Despair plays in cycles from past and future. Countless grand ideals have been incinerated before that red and sacred cloth. Yet, do not let these smears of ashes fool you…
Should someone conjure a phantasmal sweet dream in the name of false ideals, he will ignite once more, standing against the hypocrites of this world until the very end.
No matter where he is, he always remains justice’s steadfast companion.
▍HSR Archer
“First meeting, huh? Just call me Archer. Lucky for us, we’re not here to kill each other, so let’s keep things civil — if we can.”
Archer is an upcoming playable character in Honkai: Star Rail from Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, introduced as a collaboration and crossover character between TYPE-MOON, ufotable, and HoYoverse.
As the flagship Servant of the Fate series, Archer wields twin blades and descends upon the Star Rail as a Quantum-type Hunt Main DPS. He has abandoned team-support skills to focus on pure burst output, with a design philosophy akin to Yin Yue Jun’s high-burst mode.
▍Mechanics Overview
Archer’s core mechanics revolve around high-frequency Skill usage, with damage scaling primarily from ATK and CRIT DMG. His kit allows veteran players to pick him up quickly, but demands significant Skill Point consumption.
Talent: Echoes of Justice
When enemies suffer Burn damage, Archer has a chance to regenerate Energy and boost his next Ultimate’s damage (stacking up to three times).
Skill Point Dependency & Team Recommendations
Archer relies heavily on Skill Points and pairs best with allies who can generate or conserve Skill resources.
Recommended Teammates:
Sparkle: Skill Point Generation + Crit Buff
Gallagher: Healing + Skill Point Recovery
▍Trace Bonuses
Increases Ultimate damage and AoE range
Enhances Burn stacking effects
Boosts starting Speed and Resistance
▍Team Value & Playstyle Positioning
From his skillset, Archer is poised to become a core fast-clear DPS in the Memory of Chaos meta, especially for teams lacking a dedicated Hunt Main DPS. His Quantum attribute and high-frequency output make him a versatile pick for specific challenges.
▍Top-Up Benefits
Recharge via TOPUPlive to enjoy a 25% discount compared to in-game purchases and receive up to 25% bonus Ancient Dream Fragments.
With Phainon’s banner approaching, now is the best time to stockpile resources for Archer — seize the moment and prepare in advance!
