The Honkai Star Rail community is buzzing with excitement as Version 3.4 brings the game's first-ever collaboration with Fate/Stay Night [Unlimited Blade Works]. This historic partnership not only introduces beloved characters from the Fate universe but also offers players an incredible opportunity: a free 5-star character and lightcone!

Trailblazers who have been saving their Special Passes now have an excellent opportunity to enhance their roster with Honkai Star Rail's Archer free lightcone, a limited-time offer that shouldn't be missed.

How to Get Archer's Free Lightcone in Honkai Star Rail

From July 2nd to August 13th, 2025, players can earn the exclusive 5-star lightcone "The Hell Where Ideals Burn (The Hunt)" by spending 200 Star Rail Special Passes on any event warp. Once the collaboration officially begins on July 11th, you'll be able to claim this powerful Honkai Star Rail lightcone for free!

What makes this offer particularly appealing is that your Special Pass usage is cumulative across all event warps. This means pulls for characters like Phainon will count toward your 200-pull goal for Archer's lightcone.

According to player discussions, many are strategically planning how to maximize these 200 pulls:

"It took me around 130 pulls to get Phainon, now I will spend 70 more to get the Archer cone. I normally don't like pulling for cones, but this is a rare situation where I want that Archer cone, so I am willing to give it a pass," shared one dedicated Trailblazer.

Archer: The Free 5-Star Character

In addition to the lightcone, players will receive the limited 5-star character Archer completely free! Available from July 11th at 12:00 (server time) until the end of Version 3.6, this gift includes one copy of Archer along with growth materials to reach level 60.

Archer is a Quantum Hunt character with unique mechanics that allow him to:

• Use his skill "Caladbolg: Fake Spiral Sword" multiple times in a single turn

• Launch follow-up attacks after teammates attack

• Recover Skill Points during combat

• Unleash his visually stunning Ultimate "Unlimited Blade Works"

Should You Pull for Other Lightcones?

The availability of Archer's free lightcone has sparked debates about resource allocation. Many players are weighing whether to invest in other character lightcones like Sunday's or Phainon's.

"I have been using E1 Sunday with Bronya's cone, and it worked fine. I do understand it would be much more comfortable SP-wise to have Sunday's LC," noted one player.

Another mentioned, "As for Phainon, I've seen that according to Prydwen, his cone is around 40 percent better than Aeon, which seems crazy."

With limited resources, players must decide whether to:

1. Focus pulls on getting Archer's lightcone through the 200-pull milestone

2. Pull for other character-specific lightcones

3. Save resources for upcoming characters in Version 3.5

The Collaboration Event

The Fate/Stay Night collaboration brings more than just characters and lightcones to Honkai Star Rail. Starting July 11th, players can experience:

• A new Trailblaze Continuance mission titled "Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail"

• A special event featuring Holy Grail War battles

• Appearances from other Fate characters including Lancer and Saber

• Rich lore connections between the Honkai and Fate universes

Saber will also be available through the event warp feature, bringing her Wind Destruction abilities and powerful "Excalibur" Ultimate to the game. Unlike Archer, Saber will need to be obtained through the gacha system.

Maximizing Your Collaboration Experience

For players looking to make the most of this limited-time collaboration, consider these strategic approaches:

1. Complete prerequisite missions: "Stranger in a Strange Land" and "Battles Without Ninja and Humanity"

2. Plan your 200 pulls carefully across banners to ensure you qualify for the free lightcone

3. Save additional resources if you want Archer Eidolons or lightcone superimposes

4. Switch voice languages in-game for the full experience (collaboration characters don't support English voiceovers)

The Honkai Star Rail honkai: star rail archer free lightcone offer represents one of the most generous giveaways in the game's history. Whether you're a veteran Trailblazer or just starting your journey, there's never been a better time to dive into the world of Honkai Star Rail.

With strategic planning, players can significantly enhance their roster during this historic collaboration event that bridges two beloved universes.