The global version of Arknights is finally getting the much-in-demand 2023 Thank You celebrations event! Arknights is available to be downloaded and installed as a free-to-play game on both the Google Play Store and iOS App Store.

The 2023 Thank You Celebration event is bringing 6 new operators – Texas the Omertosa, Vigil, Penance, Lunacub, Qanipalaat, and Quartz. Out of the 6 operators, Texas the Omertosa, Penance, and Lunacub are going to be available via the “Through A Path of Briars” limited-time headhunting recruitment banner. Vigil, Qanipalaat, and Quartz are going to be available completely free-to-play. Let’s take a look at the skills and abilities of the new operators.

Table of Contents

1. Texas the Omertosa – 6-Star Operator
2. Vigil – 6-Star Operator
3. Penance – 6-Star Operator
4. Lunacub – 5 Star Operator
5. Qanipalaat – 5 Star Operator
6. Quartz – 4-Star Operator
7. 2023 Thank You Celebrations Log-In Event

Texas the Omertosa – 6-Star Operator

Texas the Omertosa is a 6-Star operator that is classified as a Fast Redeploy/Executor type Specialist in-game. She has a base Attack of 203, an HP of 727, and a Defense of 139. Texas the Omertosa is a melee operator that deals physical damage to enemies with her basic attacks.

Her description reads the following – “From the outside, Cellinia Texas appears to be a laid-back and quiet Lupine courier of Penguin Logistics, often working together with her fellow P.L. employees. Little does everyone know, however, that this Siracusan Columbian is actually a member of the Texans, a Mafia Famiglia that was famous for modernizing Siracusa. However, she would also become the sole survivor of the Famiglia when they attempted to rebel against the leading Signora Sicilia seven years ago (the year 1092) under the leadership of her father Giuseppe but only to find themselves annihilated by a bloody purge. Through a pact made with both the Bellones who sheltered her from the purge and Zarro the wolf Feraerus who controls the said family and the whole country behind the scenes, she was able to cut off her Mafia ties, making her a “lone wolf” in the eyes of other Siracusans.”

Here are Texas the Omertosa’s skills in detail: –

Silent Drizzle: After deployment, ATK +25%. Attacks Silence the targets for 3 seconds and the target receives 200 Arts damage every second for the duration of the effect

Endless Downpour: After deployment, immediately deal 120% Arts damage to all nearby enemies and inflict -10% RES to them for 8 seconds; ATK +20%, attacks hit 2 times and deal Arts damage

Torrential Sword Rain: After deployment, immediately deal 100% Arts damage 2 times to all nearby enemies and Stun them for 1 second. Thereafter, activate Sword Rain every second against 2 different targets within range, dealing 70% Arts damage and stunning the targets for 0.2 seconds

Here are Texas the Omertosa’s Talents in detail – 

Texas Tradition (1st Talent): When the skill is active, ATK +10%; After defeating an enemy for the first time, recover all HP and reactivate the passive skill

Texas Sword Arts (2nd Talent): After every deployment, before defeating an enemy, Attack Speed +8 and reduce all damage taken by 25%

Here are Texas the Omertosa’s base skills in detail – 

Silence As a Sword – When stationed at the Training Room, increase the skill training speed of Specialist and Vanguard operators by +30%

Shattering One’s Shackles – When stationed at the Training Room, increase the skill training speed of Specialist and Vanguard operators by +30%. If the current training is for Mastery 2, increase the skill training speed by an additional +50%

Vigil – 6-Star Operator

Vigil is a 6-Star operator that is classified as a Summoner/Tactician type Vanguard in-game. She has a base Attack of 195, HP of 785, and a Defense of 54. Vigil is a ranged operator that deals physical damage to enemies with her basic attacks.

Her description reads the following – “The last head of Bellone Famiglia from Siracusa, one of the candidates for the Mayor of New Volsinii, a special administrative town of Siracusa, established a partnership with Rhodes Island on behalf of his city through operator Texas. He’s good at mid-range combat and has proven himself as a good strategist and leader in various tasks.”

Here are Vigil’s skills in detail: –

Call of the Leader (Active Ability): Immediately obtain 7 DP and summon one “Wolf Shadow”

Boon of the Leader (Passive Ability): Immediately obtain 2 DP and grant the following effects to the Wolf Pack: The next attack deals 140% damage and recovers 10% HP; If the Wolf Pack defeats an enemy, obtain an additional 1 DP

Dignity of the Leader (Active Ability) – Gradually obtain 9 DP while the skill is active. Attacks deal 3 hits. When Vigil and the Wolf Pack attack units blocked by the Wolf Pack, they deal additional Arts damage equal to 10% of Vigil’s ATK

Here are Vigil’s Talents in detail – 

Leader of the Wolf Pack (1st Talent) – Can summon a Wolf Pack initially formed of 2 “Wolf Shadows” at the tactical point. The number of “Wolf Shadows” increases by 1 every 30 seconds (up to 3; each “Wolf Shadow” increases the Wolf Pack’s Block Count by +1 and causes normal attacks to deal 1 additional hit)

Nature of the Wolf Pack (2nd Talent) – When enemies are blocked by the Wolf Pack, Vigil, and the Wolf Pack ignore 175 of its’ DEF

Here are Vigil’s base skills in detail – 

Leadership Diplomacy – When stationed in Reception Room, clue collection speed 25%

Volsinii Trade – When stationed at a Trading Post, order acquisition efficiency +25%. Additionally, further increase order acquisition efficiency by 5% for every level of Reception, capping at +40%

Penance – 6-Star Operator

Penance is a 6-Star operator that is classified as an Enmity/Juggernaut type Defender in-game. She has a base Attack of 368, HP of 1732, and a Defense of 234. Penance is a melee operator that deals physical damage to enemies with her basic attacks.

Her description reads the following – “Formerly a judge of Old Volsinii in Siracusa, she established contact with Rhodes Island through Operator Texas. Currently works in the Logistics Department as Rhodes Island Legal Counsel.”

Here are Penance’s skills in detail: –

The Final Word (Passive Ability): The next attack deals an additional hit of Arts damage equal to 140% of Penance’s ATK

Charged effect: The next attack deals 180% damage and Stuns the target for 3 seconds

Firm Asceticism (Active Ability): Stop attacking enemies and gain 30% Shelter effect. Deal 70% Arts damage to all nearby enemies every second. Within the skill duration, increase the Barrier gain effect of Talent 1 by 40%

Overcoming Obstacles (Active Ability): Immediately gain Barrier equal to 40% Max HP. Increase Attack Interval (+0.9 seconds), ATK +200%. Increase Taunt level. This Skill modifies the Attack Interval by 0.9

Here are Penance’s Talents in detail – 

Guardian of the Law (1st Talent) – After deployment, immediately gain Barrier equal to 30% Max HP

Wreathed in Thorns (2nd Talent) – When attacked while possessing Barrier granted by herself, Penance deals Arts damage equal to 50% of her ATK to the attacker

Here are Penance’s base skills in detail – 

Absolute Law – When stationed at the HR Office, accumulation of networking resources +50% and morale reduction per hour +0.5

Seeking Companions – When stationed at a Dorm, increase morale recovery of all operators within that dorm by +0.15 per hour. Additionally, further increase morale recovery by +0.05 for every Recruitment slot (excluding the initial slots) (When stacked, only the highest effect becomes active, based on the total recovery value after summation)

Lunacub – 5 Star Operator

Lunacub is a 5-Star operator that is classified as a Long Range/Deadeye type Sniper in-game. She has a base Attack of 462, an HP of 756, and a Defense of 75. Lunacub is a ranged operator that deals physical damage to enemies with her basic attacks.

Her description reads the following – “Lunacub, a hunter wandering the Siracusan wilderness, joined Rhodes Island through the introduction from Penguin Logistics, serving as a Rhodes Island’s field operator in Siracusa and part-time sniper. Lunacub was introduced to Rhodes Island by Emperor. The big star in the rap scene somehow appeared in the Rhodes Island HR office and handed her files while giving out his autograph. According to his words, “This little girl helped my employees a while ago, so please take care of her.”

Here are Lunacub’s skills in detail: –

Hunting Time (Passive Ability): ATK +30%

Shadow of an Ambush (Active Ability): Attack Speed ​​+70. Gain Camouflage for 3 seconds; Within the skill duration, defeating an enemy grants Camouflage for 6 seconds

Here are Lunacub’s Talent skills in detail:

Wilderness Instinct (1st Talent skill) – When the skill is not active, gain Camouflage. When the skill is active, slightly reduce Attack Interval (-15%)

Here are Lunacub’s base skills in detail – 

Wolf Cub’s Nature – When stationed at a Dorm, self-morale recovery per hour +0.7

Wilderness Survival – When stationed at the Workshop and producing skill materials, increase the rate of by-products by 80%

Qanipalaat – 5 Star Operator

Qanipalaat is a 5-Star operator that is classified as an ST/Core Caster type Caster in-game. She has a base Attack of 283, an HP of 654, and a Defense of 45. Qanipalaat is a ranged operator that deals arts damage with her basic attacks.

Her description reads the following – “Operator Qanipalaat has experience working in a search and rescue team in the past and is proficient in field rescue. Born in a Sami tribe, he knew little about the outside world and went out of Sami to search for better medical treatment. Now working as an Rhodes Island operator in a harsh environment.”

Here are Qanipalaat’s skills in detail: –

Freezing Winds (Active Ability): Attack Speed +30. Prioritize aerial enemies

Snowfall (Active Ability): Levitate 2 ground enemies within range for 7 seconds and deal 30% Arts damage to them every 0.5 seconds. When the Levitate ends, deal 170% Arts damage to all enemies in a small area around each target

Here are Qanipalaat’s Talent skills in detail:

Tundra Survival (1st Talent skill) – Apply 10% Arts Fragility effect to all aerial enemies within Attack Range

Here are Qanipalaat’s base skills in detail – 

Rescue-Team External Contact – When stationed at the HR Office, accumulation of networking resources +30%

Rescue-Team Stamina Preservation – When stationed at the HR Office, accumulation of networking resources +35%. Additionally, morale reduction per hour -0.1 for every Recruitment slot (excluding the initial slots)

Quartz – 4-Star Operator

Quartz is a 4-Star operator that is classified as a Charge/Mystic Caster type Caster in-game. She has a base Attack of 548, an HP of 669, and a Defense of 48. Quartz is a melee operator that deals physical damage with her basic attacks.

Her description reads the following – “A mercenary from Columbia. Although her combat skills aren’t outstanding, she’s still a solid operator owing to her excellent adaptability and flexibleness in terms of adjusting plans effectively and timely in the complexity of battlefield environment.”

Here are Quartz’s skills in detail: –

Attack Up Beta (Active Ability): ATK +20%

All-Out Attack (Active Ability): Damage taken by self +25%, Attack Speed +35. Attacks deal 80% Physical damage and have 25% chance to Stun the target for 2 seconds

Here are Quartz’s Talent skills in detail:

Wilderness Action (1st Talent skill) – Max HP +4%, ATK +4%

Here are Quartz’s base skills in detail – 

Standardization Alpha – When this Operator is assigned to a Factory, productivity +15%

Precise Scheduling – When stationed at a Trading Post, order acquisition efficiency +30%. Additionally, further increase order acquisition efficiency by +2% for every 1 type of recipe being produced at the Factories

2023 Thank You Celebrations Log-In Event

As part of the Thank You Celebrations, YoStar Games is holding a 10-day login event that will give you a ton of free resources just for logging in to the game. Here are the days and their rewards:

DAY 1: Emergency Sanity Concentrate x 1 + Recruitment Permit x 5

DAY 2: Data Supplement Stick x 1 + Skill Summary 1 x 30

DAY 3: Expedited Plan x 5 + Orundum x 200

DAY 4: Furniture Part x 300 + Path Not Leads Home x 1

DAY 5: Data Supplement Instrument x 5 + LMD x 30,000

DAY 6: Transmuted Salt Agglomerate x 1 + Transmuted Salt x 3

DAY 7: Skill Summary 3 x 8 + Tactical Battle Record x 20

DAY 8: Pure Gold x 20 + Orundum x 200

DAY 9: Chip Catalyst x 1 + Skill Summary 2 x 20

DAY 10: Module Data Block x 1 + LMD x 30,000

That covers everything regarding the new Operators – Texas the Omertosa, Vigil, Penance, Lunacub, Qanipalaat, and Quartz. If you would like to learn more about Arknights, check out our blog section for the Arknights community. We recommend playing Arknights on a PC with BlueStacks using a keyboard and mouse for the best experience.