Leaks reveal HSR Archer kit, highlighting his powerful Skill-spam playstyle, high Quantum DMG output, and SP-centric mechanics.
Summary
- Archer is a 5-star Quantum Hunt unit joining as part of the Fate collaboration.
- He will be given for free between July 11 and the end of Version 3.6.
- Archer is a high-SP consuming DPS who excels at fast-paced Skill rotations.
- His “Circuit Connection” mechanic allows extra Skill uses in a turn.
- He synergizes best with SP-positive or SP-battery characters like Sparkle and Gallagher.
- His Eidolons and Traces enhance CRIT stats, SP gain, and DEF ignore, making him a potential top Hunt DPS.
Who is Archer in Honkai Star Rail?
Archer is a limited-time, free 5-star Quantum Hunt character. He functions as a rapid-scaling single-target DPS with an extremely aggressive kit. His strength lies in chaining multiple Skill uses during his turn while building up powerful damage boosts. This playstyle demands heavy SP usage but compensates with high Quantum burst damage and Follow-up Attacks through his Talent.
HSR Archer Kit Leak
Skill Set Breakdown
Basic Attack: Kanshou and Bakuya – A standard single-target hit dealing 100% of Archer’s ATK as Quantum DMG. Generates 1 SP and 20 Energy.
Skill: Caladbolg: Fake Spiral Sword – Enters “Circuit Connection” mode. Deals 400% Quantum DMG and doesn’t end the turn. Each use boosts Skill DMG by 100% (up to 2 stacks). After 5 uses or running out of SP, the effect ends. Consumes 2 SP per use but gives massive turn extension and burst potential.
Enhanced Skill: End – Manually exits Circuit Connection and ends turn if needed strategically.
Ultimate: Unlimited Blade Works – Unleashes 1200% Quantum DMG to one enemy and gains 2 Charges (max 4). Charges power his Follow-up Attacks via his Talent.
Talent: Mind’s Eye (True) – When a teammate attacks, Archer consumes 1 Charge to trigger a Follow-up dealing 240% Quantum DMG and recovering 1 SP. This lets him sustain his high SP usage cycle while dealing consistent off-turn damage.
Technique: Clairvoyance – Deals 200% AoE Quantum DMG before battle begins and gives 1 Charge instantly. Great for wave clearing and pre-battle setup.
HSR Archer Traces and Bonus Effects
- Guardian – If team has 4+ Skill Points, Archer gains 60% CRIT DMG for 1 turn when SP is gained.
- Hero of Justice – Starts battle with 1 Charge.
- Projection Magecraft – Raises the team’s max Skill Point cap by 1 while Archer is on the field.
HSR Archer Eidolons
- E1 – The Unreached Dream: After 3 Skill uses in one turn, next Skill costs no SP.
- E2 – The Unfulfilled Happiness: Ultimate DMG increases by 120%.
- E4 – The Unsung Life: Applies Quantum Weakness and reduces Quantum RES by 10% for 2 turns.
- E6 – The Endless Pilgrimage: Starts turn by recovering 1 SP for allies, Skill gains +1 max DMG stack, and ignores 20% DEF.
Archer Signature Light Cone: The Hell Where Ideals Burn
Archer’s Light Cone increases CRIT Rate by 16%. If team Skill Point limit is 6+, it boosts his ATK by 40%. After each Skill, ATK increases by 10%, stacking up to 4 times. It’s perfectly tuned for his SP-centric, Skill-spamming playstyle and ensures he stays at peak DPS throughout extended rotations.
Final Thoughts
Archer is not just a hype Fate Stay Night collab character—he’s shaping up to be a top-tier Quantum DPS. Free for all players, his aggressive and rewarding playstyle thrives in SP-positive teams. His synergy with Sparkle, Gallagher, and other SP supports makes him an easy fit into the current meta. With strong CRIT scaling, high burst potential, and constant follow-ups, Archer could dominate Memory of Chaos content for months to come.
