What To Do With Extra Tokens – Arknights Endfield

Every time you pull a duplicate character in Arknights Endfield, you receive a Token that unlocks one level of that Operator’s potential. Since potential caps at five levels, you’ll eventually accumulate extra Tokens that seem useless once a character reaches maximum potential. Fortunately, the game provides an exchange system that converts these surplus Tokens into genuinely valuable resources.

Understanding how to efficiently manage your Tokens becomes increasingly important as you build out your roster. For comprehensive information on managing your characters and resources, visit our Arknights Endfield guides hub. This guide explains exactly what to do with those extra Tokens sitting in your Valuables Stash.

Token Exchange System Overview

The Quota Exchange system lets you convert maxed-out character Tokens into two primary currencies: AIC Quota and Endpoint Quota. The conversion rates vary based on character rarity, giving you different strategic options depending on your needs.

Token Exchange Rates

AIC Quota Exchange:

• 5-Star Token: 20 AIC Quota
• 4-Star Token: 5 AIC Quota

Endpoint Quota Exchange:

• 6-Star Token: 10 Endpoint Quota

The higher rarity exchanges naturally offer better rewards. Endpoint Quota provides access to premium items like 6-Star weapons (which cost 20 Endpoint Quota), making those duplicate 6-Star pulls less frustrating. AIC Quota gives you common materials and occasional Headhunting Permits, though the selection refreshes periodically with limited quantities.

How To Exchange Tokens

The exchange process takes just a few steps once you know where to look:

1. Open the Acquisition Center from the main menu
2. Navigate to the AIC Quota Exchange tab
3. Click the Token Exchange Quota button at the bottom of the screen
4. Review the window showing all available Tokens from max-potential Operators
5. Confirm the exchange

The system automatically adds your quota to your account balance. You can then spend that quota immediately or save it for when the shop inventory refreshes with items you need.

One convenient feature: the exchange window only displays Tokens from Operators who’ve already reached maximum potential, so you won’t accidentally convert a Token you still need for potential upgrades.

Understanding All Quota Types

Arknights Endfield actually features three distinct Quota Exchange systems, each with different sources and reward pools:

Bond Quota Exchange

You earn Bond Quota directly from pulling duplicate Operators, separate from the Token system:

• 6-Star duplicate: 50 Bond Quota
• 5-Star duplicate: 10 Bond Quota
• 4-Star duplicate: No Bond Quota

Bond Quota offers the most impressive rewards in the game. For 200 Bond Quota, you can pick up a guaranteed 5-Star Operator of your choice—perfect for filling gaps in your roster or grabbing specific characters for team compositions. Check out our best teams guide to identify which Operators might be worth targeting.

The real standout option here is the Chartered HH Permit, which costs 25 Bond Quota each. Unlike most shop items with purchase limits, you can buy these permits infinitely. If you’re consistently pulling 5-Star or 6-Star duplicates, you can essentially convert them into additional gacha pulls. This creates a self-sustaining cycle where duplicates generate more opportunities to pull.

Bond Quota also provides Mark of Perseverance materials, which you’ll need for upgrading Operator Skill Mastery levels. These materials help you push your favorite characters to their full potential.

AIC Quota Exchange

This is where your converted Tokens get spent. The AIC Quota shop rotates common materials needed for character progression—things like upgrade materials, skill books, and other basic resources. The inventory includes limited quantities of Headhunting Permits that refresh periodically, giving free-to-play players extra pulling power over time.

While less exciting than Bond Quota rewards, AIC Quota serves an important role in keeping your material stockpiles healthy without grinding the same content repeatedly.

Endpoint Quota Exchange

Reserved exclusively for 6-Star Token conversions, Endpoint Quota provides access to premium equipment. The flagship item here is the 6-Star weapon selector, which costs 20 Endpoint Quota. Since you get 10 Endpoint Quota per 6-Star Token, you need two duplicate 6-Star pulls to claim a weapon of your choice.

This system significantly softens the blow of pulling duplicate limited characters. Instead of feeling like wasted resources, those duplicates become targeted weapon acquisitions for characters who need them. For example, if you’re building a strong support character, you could check our Ardelia build guide to see which weapons benefit her most, then use your Endpoint Quota accordingly.

Strategic Considerations

Don’t rush to convert Tokens the moment an Operator hits max potential. Sometimes it makes sense to hold onto them temporarily:

When building multiple characters: If you’re working on several Operators simultaneously, keep some flexible resources available rather than locking them into specific quota types. For character development strategies, see our leveling and promotion guide.

Before shop refreshes: AIC Quota inventory rotates periodically. If you’re close to a refresh and don’t need immediate materials, waiting might give you access to better items.

Planning weapon acquisitions: If you’re one 6-Star Token away from a weapon selector, consider whether you’re better off saving current Tokens or spending them now for immediate progression materials.

For players who want to maximize their gacha efficiency from the start, our gacha system guide and reroll guide explain how to build a strong foundation for your account.

Making the Most of Your Quotas

The exchange system rewards players who pull frequently, creating a positive feedback loop where duplicates fuel additional progression. If you’re actively playing and regularly summoning, you’ll accumulate enough quota over time to supplement your material farming significantly.

Priority-wise, Bond Quota Chartered HH Permits offer the best long-term value since they have no purchase limit. Converting duplicates into additional summons lets you accelerate roster development without spending real money. The 5-Star Operator selector also provides tremendous value when you need specific characters for content or team compositions.

AIC Quota serves as your steady income of everyday materials. While less flashy, these common resources prevent bottlenecks in character development, letting you promote and upgrade Operators without excessive grinding.

Endpoint Quota gives you surgical precision in acquiring powerful weapons. Rather than hoping for specific weapon drops, you can target exactly what you need for your most important characters.

You can download Arknights Endfield from the Google Play Store or Epic Games Store to start building your collection. For additional resources on managing your account efficiently, check out our guides on blueprints, battery production, and gear templates.

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