Archer
from Fate/stay nightPopular character
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.