The long-awaited crossover between Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/stay night is finally here! As of July 11 (12:00 server time), you can summon two iconic characters, Saber and Archer, in the new Collaboration Warp banners, which bring their own set of rules and systems.
If you are aiming to pull either of these powerful 5-star characters, here is a quick breakdown of how this new Warp system works, and where to find the best guides for Saber and Archer!
How the Collaboration Warps Work
Unlike standard limited-time banners, the Collaboration Warps follow a unique structure designed specifically for this event:
- Character Collaboration Warps
- “Excalibur Excelsior” features Saber (Destruction: Wind)
- “I Am the Bone of My Sword” features Archer (The Hunt: Quantum)
- These banners share the same pity counter, meaning pulls on one count toward the other.
- However, the pity is separate from standard or other limited banners.
- Once the banners leave, the Pity saved on those will disappear. It will not transfer to the usual limites or permanent banners.
- Light Cone Collaboration Warps
- “Birth of a King” features Saber’s Light Cone: A Thankless Coronation (Destruction)
- “Red Radiance of Fuyuki” features Archer’s Light Cone: The Hell Where Ideals Burn (The Hunt)
- These also share a pity counter between them but remain separate from other Light Cone Warps.
- Additional Information:
- There are no featured 4-star characters or Light Cones. All 4-stars have equal drop rates.
- The banners are up until the end of version 3.6.
- English voiceover is not available for the collab units, but players can switch their voices individually to the original Japanese via the Profile > Voice tab (starting in Version 3.5).
- Each character is only available in their respective banner and cannot be obtained elsewhere, including the general pool or future reruns (unless reissued).
- Archer is also given for free!
Try Before You Pull – Trial Event Live!
A special trial event titled “Along With Heroic Spirits” is now open in the Travel Log. You can test both Saber and Archer in dedicated stages and earn:
- Stellar Jades
- Adventure Logs
- Universal Enhancement Materials
- Credits
Saber and Archer Guides Are Live!
Not sure who to pull, or how to build them? We’ve got you covered. Our in-depth guides for both collaboration characters are now available on Icy Veins:
Saber Best Builds, Teams & Relics Archer Best Builds, Teams & RelicsEach guide covers the best relics, Light Cones, team comps, and gameplay strategies for maximizing their potential!
This crossover is one of the most exciting events yet for Honkai: Star Rail. It does not matter if you are a fan of Fate, a meta-chaser, or just in it for the design, Saber and Archer are both good additions worth considering.
And do not forget that you can also grab Archer for Free!
