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Honkai: Star Rail Move & Ability Guide

Archer moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Archer: 5-Star, Quantum, The Hunt. Faction: Another World.

24 ability entries3 Skills1 Ultimate1 Talent10 Stat Trace1 Technique2 Bonus Trace6 Eidolon

Skills

3
Guardian
Skill

After allies gain a Skill Point, if there are 4 Skill Points or more, increases Archer's CRIT damage by 120% for 1 turn(s).

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Caladbolg II: Fake Spiral Sword
Skill

Enters the "Circuit Connection" state. Inflicts Quantum damage equal to 180% of Archer's ATK to one designated enemy. After using Skill in the "Circuit Connection" state, the current turn does not end, and the damage dealt by Archer's Skill increases by 60% . This effect can stack up to 2 time(s), lasting until he exits the "Circuit Connection" state. After actively using Skill 5 time(s) or when Skill Points are insufficient to use Skill again, exits the "Circuit Connection" state. After all enemy targets have been defeated in each wave, exits the "Circuit Connection" state.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Projection Magecraft
Skill

When Archer is on the field, increases the maximum Skill Point limit by 2.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Ultimates

1
Unlimited Blade Works
Ultimate

Inflicts Quantum damage equal to 600% of Archer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 2 point(s) of Charge, up to a maximum of 4.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Talent

1
Mind's Eye (True)
Talent

After Archer's teammates attack enemy targets, Archer consumes 1 Charge and immediately launches Follow-up ATK on the primary target, dealing Quantum damage equal to 100% of Archer's ATK and recovering 1 Skill Point. If the target is defeated before this Follow-up ATK is launched, the Follow-up ATK will be directed at one random enemy instead.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Stat Trace

10
CRIT Rate Boost
Stat Trace

CRIT Rate increases by 4%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
DMG Boost: Quantum
Stat Trace

Quantum damage increases by 6.4%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
ATK Boost
Stat Trace

ATK increases by 8%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
DMG Boost: Quantum
Stat Trace

Quantum damage increases by 4.8%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
DMG Boost: Quantum
Stat Trace

Quantum damage increases by 3.2%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
DMG Boost: Quantum
Stat Trace

Quantum damage increases by 4.8%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
ATK Boost
Stat Trace

ATK increases by 6%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
ATK Boost
Stat Trace

ATK increases by 4%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
DMG Boost: Quantum
Stat Trace

Quantum damage increases by 3.2%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
CRIT Rate Boost
Stat Trace

CRIT Rate increases by 2.7%

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Technique

1
Clairvoyance
Technique

Immediately attacks enemies. After entering combat, inflicts Quantum damage equal to 200% of Archer's ATK to all enemies and gains 1 point(s) of Charge.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Bonus Trace

2
Hero of Justice
Bonus Trace

When Archer enters combat, gains 1 point(s) of Charge.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Kanshou and Bakuya
Bonus Trace

Inflicts Quantum damage equal to 50% of Archer's ATK to one designated enemy.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Eidolon

6
The Unreached Dream
Eidolon

After using Skill 3 time(s) within one turn, recovers 2 Skill Point(s) for allies.

Requirements / unlock: Eidolon 1

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
The Unfulfilled Happiness
Eidolon

When using Ultimate, reduces the enemy target's Quantum RES by 20%, and applies Quantum Weakness to it, lasting for 2 turn(s)

Requirements / unlock: Eidolon 2

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
The Untamed Will
Eidolon

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

Requirements / unlock: Eidolon 3

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
The Unsung Life
Eidolon

Increases the Ultimate damage dealt by 150%.

Requirements / unlock: Eidolon 4

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
The Nameless Watch
Eidolon

Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Requirements / unlock: Eidolon 5

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
The Endless Pilgrimage
Eidolon

When the turn starts, recovers 1 Skill Point for allies. The maximum number of stacks allowed for the damage boost effect provided by this unit's Skill increases by 1. The Skill damage dealt ignores 20% of DEF.

Requirements / unlock: Eidolon 6

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.