Archers are skilled bowmen. They are often very stoic or often very cold to others, frequently having a I Work Alone mindset. Due to the nature of their weapon, archers are typically stealthy and graceful and tend to fight at a distance. As a result, they're often portrayed as vulnerable to close-quarters combat unless they switch to a different weapon.
Archers are most likely to be found in a wild, untamed setting and can share traits with the Cold Sniper, most notably an analytical and calculating nature. This archetype tends to be depicted as having a more slender build despite the great upper-body strength required to draw a powerful bow without mechanical assistance.note These characters are likely to also be a Nature Hero, a Forest Ranger, a Badass Native, and/or an Elf. This also has the benefit of keeping the delicate female safely out of the bone-crunching melee.
This trope is distinct from Master Archer, which describes a character who is an extremely skilled archer; an Aloof Archer may be no more than competent — it's the independence and association with wilderness that define the trope. For bows used in modern or sci-fi settings, see The Straight and Arrow Path. For added irony, check out No "Arc" in "Archery". See also Annoying Arrows. May evoke comparisons to Robin Hood (Though if he robs the rich to give to the poor, that's a different trope).
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