Archer is a Quantum Element character who follows the Path of the Hunt, specializing in dealing massive single-target damage through his Skill-enhancing Circuit Connection state. While in this state, Archer can repeatedly use his Skill up to five times or until he runs out of Skill Points, making him a burst-heavy but Skill Point-hungry DPS. To support this playstyle, his Talent’s Follow-up Attack helps recover Skill Points, and he can also raise the team’s Skill Point limit by 2, offering some self-sustain. However, to keep up his offensive momentum, Archer performs best with support characters like Hanya and Sparkle, who can replenish Skill Points consistently and help extend his uptime in Circuit Connection.
Best Cavern Relics
(2) Increases Quantum DMG by 10%.
(4) When the wearer deals DMG to the target enemy, ignores 10% DEF. If the target enemy has Quantum Weakness, the wearer additionally ignores 10% DEF.
Equipping this set allows Archer to ignore a portion of the enemy’s DEF, which significantly boosts his damage. If the target has a Quantum Weakness, the DEF Ignore effect is doubled, making it even more powerful. This synergy with his element makes it his best Cavern Relic set, maximizing his single-target burst potential, especially against Quantum-weak enemies.
Best Planar Ornaments
(2) Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, the wearer's Basic ATK and Skill DMG increase by 20%.
Since the majority of Archer’s damage comes from his Skill, he benefits greatly from Rutilant Arena’s secondary passive, which boosts Skill DMG when his CRIT Rate is at 70% or higher.
Best Stats
Body
CRIT Rate
Boots
ATK%
Sphere
Quantum DMG Boost
Rope
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / SPD
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The best way to maximize Archer’s high DMG output is by reaching 100% CRIT Rate and having at least 2600 ATK. This ensures his Skills consistently land critical hits during Circuit Connection, making full use of his burst window. He also gains CRIT DMG naturally from his Bonus Ability, allowing you to focus on building ATK and CRIT Rate for optimal performance.
Best Light Cones
Hrunting
Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 16~32%. When entering battle and if the allies’ Skill Points max limit is 6 or higher, increases the wearer’s ATK by 40~80%. After the wearer uses a Skill, increases their ATK by 10~20%, stacking up to 4 time(s).This is Archer’s signature Light Cone, and it perfectly complements his kit. The ATK buff it provides is easy for Archer to trigger, especially during his Circuit Connection state where he uses his Skill repeatedly. This makes it an ideal pick, boosting his damage consistently throughout his burst window.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Mental Training
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 20~32%. For every debuff on the enemy target, the wearer's CRIT DMG dealt against this target additionally increases by 8~12%, stacking up to 3 times. When using Ultimate to attack the enemy target, the wearer receives the Disputation effect, which increases DMG dealt by 36~60% and enables their follow-up attacks to ignore 24~40% of the target's DEF. This effect lasts for 2 turns.To fully utilize this Light Cone, Archer should be paired with characters who can inflict debuffs, such as Silver Wolf, Pela, or Cipher.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
One At A Time
Increase the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18~30% and increases DMG dealt by follow-up attack by 30~50%. After the wearer uses a follow-up attack, inflicts the target with the Tame state, stacking up to 2 time(s). When allies hit enemy targets under the Tame state, each Tame stack increases the CRIT DMG dealt by 12~20%.To maximize this Light Cone’s Tame stacks, Archer and his allies should focus on a single target. This allows Archer to quickly build up stacks and unleash significantly higher DMG.
Chase
Increases the wearer's CRIT rate by 8~16%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an extra 8~16%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, their ATK is increased by 20~40% for 2 turn(s).This Light Cone doesn't significantly help Archer reach his required CRIT Rate. Additionally, its ATK boost is conditional, only activating after he defeats an enemy.
Persistence
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 24~40%. The Skill DMG and Follow-up ATK DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 24~40%.This Light Cone’s effect provides a general DMG boost to both Archer’s Skill and Follow-Up Attacks (FUA).
SourceStellar Warp, Departure Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp
Answers of Their Own
For each time the wearer hits the same target, DMG dealt increases by 8~16%, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect will be dispelled when the wearer changes targets.Despite its flaw of losing its DMG boost after switching targets, Swordplay remains a reliable Light Cone for Archer. His ability to consistently spam his Skill allows him to quickly build and maintain the DMG bonus against single targets.
Genius of Brilliant Stars
Rutilant Arena
The Hell Where Ideals Burn5★
Baptism of Pure Thought5★
Worrisome, Blissful5★
Cruising in the Stellar Sea5★
See You at the End4★
Swordplay4★