Archer

Archer is the enigmatic Servant of the Archer class in Fate/stay night — a cynical, red-cloaked warrior whose true nature is one of the series' most striking revelations.

Background

Summoned to fight in the Holy Grail War, Archer is aloof, sardonic and seemingly indifferent — yet bound by ideals he claims to have abandoned. Rather than the bow his class implies, he fights as a peerless swordsman, hinting at a history far more complicated than it first appears.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Projection (Tracing)	Recreates near-perfect copies of almost any weapon he has seen
Kanshou & Bakuya	His signature paired married blades
Unlimited Blade Works	A Reality Marble that manifests a world of infinite swords
Combat foresight	Reads and counters opponents with uncanny skill

Personality

Dry, jaded and quick with a cutting remark, Archer masks conviction beneath cynicism. His clashing ideals give Fate/stay night some of its sharpest drama.

Role in the Story

Archer is one of Fate/stay night's pivotal Servants, and the mystery of his identity powers the Unlimited Blade Works route.