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How to Get More Silver Ash: A Comprehensive Guide

The question on every Arknights player’s mind: How do I get more Silver Ash? The simplest answer is through the Headhunting system, specifically by pulling on banners where he’s featured or available. However, since Arknights utilizes a gacha system, acquiring a specific 6-star operator like Silver Ash relies heavily on luck. This guide delves into the various methods, tips, and strategies to maximize your chances of adding this powerful Lord to your roster and obtaining more Potentials should you already possess him.

Understanding the Gacha System & Silver Ash Availability

Arknights employs a gacha system, which means obtaining operators relies on spending in-game currency (Orundum or Originite Prime) to perform pulls (called Headhunting). Silver Ash is a 6-star operator, the rarest and most powerful tier, making him harder to obtain than lower-rarity units.

Featured Banners vs. Standard Banners

Silver Ash isn’t always available. He’s often featured on limited-time banners, greatly increasing his pull rate compared to his availability on standard banners. Featured banners are the best time to try and obtain him. Standard banners have a wider pool of 6-star operators, diluting the chances of pulling Silver Ash.

Headhunting Contracts & Originium

You’ll need Headhunting Contracts or Originium Prime (which can be converted to Orundum) to perform pulls. Headhunting Contracts are typically obtained through in-game events, daily missions, and the Distinction Certificate Shop. Originium Prime can be purchased with real money or earned through clearing stages for the first time.

Maximizing Your Chances: Strategies for Acquiring Silver Ash

While luck plays a significant role, several strategies can improve your odds of acquiring Silver Ash:

Save your resources: The most crucial advice is to save Orundum and Headhunting Contracts specifically for banners where Silver Ash is featured. Resist the urge to pull on every banner.
Understand the pity system: Arknights has a pity system, also known as rate-up mechanic. If you haven’t pulled a 6-star operator within 50 pulls, your chance of pulling one increases by 2% with each subsequent pull. This means that if you pull enough times, you are guaranteed a 6-star operator eventually. However, this 6-star is not guaranteed to be Silver Ash, unless he is a sole rate up on a banner.
Consider the 300-pull pity: Certain limited banners (typically anniversary and half-anniversary banners) feature a guaranteed operator after 300 pulls. While extremely expensive, this guarantees you’ll get one of the featured operators.
Use the Distinction Certificate Shop: The Distinction Certificate Shop sometimes offers Headhunting Tickets in exchange for Distinction Certificates earned from pulling operators. Regularly check the shop’s rotation to maximize your acquisition of these tickets.
Complete Daily and Weekly Missions: Daily and weekly missions provide a steady stream of Orundum and Headhunting Contracts, slowly building up your resources over time.
Clear Annihilation Stages: Annihilation stages offer a significant amount of Orundum as a one-time reward upon reaching certain kill milestones. Focus on clearing these stages to bolster your Orundum reserves.
Participate in Events: Arknights events often provide generous rewards, including Orundum, Headhunting Contracts, and sometimes even free pulls. Actively participate in these events to maximize your resource gain.
Use the Recruitment System: While Silver Ash cannot be directly recruited, the Recruitment System can provide useful operators and Recruitment Permits, which can be exchanged for Headhunting Contracts in the shop.
Consider Purchasing the Monthly Headhunting Pack: The Monthly Headhunting Pack offers a daily dose of Orundum for a month at a reasonable price. This is a cost-effective way to steadily build your Orundum reserves.

Acquiring Silver Ash Potentials

Even if you already own Silver Ash, obtaining further copies increases his Potential. Potentials provide stat boosts, reduce deployment cost, and improve talent effects, making him even stronger. The methods for acquiring Potentials are the same as acquiring the initial Silver Ash:

Pulling duplicate copies on banners.
Using Universal Operator Tokens: These are rarely acquired through events.
Trading for him in the shop: When SilverAsh is on Rate Up, he has a small chance to appear in the shop for purchase by Distinction Certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I get Silver Ash from any banner?

Silver Ash has a chance to appear on standard banners, but his pull rate is significantly lower compared to featured banners where he has a rate-up.

2. How much Orundum do I need to guarantee Silver Ash?

There is no guarantee, because of the rate-up mechanic. However, saving up enough for 300 pulls for special banners will guarantee you at least one rate up 6-star operator.

3. What is the best way to save Orundum?

Avoid pulling on banners unless they feature an operator you really want or need. Focus on completing daily and weekly missions, clearing Annihilation stages, and participating in events.

4. Is it worth buying Originium Prime to pull for Silver Ash?

Whether or not to spend money on Arknights is a personal decision. Consider your budget and how much you value having Silver Ash. The Monthly Headhunting Pack is generally considered the most cost-effective option.

5. How does the pity system work in Arknights?

After 50 pulls without a 6-star operator, your chance of pulling one increases by 2% with each subsequent pull.

6. Can I trade for Silver Ash with Distinction Certificates?

Yes, but very rarely. During Silver Ash’s rate-up banners, he may appear in the shop for purchase with gold certificates.

7. Can I recruit Silver Ash through the Recruitment system?

No. Silver Ash is a 6-star operator and cannot be obtained through the Recruitment system.

8. How often are Silver Ash banners released?

There’s no fixed schedule. Keep an eye on Arknights’ official announcements and social media channels for news about upcoming banners.

9. What are Universal Operator Tokens and how do I get them?

Universal Operator Tokens can be used to purchase Potentials for any operator. They are extremely rare and usually only obtained through special events.

10. Should I pull on a banner if I already have Silver Ash?

If you want to increase his Potential, then yes. However, consider if the other operators on the banner are also desirable.

11. Are there any alternative operators that can fill Silver Ash’s role?

While no operator completely replicates Silver Ash’s skillset, operators like Surtr, Mountain, Thorns, and Blaze can provide strong damage output and lane holding capabilities.

12. What are the best team compositions for Silver Ash?

Silver Ash benefits from operators who can provide healing, crowd control, and strategic support. Consider using operators like Shining, Nightingale, Angelina, and Saria alongside him.

13. How do I level up Silver Ash quickly?

Focus on using Battle Records and farming the Supply Stages that provide them. Prioritize upgrading his skills as well.

14. What are Silver Ash’s best skills to master?

His True Silver Slash (S3) is his signature skill and provides massive area-of-effect damage, making it the most important skill to master.

15. Is Silver Ash worth pulling for in Arknights?

Yes. Silver Ash is widely considered one of the strongest and most versatile operators in Arknights. His high damage output, global range, and self-sufficiency make him a valuable asset to any team. He is well worth the investment, and you should attempt to acquire him anytime he is featured.