Contingency Contract: Endfield's Endgame Mode

Contingency Contract is the toughest test of team power currently in Arknights: Endfield, meant for players who have cleared most of the main content. This page summarizes the unlock requirements, how the Risk system stacks difficulty, and what you earn back from the Secret Sanctuary shop. See the full guide below for detailed team recommendations and how to pick Test Criteria each season.

Unlock Requirements & the Risk System

Unlock RequirementsContingency Contract opens up once you meet two conditions at the same time:Your Endministrator Authority Level is 30 or higher.You have completed the story stage Chapter I Process II: Paving the Way.Both gates are account-wide and permanent once cleared, so o...

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How the Risk System WorksEach Contingency Contract stage is fought across multiple waves (reportedly four), with the third wave built around the operation's main gimmick for that season. Before you start, you pick from a pool of Test Criteria — optional modifiers split into three cate...

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Secret Sanctuary Rewards

Rewards and the Secret Sanctuary ShopContingency Contract pays out in Vitrified Coins, a currency exclusive to the current season that does not carry over once the operation ends, so unspent coins are lost at season close. You earn them primarily through three mission tracks:Cycle Missions — ask...

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Common Mistakes

Don't push Risk too high in your very first season — a higher score isn't worth it if your team collapses and burns through all your attempts. Don't ignore Test Criteria when choosing one, since each criteria changes the rules and can either counter or boost the team you're running. Don't forget to redeem Secret Sanctuary rewards before the season ends — many seasonal rewards don't carry over.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock Contingency Contract?

You need to clear the story/progress requirements listed above — see the full guide for the exact milestone in the current version.

Is high Risk hard?

Yes — the higher the Risk, the more difficulty stacks up, so you need an optimized team and a clear understanding of the Test Criteria you picked; detailed team recommendations are in the full guide.

What are Contingency Contract rewards used for?

Rewards are redeemed at the Secret Sanctuary shop for upgrade materials and rare resources not available from regular content — see the rewards section above.

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