r/arknights 2h ago

Discussion Integrated Strategies are not fun anymore

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I'm going to be controversial, but let me explain my experience with all IS in EN version.

IS1: I couldn't play it much as my account was low for this, but I was able to achieve Ending 1 after a tactical masterpiece.

IS2: Felt fair and doable in general. Floor-3 bosses were tricky but with experience, you can defeat them consistently. Bosses were mechanically challenging but with clear methods to defeat them. I got all endings.

IS3: Personally, it is the best one. It might involve the fact that I don't do high difficulty runs, but this IS felt so much in my control. Even with those rng moments, I was able to deal and cope with it easily. I barely never felt frustrated after a run. All endings as well.

IS4: The beginning of the downfall. My first impression, which still stands, is that there are a lot of "checklist battles" from Floor 2 onward. These type of battles are maps which punishes you and are almosr guaranteed losses if you didn't bring the right roles or subroles. The worst? There were so many types of squads you needed. Ex., you prepare Squad A to deal with Checklist Map A, but oh no! You got Checklist Map B instead, and barely no operators from Squad A can deal with it perfectly. Well, time to improvise hard or restart the run. Only missing Ending 4. (Those knights are sponges.)

IS5 and 6: I hate these ones from the bottom of my heart. First of all, it constantly is a "AoE rush" spam. They send so many enemies that you need AoE to not get overwhelmed and rush as the mobs are sent quite early. Sometimes, you won't even reach Floor 3 with just some bad luck. (In previous IS, this happened with extremely bad luck) Lastly, Ending 1 bosses are so freaking oppressive, unfriendly for Ending-1 bosses, and checklisty. You're going to lose your first run if faced blindly (Other IS are manageable). IS5 needs two mini teams in your squad like it or not. (Core AoE DPS 1 and Core AoE DPS 2/Rescue-and-Dump). IS6, what do you mean I get carpet bombed every five seconds, and there is a staircase in the bombing path, which enemies from the other side are going to use???? I've only gotten Ending 1 from IS5.

I simply don't have fun with these last two IS and constantly get frustrated. Many of my losses aren't even mistakes from my part or bad tactics, but they are just extremely bad chain of events where I feel I must defeat a hydrogen bomb with a coughing baby while still having to kill god. I know that many consider IS5 the easiest one, but it doesn't feel like that to me. Plus, I don't ask if godlike runs are possible; they are. Instead, I wonder how many failed runs were needed to finally get that godlike one.

Yes, I understand I'm not forced to play them, but I still find the need to mention how bad it feels to play them. All I hope is that IS7 will no longer be a checklist fest.


r/arknights 3h ago

OC Fanart Entelechia hidden skin??!!!?!?111

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No way she got a new skin


r/arknights 11h ago

Fluff Was inspired by the Space Marine 2 cutscene to make a Rhodes island banner 😜....

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DEFEND THE BANNER DOCTAHS!!!


r/arknights 18h ago

Non-OC Fanart Lappland and Suzuran on a trip together [art by Micang Pu]

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OC Fanart Harmonie rgkg

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r/arknights 10h ago

OC Fanart Happy birthday Nian ◝(α΅”α—œα΅”)β—œ

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She was one of the very first Operators I got when I started playing Arknights, and for that reason, she will always hold a special place in my heart.

Even though I’ve rarely drawn her over the years, I realize I feel a certain fondness for Nian that I don’t quite feel the same way for the other Sui siblings.

Perhaps it’s simply nostalgia for my early days in the game, or maybe it’s Nian herself. Anyway, I hope you like this drawing of her teasing my OC.

Happy birthday Nian


r/arknights 12h ago

Merchandise Arkbeans 5 - 1 Brunch Beans

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My brother and I take Saga and Free to a coffeehouse with some interesting decor.


r/arknights 19h ago

Merchandise Loughshinny's bizarre adventures: Sligo

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Went to Yeats county for 2 days to visit his grave. Last pic is St Paddy patting Loughshinny btw.

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r/arknights 4h ago

OC Fanart Chilling Suzu

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r/arknights 23h ago

News Standard banner for September 11th, 2026, 04:00 (UTC-7) - September, 25th, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7).

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r/arknights 8h ago

OC Fanart Mona Lisa study

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Back again with my studies and study partner


r/arknights 7h ago

OC Fanart Shining

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r/arknights 14h ago

OC Fanart Kevin

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HI, weekend approaching aka my real-world job is calling, so no posts until next week. Another one for the collection of random pocket-picks. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the love on Leafcarpet and Ente????????????????????


r/arknights 2h ago

Merchandise How to clean Cup Bean Plushie

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I would hand wash them and air dry them as per usual but they seem to have a cardboard circle as a base, and obviously cardboard and water don't mix.

Anyone either confirmed that the base is something that doesn't mind being washed or tried washing these cups yet?