Honkai Star Rail x Fate Collab: Archer’s Eidolons Ranked (And Which Are Worth Pulling)

With the highly anticipated Honkai Star Rail x Fate collaboration, two beloved characters from the Fate series have made their way into the game: Saber and Archer (Emiya). While Saber is a premium pull, Archer is a free reward for all players—and that’s a huge win for fans.

That said, once players add Archer to their roster, the next big question becomes: Which of his Eidolons are worth pulling for?

While all Eidolons offer some kind of upgrade, not all are created equal—especially when considering the cost of Stellar Jades and Special Passes.

In this blog post, we’ll break down and rank Archer’s Eidolons in Honkai Star Rail based on their overall value, gameplay impact, and cost-efficiency. We’ll also skip over Eidolon 3 and Eidolon 5, as they’re mostly filler with limited practical value.

⚠️ Note: This ranking is based on in-game mechanics, meta considerations, and subjective analysis. Your mileage may vary depending on your team composition and playstyle.

Archer’s Eidolons Ranked in Honkai Star Rail

1. The Unreached Dream (E1)

Effect: Recovers 2 Skill Points after Archer uses his Skill 3 times in a single turn.

Why It’s Great:

Archer’s first Eidolon is arguably the best value upgrade for any player. It’s relatively easy to trigger—especially if you build Archer with high Speed (SPD)—and gives back 2 Skill Points, which makes a huge difference given his Skill’s high SP cost (consumes 2 SP per use).

Why It Ranks #1:

• Easy to obtain (lowest cost Eidolon)
• Strong SP regeneration for consistent uptime
• Great synergy with high SPD builds

Verdict: A must-pull if you plan to use Archer long-term.

2. The Endless Pilgrimage (E6)

Effect: At the start of each turn, Archer regains a Skill Point and gains a significant damage boost.

Why It’s Powerful:

Like many E6 Eidolons, this one is game-changing. The automatic Skill Point recovery helps mitigate Archer’s high SP consumption, and the bonus damage lets him nuke enemies reliably. If you’re planning to invest heavily into Archer, this Eidolon solidifies him as a top-tier nuker.

Why It Ranks #2:

• Amazing power spike at the final Eidolon
• SP regeneration keeps him sustainable
• High cost, but high reward

Verdict: A solid investment for hardcore fans or meta chasers.

3. The Unfulfilled Happiness (E2)

Effect: Applies Quantum Weakness and reduces enemy Quantum RES.

Why It’s Underwhelming:

On paper, the debuffs seem useful. But in practice, Quantum RES reduction offers only a minor damage increase, and while the Quantum Weakness application helps, it’s not impactful enough to justify the cost.

Why It Ranks #3:

• Minor utility, but no significant power gain
• Skippable unless you're aiming for E6 anyway

Verdict: Okay for completionists, but not worth pulling on its own.

4. The Unsung Life (E4)

Effect: Boosts Archer’s Ultimate damage by 150%.

Why It Falls Short:

A 150% damage boost sounds amazing—but only applies to the Ultimate. Considering the number of Passes required to reach E4, this Eidolon lacks versatility and doesn’t significantly impact his overall DPS compared to E1 or E6.

Why It Ranks #4:

• Situational damage boost
• Cost does not match the reward

Verdict: Better Eidolons to invest in unless you're a collector.

If you’re a free-to-play or budget-conscious player, E1 (The Unreached Dream) offers excellent value and significantly improves Archer’s consistency. For high spenders or dedicated Archer mains, E6 (The Endless Pilgrimage) provides an endgame-level power spike that turns him into a reliable carry.

Recommended Pull Priority:

1. E1 (Must-pull)

2. E6 (For full investment)

3. E2 (Skip unless going for full Eidolons)

4. E4 (Low priority)