Trust System Explained — Arknights Guide

Uncover the Arknights Trust System mechanics and how building bonds with your Operators enhances their combat abilities and unlocks rewards.

The Trust System in Arknights is a crucial mechanic that enhances your Operators' combat effectiveness and unlocks valuable rewards. Building Trust with your Operators is a continuous process that yields significant benefits, especially as you progress through the game.

What is Trust?

Trust represents the bond between you, the Doctor, and your Operators. As Trust increases, Operators gain permanent stat bonuses and, at certain thresholds, unlock unique character stories, voice lines, and even special furniture for your Base.

How to Increase Trust

There are several primary methods to increase an Operator's Trust:

1. Deploying Operators in Combat:
   • The most straightforward way to gain Trust is by including Operators in your squad for combat missions.
   • Operators deployed on a stage will gain Trust upon successful completion of that stage.
   • The amount of Trust gained per stage varies, with higher difficulty stages and event stages often providing more.
   • Strategy: To efficiently farm Trust, consider bringing a full squad of Operators you wish to raise Trust for, even if they are not strictly necessary for the mission's success. Low-cost, easy-to-clear stages are ideal for this.
2. Assigning Operators to the Base:
   • Operators assigned to various facilities within your Base (e.g., , , , ) will passively gain Trust over time.
   • The rate of Trust gain in the Base depends on the specific facility and the Operator's assigned role. For instance, Operators in the often gain Trust faster.
   • Strategy: Regularly rotate Operators in and out of Base facilities, prioritizing those you want to build Trust with. Ensure your Base is optimized for maximum efficiency to keep Operators active and gaining Trust.
3. Using Trust Items:
   • Certain consumable items, such as , can be used to instantly grant Trust to an Operator.
   • These items are typically obtained from events, login bonuses, or as rewards from specific missions.
   • Strategy: Save for your most critical Operators (e.g., 5-star and 6-star Operators like Blaze, Exusiai, SilverAsh, Mountain, Thorns, Ling, Shining, Zhu Le) to quickly unlock their stat bonuses or profile entries.

Trust Rewards and Benefits

Building Trust provides tangible advantages:

• Stat Bonuses:
  • At 50% Trust, Operators receive a significant stat boost to their ATK, DEF, and HP. This bonus is permanent and applies to all instances of the Operator.
  • At 100% Trust, Operators receive an even larger stat boost, further enhancing their combat capabilities. This is the maximum stat bonus from Trust.
  • These stat bonuses are crucial for pushing through challenging content and optimizing your squad's performance.
• Operator Profile Unlocks:
  • As Trust increases, new entries in an Operator's profile become available. These include personal files, background stories, and additional voice lines, enriching the lore and your understanding of each character.
  • Specific Trust levels (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 200%) often unlock new profile sections.
• Base Furniture:
  • Some Operators, upon reaching specific Trust levels, will unlock unique furniture items that can be placed in your Base. These items contribute to your Base's Ambience and can sometimes have minor functional benefits.

Important Considerations for Trust Farming

• Trust Cap: The maximum Trust an Operator can achieve is 200%. While stat bonuses cap at 100%, reaching 200% unlocks all profile entries and some special interactions.
• Efficiency: For new players, focusing on building Trust for your core squad (including strong 3-star and 4-star Operators like Cuora, as well as your higher-rarity units) is highly recommended. The stat bonuses are a cost-effective way to improve your team without expending valuable LMD or EXP.
• Event Stages: Keep an eye on event stages, as they often offer increased Trust gain rates or specific Trust-boosting items as rewards.

By actively managing and building Trust with your Operators, you'll not only strengthen your squad but also deepen your connection with the diverse cast of characters in Arknights.