Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Archer Build Guide – Best Light Cones, Relics, Teams & F2P Tips

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Thanks to Honkai Star Rail’s groundbreaking Fate/stay night collaboration, Archer has joined the roster as a free 5★ Hunt/Quantum character—and players are discovering he’s far from filler.

With circuit-style burst mechanics, high scaling, and one of the flashiest ultimates in HSR, Archer is climbing tier lists as one of the best single-target damage dealers, especially in Memory of Chaos and Simulated Universe.

Here’s how to maximize Archer’s build, including Light Cones, Relics, and team synergy—whether you’re F2P or looking for that perfect meta setup.

πŸ”₯ Archer Playstyle & Strengths

Archer is a Skill-spamming hypercarry built for single-target destruction. His playstyle centers around:

  • Circuit Connection State: Enables up to 5 Skill uses in one turn, each stronger than the last.

  • Follow-Up Attacks: Triggers automatically after ally actions, helping him regenerate SP.

  • High SP Consumption: Requires team coordination and SP-positive supports to function at full capacity.

Best Content For Archer:

✅ Memory of Chaos (boss-killing)
✅ Simulated Universe (paired with SP batteries)
✅ Pure Fiction (with setup time)

⚔️ Best Light Cones for Archer

Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Archer Build Guide
1. Best-in-Slot (BiS): The Hell Where Ideals Burn

  • +32% Crit Rate, +80% ATK (if SP ≥ 6)

  • Stacks +20% ATK per Skill, max 4

  • How to Get: Free at 200 pulls during 3.4 collab event

2. Top Alternatives

Light Cone                                        Effect                                                        Source
Cruising in the Stellar Sea (F2P)+32% Crit Rate, +40% ATK on killHerta Store (SU)
See You at the End (BP)+40% Crit DMG, +Skill & FuA DMGBattle Pass
Swordplay+80% single-target DMGGacha

Best F2P Pick: Cruising in the Stellar Sea is a reliable, high-scaling option.

πŸ›‘️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments

Recommended Relic Sets:

Set                                                    Effect
4pc Genius of Brilliant Stars (BiS)+10% Quantum DMG, ignores 20% DEF vs Quantum-weak foes
4pc Scholar Lost in Erudition+8% Crit Rate, +20% Skill/Ult DMG

Planar Ornaments:

  • BiS: Rutilant Arena – +8% Crit Rate, +20% Skill DMG at 70% Crit Rate

  • Alt: Space Sealing Station – +24% ATK at 120 SPD

Stat Priority:

Slot        Main Stat                        Sub Stats
BodyCrit Rate or Crit DMGCrit > ATK% > SPD
FeetATK% (or SPD)
SphereQuantum DMG%
RopeATK%

🎯 Stat Goals:

  • 70%+ Crit Rate

  • 150%+ Crit DMG

  • 3,000+ ATK

πŸ’₯ Skill Priority & Combat Tips

Skill                Priority        Why
Skill★★★★★Main damage dealer (fires up to 5x!)
Ultimate★★★★☆Charges Follow-Ups, nukes hard
Talent★★★☆☆SP regen + FuA triggers
Basic ATK★☆☆☆☆Rarely used

Rotation Tip: Always let Archer’s allies act before his turn to trigger maximum Follow-Ups and Skill Point regen.

🌟 Eidolons: Are They Worth It?

Eidolon    Effect                                                        Value
E1Recovers 2 SP after 3 Skills in 1 turn⭐⭐⭐⭐
E2Ult shreds 20% Quantum RES⭐⭐⭐⭐
E4+150% Ult DMG⭐⭐⭐
E6+1 SP per turn, Skill ignores 20% DEF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sweet Spot: E2 is a big power spike. E6 turns Archer into a full self-sustaining engine.

πŸ‘‘ Best Team Compositions

1. Premium Meta Team

  • Archer

  • Sparkle (SP battery, Crit DMG boost)

  • Silver Wolf (DEF shred, Quantum implant)

  • Gallagher (Healer + SP-neutral)

2. F2P-Friendly Team

  • Archer

  • Tingyun (Energy/ATK boost)

  • Pela (Free DEF shredder)

  • Lynx (SP-light healer)

3. Support Options

  • Sunday – Crit buffs + Action Advance

  • Hanya – SP generator

  • Fu Xuan – Crit Rate + tank/sustain

πŸ“¦ Ascension & Trace Materials (Full Pre-Farm List)

Ascension (Lv. 80)

  • Suppressing Edict ×65 – Stagnant Shadow: Xianzhou Luofu

  • Ascendant Debris ×56 – Echo of War

  • Past Evils of the Borehole ×139 – Calyx

  • Credits ×539,000

Traces (Maxed)

  • Tracks of Destiny ×12

  • Credits ×3,000,000

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Farm on Sundays for double drops from Echo of War.

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Running Archer without SP support – He burns through SP fast.

  • Using Ultimate before ally turns – Reduces FuA Charge potential.

  • Neglecting Crit Rate – You need 70%+ to trigger Planar bonuses.

πŸ—³️ Community Poll: What’s Your Archer Build?

Vote in the comments below!

  • πŸ§ͺ SP Battery Abuse (Archer + Sparkle)

  • 🧊 Quantum DEF Break (Archer + Silver Wolf)

  • 🧠 F2P All-Stars (Archer + Pela + Tingyun)

  • πŸ’³ Whale Flex (E6 + Signature Cone + Rutilant Arena)

🧠 Final Verdict

Archer is more than a freebie—he’s a true boss killer with high-skill, high-reward mechanics. His flexible build path and team synergy make him one of the most exciting 5★ units in Honkai Star Rail 3.4, especially for Fate fans and meta chasers alike.

Ready to fire 5 Skills in a single turn? Archer is your guy. πŸ”₯🏹

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