All Arknights Characters (January 2022) – Every operator and rarity

Arknights is a simple gacha game with a deep roster of unique characters. If you’re looking for ways to spice up your lineup, we’ve got the full list of operators and their rarities compiled here, so when it’s time to go recruiting or headhunting you know what your options are. 

Arknights is all about gathering the best possible lineup to work your way through the game’s various stages and puzzles.

Unlike many games of its kind, there is no competitive multiplayer aspect to the gameplay, but that doesn’t you can get by with a weak lineup if you want to progress further into the world.

Our list of every character in the game will allow you to look for potential holes in your current roster of operators.

Contents

• All Arknights characters (January 2022)
• Caster operators & rarities
• Defender operators & rarities
• Guard operators & rarities
• Medic operators & rarities
• Sniper operators & rarities
• Specialist operators & rarities
• Supporter operators & rarities
• Vanguard operators & rarities

All Arknights Characters (January 2022)

Arknights Caster operators

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A native of the Sargon Desert, Beeswax’s power as a caster is nothing to overlook.

Casters are ranged attackers that are meant to target high-defense enemies.

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While your physical units will deal a lot of damage, a well-placed Caster can keep up with and even outpace the physical units in many situations.

All Arknights characters: Defender operators

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Hoshiguma’s prowess as a defender ranks high in the class thanks to her Tactical Armor talent and blocking trait

Defenders are stalwart guardians for the rest of your lineup.

If you’re getting barraged by enemy attacks, placing in a defensive unit like Hoshiguma will alleviate some of that incoming pressure.

All Arknights characters: Guard operators

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Cutter’s position as a traveling mercenary taught her some handy skills in the line of Guard work.

Guards are meant to get in the fight and contribute right away. They’re a flexible class by nature and offer all kinds of different buffs.

The bonuses you get from the range of an operator like Ayerscarpe aren’t going to match up with the up-close skills of Beehunter, so it’s important to find the right synergy for your lineups.

All Arknights characters: Medic operators

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Folinic is a battle-ready medic who plays a bit of a different role than your typical healer.

Medics are exactly what they sound like. These characters will keep your frontline healthy as they protect your damage dealers.

Not all Medics operate the same way, so it’s important to account for which units are meant to stay in the back and who can get up front and hang with the brawlers.

All Arknights characters: Sniper operators

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Rosa is a formidable six-star rarity operator who brings a big arsenal to the field.

Snipers are great low-cost options that both extend your range and combat the hordes of flying enemies in the game.

If you’re looking for a cheap way to keep yourself protected from aerial attacks, just about any of these characters should bolster your defense.

Arknights Specialist operators 

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Mizuki is one of the more popular characters and Arknights, and as a formidable six-star specialist it’s easy to see why.

Specialists give your team advantages that reshape the flow of combat.

From Pushers and Pullers who can shift the opposition around the field to Controllers who offer more crowd-control effects, each of these characters brings a new level of strategy to the game.

All Arknights character: Supporter operators

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Tomimi’s status as Supporter is almost a misdirection, as her powers often put her in similar positions to casters.

Whether bringing out the big guns through summons or giving off a nice aura boost, supporters are meant to bolster their team through their utility rather than their combat.

The benefit to having a good supporter in your lineup is that your high-damage operators become stronger than ever when one is around to help them.

All Arknights characters: Vanguard operators

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Reed is a Vanguard unit with a fiery spirit, which summarizes the whole class pretty well.

Usually used to generate more DP for your team, Vanguard operators get into the fight early and pull back just as fast as they arrived.

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Employing these units will leave you weak in the long run, but if they find favorable matchups, the DP difference could be enough to boost you over the edge.

That’s it for our list of all the Arknights characters currently available in the game!

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