How to Develop Early Game in Arknights

The early game in Arknights focuses on efficient development of low-star operators and rapid base expansion. Prioritize 3-4 Star Operators: 6-star operators have high development costs, creating a high entry barrier initially. First, Evolve 3-star operators (Fang, Cruz, Melantha, Ansel) with low resource consumption and key 4-star operators to Elite 1 to establish a foundation for the story. Balanced Squads by Class: Maintain a composition with 2 Vanguards, 2 Snipers, 2 Medics, 2 Defenders, and 2 Casters as a base, and swap in Guards or Special operators depending on the situation. Prioritize Infrastructure (Base) Development: To ensure a steady supply of LMD and Battle Records, expand your Production and Trading Posts as you progress through the main story. They are central to early game cash flow. Optimize Resource Consumption: Collect Originium from daily/weekly missions, and efficiently manage your Sanity by only running resource stages when you get stuck in the story.