Honkai: Star Rail – Comprehensive Growth Materials List for Archer! Essential Guide for New Characters in Version 3.4: Midnight Calculations

Genshin Impact: Divine Gate New Character Archer Development Guide: A List of Materials That Will Make You Question Your Life at Midnight
Archer, a character set to debut in version 3.4, has already begun causing sleepless nights for countless explorers as they calculate and plan. To help everyone prepare adequately before Archer’s official release, I’ve compiled this comprehensive development material guide. Please note that this guide is based on current leaks, and actual requirements may change upon release, much like many things in life—plans often go awry.
Before diving in, take a deep breath and mentally prepare yourselves, for the numbers you’re about to see may leave you questioning your very existence.
First, let’s look at Archer’s overall material requirements. The character seems to need the following core materials:

Extinguishing Core: 56
Glowing Core: 71
Wriggling Core: 73
Dark Veil Moonlight: 65
Meteorite Bullet: 18
Fatal Determination: 69
Counterstrike: 139
Guardian’s Sorrow: 12
Footprints of Destiny: 8
Traveler’s Notes: 3
Adventure Records: 3
Wanderer’s Guide: 289
Credits: 3,887,800

Seeing these numbers, are you already calculating your current stock? If you’re questioning your life choices right now, don’t worry—it’s a normal reaction.
Next, let’s examine the upgrade requirements for Archer’s exclusive weapon, “Ideal Burning Hell.” As an exclusive weapon, the material demands are naturally substantial:

Extinguishing Core: 20
Glowing Core: 20
Wriggling Core: 14
Fatal Determination: 4
Counterstrike: 12
Guardian’s Sorrow: 15
Credits: 385,000

As you can see, these numbers are a clear indication that to make Archer shine, your wallet might need to take a hit first.
Then, there’s the material required for Archer’s breakthrough from level 0 to 80:

Extinguishing Core: 15
Glowing Core: 15
Wriggling Core: 15
Dark Veil Moonlight: 65
Credits: 308,000

It’s worth noting the acquisition method for Dark Veil Moonlight. You can obtain it by defeating the boss Kokoria, the False Mother, or opt for the simpler route—spending money.
Finally, let’s review the materials needed for Archer’s constellation. To maximize all of Archer’s abilities, you’ll need:

Extinguishing Core: 41
Glowing Core: 56
Wriggling Core: 58
Meteorite Bullet: 18
Fatal Determination: 69
Counterstrike: 139
Guardian’s Sorrow: 12
Footprints of Destiny: 8
Credits: 3,000,000

Yes, you read that right—3,000,000 Credits. You might wonder why it’s so much. The answer is simple: game companies also need to pay their employees.
Throughout the development process, you may encounter challenges such as material acquisition difficulty, time investment, and financial expenditure. My advice? Take a deep breath and remind yourself—it’s just a game, and life goes on.
Finally, if you find the material requirements overwhelming, consider using a recharge service on a specific platform to acquire more resources. Of course, this is entirely optional, as games are just games, and life continues.
I hope this guide helps all explorers prepare for Archer’s release and tackle the challenges with confidence. If you encounter any issues along the way, feel free to reach out for advice. After all, mutual progress is our shared goal as players.
Happy gaming, everyone!