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You start the 'I Portatori dei Velluti' event and notice the mafia feeling right away. The operator banners—Kernel, Yu, Blaze, and Entelechia—come out at certain times, so timing is important. You want to get all the rewards and learn the new mechanics. Careful planning helps you save resources in the Arknights 2025 Update. Get ready for simple tips and easy guides.

Arknights 2025 Update Events

I Portatori dei Velluti

You join the I Portatori dei Velluti event and notice the mafia theme. This event happens in May 2025, during the Arknights 5.5 anniversary. You get new characters, cool skins, and a new game mode called Stronghold Protocol. Here is what you will see:

Stronghold Protocol lets you stop enemy waves and recruit special units. You meet new operators like Yu, a 6-star Primal Protector Defender who uses Burn buildup. Blaze the Igniting Spark is a 6-star Primal Caster with Burn Burst. Both bring new skills to your team. You also see Fire Stoves powered by chopstick enemies. You can switch these enemies to help you or fight you. When you fill up a Fire Stove, you call a spirit dragon. This is a fun new idea!

Tip: Try the new skins for Executor and Virtuosa. They look great and make your squad look new.

New Mechanics and Features:

• Yu: Does Arts damage, builds Burn, heals from allies, and makes a firewall.

• Blaze: Uses Burn Burst, does AoE attacks, and gets ammo from Burn Burst.

• Fire Stoves: Change enemies, call spirit dragon, add new strategy.

2nd Celebration Event

The 2nd Celebration Event gives you three weeks of missions and rewards. Each week has something different. You start with story missions, then do challenge maps, and finish with hard stages. Here is what you get:

You earn extra currencies and bonus rewards when you clear challenge maps. The last week gives you a tough mission to beat 400 enemies. You need a strong team and smart plans to win.

Note: Don’t skip challenge maps. They give more rewards and help you save resources for the Arknights 2025 Update.

Thank You Celebration

The game thanks you with the Thank You Celebration event. You get a free 6-star Vanguard, Vigil, plus Orundums and special summoning tickets. You join log-in events, try a lottery for Orundums, and play a side story with event stages.

You also see new operator skins. Fifteen old outfit sets come back, like Coral Coast, Vitafield, Pioneer, and Cambrian sets. The Red Certificate shop gets new items. You get new Operator Records and Modules, and a new Annihilation mission. More operators join the Recruitment pool. You can collect a new Kazimierz medal set and special furniture. For the latest game merch, check out our exclusive collection at Bahomu.

New Features:

• Operator Skins: Shining, Sora, Ifrit, Skyfire, Gummy, Vigna, Exusiai, Cliffheart, Cuora, Silence, Meteorite, Jessica, Specter, Courier, Texas.

• Gameplay Updates: Red Certificate shop refresh, new Operator Records and Modules, new Annihilation mission.

• Collectibles: Kazimierz medal set, unique furniture.

Pro Tip: Log in every day during the Thank You Celebration. You will get free pulls and special rewards. These help you get ready for the Arknights 2025 Update.

Operator Banners

You might want to know which banners are coming soon. You also want to know which operators you should pull for in the Arknights 2025 Update. Let’s look at the main banners and help you plan your pulls.

Kernel Banner

The Kernel Banner is always open. You can pull from it any time you want. This banner is special because it has operators not found in the Standard Pool or other banners. If you missed older operators, you can get them here.

Here’s what makes the Kernel Banner different:

Tip: If you want older or rare operators, use the Kernel Banner. The pity system helps you get an operator after many pulls. Save your pulls for this banner if you missed someone important.

July Limited Banner

The July Limited Banner is a big part of the Arknights 2025 Update. This banner has two strong new operators: Yu and Blaze the Igniting Spark. Both use Burn elemental damage. Yu can move enemies and boost Arts damage. Blaze clears enemy waves fast.

Here’s what you get with the July Limited Banner:

You may wonder if these operators are worth your pulls. Let’s compare them to other top operators:

Advice: If you want to keep up with the meta, pull for Yu or Blaze. They bring new mechanics and help you clear new event stages. If you have other top operators, you can still use their special skills.

New Operator Entelechia

Entelechia is a new six-star Guard coming in August 2025. She does AoE Arts damage, heals allies, and summons candles for extra damage. If you want an operator who can attack and support, Entelechia is a good choice.

Here’s a quick summary:

You should save some resources for Entelechia if you want a strong operator for many teams. Her healing and AoE damage help in new and old content.

Pro Tip: Plan your pulls for banners that fit your team. If you want to try Burn mechanics, go for the July Limited Banner. If you want a flexible Guard, wait for Entelechia. The Kernel Banner helps fill gaps in your roster.

Preparation Tips

Team Building

You need a strong team for new stages. Mix operators who do different jobs. Rosmontis is good for high-defense maps. Put her where enemies gather. Use Angelina, Pramanix, or Shining to help her. These operators slow, weaken, or heal your team. Visit our page on game guides for more tips.

• Rosmontis: Hits many enemies and lowers their defense.

• Angelina: Slows enemies and helps your team move faster.

• Pramanix: Makes tough enemies weaker.

• Shining: Heals and protects the front line.

You also need lane holders and operators with ignition skills. Here is a simple guide:

Tip: Put lane holders where enemies come in groups. Use ignition skills to clear them fast.

Resource Farming

You need lots of materials and event currency for upgrades. Main story stages in 'An Obscure Wanderer' give the best drops. Clear all 8 main stages first for Originites. Try EX Challenge stages for extra rewards. You can farm normal stages for event currency. Spend more sanity to get more rewards. IGN's Arknights guide can provide more details on efficient farming methods.

• Farm the last three main event stages for Tier 3 materials.

• Collect tokens for free operators and special furniture.

• Complete special missions for bonus rewards.

1. Find stages that drop what you need most.

2. Use event currency in the shop for rare items.

3. Finish all event stages to unlock more missions.

Event Rewards

The Arknights 2025 Update gives many rewards. You can earn exclusive operators, new skins, and lots of resources. Here is what you can get:

Some operators, like Papyrus and Sand Reckoner, come from token exchanges or the event gacha. You can get new outfits for Weedy, Hoederer, and others. Intermezzi and Side Story events can be replayed after the event ends. You only get event currencies during the event.

Note: Log in every day and finish all missions. This way, you will not miss any exclusive rewards.

Resource Management

Free Pulls

You get lots of free pulls in the Arknights 2025 update. This helps you try for new operators without using your saved resources. Here is what you get:

• You get 10 single Headhunting Permits.

• You also get one permit for 10 pulls.

• This means you have 20 free pulls total.

You can use these free pulls on special event banners. The game gives you a guaranteed operator after 120 pulls. You do not need to worry about bad luck. If you play every day and finish missions, you can earn up to 100 pulls as a free player. Learn more about top characters in our other game guides.

Tip: Use your free pulls first before you spend saved currency. This helps you save more resources.

Currency Sources

You need Orundum and event tokens to get operators and buy rewards. You can earn these from many places in the update:

• Event Money like Invito Mistico lets you shop at the Carnival Night Market.

• Daily logins give you Orundum lottery tickets, Originites, and skill items.

• Challenge stages and missions give extra permits and high-level materials.

Here is a quick look at where you get the most Orundum:

Note: Log in every day and finish event missions. You will get more currency and get closer to your next operator.

Saving Strategies

You do not want to run out of resources before the next big banner. Some players spend too fast or skip new content. Here are some mistakes and how to avoid them: The Arknights subreddit has many discussions on this topic.

• Save your Orundum and permits for banners with operators you want most.

• Track your pulls and pity count so you know when you are close to a guaranteed operator.

• Do not spend all your currency at once. Wait for special events or limited banners.

Pro Tip: Make a simple plan for your pulls and currency. This helps you get the operators you want and keeps your resources safe for future updates.

You’ve got a lot to look forward to in the Arknights 2025 Update. Build your team, save your resources, and plan your pulls for the best banners. Stay ahead by checking official channels for news. Here are some ways to keep up:

• Watch for updates on the Arknights official website

• Follow the game’s social media accounts

• Join the community on Discord or Reddit

Share your tips with other players. You’ll enjoy the new events even more when you work together! You can also find high-quality collectibles to show your love for the game at Bahomu.

FAQ

What is the best way to use my free pulls during the update?

Use your free pulls on the newest event banners first. This helps you get limited operators more easily. Always look at which banners have the best rewards before you use your pulls.

How do I get more Orundum for operator banners?

Log in every day and finish all event missions. You can get Orundum from Annihilation stages, special log-in events, and challenge maps. Try to finish every mission to earn extra currency.

Which operators should I focus on for team building?

If you like Burn mechanics, build your team around Yu and Blaze. Entelechia is good for support and AoE damage. Add strong defenders and casters to make your team balanced.

Can I replay event stages after the update ends?

You can replay Intermezzi and Side Story events after they end. Main event stages and currency rewards only last during the event. Make sure to finish all missions before the event is over.

What should I do if I run out of resources?

Take a break and farm regular story stages for materials. Save your Orundum and permits for future banners. Join the community for tips on saving and farming resources.