The Hell Where Ideals Burn, Archer Takes the Stage—Character Analysis for Houkai: Star Rail Version 3.4
On this star-studded railway, a figure is about to emerge. His name is Archer, a hunter driven by his ideals. His story will officially unfold in version 3.4 of Houkai: Star Rail.
This railway is never short of seekers—some pursue wealth, some seek power, and others chase after something forever elusive. Archer arrives, armed with a sword chosen by fate, embarking on a path destined to be stained with blood.
Class: Tracker
Attribute: Quantum
Rarity: Five-Star
His class is like a crimson sail, guiding him toward his destiny. Archer, a five-star Tracker with the Quantum attribute, seems fated to leave his mark on this world.
Exclusive Weapon: The Hell Where Ideals Burn
Life: 952.6
Attack: 582.12
Defense: 529.20
This exclusive weapon, named “The Hell Where Ideals Burn,” boasts an attack of 582.12, defense of 529.20, and life of 952.6. Equipping it grants a 16% critical rate bonus. Upon entering battle, if the skill point limit is at least 6, attack increases by 40%. After each skill cast, attack rises by another 10%, stackable up to 4 times.
Basic Attack: Gan Jiang & Mo Ye
This sword, named Gan Jiang & Mo Ye, is a legendary pair of blades. Archer’s basic attack deals 100% of his attack as Quantum damage. Gan Jiang & Mo Ye stands as the sharpest weapon on this railway.
Skill: Pseudo Spiral Sword
Archer enters Circuit Connection state, dealing 400% of his attack as Quantum damage to enemies. While in Circuit Connection, each skill cast prevents the turn from ending and doubles the skill’s damage, stackable up to 2 times. This state ends after 5 active skill uses, insufficient skill points, or when all enemies in the wave are defeated.
Ultimate: Infinite Sword Dominance
Archer unleashes his ultimate, dealing 1200% of his attack as Quantum damage and granting 2 additional charges, with a max of 4 charges.
Talent: Eye of Truth (True)
When an ally attacks an enemy, Archer consumes 1 charge to immediately strike the main target, dealing 240% of his attack as Quantum damage and recovering 1 skill point.
Secret Technique: Thousand-Mile Eye
Archer instantly attacks the enemy, dealing 200% of his attack as Quantum damage upon entering battle and granting 1 charge.
Additional Abilities:
Protector: When the team gains skill points and the skill point total is at least 4, Archer’s critical damage increases by 60% for 1 turn.
Justiciar’s Partner: Archer gains 1 charge upon entering battle.
Projection Magic: While Archer is on the field, the skill point cap increases by 1.
Attribute Bonus:
♦ Quantum