Unlocking Sandleaf Arknights: Endfield: Story Progression Requirements

Sandleaf becomes available once you push through the main storyline to Valley IV’s Power Plateau. You can complete the mission “Eve of Battle” and hit Authority Level 34, typically after passing the Originium Power Plant and Origin Loadspring quests. This opens the Plateau Trunkway area, your primary hotspot. Later, Wuling unlocks post-Chapter 1 for bonus nodes, but Power Plateau handles 90% of early needs.

Where to Find Sandleaf in Arknights Endfield: Best Locations & Map

Sandleaf appears as small, rough plants that glow yellow against the orange red sand in desert areas. These plants usually grow near dunes, rocks, or cacti. The best place to farm them as an Arknights: Endfield beginner is Power Plateau in Valley IV, which contains 17 fixed spawn nodes, making it the most reliable location for collecting Sandleaf.

Follow these routes to gather Sandleaf quickly.

• Plateau Trunkway (Main Route): Begin at the eastern side of the area near the teleport waypoint. Move west along the path and collect the first group of 5 Sandleaf plants. This route forms the core of your farming loop and is the fastest place to start.
• United Parking Lot: Continue west until reaching the United Parking Lot. This location contains 3 additional nodes, allowing you to complete a simple farming loop before returning to the starting point.
• Extra Farming Spots: If more Sandleaf is needed, check Bonecrusher camp, Bridge Approach and Shattered Fringe camps nearby locations for extra spawns. These areas contain scattered nodes that can add a few more materials to your run.
• How to Farm Efficiently: Teleport to Power Plateau, then look for the yellow glow on the ground to locate Sandleaf plants. Interact with the plant to harvest it. A full route usually gives 10 to 15 Sandleaf per run when starting out. Nodes refresh after relogging or during the daily reset. Manual farming can reach its limit quickly, so switching to automated collection later will save time.

Pro Tip: Turn on your scanner to highlight gatherable materials around you. Scanning while moving through Valley IV makes it much easier to spot Sandleaf. Completing a full sweep of Valley IV usually takes less than 10 minutes, which is enough to build a good starter stockpile.

Manual Sandleaf Farming Tips for Beginners

• Daily Routine: Hit Plateau Trunkway at login, 3-5 fresh spawns.
• Efficiency: Glide between nodes to save stamina; pair with nearby Ferrium or Amethyst runs.
• Limits: Don’t rely long-term; one wild Sandleaf kickstarts infinite auto-farms.

Arknights Endfield Sandleaf Farm Blueprint: Auto Setup for Infinite Powder

Manual farming works early on, but the real solution is creating an automatic Sandleaf farming loop with the AIC system. Once set up, this system plants and harvests Sandleaf continuously so you can produce a steady supply of powder materials. Start by researching Planting in the Processing tech tree.

To unlock this research, prepare 1 basic AIC Index as well as a basic AIC II Plan Completing this research unlocks two important structures used for automated farming. Those are a Seed Picking Unit and a Planting Unit. These machines allow your base to collect seeds and plant Sandleaf automatically.

The system also needs a stable power supply to run smoothly. Build Electric Pylons to provide energy for the farming setup. A total power output of 200 to 250 is recommended to keep the planting loop running without interruptions. Once powered and connected, the AIC system creates a self-sustaining Sandleaf production loop, giving you an unlimited and reliable source for crafting Sandleaf Powder.

Required Buildings & Costs

Step-by-Step Auto-Farm Build

1. Place Units: Start by placing the two main machines in the correct order. Place the Seed Picking Unit with the arrows facing right and leave a 2 block gap for an Electric Pylon. Then place the Planting Unit next, also facing right. This layout keeps power and belt connections clean.
2. Loop Belts:
   • 2x from Seed-Picking output → Planting input.
   • 1x from Planting output → Seed-Picking input (recycles).
3. Profit Line: 2nd Planting output → Shredding Unit → 3x Belts → Protocol Stash.
4. Kickstart: Deposit 1 wild Sandleaf in Seed-Picking. Watch it double endlessly!
5. Storage: Link Stash/Automation-Core to Depot—powder stacks automatically.

With this setup running, the farm can generate thousands of Sandleaf Powder each day.

Top Blueprint Codes (Global/NA-EU Servers)

Import via AIC menu > Blueprints > Share Code. Region-locked? Build manually with 2 minutes max.

Building this loop demands Amethyst Parts upfront. If you’re short, top up viaEnjoygm to collect discounted Lumen Points or GP bundles which can fuel your AIC expansion without waiting on drops.

Sandleaf Powder Processing and Key Uses

Sandleaf Powder is produced by sending Sandleaf through a Grinding or Shredding Unit. Using the automated loop increases efficiency and gives 3x output per plant, making it one of the most valuable resources for late game crafting. Most advanced materials rely on Sandleaf Powder, especially when building higher tier components and power systems.

Main Crafting Recipes

These materials are created in the Grinding Unit using Sandleaf Powder and other powders.

Among these recipes, battery materials should be prioritized because they help improve your base power systems.

Advanced Tips for Maximum Efficiency

A few optimizations can make your Sandleaf farm much more productive.

• Manage Power Carefully: A single Electric Pylon is usually enough to power one farming loop. As your base grows, add Thermal Relays to support larger systems.
• Expand with Parallel Loops: One farming loop works well in the early stages. For large scale production, build multiple loops side by side. This setup can easily produce 10k or more Sandleaf Powder per day.
• Avoid Common Setup Mistakes: Most farming issues happen because of belt placement. Always check that conveyor belts follow the arrow directions of each machine. Testing the system with one Sandleaf first helps confirm that the loop works correctly.
• Use Wuling for Faster Starts: After finishing Chapter 1, additional Sandleaf farming in Wuling can help restart production quickly if your loop stops or storage runs low.

Conclusion

And that is it. Once the automated system is running, Arknights: Endfield Sandleaf farming becomes effortless. With powder production handled by your base, attention can shift toward upgrading Talos and progressing through the rest of the game. Use this farm guide to make the best progress there and you will be able to farm to the top with our tips.