when Vulnerability is applied and adds additional Lift and damage. Useful in Physical teams, but secondary to her Ultimate and Basic Attack scaling.
Blade Gale (Ultimate)	★★★★	Her strongest ability. Deals high burst damage and significant stagger, making it the most impactful upgrade for both damage and stagger pressure.

Chen Qianyu Best Weapons and Essence Priority

Chen Qianyu scales primarily with Strength and Agility, as both increase her Physical damage and overall sub-DPS output. Weapons that provide Physical Damage bonuses, ATK%, or increase damage against Vulnerable enemies pair best with her kit. Her best-in-slot option is Sundering Steel (5★) at higher refinement, as it provides strong offensive stats and allows her to consistently maintain its ATK buff through frequent skill casts. Other Physical-focused weapons, such as Grand Vision or Aspirant, can serve as solid alternatives if Sundering Steel is unavailable.

Best in Slot Weapon
Best Weapon	<img class="img-loading" alt="Rapid Ascent" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69eb1f7822e2bdcb2fcbe76dBzCNVjXu03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Rapid Ascent (6★, P0)	Base ATK - 495 Stat 1 - Main Attribute +132 Stat 2 - Critical Rate +19.5% Twilight: Azure Clouds: Battle skills and ultimates gain Physical DMG Dealt +24.0%. Against Staggered enemies, battle skills and ultimates also gain DMG Dealt +56.0%.
Alternatives
1	<img class="img-loading" alt="Sundering Steel icon" height="150" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237721ce2ecea0b54007g44OhKkc03" width="150"/ width="150" height="150" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Sundering Steel (5★, P5)	Base ATK - 411 Stat 1 - Agility +124 Stat 2 - Physical DMG Dealt +34.67% Combative: ATK +14%. When the wielder deals a Physical Status, the wielder gains ATK +21% for 20.00s. Max stacks for effects of the same name: 2.00. Duration of each stack is counted separately. The effect only triggers once every 0.1s.
2	<img class="img-loading" alt="Grand Vision icon" height="150" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a72377a775719b822453f7cymVDVcK03" width="150"/ width="150" height="150" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Grand Vision (6★, P0)	Base ATK - 500 Stat 1 - Agility +156 Stat 2 - Attack +39% Infliction: Long Time Wish - Arts Intensity +48. When the wielder applies Originium Crystals or Solidification, during the next battle skill or ultimate cast within 20.00s, the wielder gains Physical DMG Dealt +57.6%. Effects of the same name cannot stack.
3	<img class="img-loading" alt="Aspirant icon" height="150" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a72378f02edc0f3d95b63d35kJuzyl03" width="150"/ width="150" height="150" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Aspirant (5★, P5)	Base ATK - 411 Stat 1 - Agility +124 Stat 2 - Physical DMG Dealt +34.67% Twilight: Imposing Peak - Ultimate DMG Dealt +44.8%. After the wielder applies Lifted, during the next ultimate cast within 30.00s, the wielder gains Physical DMG Dealt +33.6%. Max stacks for effects of the same name: 3.00. Duration of each stack is counted separately. Effect only triggers once every 0.5s.
4	<img class="img-loading" alt="Contingent Measure icon" height="150" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237804b5a80ab169d878WA76O6wx03" width="150"/ width="150" height="150" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Contingent Measure (4★, P5)	Base ATK - 341 Stat 1 - Agility +93 Stat 2 - Physical DMG Dealt +26% Suppression: Emergency Boost - When the wielder's battle skill hits the enemy, the wielder gains ATK +33.6% for 20.00s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.

Recommended Essence

Weapon	Recommended Essence	Essence Upgrade Priority
<img class="img-loading" alt="Sundering Steel icon" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a723789cb6335687ba626dGuRgScyW03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); ">+<img class="img-loading" alt="Flawless Essence Combative" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a72379f02edc0f3d95b643oUQjSmza03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Sundering Steel (5★) + Flawless Essence Combative	Agility Boost Physical DMG Boost Combative	Combative Physical DMG Boost Agility Boost
<img class="img-loading" alt="Grand Vision icon" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237966770066cdd83033JM9Ta6Dp03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); ">+<img class="img-loading" alt="Flawless Essence Infliction" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237aac469d5792b0ebbaVp2jvKHm03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Grand Vision (6★) + Flawless Essence Infliction	Agility Boost Attack Boost Infliction	Infliction Attack Boost Agility Boost
<img class="img-loading" alt="Aspirant icon" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237afb7e227212c1bebcQI19WCTs03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); ">+<img class="img-loading" alt="Flawless Essence Twilight" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237ab48a731a46794ca6IaTW95lD03" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Aspirant (5★) + Flawless Essence Twilight	Agility Boost Physical DMG Boost Twilight	Twilight Physical DMG Boost Agility Boost
<img class="img-loading" alt="Contingent Measure icon" height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237a5d22e7bb06a82ba440BS80i103" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); ">+<img class="img-loading" alt="Flawless Essence Suppression " height="125" src="https://lblog.fp.guinfra.com/file/69a7237b2d8912e7f23bac91U0r3wCc603" width="125"/ width="125" height="125" onload=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); " onerror=" (function(img){ img.className = img.className.replace('img-loading', 'img-loaded'); })(this); "> Contingent Measure (4★) + Flawless Essence Suppression	Agility Boost Physical DMG Boost Suppression	Suppression Physical DMG Boost Agility Boost

Chen Qianyu Best Gear Set

For Chen Qianyu, in the early game she can use gear that provides Strength, Agility, and Physical Damage bonuses to increase her damage and stagger output. In the late game, Swordmancer is her best option, increasing stagger efficiency and granting an additional hit when applying Vulnerability. For stagger-focused damage optimization, the Bone Crusher Mask off piece can be used as an alternative.

Early Game Gear Set

Roving MSGR Jacket

Roving MSGR Fists

Roving MSGR Flashlight

Roving MSGR Gyro

End Game Gear Set

Swordmancer Heavy Armor

Swordmancer TAC Fists

Swordmancer Flint

End Game Gear Set (Ver. 1.2) Stagger Efficiency Bonus

Type 50 Yinglung Heavy Armor T1

Swordmancer TAC Gauntlets

Swordmancer Dagger

Swordmancer Dagger

Chen Qianyu Best Teams

Chen Qianyu works best in Physical teams that rely on consistent Vulnerability application. She pairs especially well with DPS who can consume Vulnerability stacks through Crush or Breach, such as Endmin, Pogranichnik, Da Pan, and Lifeng. Chen prefers coordinated rotations where she applies Lift through her Battle Skill and Combo Skill to generate two Vulnerability stacks quickly, allowing teammates to consume them for amplified Physical damage while she contributes additional stagger pressure.

Team Option 1

Chen Qianyu Best Team 1

Chen Qianyu (5★)

Pogranichnik (6★)

Endministrator (6★)

Lifeng (6★)

Team Option 2

Chen Qianyu Best Team 2

Endministrator (6★)

Pogranichnik (6★)

Chen Qianyu (5★)

Ardelia (6★)

Team Option 3

Chen Qianyu Best Team 3

Da Pan (5★)

Lifeng (6★)

Chen Qianyu (5★)

Pogranichnik (6★)

Chen Qianyu Best Potentials

P1 - "Shadowless"

Rating - ★★ (Low)
Potential Effect - DMG Dealt +20% to enemies below 50% HP.
Reason - Acts as an execute-style damage boost that averages out to roughly a ~10% additive DMG% increase. Solid personal damage increase, but not transformative for team rotations.

P2 - Heirloom Martial Arts

Rating - ★★ (Low)
Potential Effect - Agility +15, Physical DMG Dealt +8%.
Reason - A modest stat boost that improves personal damage. Does not significantly change her role or team impact.

P3 - Dual-Wielding Swordmancer

Rating - ★★★★ (Very Good)
Potential Effect - Battle skill Ascending Strike, combo skill Soar to the Stars, and ultimate Blade Gale improved: DMG Multiplier is increased to 1.1 times the original.
Reason - Her most impactful direct damage upgrade so far. Increases burst and stagger damage, though total gain is moderated by Lift application and basic attack contribution.

P4 -Improvised Chi Xiao

Rating - ★★ (Low)
Potential Effect - Ultimate Blade Gale improved: Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
Reason - Increases Ultimate frequency, allowing more burst damage and additional stagger application across fights.

P5 - Bonded with the World

Rating - ★★★★ (Very Good)
Potential Effect - Combo skill Soar to the Stars improved: Length of cooldown -3s.
Reason - Can enable extra Vulnerability application in certain team rotations. However, in standard synced Physical rotations, the benefit is limited since other teammates’ cooldowns often gate the rotation timing.

Conclusion

Chen Qianyu remains one of the most reliable Vulnerability applicators in Physical teams, offering steady sub-DPS and strong stagger utility. If you’re building around Crush or Breach compositions, she’s a safe and effective addition to your roster. For Endmins planning to hyper invest on Chen Qianyu or her weapon, go to LootBar now and head straight to Arknights Endfield Top-up page!

Chen Qianyu Best Build: Weapons, Gear Sets & Teams | Arknights: Endfield

Chen Qianyu Operator Overview

Chen Qianyu Overview

Chen Qianyu Skill Priority

Chen Qianyu Best Weapons and Essence Priority

Recommended Essence

Chen Qianyu Best Gear Set

Chen Qianyu Best Teams

Team Option 1

Team Option 2

Team Option 3

Chen Qianyu Best Potentials

Conclusion