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"He was able to kill Rin Bou from that distance? This is no ordinary Archer we're dealing with. That's far too dangerous! "
― Mou Ten on Haku Rei (Kingdom)
"When the battle flag of a meteor flutters in the battlefield The Goddess of wind and storm snuggles up to him with a smile. No matter the season or the sky. If the Knight of Moonlight draws his bowstring It’s impossible to escape from his arrow. There are no means preventing it no matter the armor or the shield. He defeats the most ferocious enemies And drives away the disaster to befall. He saved the Princess held captive by evil soldiers And becomes an arrow promising victory."
― Song of Lumeire about Tigrevurmud Vorn (Madan no Ou to Vanadis)
"The bow and arrow, once was the pinnacle of weapons technology. It allowed the great Genghis Khan to rule from the Pacific to the Ukraine. An empire twice the size of Alexander the Great, and four times the size of the Roman Empire."
― Raza Hamidmi Al-Wazar (Marvel Cinematics Universe)

The power to possess mastery and ability in wielding the bow and arrow. Variation of Ranged Weapon Proficiency.

Also Called[]

  • Archery Aptitude/Combat/Expertise/Intuition/Mastery/Proficiency
  • Bow Aptitude/Combat/Expertise/Intuition/Mastery/Proficiency
  • Enhanced Bowmanship
  • Enhanced Kyūjutsu (Art of Archery)
  • Expert/Skilled/Master Archer/Bowman/Crossbowman
  • Expert/Master Archer/Bowman/Crossbowman Skills
  • Yumi (Japanese: 弓) Aptitude/Combat/Expertise/Intuition/Mastery/Proficiency

Capabilities[]

Users possess superhuman proficiency and skill in the bow and arrow, being able launch multiple arrows with one shot, use the bow as a melee weapon, etc. They can reload the weapon rapidly and efficiently, even with heavy mechanisms like the crossbow.

Applications[]

Variations[]

  • Composite Bow: a bow made of more than one material.
  • Compound Bow: a bow with mechanical amplifiers to aid with drawing the bowstring. Usually, these amplifiers are asymmetric pulleys called cams (though they are not actually cams) at the ends of the limbs, which provide a mechanical advantage (known as the let-off) while holding the bow in full draw. Such bows typically have high draw weights and are usually drawn with a release aid with a trigger mechanism for a consistently clean release.
  • Crossbow Proficiency
  • Ergokinetic Bow Proficiency
  • Flatbow: the limbs are approximately rectangular in cross-section. This was traditional in many Native American societies and was found to be the most efficient shape for bow limbs by American engineers in the 20th century.
  • Footbow: a bow meant to be used with the legs and arms while lying down and used in the current distance record for the furthest arrow shot.
  • Kyūdō Mastery
  • Longbow/Warbow: a bow that can be disassembled for transportation, usually consisting of three parts: two limbs and a riser, in addition to the string.
    • English Longbow: a powerful medieval type of bow.
  • Recurve Bow: a bow with the tips curving away from the archer. The curves straighten out as the bow is drawn and the return of the tip to its curved state after release of the arrow adds extra velocity to the arrow.
  • Reflex Bow: a bow whose entire limbs curve away from the archer when unstrung. The curves are opposite to the direction in which the bow flexes while drawn.
  • Self Bow: a bow made from one piece of wood.
  • Takedown Bow: a bow that can be disassembled for transportation, usually consisting of three parts: two limbs and a riser, in addition to the string.

Levels[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

  • Most users need both of their hands to use bow effectively.
  • User relies on arms and eyes, so Body Manipulation and Blindness Inducement can negate them.
  • User may have difficulty if fighting in the dark or in specific weather conditions such as rain or snow.
  • May be limited to distant range combat, which can be a problem in close quarters.
  • May become powerless if bow is lost or destroyed.
  • Can run out of ammo.
  • Bows (especially Crossbows) can take time to load/reload, so timing is crucial.
  • Those have Supernatural Archery can outmatch the users.

Known Users[]

Anime/Manga/Aeni/Manhwa[]

  • Sasha Blouse (Attack on Titan)
  • Emilio Lowe (Black Cat)
  • Quincy (Bleach)
  • Aura Bella Fiora (Overlord)
  • Kaho Mizuki (CardCaptor Sakura)
  • Yukito Tsukishiro (CardCaptor Sakura)
  • Hitachi Chigusa (DanMachi)
  • Angewomon (Digimon)
  • Kentaurosmon (Digimon)
  • Pajiramon (Digimon)
  • Sagittarimon (Digimon)
  • Oscar Brailsford (Dragonar Academy); via Failnaught
  • Sagittarius (Fairy Tail)
  • Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail)
  • Goblin Slayer (Goblin Slayer)
  • High Elf Archer (Goblin Slayer)
  • Kang-lim Choi (The Haunted House/Shinbi Apartment)
  • Hosei (Hero Tales)
  • Tomo Asama (Horizon In The Middle of Nowhere)
  • Pokkle ("Hunter X Hunter")
  • Sakuya Shimazu (Isuca)
  • Kagome Hiragashi (InuYasha)
  • Kikyo (InuYasha)
  • Noritoshi Kamo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
  • Rinslet Laurenfrost (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance)
  • The Ten Bows of China (Kingdom)
    • Sei Ka Un
    • Senshu Bi
    • Haku Rei
    • Kyou En
  • Koku'Ou (Kingdom)
  • Sou Jin (Kingdom)
  • Sou Tan (Kingdom)
  • Marcel (Jeanne D'Arc)
  • Beatrix (Jeanne D'Arc)
  • Touma Hashiba/Rowen Hashiba (Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers/Ronin Warriors)
  • Tigrevrumud Vorn (Madan no Ō to Vanadis)
  • Fuu Hououji (Magic Knight Rayearth)
  • Centorea Shianus (Monster Musume)
  • Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
  • Kidomaru (Naruto)
  • Chess (One Piece)
  • Chessmarimo (One Piece)
  • Kuja Pirates (One Piece)
  • Lilia (Parallel Paradise)
  • Itsuki Kawasumi (The Rising of the Shield Hero)
  • Reika Aoki/Cure Beauty (Smile Pretty Cure!)
  • Madoka Kaguya/Cure Selene (Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure)
  • Sayaka Kirasaka (Strike the Blood)
  • Sagittarius Saints (Saint Seiya)
  • Lisa Fujimatsu (Tattoon Master)
  • Moroha (Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon)
  • Arrowman/Blue Cardian (Flint the Time Detective)

Cartoons[]

  • Yuyan Archers (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
  • BoBoiBoy FrostFire (BoBoiBoy: The Movie 2)
  • BoBoiBoy Ice (BoBoiBoy The Movie 2)
  • Merida (Brave)
  • Frafdo (Chaotic)
  • Odd Della Robbia (Code Lyoko)
  • Archer Ghost (Danny Phantom)
  • Hank (Dungeons and Dragons)
  • Merida (Disney's Brave)
  • Liv Baker/Myst (Ghostforce)
  • Porcupine (Kung Fu Panda)
  • Soul Archer (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
  • Skull Warriors (Maya and the Three)
  • Zarya Moonwolf/Mysticon Ranger (Mysticons)
  • Bow (She-Ra: Princess of Power)
  • Finn (Storm Hawks)
  • Ravess (Storm Hawks)
  • Opal (Steven Universe)
  • Alexandrite (Steven Universe)
  • Smurfstorm (The Smurfs)
  • Erwin (Surviving The Game as a Barbarian)
  • Bromley (The Swan Princess film series)
  • Prince Derek (The Swan Princess film series)
  • Robin Hood (Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood)
  • Rodimus Prime (Transformers Animated)
  • Timmy (Winx Club)
  • Artemis (Young Justice)
  • Trick Shot/Charles Barton (Marvel's Avengers Assemble)

Comics[]

  • Rob o' the Hedge and Bow Sparrow (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog)
  • Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics)
  • Celestial Archer (DC Comics)
  • Connor Hawke/Green Arrow (DC Comics)
  • Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (DC Comics)
  • Emiko Queen/Red Arrow (DC Comics)
  • Helena Bertanelli/Huntress (DC Comics)
  • Merlyn (DC Comics)
  • Mia Dearden/Speedy (DC Comics)
  • Oliver Queen/Green Arrow (DC Comics)
  • Roy Harper/Speedy/Arsenal/Red Arrow (DC Comics)
  • Slade Wilson/Deathstroke (DC Comics)
  • Tigress (DC Comics)
  • Clint Barton/Hawkeye/Ronin (Marvel Comics)
  • Danielle Moonstar (Marvel Comics)
  • Hercules (Marvel Comics)
  • Kate Bishop (Marvel Comics)
  • Tony Masters/Taskmaster (Marvel Comics)
  • Trick Shot/Charles Barton (Marvel Comics)

Literature[]

  • Susan Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia)
  • Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games)
  • Connovan (King's Dark Tidings)
  • Rezkin (King's Dark Tidings)
  • Legolas (The Lord of the Rings)
  • Alec Lightwood (The Mortal Instruments)
  • Genovesan Assassins (Ranger's Apprentice)
  • King's Rangers (Ranger's Apprentice)
  • Bow wielders (Redwall series)
  • Little John (Robin Hood)
  • Much (Robin Hood)
  • Robin Hood (Robin Hood)
  • Will Scarlett (Robin Hood)
  • Beleg (The Silmarillion)
  • Paris (Trojan War)

Live Television/Movies[]

  • Darklighters and Darklighter-Witches (Charmed)
  • Aguri Kusugami (GARO series)
  • Chase aka Mashin Chaser (Kamen Rider Drive); via Brake Gunner and Bat Viral Core
  • Huangzhong (K.O. 3anguo)
  • Sun Shangxiang (K.O. 3anguo)
  • Huangzhong (K.O. 3anguo: New Ultimate)
  • Aethelwynne (Pixelface)
  • Pink Rangers (Power Rangers)
  • Pachacamac (Sonic the Hedgehog Movie)
  • Sentai Pink (Super Sentai)
  • Eagle the Archer (The Boys)
  • Houtua (Godzilla Anime Trilogy)

Video Games[]

  • The Survivor (Ark: Survivar Evolved)
  • Gwyneth (AFK Arena)
  • Aerlie/April (Arknights)
  • Arianrhod Blodeuwedd/Toddifons (Arknights)
  • Centaurea/Platinum (Arknights)
  • Erato (Arknights)
  • Hildeguard/Archetto (Arknights)
  • Justice Knight (Arknights)
  • Lunacub (Arknights)
  • Meteor (Arknights)
  • Monique (Arknights)
  • Rangers (Arknights)
  • Rou (Arknights)
  • Stormeye (Arknights)
  • Vermeil (Arknights)
  • Withered Knight (Arknights)
  • Assassin's Order (Assassin's Creed)
  • Bayek (Assassin's Creed)
  • Kassandra (Assassin's Creed)
  • Bayonetta (Bayonetta)
  • Bo (Brawl Stars)
  • Bo (Breath of Fire)
  • Mana (Chaos Rings)
  • Apollo (Active Enterprises)
  • Hawkeye Gough (Dark Souls)
  • Marvelous Chester (Dark Souls)
  • Slave Knight Gael (Dark Souls III)
  • Every Playable Character (Castle Crashers)
  • Rena (Elsword)
  • Rima (Epic Seven)
  • Cerise (Epic Seven)
  • Lena (Epic Seven)
  • Wanda Formia (Epic Seven)
  • Nemunas Winka (Epic Seven)
  • Celeste (Epic Seven)
  • Silkyria Eyu La Safayena (Epic Seven)
  • Kiris (Epic Seven)
  • Various Bow users (Final Fantasy)
    • Maria (Final Fantasy II)
    • Lelia (Final Fantasy II)
    • Rangers (Final Fantasy III)
    • Rosa Joanna Farrell (Final Fantasy IV)
    • Rangers (Final Fantasy XI)
    • Fran (Final Fantasy XII)
    • Serah Farron (Final Fantasy XIII-2)
    • Archers (Final Fantasy XIV)
    • Trey (Final Fantasy Type-0)
    • Selkie tribe (Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles series)
    • Rangers (Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light)
  • Various Characters (Genshin Impact)
    • Amber
    • Diona
    • Fischl
    • Ganyu
    • Tartagila
    • Venti
  • Guido (Grandia)
  • Sue (Grandia)
  • Millena (Grandia II)
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda)
  • Pit (Kid Icarus)
  • Dark Pit (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
  • Takumi (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Setsuna (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Reina (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Niles (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Kiragi (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Nina (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Shura (Fire Emblem Fates)
  • Lyndis (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade)
  • Wil (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade)
  • Rath (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade)
  • Rebecca (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade)
  • Uhai (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade)
  • Tweyen/Song (Granblue Fantasy)
  • Lire (Grand Chase)
  • Gordon Freeman (Hλlf-Life series)
  • Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn)
  • Linkle (Hyrule Warriors Legends)
  • Xigbar (Kingdom Hearts)
  • Goblins (Knack)
  • Ashe (League of Legends)
  • Shana (Legend of Dragoon)
  • Miranda (Legend of Dragoon)
  • Ramus (Lunar: Silver Star Story)
  • Luna (Lunar: Silver Star Story)
  • Nash (Lunar: Silver Star Story)
  • Maki Sonomura (Megami Ibunroku Persona)
  • Celebrimbor (Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor)
  • Talion (Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor)
  • Skeletons (Minecraft)
  • Nightwolf (Mortal Kombat)
  • Kung Jin (Mortal Kombat)
  • William Adams (Nioh)
  • Hanzo Shimada (Overwatch)
  • Yukari Takeba (Persona 3)
  • Last Dragonborn (Skyrim)
  • Lydia (Soundfall)
  • Bowyer (Super Mario RPG)
  • Liliana (Queen Blade's: Rebellion)
  • Sniper (Team Fortress 2)
  • Ryu Hayabusa (Tecmo)
  • Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
  • Turok (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter)
  • Archer-class Servants (TYPE-MOON)
    • Arash
    • Arjuna
    • Artemis
    • Atalanta
    • Chiron
    • EMIYA
    • Euryale
    • Gilgamesh (Prototype)
    • Heracles/Alcides
    • Ishtar
    • Orion
    • Robin Hood
    • Tawara Touta
    • Tristan
    • Tomoe Gozen
    • Sita
  • Shirou Emiya (TYPE-MOON)
  • Sagittarius (Valkyrie Crusade)
  • Archer (Valkyrie Crusade)
  • Andordice (Valkyrie Crusade)
  • Tsuruhime (Valkyrie Crusade)
  • Guardians (Destiny)
    • Nightstalkers; via Dusk Bow

Web Comics/Series[]

  • Haley Starshine (The Order of the Stick)
  • Executor Darkleer/The Expatriate (Homestuck)
  • Elfa (Kofi)

Gallery[]

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Video Games[]

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