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This article list contains Frequently Ask Questions about the Blue Archive.

Non-Gameplay

How Many Versions of the Game?

Blue Archive has 3 distinct game versions currently.

• JP version, launched February 2021 is exclusive for players in Japan and will be the first to receive latest game contents. They are published by YOSTAR.
• Global version, launched November 2021 is the version that is available worldwide by default, however access is blocked in Japan and China (except Hong Kong and Macau) and a few other countries.
  • Global (Teen) version is a separate build of the Global version that is tailored for younger Senseis, with stricter control. The version is only available if any sensei are below the age threshold for the normal version in the app stores (depending of region it can be either 19 or 17).
• CN version only for China market, and by default is accessible by those having People's Republic of China citizens (except Hong Kong and Macau SAR citizens). This version is published by YOSTAR.
  • This version has stricter content controls due to China regulation of games, such as sprite modifications and term changes. The ID requirement also make rerolling impossible in this version.

What Language Does the Game Supports?

The game supports different languages, subbed and dubbed depending on the version you have played.

• JP supports only Japanese language and contains only Japanese voices.
• Global supports English, Korean, Thai and Traditional Chinese, and all of them are switchable in game. The version also contains Japanese and Korean voices which is also switchable.
• CN supports only Simplified Chinese for texts, however the game provides both Mandarin and Japanese voices for all characters.
  • CN version also includes voices for main stories (which is not voiced otherwise in other versions), but only in Mandarin.

Where to Download?

Blue Archive (JP) is available to be downloaded at:

• IOS
  • Appstore
• Android
  • Playstore
• PC
  • There is currently no official PC client for Blue Archive. Emulators are used such as MuMu Player, Bluestacks etc. to play on PC.
• Browser
  • Play Blue Archive on browser without downloading with funpass cloud gaming

Play Online

You can also play Blue Archive online using the cloud gaming platform, easyfun.gg. This platform supports both the Japanese and global versions of the game, making it accessible for all players.

Steps to Play Online:

1. Visit easyfun.gg: Go to the easyfun.gg website.
2. Create an Account: Sign up or log in if you already have an account.
3. Search for Blue Archive: Use the search bar to find Blue Archive.
4. Start Playing: Click on the game and start playing instantly.

Playing online with easyfun.gg offers several benefits:

• Accessibility: Play on any device with an internet connection.
• Performance: Enjoy smooth gameplay with minimal lag.
• Convenience: No downloads or installations required.

Is There Any Difference in Game Contents for the Versions?

By default, JP contains the latest possible contents for the game including its features, characters, stories and events.

Global version is always 6 months behind JP for all contents, and most of it will be implemented in the same pattern like how it is in JP. On top of JP features, Global will also feature "web events" exclusive for the version.

CN is 2 years behind in terms of contents and features. The implementation could be faster for some events and features, however they will still follow the rough sequences of implementation. CN also contains some exclusive web based mini games.

Is Other Regional Versions Playable for All?

It is possible for all teachers to play all three instances of the game (JP, Global and CN) with some workarounds (despite both Global and JP is geo-blocked by both stores and CN requires ID verification that is mainly for China citizens).

However, for overseas teachers, other application versions can be downloaded from:

• Android:
  • QooApp for JP version. QooApp is reliable as they provide store updates of the versions of the game.
  • QooApp for Global version, in case teachers from Japan or China or other blocked countries wanted to play the Global version.
  • BiliBili for CN (Android only) for non-PRC teachers who wanted to try CN version, as BiliBili provides registration leeways for non-China players.

Teachers can refer to this installation guide for instructions to register and play in all versions.

Reroll Guide

Process

1. Starting at the title screen, click "Guest".
2. Follow and complete the tutorial.
   • The starting tutorial during the introduction can't be skipped; however, the stories after are skippable by clicking "☰" on the top right followed by clicking the "»".
3. Next, the rewards are deposited in the mailbox "✉" on the top right corner.
4. Go to the Gacha.
   • The first 10 pulls are free and has guarantee 3★.
   • You may do another 10 pulls, using the 1600 Pyroxene from the tutorial rewards.
5. After rolling, You may:
   • Reroll again, these are the steps to reset:
   1. There are two methods, either: Salted Email or using Twitter.
   2. Bind the rerolled account with either method.
   3. Click on the 8 small square button on the top right, beside the mailbox.
   4. four options will pop-out. Click "Account (アカウント)".
   5. On the new screen, Yostar will be displayed on the very top.
   6. Bind the account based on which method you prefer like Email
      • The top field will require teachers to input their salted email and an email will be sent to them with a 6-digit code. Copy and paste it on the bottom screen.
   7. Once binded, go back to the title screen.
      • Close the app or go back to the account setting, and scroll down till "Return to Title Screen (タイトル画面に移動)".
   8. At this point, the guest account will be bound, and the bottom of the title screen should say either Yostar or Twitter depending on the method.
      • By binding, the guest account should be wiped since it's now bound to Yostar or Twitter.
   9. On the bottom left, click "Login Methods (ログインアカウントの切り替え)".
   10. Click on Guest, and a new guest account will be created.
   11. Repeat this process, if you're unsatisfied with the outcome.
   • Keep
     If you are satisfied with your pulls, please remember to bind your account using Email, or your Nexon account before playing.

Salted Email

Salted Email is the process of creating multiple similar email, by adding a "+" sign at the end of the email. Any text or numbers can be added after that.

• Example: "Teacher@gmail.com". A salted email would be "Teacher+1@gmail.com, Teacher+2@gmail.com, etc".

Dummy Email

Dummy email or fake email are also not recommended. Most of these emails expires on a set time, these problems may cause an issue with your account in the future.

On the Global version, Accounts can be deleted under the "Account" menu.

Students to Reroll

These are recommended units to be rerolled:

Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠SpecialHibiki

MAX SKILL LEVEL
EX	Deals 591% of ATK as DMG to enemies within 5 round-shaped areas.	4
N	Deals 275% of ATK as DMG in a round-shaped area around the enemy with the lowest HP every 20 sec.
P	Increases CRIT.DMG by 26.6%.
Sub	Increases ally CRIT.DMG by 17.3%.

Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠StrikerIori

MAX SKILL LEVEL
EX	Fires 3 shots that each deal 666% of ATK as DMG to targets and enemies in a fan-shaped area behind them.	3
N	Deals 436% of ATK as DMG to 1 enemy every 25 sec.
P	Increases ACC by 26.6%.
Sub	Deals 43.1% of ATK as additional DMG when attacking without cover.

Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠StrikerShun

MAX SKILL LEVEL
EX	Increases Normal Attack DMG to 153%, RANGE by 24.4%, and CTRL.R by 50%, but decreases ATK SPD by 18.8%. Last for 30 sec.	3
N	Obtains 3.8 Skill Cost when battle begins (1x per battle).
P	Increases ATK by 26.6%.
Sub	Deals 96.4% of ATK as additional DMG when attacking medium-sized enemies.

Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠Star IconCategory:test⁠StrikerHaruna

MAX SKILL LEVEL
EX	Deals 887% of ATK as DMG to enemies within a straight line. DMG decreases by 10% each time it pierces an enemy. (Min 30% DMG). Cost reduced to 3.	3
N	Deals 380% of ATK as DMG to 1 enemy every 30 sec.
P	Increases Max HP by 26.6%.
Sub	Increases ATK by 19.1% when standing still.

Reset Time

Daily Reset Times

For JP, the game follows the Japanese time (JST, GMT+9) and it can be seen on the bottom right of the menu.

• 04:00 ~ This is the game's daily reset time and will reset various functions such as Shop, Schedule, Fugitive Warrant, Hard Mission and first batch of students visiting the Cafe. Total War and Joint Firepower Exercise rounds also will be reset at this time during any of their active sessions, and new tickets will be distributed for Great Decisive Battle
• 14:00 ~ Daily reward for Tactical Competition.
• 16:00 ~ Visiting student reset. The second batch of students will visit the Cafe.
• 18:00 ~ At this time, one of the Achievement will be automatically complete.

Virtually, these times can also be applied to Global version as the base time of the version is based on Korean Standard Time (GMT+9). However converted time display applies to any local time set based on regions played by teachers, but the time set is uniform across regions otherwise. Some regions, especially Western ones might found the time happened before the date change.

CN version has these times applies entirely following the China Standard Time (GMT+8). The time displayed will remain the same as JP, just those will happen following China time, which is an hour late than Japan or Korea Time. .

Weekly Reset Times

There are also weekly reset time that is applied by default in some matters of the game, content and achievement wise. In JP:

• Monday at 04:00~ is where Weekly Achievements cycle resets.
• Wednesday at 04:00~ is when any 2x/3x campaign may start and ends.
• Wednesday at 11:00~ is commonly when weekly contents put on reset by default. At this time, any Event and gacha banners that has reached its last day will be closed, and new contents (Events, banners, stories updates, and new session of raids) will start to be available in the game. This depends if there are maintenances occurring in this period, which normally starts at the same time too.
  • Some events may start on different days. However, many of those also commonly starts on 11:00 on the said day.

In Global, campaign and content reset times are usually scheduled a day earlier. The same time would applied to the version due to the same reason with daily resets. However, each localised channels uses their own local time in their schedule, aside from English version's UTC which usually make the schedules to look like:

• Monday at 19:00 (UTC)/Tuesday at 04:00 (KR)/03:00 (TW)/02:00 (TH) for campaign resets
• Tuesday at 02:00 (UTC)/11:00 (KR)/10:00 (TW)/09:00 (TH) for content resets (if no maintenance occurs)

However just like Daily Reset, rest assured that all times given are uniform across regions and time difference in the Global channels are just used as a localised reference only.

In CN, campaign and content reset will be happening on a Thursday instead, following the China time (GMT+8):

• Thursday at 04:00~ for campaign resets
• Thursday at 14:00~ for content resets

Maintenance

Regular Maintenance usually occurs once every 2 weeks on Tuesday (Global) and Wednesday (Japan) around 11:00 to 18:00 (JP and KR time). In CN, maintenance happens commonly on 14:00 Thursday onwards.

Teachers should check the Official JP Twitter or Official Global Twitter for announcements, including maintenance period which can be shortened or extended by further notice.

Account Transfer

Teachers can transfer their account from one device to another. Teachers will require their Game User ID and Linkage Code that can be found in "Device Linkage Code (デバイス間連携コード)" under "Account (アカウント)".

Click here for a step by step guide.

Purchasing Both Monthly Package

Yes. Both Monthly and Half Package can be bought together.

Gameplay

How to Change Teacher's Name?

Do note: There are two names: username (your teacher name), and Arona call name. The username is your teacher name, used officially by students to address you. And the Arona call name is used by Arona to address you.

• Teacher Name (名前)
  Teachers can their names by clicking on their profile on the top left and clicking the blue "Change (変更)" button on the right.
  • Teacher's name can be in English.
  • Teacher's name can have up to 10 characters.

• Call Name (呼び名)
  This name refers to the name that Arona will address the teacher. Arona will greet them every day after server reset. A second pop-up appears after filling in the teacher's name. Similar to teacher's name, to change your call name: Click on the profile on the top left, and on the right side directly underneath teacher's name. Click on "Call Name (呼び名)".
  • It's recommended to use Hiragana, or Katakana in romaji form.
  • For Global however, only Roman characters is allowed. Teachers who are interested of using Japanese names in Global may do so by filling in the Romaji version of such names. However, it is recommended to use the Kunrei-shiki version of the romanisations, as using the common Hepburn romanisation may cause Arona to mispronounce your name.
  • Only 3 characters are allowed for JP.
  • After changing the name, teachers will need to wait 24 hours in order to change again.

How to Change Avatar?

Profile Picture or Avatar can be changed by clicking on the profile "Change Duty (当番を変更)" on the top left of the main menu.

What are Terrains?

Terrains are environments in the game. Terrains will either increase or decrease the damage a student does. Each student has different terrain reaction.

Click here for more information.

What are Type Advantages?

Types are two classes of category that determine a student's strengths and weaknesses. Attack types have five sub-categories, Defense types have four sub-categories. The sub-categories can be interpreted as a Rock-Paper-Scissor, each having their own counters and strengths.

Type Compatibility
DEF/ATK	Normal	Explosion	Penetration	Mystic	Sonic
Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal
Light	Normal	Weak	Resist	Normal	Normal
Heavy	Normal	Normal	Weak	Resist	Resist
Special	Normal	Resist	Normal	Weak	Effective
Elastic	Normal	Resist	Normal	Normal	Weak
Damage
Effect			Damage Dealt
Weak			2x (200%)
Effective			1.5x (150%)
Normal			1x (100%)
Resist			0.5 (50%)

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Where to get Furniture?

Furnitures Furniture NodeCategory:test⁠can be obtained in various ways, mainly crafting, login events, or events prizes

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How to Awaken Students?

A detailed explanation is on Divine Fragment.

Memorial Lobby

Memorial Lobby is a Live2D model of a particular student doing something related to their bond story. They can be viewed on the main menu.

How to set Memorial Lobby?

To set it, a 3 top right lies 3 icons in the order of "Memorial Lobby (Anonymous Icon) / Mailbox (✉) / Menu (8 small squares)". Click on the "Memorial Lobby (Anonymous Icon)" and teachers can select up to 5 10 students. A pink Anonymous Icon can be seen underneath each student which let the teachers know whether they have a Live2D or not.

• 0/1 refers to students who have a Live2D but have not yet unlocked.
• 1/1 refers to unlocked.
• - refers to students who does not have a Live2D yet and may have one in the future.

After selecting, directly under the "Mailbox (✉)", click on the "🔁" to switch between their Default and Live2D.

In the settings, teachers can set the student's Memorial Lobby to:

• Always play the intro.
• Always play the intro once per day
• Never play the intro.
• Randomly change to another student every time they return to the main menu.
• Randomly change to another student once per day.
• Fixed student selected by the teachers.

How to Unlock Memorial Lobby?

Each student has a requires a different level in order to unlock it which can be found here. To unlock, teachers first need to recruit them and increase their affection by patting, gifting or scheduling with them. However, by far the fastest way is to gift them.

Click here for more information.

What is this Rainbow Book?

Secret Notebook

The rare Secret Notebook (秘伝ノート) is used for upgrading skills (excluding EX-Skill) from level 9 to the climax level, level 10. It can be obtained from the Shop for 500 Total War CoinCategory:test⁠ and in various events. Upgrading the skill to level ten also cost an additional 4,000,000 Gold.

Unable to Remove Equipments?

Once equipment has been given to a student, it can't be removed. All students have a preset of equipments that can't be changed.

Click here for more information.

Unable to View Opponents' Team in Arena?

In Tactical Competition or Arena, as teacher climbs the ranks, the opponents' team will be hidden with exception to their set Leader and Supports.

Click here for more information.

What Does CC Do?

There are two types of Crowd Control (CC, Crowd Control), Crowd Control Power (CC.P) and Crowd Control Resist (CC.R). By default, both stats are at a 100. Which can be increased by equipping and upgrading the student's Equipment or a students' specialized skill.

• Crowd Control Power
  CC.P is the ability to debuff an opponent using skills.
• Crowd Control Resist
  CC.R is the ability to ignore debuff or other CC skills.

What are Tiles in Mission Mean?

Tiles are hexagon floors that students and enemies stepped on. Every stage in Mission has a Strategy Map with new tiles appearing as teachers climbs higher. Each tiles have a special effect when students steps on it with the expectation of Normal Tile. Some tiles also affect enemies when they stepped on it.

There are also limited-time tiles that sometimes appear during events which either have a new effect on its own or simply copied from other tile effects. However, these limited-time tiles will always have a different design regardless.

V • T • E Legend
Start Tile		Boss Tile		Creation Tile		Deletion Tile
Start TileCategory:test⁠	student start their mission here. There may be more than one in the map.	Boss TileCategory:test⁠	The boss tile where the student need to beat in order to clear the mission.	Creation TileCategory:test⁠	When stepped, a new Scaffolding Tile will appear on the map.	Deletion TileCategory:test⁠	When stepped, an existing Scaffolding Tile will disappear along with whoever is stepping on it. Student will be moved to START.
One Direction Warp Tile 1 - IN		One Direction Warp Tile 1 - OUT		One Direction Warp Tile 2 - IN		One Direction Warp Tile 2 - OUT
One Way Tile A - INCategory:test⁠	When stepped, student can choose to warp to the other side of the map. (One way)	One Way Tile A - OUTCategory:test⁠	The exit of Warp Tile 1 with the student unable to move back.	One Way Tile B - INCategory:test⁠	When stepped, student can choose to warp to the other side of the map. (One way)	One Way Tile B - OUTCategory:test⁠	The exit of Warp Tile 2 with the student unable to move back.
Two Direction Warp Tile 1		Two Direction Warp Tile 2		Scaffolding Tile - IN		Scaffolding Tile - OUT
Two Way Tile ACategory:test⁠	When stepped, student can choose to warp back and forth. (Two ways)	Two Way Tile BCategory:test⁠	When stepped, student can choose to warp back and forth. (Two ways)	Scaffolding Tile - INCategory:test⁠	An invisible tile that only appears when the Creation Tile is stepped on.	Scaffolding Tile - OUTCategory:test⁠	This tile will disappear when the Deletion Tile is stepped on.
Broken Tile		Normal Tile
Broken TileCategory:test⁠	When stepped, this tile will disappear along with whoever is stepping it after 1 turn. Student will be moved to START.	Normal TileCategory:test⁠	A normal tile that has no particular effect.
Caution		Free Action		Enemy Rank
CautionCategory:test⁠	The enemy will attack the student on the adjacent tile.	Free ActionCategory:test⁠	The enemy will move towards the nearest student.	Enemy RankCategory:test⁠	Display the difficulty of the enemy ranging from 1 to 3 diamonds.
Explosion		Penetration		Mystic		Normal
Explosion TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's attack type is Explosion.	Penetration TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's attack type is Penetration.	Mystic TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's attack type is Mystic.	Normal TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's attack type is Normal.
Light Armor		Heavy Armor		Special Armor
Light Armor TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's defence type is Light Armor.	Heavy Armor TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's defence type is Heavy Armor.	Special Armor TypeCategory:test⁠	The enemy's defence type is Special Armor.
Special Gift Box		Light Drone
Reward BoxCategory:test⁠	A box that appears on every hard mission and contains 50 Pyroxene.	Light DroneCategory:test⁠	Landing on this tile reveals the surrounding tiles.
Firearm ~ Attack-Up Buff		Shield ~ Defence-Up Buff		Ramen ~ HP Recovery
Attack BuffCategory:test⁠	Increase attack of the student who step on it.	Defence BuffCategory:test⁠	Increase defence of the student who step on it.	HP RecoveryCategory:test⁠	Restore HP to the student who step on it.

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AP

Action Points (AP, Action Points) in Gacha Game, are simply the Energy System that is consume whenever the player plays a mission. It also limits the amount of action that the player can make. In Blue Archive, AP is mainly use in missions and events.

How Long Does AP Refill?

1 AP is refilled every 6 minutes and 1 experience points is given for every 1 AP spent. Teacher can increase their AP limit by leveling up. Should teacher reached level of 70 or above, they will need around 20 hours to fully refill their AP assuming they started from 0 AP.

How Many Times AP can be Refilled

AP can be refilled 20 times with Pyroxene. The price will increase with every 3 refills up to a maximum of 300 Pyroxene. One of the Daily Achievement require teachers to refill 1 time. Refilling is worth considering when Double Drop Event or Events in general is held.

AP
Refill	Price	Cumulative Price
1	30	30
2	30	60
3	30	90
4	60	150
5	60	210
6	60	270
7	100	370
8	100	470
9	100	570
10	150	720
11	150	870
12	150	1020
13	200	1220
14	200	1420
15	200	1620
16	300	1920
17	300	2220
18	300	2520
19	300	2820
20	300	3120

When Does Various Contents Unlock?

Contents can be unlocked by completing Missions. The last content to be unlocked is at Mission 6 Act 1 while anything after that are important items.

Unlock Condition
Mission	Content	Icon
1 - 4	Special Request	N/A
2 - 1	Cafe	MP CafeCategory:test⁠
2 - 4	Schedule	MP ScheduleCategory:test⁠
3 - 1	Fugitive Warrant	N/A
3 - 2	Crafting Chamber	MP CraftingCategory:test⁠
3 - 4	Circle	MP CircleCategory:test⁠
3 - 5	Cafe Equipment Core	x1
4 - 1	Lootable Tier 2 Equipment	N/A
4 - 1	Total War	N/A
6 - 1	Tactical Competition	N/A
6 - 5	Cafe Equipment Core	x1
7 - 1	Lootable Tier 3 Equipment	N/A
9 - 5	Cafe Equipment Core	x1
10 - 1	Lootable Tier 4 Equipment	N/A
12 - 5	Cafe Equipment Core	x1
13 - 1	Lootable Tier 5 Equipment	N/A
15 - 5	Cafe Equipment Core	x1