Top 10 Best Fictional Archers
Archery has always had a certain allure in fiction, combining precision, skill, and a touch of mystique. Whether they're wielding ancient longbows, high-tech trick arrows, or anything in between, fictional archers have a knack for standing out. These characters often embody a mix of agility, intelligence, and resourcefulness, making them some of the most intriguing figures in stories across genres.This list celebrates some of the most iconic fictional archers. From the elven warriors of epic fantasies to modern-day superheroes who never seem to miss, each character brings their own flavor to the art of archery.
Legolas is a character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He is a Sindarin Elf of the Woodland Realm and one of nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring. He has been portrayed by Orlando Bloom in the live action movies. In all three movies, the only times his shots failed were when Gandalf blocked them using magic and when one passed through the King of the Dead. He also once hit an orc but didn't manage to kill him.
Besides, he is also skilled with his daggers. LEGOLAAS!
So cool. Definitely my favorite Lord of the Rings character. I am desperate to be an elf now.
Legolas's character is lame, but he should be first because of his skill.
Green Arrow is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Morton Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His real name is Oliver Queen, a billionaire businessman and owner of Queen Industries, also a well-known... read more Oliver Queen should be the #1 guy because I don't remember Hawkeye being able to survive on an island for five years, which happened to have tons of highly trained soldiers with guns.
He is a skilled archer and fairly decent with hand-to-hand combat. He also has great character depth and a few very skilled proteges to boot.
After watching five seasons of Arrow, it totally proves Green Arrow is better than Hawkeye.
Clinton Francis "Clint" Barton, better known as Hawkeye, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a former special agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., where he worked under the supervision of Phil Coulson. Known for his use of the bow and arrow as his primary weapon,... read more This Avenger is skilled in archery and an agent of SHIELD.
This man is not only based on a real person, but he is also an amazing archer.
Katniss Everdeen is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. She is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaptation franchise. This girl is an amazing archer and the winner of the Hunger Games.
How is Katniss not first?! She is an amazing archer!
He's been called "Critkumi," "Killkumi," and "Bow Jesus" for a reason. Takumi obliterates enemies with deadly precision.
He's my favorite archer/sniper by a mile.
My favorite character from Fire Emblem Fates. His commitment to training is incredible!
Yondu Udonta, or simply Yondu, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he is portrayed by Michael Rooker.
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Not technically an archer, but she can learn the archer class and skills very early on. WOW, that girl can arch!
I'd only put Takumi and Innes above her out of all the video game archers I've used.
Princess Merida is a fictional character from Pixar's first ever Disney Princess film, Brave. She is a talented archer who wishes that she were not destined to become the Elegant Queen of Dun Broch. She is forced into a marriage betrothal by her mother, with whom she has a very negative relationship... read more She has perfect aim, even when riding a horse.
Susan Pevensie is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia series. Susan is the elder sister and the second eldest Pevensie child. She is my favorite Narnia character in the movies, but not in the books. However, she is a great archer.
This girl is a great archer and one of the only humans ever to go into Narnia.
Uryū Ishida is a fictional character and major figure in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo.
Link refers to several different incarnations of the same protagonist of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series.He is an incredible archer and would destroy all but Legolas in hand-to-hand combat.
Rangers are the best literary archers. They shoot super fast and accurately.
"A good archer practices until he gets it right, but a ranger practices until he never gets it wrong."
Aloy is the protagonist of Horizon Zero Dawn, a 2017 action-adventure game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment
Madoka Kaname is the titular protagonist of the 2011 anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica and its related media.