Creating, Sharing, and Using Factory Blueprints in Arknights Endfield

Factory automation stands as one of Arknights Endfield’s core pillars alongside combat and exploration. A substantial portion of character progression and account development flows through your Automated Industrial Complex, whether you’re excited about that or not.

Building production lines from scratch can feel overwhelming, especially if automation games aren’t your specialty. Fortunately, the blueprint system lets you leverage designs created by experienced players, simplifying factory management considerably.

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Acquiring Your First Factory Blueprints

Pre-made blueprints become available through AIC Factory Simulations, which you’ll find listed alongside daily tasks in your Operational Manual. These activities focus purely on factory mechanics without any combat requirements, so character selection doesn’t matter.

Think of Factory Simulations as interactive tutorials walking you through production line fundamentals. Completing these exercises rewards you with Oroberyls (premium currency) plus functional blueprints that produce essential materials.

Early simulation rewards typically include blueprints for Origocrust production or Amethyst Component manufacturing—both crucial materials for crafting gear that strengthens your Operators. These starter blueprints provide immediate value while teaching you system basics.

The tutorial structure ensures even players completely new to automation games can establish functional factories. Each simulation builds on previous concepts, gradually introducing complexity without overwhelming you.

For related factory management topics, explore our guides on battery production, expanding Core AIC area, and Aerospace Materials collection.

Deploying Blueprints in Your Factory

Once you’ve acquired blueprints through simulations or other sources, implementing them takes just a few steps:

Enter AIC Mode – Access your factory management interface from the main menu

Open the Blueprints menu – Look for the Blueprints button positioned on the right side of your screen

Navigate to System Blueprints – This tab contains all officially provided blueprint designs

Select your desired blueprint – Browse available options and choose one matching your production needs

Position the hologram – Place the transparent preview in suitable vacant space within your factory

The system automatically constructs all necessary facilities for your chosen blueprint, pulling components from your Depot inventory. This automation saves tremendous time compared to manually placing each individual machine and connector.

However, you might encounter situations where your Depot lacks specific components required by the blueprint. In these cases, you’ll need to manually add the missing pieces before the production line becomes operational.

Blueprint organization happens across three tabs. System Blueprints contain official designs from simulations and tutorials. My Blueprints stores your personal creations. Shared Blueprints houses designs imported from other players.

For optimizing your factory layout and production, check out our guides on Quick Stash systems, increasing power output, and Gear Templates.

Importing Blueprints from Other Players

The community-driven blueprint sharing system represents one of Endfield’s most player-friendly features. Importing designs from experienced factory builders can dramatically accelerate your progression.

Here’s the import process:

Obtain a Share Code from another player—these alphanumeric strings identify specific blueprint designs. Community forums, Discord servers, and social media groups frequently share optimized production line codes.

Open your Blueprints menu and navigate to the Shared Blueprints tab. Press the Import Blueprint button located at the bottom of your screen.

Paste the Share Code into the text field that appears. The system immediately generates a preview showing exactly what facilities the blueprint contains and how they connect.

Review the preview carefully. Check whether you have sufficient materials and space to implement the design. If everything looks good, save the blueprint to your Shared Blueprints collection.

Critical limitation: Share Codes only function between players on the same server. Attempting to import a code from someone on a different server will fail. Always verify server compatibility before requesting codes from others.

For more resource management strategies, explore our guides on Ferrium Ore locations and Red Bolete farming.

Creating and Sharing Your Own Blueprints

Once you’ve developed efficient production lines worth sharing, creating blueprints is straightforward:

Enter AIC Mode – Access your factory interface

Switch to Top View Mode – This overhead perspective makes facility selection easier

Open Bulk Action tools – Find this button on the right side of your screen

Select target facilities – Highlight all machines, conveyors, and connections you want included in the blueprint. Be thorough—missing components create incomplete designs

Save the blueprint – Press the Save Blueprint button in the upper-right corner

Your creation now appears in the My Blueprints tab. However, sharing requires an additional step—submission for review.

Navigate to My Blueprints and locate your saved design. Press the Submit for Review button. Anthropic’s moderation team examines submissions to prevent inappropriate or broken blueprints from circulating.

After approval, the Share button becomes active. You can then distribute your blueprint through two methods:

Share directly with in-game friends through the social system, or generate a Share Code that can be posted anywhere—forums, Discord, Reddit, YouTube descriptions, wherever your community gathers.

The review process typically completes within a reasonable timeframe, though exact duration varies based on submission volume. Patience during review ensures the community receives quality blueprints worth implementing.

For character optimization guides that complement factory development, check out our resources on Endministrator teams, Laevatain builds, and character leveling.

Blueprint Strategy and Best Practices

Simply collecting blueprints doesn’t guarantee factory success. Consider these strategic approaches:

Start with official blueprints – System Blueprints from Factory Simulations provide tested, balanced designs perfect for beginners. Master these before experimenting with complex community creations.

Verify resource availability – Before importing elaborate blueprints, ensure you have sufficient materials and power capacity. Ambitious designs requiring 50+ machines won’t help if you lack construction resources.

Organize by purpose – Group blueprints based on what they produce. Keep all Origocrust production designs together, separate from Amethyst manufacturing layouts. Organization prevents confusion when you need specific materials.

Test before sharing – Run your custom blueprints for several production cycles before submitting them. Identifying and fixing bottlenecks beforehand saves other players frustration with flawed designs.

Document your blueprints – When sharing codes, include brief descriptions explaining what the blueprint produces, power requirements, and any special setup considerations. Context helps others decide whether your design fits their needs.

For additional optimization guidance, explore our guides on best game settings, stats mechanics, and elemental reactions.

Getting Started with Arknights Endfield

New to the game? Download Arknights Endfield from the official website, grab it on Google Play, or get it through the Epic Games Store.

For broader gameplay guidance, check out our tutorials on switching Endministrators, reroll strategies, and Photo Mode features.

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