Kirby Fighters 2/Archer

Introduction

Archer (Unlocked at Fighters Rank 28)

Archer is a strong zoning character for the most part who also has a couple of options for close quarters combat. His long range zoning tools are Shot (5B), which can be charged to three different stages and aimed up or down, and Hitman (2B), a crouching version with less flexibility but faster startup. Archer can also antiair with Sky Shot (8B), although it only goes straight above him and cannot be aimed to the sides. At close range, Archer has one melee option with Arrow Slash (66B), which is relatively small for a dash move but pretty fast. One of his strongest options overall is Leaping Quiver (66 > j.B), which is a good midrange option when used from the ground and a strong long range pressure tool from platforms. While Archer has a pretty limited combo game, he is able to combo into and out of 66jB from certain ranges. He is also the only character in the game who can crawl, but it moves very slowly. Overall, Archer is a zoner with modest damage output and mediocre close range options, but he has a strong keep away game if he can set up, and good anti-zoning tools due to the speed of his projectiles.

Moveset

Shot 5B (Air OK) File:KF2 Archer Shot.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 12 - - - Archer quickly fires an arrow straight in front in him. The arrow can be crouched if it's fired from the ground.

Snipe Shot 5[B] (Air OK) File:KF2 Archer Snipe Shot.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 16 - - Transcendent The medium charged version of Shot, Archer fires a stronger arrow that passes through hitboxes and enemies, dealing more damage than the uncharged version.

Magic-Star Arrow 5{B} (Air OK) File:KF2 Archer Magic Star Arrow.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 32 - - Transcendent The full charge version of Shot, Archer fires a significantly more powerful arrow that still goes through hitboxes and enemies, dealing twice as much damage as the medium charge arrow.

Sharpshooter 8/2 during Shot (Air OK) File:KF2 Archer Sharpshooter.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes N/A - - - For all three versions of Shot, Archer can angle the arrow up or down by holding the direction. When the arrow is released, Archer will continue aiming in that direction if he fires more arrows; you can still aim the arrows, but by default you will continue to aim in that direction rather than returning to neutral.

Sky Shot 8B (Air OK) File:KF2 Archer Sky Shot.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 20 - - - Archer fires an arrow straight up into the air. It cannot be aimed left or right.

Sky-Shot Shower 8[B] (Air OK) File:KF2 Archer Sky Shot Shower.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 26, 22 (splash) - - - The charged version of Sky Shot, Archer fires a charged arrow straight into the air above him. While the arrow still cannot be angled left or right, the charged version releases four bolts of energy (2 on each side) that do nearly as much damage as the arrow itself and more damage than an uncharged arrow.

Arrow Slash 66B File:KF2 Archer Arrow Slash.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 20 (8, 12) - - - Archer's only melee move, he dashes forward swinging twice, using an arrow as a sword. Once started, the move is not cancellable, so both hits of the move will always come out.

Leaping Quiver 66 > j.B File:KF2 Archer Leaping Quiver.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 26 (3x6, 8) - - - Archer hovers in the air, firing four arrows diagonally down. Leaping Quiver is Archer's most damaging move that doesn't need to be charged, and can be comboed into itself at some ranges.

Camouflage 2 File:KF2 Archer Camouflage.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes N/A - - - Archer crouches behind a fake bush or tree. It's functionally just a normal crouch, but it's cute.

Hitman 2B File:KF2 Archer Hitman.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes 10 - - - While "camouflaged," Archer fires an arrow low to the ground that travels faster than Shot. It can combo into a couple of other moves from close range. While it does less damage than 5B, it comes out faster and moves faster across the screen.

Crawl 1/3 File:KF2 Archer Crawl.png	Damage Startup Total Frames Attributes N/A - - - While "camouflaged," Archer can crawl slowly in either direction. It's a very slow movement option, but Archer is the only Archer in the game who can move while crouching.

Combos

• 2B (close range) - 66B
• 2B (close range) - j.66B