Break: Star Rail Version 3.4 New Character Archer Skill Analysis: How Strong is this Quantum Ranger?
Hello everyone, today we’re going to talk about the new character Archer soon to be released in Break: Star Rail. This 5-star quantum attribute ranger sounds impressive just from the name. But as a seasoned gamer, I always like to understand a character’s skills thoroughly before deciding whether to invest in gacha. After all, gacha is a beautiful tradition in games like this!
First off, Archer’s exclusive Light Spear is called “The Hell Where Ideals Burn.” The name sounds super intimidating, and its attributes are no slouch either: HP at 952.6, Attack at 582.12, and Defense at 529.20. The key is the effect it provides: increases the wearer’s critical hit rate by 16%. Upon entering battle, if the Battle Skill points are at or above 6, Attack is boosted by 40%. Additionally, each Battle Skill cast increases Attack by 10%, with a maximum of 4 stacks. Sounds powerful, right? But I always feel that behind such strength lies some small issues, like the need to constantly use Battle Skills to maintain the buffs. Could this make combat feel a bit hectic? Well, let’s not dwell on that for now and move on to the skills.
Archer’s Normal Attack is called “Gan Jiang • Mo Ye,” which sounds like it’s inspired by the names of famous ancient Chinese swords. However, this skill is quite straightforward: it deals quantum attribute damage equal to 100% of Archer’s Attack to a single enemy. Normal attacks are, well, normal. They’re mainly used for auto-attacking during farming or as a way to generate Battle Skill points. Sometimes, simple skills can have profound effects when enhanced by talents or constellations, but Archer’s Normal Attack seems to be a pure source of damage without many special effects. Perhaps the lack of complexity here is compensated by other skills.
Next up is the Battle Skill, named “Pseudo-Spiral Sword.” This skill looks much more advanced. Archer enters “Circuit Connection” state and deals 400% Attack quantum attribute damage to a single enemy. While in “Circuit Connection,” casting a Battle Skill prevents the turn from ending, and the damage dealt by the Battle Skill is increased by 100%. This effect can stack up to 2 times and lasts until “Circuit Connection” ends. Additionally, Archer will exit “Circuit Connection” after manually casting the Battle Skill 5 times or when there aren’t enough Battle Skill points to cast it again, ending the turn. The state also ends if all enemies in the wave are defeated. This sounds a bit complex, but in simpler terms, Archer can use consecutive Battle Skills to increase damage while keeping the turn going, which is great for controlling the flow of battle and dealing massive damage. However, maintaining this state requires careful management of Battle Skill points.
Then there’s the Ultimate Skill, named “Infinite Sword Forging,” which sounds like a flurry of endless swords. This skill deals 1200% Attack quantum attribute damage to a single enemy and grants 2 charges, with a maximum of 4 charges. Ultimate Skills are always crucial, especially for dealing massive damage. Archer’s Ultimate not only deals huge damage but also replenishes charges, which is very helpful for subsequent skill usage. However, the timing of Ultimate Skills is key to maximizing their effectiveness, so we’ll need to pay attention to the enemy’s state and Battle Skill points during combat.
Finally, we have the talents, but it seems the article cuts off here. Nonetheless, based on what we’ve covered, Archer seems like a powerful character with a lot of potential for high damage output, especially when her skills are used in combination. The need to manage Battle Skill points and maintain buffs adds a layer of strategy to her gameplay, making her both challenging and rewarding to play.