Abyssal Hunters Resurface in Arknights: Story Rerun, Skins & Headhunt Banner Go Live

After its original run last year, the beloved side‑story Path of Life is making its return to Arknights’ global servers — and this time with some changes, extra accessibility, and fresh incentives for both new and veteran Doctors. The rerun is now active, offering a second chance to dive into the watery depths of the event, complete story content, earn special rewards, and tackle exclusive operations.

🌊 Back Into the Deep: What Is Path of Life (Rerun)?

The Abyssal Hunter saga is back. Arknights is rerunning the sidestory “Path of Life”, giving both new and returning Doctors a chance to dive back into the deep-sea, horror-tinged storyline while snagging:

• A free 5★ Operator (Underflow)

• Abyssal Hunter Lab furniture

• A refreshed event shop

• A Ulpianus–Lucilla–Sand Reckoner rate-up banner

• New & returning EPOQUE outfits

Event Duration:
🗓 Nov 27, 2025, 08:00 – Dec 11, 2025, 03:59 (UTC-7)
Unlock Requirement: Clear Main Story 1-10

This is a “lightweight rerun”, which means:

• Your previous stage progress and first-time drops carry over

• You can focus on new rewards, shop clears, and medals without redoing everything from scratch

🧭 Event Flow — Stages, Missions & Shop

1️⃣ Event Stages: [Deploy Beacons] & [Fortify Defense]

Stage Availability:
🗓 Nov 27, 2025, 08:00 – Dec 7, 2025, 03:59 (UTC-7)

These are your main grinding nodes:

• Clear them to complete missions

• Farm event currency

• Build Trust for key Operators

2️⃣ Missions: [Conundra of the Sophontheatrum]

Clear event stages to complete “Conundra of the Sophontheatrum” missions and earn:

• ★★★★★ Underflow (free event Operator)

• Abyssal Hunter Lab (Pieces)

• Module Materials

• “Emergency Supplies” Blueprint Chips

• And other upgrade resources

If you skipped the original Path of Life, this is your chance to grab Underflow and set up your deep-sea roster properly.

3️⃣ Event Shop: [Materianomicon Moderatrix]

Shop Duration:
🗓 Nov 27, 2025, 08:00 – Dec 11, 2025, 03:59 (UTC-7)

Use “Emergency Supplies” Blueprint Chips (from stages + missions) to buy:

• Underflow’s Token (potential boost)

• Abyssal Hunter Lab (Pieces)

• Headhunting Permits

• Elite materials

• LMD, Battle Records, and more

If you like full collections, your target is:
✅ Underflow + Token + Furniture Set + Permits/materials

🏅 Medals, Intelligence Certificates & Trust Boosts

Some extra incentives wrapped into the rerun:

• Engraved Medals for this event have updated conditions

  • If you already satisfy those new conditions from the original run, you’ll receive the corresponding medals immediately after the update

  • Once this rerun ends, these medals cannot be obtained again via [Score] or any other source

• Certain one-time rewards you get again will convert into [Intelligence Certificates] at specific rates

  • The Intelligence Certificate shop will restock and add new items when the event begins

• Trust gain boosted for these Operators in Path of Life stages:

  • Ulpianus

  • Lucilla

  • Underflow

Perfect time to farm both materials and trust for your deep-sea team.

Finally, after the rerun:

• Path of Life stages will be permanently added to [Score] on
  🗓 Dec 11, 2025, 04:00 (UTC-7)

⚓ Limited Headhunting: “Anchor in the Deep” Rerun

What’s a rerun without a banner?

Banner Name: Anchor in the Deep
Duration:
🗓 Nov 27, 2025, 08:00 – Dec 11, 2025, 03:59 (UTC-7)

Rate-Up Operators

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ulpianus

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucilla

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sand Reckoner

This is a Standard Headhunting with the modern protection:

If you do 150 pulls without getting the rate-up 6★ (Ulpianus),
the next 6★ you obtain is guaranteed to be Ulpianus.

If you’re building an Abyssal core or just like heavy-hitting, ocean-themed Operators, this is a very efficient time to roll.

👗 Drip from the Deep — EPOQUE Skins

New Outfit: EPOQUE “Laminar Flow” (Underflow)

Availability:
🗓 Nov 27, 2025, 08:00 – Dec 11, 2025, 03:59 (UTC-7)

• Brand-new EPOQUE Collection outfit for Underflow

• If you’re grabbing her from the event + shop, this skin is the perfect finisher for the build

Returning EPOQUE Outfits (Same Period)

• EPOQUE – I Am the Tides (Gladiia)

• EPOQUE – Scribing (Penance)

• EPOQUE – For the Banquet (Melanite)

If you’re a big Abyssal enjoyer and missed any of these, this is your “no regrets” rerun.

🛋 Base Cosmetics: Abyssal Hunter Lab Furniture Set

Re-edition Furniture: Abyssal Hunter Lab

Duration:
🗓 Nov 27, 2025, 08:00 – Dec 11, 2025, 03:59 (UTC-7)

How to get it:

• As Path of Life event rewards and redemption (Pieces)

• Through a limited-time shop sale (Pieces)

Fully decking your dorm in Abyssal Hunter Lab + EPOQUE skins = peak theme synergy.

🎯 Quick Priority Checklist for Doctors

Not sure where to focus? Try this order:

1. Secure Underflow & Token

   • Complete Conundra missions + use the event shop.

2. Farm Chips & Clear the Shop

   • Prioritize Headhunting Permits, materials, and Abyssal Hunter Lab pieces.

3. Roll “Anchor in the Deep” if you want Ulpianus/Lucilla/Sand Reckoner

   • Keep the 150-pull guarantee in mind for Ulpianus.

4. Grab EPOQUE skins

   • Especially Laminar Flow if you’re investing in Underflow.

5. Finish Trust grinding for Ulpianus, Lucilla, Underflow while bonuses last.

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Whether you’re replaying Path of Life for story, farming rare mats, or eyeing that event-limited outfit, now is a great time to connect with other players in the Arknights community. You can browse Boosting to get help with tricky EX stages, check out Hourly Services for resources and materials farm, or even look at Accounts if you want to start fresh with more operators unlocked—all on GameMarket.gg.