Honkai: Star Rail Archer Pre-Farm Guide: Breaking down his Ascension and Trace Materials

In the upcoming Version 3.4 of Honkai: Star Rail, a fresh, five-star character named Archer is set to make his debut. This new Quantum Hunt character will be available for players, and pre-farming him can significantly reduce the time spent later. Let’s delve into our Archer Pre-Farm Guide and learn how to elevate him using Ascension and Trace Materials in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai: Star Rail Archer Pre-Farm Guide: Ascension Materials

In the table below, we have listed all of Archer and his Ascension materials in Honkai: Star Rail.

Ascension LevelMaterials RequiredRewards
Level 20 Ascension5x Extinguished Core
4,000x Credit
Star Rail Pass
Level 40 Ascension10x Extinguished Core
8,000x Credit
Level 50 Ascension3x Darkveil Moonlight
6x Glimmering Core
16,000x Credit
Star Rail Pass
Level 60 Ascension7x Darkveil Moonlight
9x Glimmering Core
40,000x Credit
Level 70 Ascension20x Darkveil Moonlight
6x Squirming Core
80,000x Credit
Star Rail Pass
Level 80 Ascension35x Darkveil Moonlight
9x Squirming Core
160,000x Credit
Total Materials65x Darkveil Moonlight15x Extinguished Core15x Glimmering Core15x Squirming Core3x Travel Encounters3x Adventure Log289x Traveler’s Guide888,000x Credit3x Star Rail Pass

Trace Materials to Farming Archer in Honkai: Star Rail

Earlier on, it was noted that Archer’s Traces demand an abundant supply of not just any core, but specifically the Extinguished Core, Glimmering Core, and Squirming Core. You can usually obtain these resources through farming, but if you find yourself running low, you can acquire additional quantities from the Store using Undying Embers. In the table that follows, we’ve gathered all the materials required for Archer and his Traces in Honkai: Star Rail.

Trace MaterialsQuantity
Meteoric Bullet18x
Destined Expiration69x
Countertemporal Shot139x
Extinguished Core41x
Glimmering Core56x
Squirming Core58x
Guardian’s Lament12x
Tracks of Destiny8x
Credit3,000,000x

Location of Archer’s Materials in Honkai: Star Rail

Ascension Drops

Players can cultivate or gather the “Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Gelidmoon” to acquire the Archer’s Ascension material, known as “Darkveil Moonlight.” Additionally, you can utilize the “Omni-Synthesizer” to trade other materials in order to obtain the specific materials you need.

Trace Drops

Players can gather the needed materials for Archer’s Trace, specifically Meteoric Bullet, Destined Expiration, and Countertemporal Shot, by farming from the first floor of the SoulGlad Scorchsand Audition Venue, particularly from Calyx (Crimson) – Bud of The Hunt. Alternatively, you can use the Omni-Synthesizer to swap other materials or purchase them directly from the Embers Exchange in the store.

Mob Drops

For Archer’s development, essential components are the extinguished core, glimmering core, and wriggling core. You can acquire these items through:

  • Fragmentum Monsters
  • Flamespawn, Frostspawn, Windspawn, Thunderspawn
  • EL 4+: Backwater Pass: Flamespawns
  • EL 4+: Rivet Town: Flamespawns
  • Calyx (Golden)
  • Simulated Universe
  • Omni-Synthesizer
  • Sold by Embers Exchange and Internal Purchase Officer
  • Mask of No Thought
  • Assignment Rewards

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