The stars have aligned for one of the most iconic anime crossovers yet. Honkai: Star Rail joins forces with Fate/stay night, introducing legendary Heroic Spirits Saber and Archer as playable characters. Whether you're here for waifus, meta builds, or nostalgia-fueled battles, this guide covers:
How to unlock Archer for free
Saber builds & team comps
Holy Grail War mini-game strategy
Easter eggs, VA info, and pull tips
๐ Event Schedule & Character Availability
| Event | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Saber & Archer Banner | July 11 | August 12 |
| Free Archer Claim | July 11 | End of Version 3.6 (Est. November 2025) |
| Archer's LC Claim (200 pulls) | July 11 | August 12 |
⚠️ Note: These are collab-exclusive characters. Rerun chances are unknown.
๐น How to Get Archer (Hunt/Quantum) for FREE
You can recruit Archer just by logging in:
Log in during Version 3.4 or later (up to 3.6)
Complete the event story "Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail" for bonus rewards
Claim his signature Light Cone (The Hell Where Ideals Burn) by spending 200 total warps
Important: Archer comes at E0 only. His Eidolons are not available unless announced later.
๐ Saber (Destruction/Wind) Build Guide: Excalibur Online
Role: AoE Core Resonance DPS | Strength: Pure Fiction MVP
๐ฅ Best Light Cones
A Thankless Coronation (Signature): Big Crit DMG after Ultimate
On the Fall of an Aeon: F2P-friendly ATK stacking
Something Irreplaceable: Boosts survivability and follow-up
๐น Relics & Stat Priority
4pc Wavestrider Captain (Ultimate scaling + ATK buff)
Planars: Firmament Frontline: Glamoth (SPD scaling) or Rutilant Arena (Skill DMG boost)
| Slot | Stat |
| Body | Crit Rate / Crit DMG |
| Feet | SPD or ATK% |
| Sphere | Wind DMG% |
| Rope | ATK% |
๐ Best Saber Team Comps
Premium: Saber / Sparkle / Sunday / Huohuo
F2P-Friendly: Saber / Tingyun / Pela / Lynx
Playstyle Tip: Stack Core Resonance by using ally skills to charge up her Excalibur faster!
๐ฟ Archer (Hunt/Quantum) Build Guide: Unlimited Blade Works
Role: Free Single-Target DPS | Strength: MoC/AS Meta Carry
๐ฅ Best Light Cones
The Hell Where Ideals Burn (Free at 200 pulls): Crit Rate + ATK scaling
Cruising in the Stellar Sea: Great F2P option from Herta Store
๐น Relics & Stat Priority
4pc Genius of Brilliant Stars (DEF Ignore + Quantum)
Planars: Rutilant Arena (Crit Rate + Skill DMG boost)
| Slot | Stat |
| Body | Crit Rate |
| Feet | ATK% |
| Sphere | Quantum DMG% |
| Rope | ATK% |
๐ Best Archer Team Comps
Premium: Archer / Silver Wolf / Sparkle / Gallagher
F2P-Friendly: Archer / Tingyun / Pela / Natasha
Playstyle Tip: Use Circuit Connection to spam 5 skills, then unleash Unlimited Blade Works!
๐ ️ Holy Grail War Minigame Strategy
The mini-game rewards you with buffs, Stellar Jades, and materials. Here’s how to win efficiently:
⚔️ Command Spells:
Revive: Brings back KO’d ally
Buff: Boosts ATK/CRIT for one turn
Cooldown Reset: Resets one Ultimate cooldown
๐ Best Team for Minigame:
Saber (AoE clear)
Asta (SPD buff)
Sparkle or Tingyun (Energy/SP)
Healer: Natasha or Lynx
Rotate Saber’s Excalibur with SP/energy supports and clear waves easily.
๐ฎ Lore & Fate Easter Eggs in HSR
๐ง Character Dialogue:
Saber mentions "Holy Grail" and fighting for justice
Archer's Circuit Connection is a visual nod to Unlimited Blade Works
๐ง Music:
Event background music features remixed Fate themes
๐ฅ VA Credits:
Saber JP VA: Ayako Kawasumi (Artoria Pendragon)
Archer JP VA: Junichi Suwabe (also Archer in Fate)
EN VAs: Check HoyoLab for confirmed dubbing credits
๐ฅ Saber vs Other Destruction Units
| Character | Strength | PF | MoC | Energy Reliance |
| Saber | AoE Queen | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | High |
| Jingliu | Scaling DPS | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Medium |
| Blade | HP DPS | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Low |
Verdict: Saber excels in AoE/PF modes when fully supported.
๐ Final Pull Recommendations
๐ Meta Players:
Archer (free, top-tier ST DPS)
Saber (PF-clearing queen)
๐ F2P Players:
Prioritize Archer + Cruising LC
Save Stellar Jades for Sparkle rerun or future banners
๐ Collectors:
Saber’s Excalibur + Fate BGM = must-have
Firefly’s skin is also available in rerun
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