Mladich Sigil
Status: Deployed

Case Study: Arkulator

Arknights resource calculator with 200+ DAU, multilingual support, and precise pull forecasting for global players.

200+
DAU
4
Languages
7min
Avg session
72
User countries
description

Arkulator is a specialized web application serving the global Arknights community, providing precise resource and pull calculations to help players optimize their progression. With over 200 daily active users spanning multiple continents, it has established itself as a reliable tool within the game's ecosystem, particularly among Asian players who represent the majority of its audience.

The platform breaks down complex calculations into clear categories—'Guaranteed' for predictable daily rewards, 'Certificate Stores' for controlled resource planning, and 'Speculations' for variable factors like random bonuses. This structured approach enables accurate forecasting of pulls, annihilation rewards, and mission yields, reducing guesswork and enhancing strategic decision-making.

Supporting a four-language interface, the site ensures accessibility for its diverse international user base. Features like exclusion toggles for specific entities and dynamic subtotal calculations reflect thoughtful UX design, making it intuitive even for casual players while powerful enough for dedicated users.

Built with a focus on accuracy and performance, the application handles real-time computations seamlessly, positioning it as a go-to resource for consistent daily engagement. Its sustained usage across regions underscores the project's ability to deliver lasting value to a niche but passionate community.

The provided analytics illustrate robust global adoption, with strong representation from Asia (Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, China) and healthy engagement in North America and beyond.

screenshots
frontend
Nuxt
Tailwind
CSS
backend
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data
Pinia
third-party
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other
i18n
challenge

The main challenge was modeling the game's variable mechanics (e.g., random bonuses, recruitment) into accurate, repeatable calculations while maintaining usability across languages and devices.

conclusion

Arkulator exemplifies targeted community tooling, delivering measurable impact through precise, accessible calculations. Its international adoption and sustained daily usage highlight effective niche problem-solving and scalable design.

execution phases
#1 Community Research

Analyzed Arknights mechanics to identify key calculation needs for resource planning.

#2 Core Calculator Build

Developed structured models for guaranteed, store, and speculative pull forecasting.

#3 UI/UX Refinement

mplemented exclusion toggles, dynamic updates, and multilingual support.

#4 Performance Tuning

Optimized real-time computations for scalability with growing user base.

#5 Deployment & Scaling

Launched with global accessibility and monitoring for 200+ DAU.