Get ready, Trailblazers! Hot on the heels of the recent Star Rail concert, a truly exciting collaboration with Fate has been officially revealed. The biggest news? We’re getting Archer for free in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4!

Mark your calendars: From July 11th (server time) at 12:00 PM until Version 3.6 ends, you can log in to claim this limited 5-star Fate collaboration character. Pyro Chronicler is here to break down all the leaked details on Archer’s kit, so let’s dive in!

Archer: The Dual-Wielding Paradox Joins Honkai: Star Rail

Archer, the iconic Fate poster boy, is making his debut in Honkai: Star Rail as a Quantum Hunt main DPS. Forget your average Skill tappers – Archer is designed to be a Skill Point burning machine, built for high aggression similar to Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, but with an even more singular focus on raw damage.

His playstyle revolves around constant Skill use, with his damage scaling primarily on ATK and Crit DMG. This makes him somewhat familiar to veteran players, but with a unique twist: extreme SP dependency. Archer truly shines when paired with teammates who can either generate a lot of Skill Points (SP) or have very low SP consumption themselves. This immediately points to strong synergies with characters like Sparkle (for SP battery and Crit buffs) and Gallagher (for healing and Skill Point restoration).

Early theorycrafting suggests Archer could become a meta Memory of Chaos staple, especially for players looking to bolster their top-tier Hunt DPS options.

V2-V5 Kit Adjustments at a Glance

Before we deep dive, here’s a quick summary of the recent V2-V5 adjustments to Archer’s kit:

• Skill DMG Reduction: Skill DMG in “Circuit Connection” state reduced from 400% to 360%.
• Base Stats Tweaks: HP increased (1086.624 → 1164.24), but Energy reduced (240.0 → 220.0).
• Ultimate & Talent DMG Reduction: Quantum attribute damage from Ultimate reduced from 1200% to 1000%, and from Talent from 240% to 200%.
• T3 Crit DMG Buff: At T3, if Tactical Points are ≥ 4 after gaining them, Archer’s Crit DMG increases from 60% to 120%.
• E2 Rework: Now reduces enemy Quantum RES by 20% and applies Quantum Vulnerability for 2 turns when using Ultimate (previously 120% Ultimate DMG increase).
• E4 Rework: Ultimate skill damage dealt is increased by 150%.

Overall Summary: Archer’s total damage output has seen some adjustments, primarily a slight reduction in some areas, but he remains a potent force.

Deep Dive: Archer’s Leaked Kit

Let’s break down Archer’s abilities in detail:

Basic Attack: Kanshou and Bakuya

• Deals Quantum DMG equal to 100% of Archer’s ATK to a single enemy.
• Energy Regeneration: 20, Weakness Break: Single Target: 10, Skill Points: +1

Skill: Caladbolg: Fake Spiral Sword

• Enters “Circuit Connection” state. Deals Quantum DMG equal to 360% of Archer’s ATK to a single enemy.
• When using Skill in “Circuit Connection,” the current turn does not end, and Skill DMG increases by 100% (stacks up to 2 times, lasts until state exit).
• Exits “Circuit Connection” after actively using Skill 5 times, or if Skill Points are insufficient, or after all enemies are defeated in a wave.
• Energy Regeneration: 30, Weakness Break: Single Target: 20, Skill Points: -2

Enhance Skill: End

• Exits the “Circuit Connection” state and ends the turn.

Ultimate: Unlimited Blade Works

• Deals Quantum DMG equal to 1000% of Archer’s ATK to a single enemy and gains 2 Charges (max 4 Charges).
• Energy Regeneration: 5, Weakness Break: Single Target: 30

Talent: Mind’s Eye (True)

• When an ally attacks an enemy, Archer consumes 1 Charge and immediately launches a Follow-up ATK on the primary target, dealing Quantum DMG equal to 200% of Archer’s ATK and recovering 1 Skill Point.
• Energy Regeneration: 5, Weakness Break: Single Target: 10

Technique: Clairvoyance

• Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering combat, deals Quantum DMG equal to 200% of Archer’s ATK to all enemies and gains 1 Charge.

Bonus Traces

Archer’s Traces further enhance his aggressive playstyle and SP management:

• T1: Guardian: After allies gain a Skill Point, if there are ≥ 4 Skill Points, increases Archer’s CRIT DMG by 120% for 1 turn.
• T2: Hero of Justice: When Archer enters battle, gains 1 Charge.
• T3: Projection Magecraft: When Archer is on the field, increases the maximum Skill Point limit by 1.

Stat Bonuses

Here’s a look at Archer’s stat bonuses:

• Quantum DMG Boost: 22.4%
• HP: 18%
• CRIT Rate: 6.7%

Eidolons: Unlocking Archer’s Full Potential

Archer’s Eidolons provide significant power boosts:

• E1: The Unreached Dream: After using Skill 3 times within one turn, recovers 2 Skill Points for allies.
• E2: The Unfulfilled Happiness: When using Ultimate, reduces the enemy target’s Quantum RES by 20% and induces Quantum Weakness for it, lasting for 2 turns.
• E3: The Untamed Will: Skill Lv. +2 (max Lv. 15), Basic ATK Lv. +1 (max Lv. 10).
• E4: The Unsung Life: Increases Ultimate DMG dealt by 150%.
• E5: The Nameless Watch: Ultimate Lv. +2 (max Lv. 15), Talent Lv. +2 (max Lv. 15).
• E6: The Endless Pilgrimage: When the turn begins, recovers 1 Skill Point for allies. Max stacks for his Skill’s DMG boost effect increases by 1. His Skill DMG dealt ignores 20% of DEF.

Archer’s Signature Light Cone: The Hell Where Ideals Burn

Conclusion: A Meta Contender and a Gift to Trailblazers!

In summary, Archer isn’t just a cool collaboration character; he’s shaping up to be a serious meta contender and a fantastic gift for F2P and low-spend players. His kit is designed for fast-rotation, Skill-spam compositions, making him a compelling Quantum Hunt DPS option.

Whether you’re a devoted Fate fan or simply looking to shatter the Quantum DPS ceiling, Archer is one character you absolutely won’t want to miss.