Houkai: Star Rail Archer Ultimate Guide! Easily deal extraordinary burst damage!
In the world of Houkai: Star Rail, Archer, like an actor on stage, continues to cast skills elegantly, delivering astonishing burst damage. He is the best choice for the main character, capable of frequently using battle skills in one turn to deal massive output. If you aspire to maximize Archer’s combat power on the battlefield, you must refer to this comprehensive cultivation guide! We will recommend the most suitable Light Cones, Relics, and Dimensional Jewelry for you, and provide the priority order for skill enhancement. This will help you efficiently utilize materials and easily create a powerful character.
Archer Introduction
Archer’s combat mechanism is unique; he can deal high burst damage by casting battle skills multiple times. As long as the skill points (SP) are at least 2 or the current battle skill usage is not yet 5 times, he can continue casting. Additionally, whenever he uses his ultimate skill, he gains 2 layers of “Charge.” This automatically triggers follow-up attacks when allied characters attack enemies and recovers 1 skill point. His combat style focuses on using battle skills as many times as possible in one turn, so he needs his teammates to act first, generating skill points or providing damage boost effects.
Archer Priority Path
Path Priority
Main Path ★★★★★
Battle Skill ★★★★
Ultimate Skill ★★★
Talent ★★
Normal Attack ★
Normal Attack: Since Archer’s combat style is almost independent of normal attacks, unless the current skill points are less than 6, the priority for normal attack enhancement is the lowest.
Battle Skill: This is Archer’s most important damage tool, and consecutive uses can stack damage. It is recommended to prioritize leveling it up fully.
Ultimate Skill: The damage multiplier is very high (reaching 1000% at level 10), so it is also worth prioritizing.
Talent: Can increase the damage multiplier of follow-up attacks, suitable for dealing with enemies with residual blood or saving skill points, making the overall rotation smoother.
Additional Ability 1: Projection Magic
Allows Archer to continuously cast battle skills and increases battle skill damage by up to 100% (can be stacked up to 2 times). This is crucial for stacking damage mechanisms.
Additional Ability 2: Crusader
Immediately gains 1 layer of Charge at the start, helping with skill point recovery and follow-up attacks in the early game.
Additional Ability 3: Guardian
When the team’s skill points reach 4 or more, Archer’s critical damage increases by 120%, lasting for 1 turn. This path can almost be triggered every time Archer acts, as teammates usually generate enough skill points in advance.
Archer Light Cone Recommendations
The Best Choice
The Hell Where Ideals Burn
Ideal Burning Hell
HP: 952.6 | ATK: 582.12 | DEF: 529.20
Crimson Huntsman
Increases the wearer’s critical rate by 16%. At the start of battle, if the team’s battle skill point cap is at least 6, increases the wearer’s attack by 40%. After the wearer casts a battle skill, their attack increases by 10%, up to 4 stacks.
Good Choices
Cruising in the Stellar Sea
Stellar Sea Cruise
Increases the wearer’s critical rate by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16%. When attacking enemies with HP below or equal to 50%, the wearer’s critical rate increases by an additional 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16%. After defeating an enemy, the wearer’s attack increases by 20% /
Honkai： Star Rail Archer Ultimate Guide! Effortlessly Build a High Burst Damage Master!
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