Typhoeus is a 6-star Nature Striker introduced in Arknights: Endfield Version 1.5. She wields an Arts Unit and can enter Hovering to launch consecutive aerial attacks while moving, dealing multi-target Nature Burst DMG.
Typhoeus is a core on-field DPS for Nature teams, but her rotation involves more than simply using skills back to back. Her teammates must first apply Nature Infliction, which Typhoeus then consumes to trigger her Combo Skill and complete her aerial attack loop. This Typhoeus build guide covers her skill priority, best weapons, recommended gear stats, Nature team comps, and rotation.
Typhoeus's banner opens on September 2, 2026. If you are preparing resources for her banner, you can top up Arknights: Endfield on GamsGo to get the currency you need for pulls.
Typhoeus Character Overview
Typhoeus is a 6-star Nature Striker introduced in Arknights: Endfield Version 1.5. She uses an Arts Unit, with Agility as her primary attribute. As an on-field DPS built around Hovering attacks and Nature Burst DMG, she excels at hitting multiple targets at once.
Typhoeus Skill Upgrade Priority
Typhoeus deals most of her damage through the Aerial Basic Attacks enabled by her Battle Skill, bonus damage from Hunting Arrows, the Barrage Array created by her Combo Skill, and her Ultimate burst. Based on the currently revealed kit, we recommend the following upgrade order:
Best Weapons for Typhoeus
Agility is Typhoeus's primary attribute, so her weapon should support Agility, ATK, and Nature Burst damage. Her two strongest Arts Unit options are her signature 6-star weapon, Umbra of the Frigid Eventide, and the 5-star alternative Suffering's End.
Signature Weapon: Umbra of the Frigid Eventide
Umbra of the Frigid Eventide, Typhoeus's signature 6-star Arts Unit, is her best weapon for personal damage. It focuses on Agility and also provides an ATK bonus. Its exclusive effect increases ATK and Attack Speed after Typhoeus uses her Battle Skill, strengthening her consecutive aerial attacks while Hovering. Because much of her damage comes from her Battle Skill, Hunting Arrows, and aerial attack loop, the weapon directly improves both her sustained DPS and Nature Burst DMG.
5-Star Alternative: Suffering's End
Best Weapon Essences for Typhoeus
For Umbra of the Frigid Eventide, prioritize the Agility Boost, ATK Boost, and Detonate combination. For Suffering's End, look for Agility Boost, Nature DMG Boost, and Detonate.
Current guides indicate that Typhoeus's relevant Weapon Essences can be obtained from Deposits in Valley IV's Hub Area and the new region added in Version 1.5. Before farming, open the Weapon Essence preview in-game and confirm that the Deposit can drop your target combination instead of relying on the map name alone.
Best Gear for Typhoeus
As of September 1, 2026, Typhoeus has not yet been released on the live servers, so current gear recommendations are inferred from her Agility scaling and Nature Burst mechanics. Some early guides recommend Relief Heavy Armor with the Deep Rampart set, but testing after Version 1.5 launches is still needed to confirm her final best-in-slot setup.
Typhoeus Best-in-Slot Gear and Stat Priority
For now, prepare Agility-focused pieces paired with an offensive set bonus:
Agility should come first because it affects both Typhoeus's primary attribute scaling and her ATK. ATK Boost benefits her Basic Attacks, Battle Skill, Combo Skill, and Ultimate, while Nature DMG or Nature Burst DMG strengthens the core of her kit.
If a new Version 1.5 gear set proves to significantly strengthen Hovering attacks, Battle Skill damage, or Nature Burst DMG, adjust the build according to test results. Do not keep weak pieces simply to complete this preliminary set.
Typhoeus Early-Game Gear
Until you obtain endgame gold gear, use any available Agility-focused DPS pieces. You do not need to force a complete three-piece set; first make sure every slot provides stats Typhoeus can use.
Follow these guidelines for a transitional build:
- Prioritize purple or gold gear with high Agility.
- At the same rarity, choose pieces with ATK, Nature DMG, or CRIT stats.
- Use general DPS gear such as Type 50 Yinglong, Bonecrusher, or Clearwave as temporary options.
- If you lack a suitable full set, combine two useful set pieces with two off-set pieces that have strong stats.
- Wait until Typhoeus reaches Level 60 and unlocks Gear Compatibility III before investing heavily in gold gear.
Best Teams for Typhoeus
Premium Typhoeus Nature Team
This team provides Nature Infliction, ATK buffs, healing, and enemy grouping. Arcane first applies Nature Infliction, Gilberta groups and debuffs the enemies, and Liino activates her buffs before Typhoeus enters Hovering for the main damage window.
Some parts of Liino's kit trigger when an Arts Reaction is applied or consumed, while Typhoeus generally wants to preserve Nature Infliction for her Battle Skill. Avoid consuming every Nature Infliction stack with another reaction too early; time your skills around the number of stacks currently on the target.
Budget Typhoeus Nature Team
The goal of this budget team is not to maximize every operator's personal damage, but to ensure the target has enough Nature Infliction before each Typhoeus Battle Skill. Fluorite and Antal can take turns refreshing Infliction, while Perlica adds damage and reaction support.
If survivability becomes an issue, replace Perlica or Antal with an available healer. Typhoeus benefits from ranged and aerial combat, but Hovering does not make her immune to damage, so difficult stages may still require healing or protection.
Conclusion
Typhoeus is a Nature main DPS built around Nature Infliction, Signs, Hunting Arrows, and Hovering attacks. She excels against multiple targets, uses her Combo Skill to increase the Nature Burst DMG enemies take, and then concentrates her damage through her Ultimate and enhanced aerial attacks.
For now, prioritize her Battle Skill and Ultimate. Umbra of the Frigid Eventide is her best weapon, while Suffering's End is the recommended 5-star alternative. Build around Agility, ATK, and Nature DMG, and include at least one operator who can reliably apply Nature Infliction.
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FAQ
When Does the Typhoeus Banner Start?
Typhoeus's Winter Hunt Featured Headhunting banner opens with the Version 1.5 Dreamscape of Wind and Snow update and runs until September 30, 2026, at 11:59, subject to your server's schedule. The Feathered Bolts, Tempered Edge login event will also award five matching Headhunting Permits for cumulative check-ins.
Is Typhoeus Worth Pulling?
Typhoeus is worth considering if you need an on-field Nature DPS or have already built Nature operators such as Arcane, Liino, and Gilberta. She offers ranged Hovering attacks, multi-target coverage, and strong Nature Burst damage. However, she needs teammates who can apply Nature Infliction, so players focused mainly on Physical, Heat, or Cryo teams do not need to force the pull.
Does Typhoeus Need Umbra of the Frigid Eventide?
Umbra of the Frigid Eventide should not be treated as a must-pull yet. Suffering's End already offers compatible stats such as Agility, Nature DMG, and Detonate, making it sufficient for a basic build. It is safer to wait for complete live-server weapon values and testing before deciding whether to pull the signature weapon.
Is Typhoeus Viable at Potential 0?
Yes. Typhoeus's core Hovering attacks, Sign generation, Hunting Arrow conversion, and Nature Burst mechanics are all included in her base kit, so Potential 0 can complete her main damage loop. Potentials mainly improve her numbers or smooth out the rotation and are not required to use her effectively.
Does Typhoeus Need Nature Teammates?
You do not need a full Nature team, but you should include at least one operator who can apply Nature Infliction consistently. Typhoeus's Battle Skill consumes Nature Infliction to accumulate Signs. Without a reliable applier, her Combo Skill activates more slowly and she generates fewer Hunting Arrows, reducing her overall damage. Support and healing slots can use operators of other elements when the stage calls for them.
