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{{CopyAbility
  
{{CopyAbility
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|image = [[File:KTD_Sniper.png|300px]]
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|image = [[File:KTD_Sniper.png]]
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|caption = ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' artwork
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|caption = [[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]/[[Kirby Fighters 2]] artwork
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|icon = [[File:KTD Archer icon.png|60px]]
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|icon = [[File:Icon Archer Kirby Fighters 2.png|60px]]
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|icon_caption = ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' icon
  
 
|jap_name = スナイパー (Sunaipā)
  
|jap_name = スナイパー (Sunaipā)
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|jap_meaning = "Sniper"
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|jap_meaning = Sniper
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KFD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|KF2}}
 
|type = Weapon
  
|type = Weapon
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|hat = A purple [[wikipedia:Tyrolean Hat|Tyrolean Hat]] with a white rim and a yellow feather on each side.
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|hat = A purple [[wikipedia:Tyrolean hat|Tyrolean hat]] with a white rim and a yellow feather on each side.
 
Kirby wields a magenta bow, with orange edges, and a yellow star on the front. The arrows are golden yellow, with white fins, and a silver point.
  
Kirby wields a magenta bow, with orange edges, and a yellow star on the front. The arrows are golden yellow, with white fins, and a silver point.
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|powers = Cuts [[Environmental element#Rope|ropes]] and [[Environmental element#Grass|grass]]
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|powers = Cuts [[rope]]s and [[grass]]
 
|enemies = [[Spynum]]
  
|enemies = [[Spynum]]
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|amiibo = {{PortalLogo|KPR}} Duck Hunt, Pit, Dark Pit}}
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|mini-bosses = None
  
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{{quote|Shoot foes with arrows and use camouflage to hide!|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' - [[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]] Copy Ability Poll}}
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|bosses = None
  
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'''Archer''' is a [[Copy Ability]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], debuting in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
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|helper = N/A
  
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{{quote|Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you shoot through tight spots.|Archer's Flavor Text|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''}}
  
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'''Archer''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
  
   
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==Games==
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==General Information==
  
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===''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''===
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With this ability, [[Kirby]] wields a bow and can shoot arrows at enemies. He can charge arrows; the longer he charges, the farther they fly, the more damage they do, and the more objects they can go through. Kirby can aim his shots in all directions. He can also hide under a variety of fake scenery, like bushes and grass, to completely avoid attacks and negate damage. The pink puff can even snipe enemies from this position.
  
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Archer focuses on using a bow and arrow to deal damage, as well as using stealth; its arrows can also cut [[rope]]s and [[grass]]. Archer allows Kirby to charge up his arrow shots with precise aim, and more power depending on charge time. Archer has a special defensive move that allows it to hide under a variety of fake scenery to completely avoid attacks, and can even fire at enemies from this position or crawl, although both of these actions will make Kirby vulnerable. Archer is obtained from the [[Spynum]] [[Regular enemy|enemy]].
   
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In ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', Archer's [[Rare Outfit]] gives it a green hat with grass blade-like designs on the sides.
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Archer is similar to the [[Cupid]] ability, as both grant Kirby the ability to fire arrows. The key differences between the two abilities are Cupid's ability to fly and hover using wings, the ability to negate damage and the arrows themselves. Archer's arrows have significantly more power, weight, control, and speed than Cupid's.
  
   
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In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Archer can also be obtained from the Duck Hunt, Pit, or Dark Pit amiibo.
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==Move Set==
  
   
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In ''Kirby Fighters 2'', Archer is unlocked after reaching Fighters Rank 28. It has two [[Rare Hat]]s: the Hunter's Hat from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and a brand new Cyber Hat.
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<div style="clear: both;">
  
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{| class="wikitable"
  
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====Techniques====
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!Move
  
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In [[Kirby Fighters]], ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and ''Kirby Fighters 2'', any invincibility granted by a move is removed, except when fighting bosses that aren't [[Shadow Kirby]].
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!Controls
  
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{| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="text-align: center"
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!Description
  
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!rowspan=2|Move
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!Element
  
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!colspan=4|Controls
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!rowspan=2|Description
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!colspan=2|Damage
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|-
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!width=13%|{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
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!width=13%|{{PortalLogo|KFD}}
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!width=13%|{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
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!width=13%|{{PortalLogo|KF2}}
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!{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
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!{{PortalLogo|KF2}}
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Shot
  
|Shot
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|colspan=2|{{3DSButton|B}}
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|B
  
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|Press and release {{3DSButton|B}}
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|Kirby will fire a single arrow straight in front of him.
  
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|Press and release {{SwitchButton|DB}}
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|None
  
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|Kirby fires a single arrow.
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|15 (arrow), 4 (point-blank)
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|12, 6 (repeat Shots)
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Snipe Shot
  
|Snipe Shot
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|Hold B shortly, then release
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|colspan=3|Hold {{3DSButton|B}} to charge, and then release
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|Hold {{SwitchButton|DB}} to charge, then release
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|Kirby will fire a stronger, larger arrow straight in front of him.
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|Kirby fires a stronger, larger arrow straight in front of him. This arrow penetrates enemies.
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|None
  
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|23
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|16
 
|-
  
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|Magic-Star Arrow
  
|Magic-Star Arrow
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|Hold B longer, then release
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|colspan=3|Hold {{3DSButton|B}} longer before releasing
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|Hold {{SwitchButton|DB}} longer before releasing
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|Kirby will fire a glowing, powerful arrow straight in front of him. The arrow explodes upon hitting a wall and goes through enemies.
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|Kirby fires a glowing, powerful arrow straight in front of him. The arrow explodes upon hitting a wall and penetrates enemies.
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|None
  
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|47
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|32
 
|-
  
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|Sharpshooter
  
|Sharpshooter
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|While holding B, press ↑/↓
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|While holding {{3DSButton|B}}, press either of<br>{{3DSButton|DPU}}/{{3DSButton|DPD}}
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|While holding {{3DSButton|B}}, press either {{3DSButton|DPU}}/{{3DSButton|DPD}}
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|Kirby will aim up or down while charging his arrow.
  
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|While holding {{3DSButton|B}}, press either of<br>{{3DSButton|DPU}}/{{3DSButton|DPD}}
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|None
  
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|While holding {{SwitchButton|DB}}, move {{SwitchButton|LSU}}/{{SwitchButton|LSD}}
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|Kirby aims up or down while charging his arrow. If Shot is used while aiming above the horizon, the arrow will arc until it is horizontal again, upon which it will fly straight; Snipe Shot and Magic-Star Arrow always fly in a straight path and do not curve.
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|colspan=2|N/A
 
|-
  
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|Sky Shot
  
|Sky Shot
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|colspan=2|{{3DSButton|DPU}} + {{3DSButton|B}}
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|↑ + B
  
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|{{3DSButton|DPU}} + press and release {{3DSButton|B}}
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|Kirby will fire a single arrow directly above him.
  
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|{{SwitchButton|LSU}} + press and release {{SwitchButton|DB}}
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|None
  
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|Kirby fires a single arrow directly above him.
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|15
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|20, 15 (repeat Sky Shots)
 
|-
  
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|Sky-Shot Shower
  
|Sky-Shot Shower
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|Press ↑ and hold B, and then release
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|colspan=2|Press {{3DSButton|DPU}} and hold {{3DSButton|B}}, and then release
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|{{3DSButton|DPU}} + press and hold {{3DSButton|B}}, and then release
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|Kirby will fire an arrow above him, that will split into several that will fall around him.
  
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|Move {{SwitchButton|LSU}} and hold {{SwitchButton|DB}} to charge, then release
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|None
  
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|Kirby fires an arrow above him that splits into several that will fall around him.
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|23 (main arrow), 19 (split arrows)
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|26 (main arrow), 22 (split arrows)
 
|-
  
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|Arrow Slash
  
|Arrow Slash
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|Dash + B
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|colspan=3|Dash + {{3DSButton|B}}
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|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}}
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|Kirby will quickly lunge and slash twice in front of him, using an arrow like a blade.
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|Kirby quickly lunges and slashes twice in front of him, using an arrow like a blade. Kirby is invincible when performing this move.
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|None
  
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|8 (1st hit), 11 (2nd hit)
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|8 (1st hit), 12 (2nd hit)
 
|-
  
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|Leaping Quiver
  
|Leaping Quiver
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|Dash jump + B in midair
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|colspan=2|Dash jump + {{3DSButton|B}} in midair
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|Dash + {{3DSButton|B}} in midair
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|Kirby will fire several arrows diagonally down and in front of him in the air.
  
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|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}} in midair
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|None
  
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|Kirby fires several arrows diagonally down and in front of him in the air.
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|6 per arrow
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|12 (1st arrow), 7 (2nd and 3rd arrows)
 
|-
  
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|Camouflage
  
|Camouflage
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|colspan=3|{{3DSButton|DPD}}
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|↓
  
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|{{SwitchButton|LSD}}
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|Kirby will pull out one of several fake pieces of camouflage and duck behind it. It defends against all attacks.
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|Kirby pulls out one of several fake pieces of camouflage and duck behind it. Kirby is invincible while camouflaged.
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|None
  
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|colspan=2|N/A
 
|-
  
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|Hitman
  
|Hitman
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|colspan=2|{{3DSButton|B}} while camouflaged
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|B during Camouflage
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|{{3DSButton|B}} during Camouflage
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|Kirby will quickly shoot a ground-level arrow from behind his camouflage. He is vulnerable during the animation.
  
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|{{SwitchButton|DB}} while camouflaged
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|None
  
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|Kirby quickly shoots a ground-level arrow from behind his camouflage. He is vulnerable while attacking.
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|19 (arrow), 4 (point-blank)
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|16, 10 (repeat hits)
 
|-
  
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|Crawl
  
|Crawl
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|Either of {{3DSButton|DPL}}/{{3DSButton|DPR}} while camouflaged
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|←/→ during Camouflage
  
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|Either {{3DSButton|DPL}}/{{3DSButton|DPR}} while camouflaged
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|Kirby will crawl slowly along, still camouflaged. He is vulnerable during the crawl.
  
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|Either of {{3DSButton|DPL}}/{{3DSButton|DPR}} during Camouflage
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|None
  
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|Move {{SwitchButton|LSL}}/{{SwitchButton|LSR}} while camouflaged
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|Kirby will crawl slowly along, still camouflaged. He is vulnerable while crawling.
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|colspan=2|N/A
 
|}
  
|}
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</div>
  
   
 
==Flavor Texts==
  
==Flavor Texts==
 
{{Flavortexts
  
{{Flavortexts
 
|KTD
  
|KTD
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|Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you hit a small target from a longer distance.}}
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|Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you hit a small target from a longer distance.
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|KFD
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|Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Use precision aiming to fire upward, across, and diagonally.
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|KPR
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|Wait for the right moment, and open fire, Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you shoot through tight spots.}}
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==Related Quotes==
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{{Quote|Archer's Shot has different effect depending on how long you press and hold B! Go for multiple shots or a single piercing shot!|Archer Tip #1|[[Kirby Fighters 2]]}}
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{{Quote|Use ↓ for Camouflage, then press B for Hitman to make your arrows travel faster!|Archer Tip #2|Kirby Fighters 2}}
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{{Quote|After Leaping Quiver, move ←/→ to change directions and shoot multiple arrows in midair!|Archer Tip #3|Kirby Fighters 2}}
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==In Other Languages==
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{{Nomenclature
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|jap-name={{Hover|Sunaipā|スナイパー}}
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|jap-mean=Translates to '''Sniper'''.
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|eng-name=Archer
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|eng-mean=
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|ch-trad-name={{Hover|Gōngjiàn shǒu|弓箭手}}
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|ch-trad-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|ch-simp-name=
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|ch-simp-mean=
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|kor-name={{Hover|Seunaipeo|스나이퍼}}
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|kor-mean=Translates to '''Sniper'''.
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|hin-name=
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|hin-mean=
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|ara-name=
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|ara-mean=
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|rus-name={{Hover|Luchnik|Лучник}}
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|rus-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|pal-name=
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|pal-mean=
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|ger-name=Bogenschütze
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|ger-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|pol-name=
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|pol-mean=
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|dut-name=Boogschutter
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|dut-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|fren-name=Archer
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|fren-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|fren-fr-name=
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|fren-fr-mean=
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|fren-ca-name=
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|fren-ca-mean=
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|ital-name=Arciere
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|ital-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|span-name=Arquero
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|span-mean=Translates to '''Archer'''.
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|span-sp-name=
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|span-la-name=
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|span-la-mean=
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|por-name=
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|por-mean=
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|por-pt-name=
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|por-br-name=
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}}
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', some of the scenery Kirby can hide behind includes a stone that looks similar to Kirby's [[Stone]] transformation, the [[HAL Laboratory]] logo, and a picture somewhat resembling [[King Dedede]]'s official artwork in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
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*In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', some of the scenery Kirby can hide behind includes a stone that looks similar to Kirby's [[Stone]] transformation, the [[HAL Laboratory]] logo, and a picture somewhat resembling [[King Dedede]]'s official artwork in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
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**In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Camouflage can also take on the form of a picture of [[Taranza]]'s head, the [[Haltmann Works Company]] insignia and a different King Dedede picture, this time based off his artwork for ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''.
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**In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Camouflage can also take on the form of a picture of [[Taranza]]'s head, the [[Haltmann Works Company]] logo, and a different King Dedede picture, this time based on his artwork for ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''.
 
*Archer is one of only a few regular Copy Abilities whose English name differs from its Japanese name. 
  
*Archer is one of only a few regular Copy Abilities whose English name differs from its Japanese name. 
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*Archer is one of four abilities to have a voluntary form that makes Kirby impervious to nearly all forms of damage indefinitely. The other three abilities are [[Leaf]] with its [[guard]], and both [[Smash Bros.]] and [[Stone]] while encased in the rock.
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*Archer is one of five abilities to have a voluntary form that makes Kirby impervious to nearly all forms of damage indefinitely. The other four abilities are [[Leaf]] and [[Ice]] with their [[guard]]s, and both [[Smash Bros.]] and [[Stone]] while encased in the rock.
 
*Archer's Camouflage technique can take on a variety of forms.
  
*Archer's Camouflage technique can take on a variety of forms.
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**This makes Archer one of the few abilities to have a multi-form attack; the others being Stone, [[Ultra Sword]], and [[Circus]].
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**This makes Archer one of the few abilities to have a multi-form attack; the others being Stone, [[Ultra Sword]], [[Circus]], and [[Artist]].
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*Notes from the ESRB that explain ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''’s E rating explicitly mention the Archer ability, saying: "As players traverse through colorful levels, they defeat enemies by swallowing them, spitting back projectiles or using “cartoony” weapons (e.g., swords, whips, bows)."<ref>[http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.aspx?titleOrPublisher=Kirby_Triple_Deluxe ESRB]</ref>
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*According to the [https://play.nintendo.com/activities/personality-quizzes/whats-your-kirby-copy-ability/ What's YOUR Kirby Copy Ability?] personality quiz, Archer Kirby loves hiking in mountains.
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==Videos==
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<gallery>
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Kirby of the Stars Copy Ability "Archer" Introduction Video
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</gallery>
   
 
==Artwork==
  
==Artwork==
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
 
KTD Archer artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
  
KTD Archer artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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KFD Red Kirby artwork.png|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
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</gallery>
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==Concept Artwork==
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<gallery>
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KPR TKC 1.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[Team Kirby Clash]])
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Rare Hats Concept Art 3.jpg|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' ([[Rare Hat]]s)
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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KTD Hornhead.jpg|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
  
KTD Hornhead.jpg|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
 
D Compilation.png|Archer's camouflages in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
  
D Compilation.png|Archer's camouflages in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
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KFD_Archer.jpg|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
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KPR_Archer.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
P Compilation.png|Archer's camouflages in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
  
P Compilation.png|Archer's camouflages in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
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KF2 Archer.jpg|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
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KF2 Archer Camouflage.png|Archer's camouflages in ''Kirby Fighters 2''
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
 
==Other Icons==
  
==Other Icons==
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
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KTD_Icon_Archer.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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KTD Archer icon.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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KTD_Icon_Archer.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==References==
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<references />
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{{CopyAbilities}}
  
{{CopyAbilities}}
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{{Languages
  
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|en = Archer
  
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|fr = Archer
  
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|ja = スナイパー
  
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}}
  
   
 
[[de:Bogenschütze]]
  
[[de:Bogenschütze]]
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[[es:Arquero]]
 
[[fr:Archer]]
  
[[fr:Archer]]
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[[it:Arciere]]
 
[[ja:スナイパー]]
  
[[ja:スナイパー]]
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[[zh:弓箭手]]
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[[Category:Copy Ability]]
  
[[Category:Copy Ability]]
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[[Category:Weaponry Copy Ability]]
 
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
  
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
 
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
  
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]
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[[Category:Cameo Copy Abilities]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters 2]]

Latest revision as of 13:30, 12 March 2024

“ Shoot foes with arrows and use camouflage to hide!”
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll

Archer is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Games

Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, and Kirby Fighters 2

Archer focuses on using a bow and arrow to deal damage, as well as using stealth; its arrows can also cut ropes and grass. Archer allows Kirby to charge up his arrow shots with precise aim, and more power depending on charge time. Archer has a special defensive move that allows it to hide under a variety of fake scenery to completely avoid attacks, and can even fire at enemies from this position or crawl, although both of these actions will make Kirby vulnerable. Archer is obtained from the Spynum enemy.

In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Archer's Rare Outfit gives it a green hat with grass blade-like designs on the sides.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Archer can also be obtained from the Duck Hunt, Pit, or Dark Pit amiibo.

In Kirby Fighters 2, Archer is unlocked after reaching Fighters Rank 28. It has two Rare Hats: the Hunter's Hat from Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and a brand new Cyber Hat.

Techniques

In Kirby Fighters, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby Fighters 2, any invincibility granted by a move is removed, except when fighting bosses that aren't Shadow Kirby.

Move Controls Description Damage
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Fighters 2
Shot B Press and release B Press and release Down Button Kirby fires a single arrow. 15 (arrow), 4 (point-blank) 12, 6 (repeat Shots)
Snipe Shot Hold B to charge, and then release Hold Down Button to charge, then release Kirby fires a stronger, larger arrow straight in front of him. This arrow penetrates enemies. 23 16
Magic-Star Arrow Hold B longer before releasing Hold Down Button longer before releasing Kirby fires a glowing, powerful arrow straight in front of him. The arrow explodes upon hitting a wall and penetrates enemies. 47 32
Sharpshooter While holding B, press either of
Directional Pad Up/Directional Pad Down 		While holding B, press either Directional Pad Up/Directional Pad Down While holding B, press either of
Directional Pad Up/Directional Pad Down 		While holding Down Button, move Left Stick Up/Left Stick Down Kirby aims up or down while charging his arrow. If Shot is used while aiming above the horizon, the arrow will arc until it is horizontal again, upon which it will fly straight; Snipe Shot and Magic-Star Arrow always fly in a straight path and do not curve. N/A
Sky Shot Directional Pad Up + B Directional Pad Up + press and release B Left Stick Up + press and release Down Button Kirby fires a single arrow directly above him. 15 20, 15 (repeat Sky Shots)
Sky-Shot Shower Press Directional Pad Up and hold B, and then release Directional Pad Up + press and hold B, and then release Move Left Stick Up and hold Down Button to charge, then release Kirby fires an arrow above him that splits into several that will fall around him. 23 (main arrow), 19 (split arrows) 26 (main arrow), 22 (split arrows)
Arrow Slash Dash + B Dash + Down Button Kirby quickly lunges and slashes twice in front of him, using an arrow like a blade. Kirby is invincible when performing this move. 8 (1st hit), 11 (2nd hit) 8 (1st hit), 12 (2nd hit)
Leaping Quiver Dash jump + B in midair Dash + B in midair Dash + Down Button in midair Kirby fires several arrows diagonally down and in front of him in the air. 6 per arrow 12 (1st arrow), 7 (2nd and 3rd arrows)
Camouflage Directional Pad Down Left Stick Down Kirby pulls out one of several fake pieces of camouflage and duck behind it. Kirby is invincible while camouflaged. N/A
Hitman B while camouflaged B during Camouflage Down Button while camouflaged Kirby quickly shoots a ground-level arrow from behind his camouflage. He is vulnerable while attacking. 19 (arrow), 4 (point-blank) 16, 10 (repeat hits)
Crawl Either of Directional Pad Left/Directional Pad Right while camouflaged Either Directional Pad Left/Directional Pad Right while camouflaged Either of Directional Pad Left/Directional Pad Right during Camouflage Move Left Stick Left/Left Stick Right while camouflaged Kirby will crawl slowly along, still camouflaged. He is vulnerable while crawling. N/A

Flavor Texts

GameFlavor text
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you hit a small target from a longer distance.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Use precision aiming to fire upward, across, and diagonally.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Wait for the right moment, and open fire, Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you shoot through tight spots.

Related Quotes

“ Archer's Shot has different effect depending on how long you press and hold B! Go for multiple shots or a single piercing shot!”
— Archer Tip #1 • Kirby Fighters 2
“ Use ↓ for Camouflage, then press B for Hitman to make your arrows travel faster!”
— Archer Tip #2 • Kirby Fighters 2
“ After Leaping Quiver, move ←/→ to change directions and shoot multiple arrows in midair!”
— Archer Tip #3 • Kirby Fighters 2

In Other Languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology and notes
Japan スナイパー Translates to Sniper.
United States of America Archer
People's Republic of China
(Traditional) 		弓箭手 Translates to Archer.
Republic of Korea 스나이퍼 Translates to Sniper.
Russian Federation Лучник Translates to Archer.
Federal Republic of Germany Bogenschütze Translates to Archer.
Netherlands Boogschutter Translates to Archer.
French Republic
(General) 		Archer Translates to Archer.
Italian Republic Arciere Translates to Archer.
Kingdom of Spain
(General) 		Arquero Translates to Archer.

Trivia

  • In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, some of the scenery Kirby can hide behind includes a stone that looks similar to Kirby's Stone transformation, the HAL Laboratory logo, and a picture somewhat resembling King Dedede's official artwork in Kirby's Dream Land.
  • Archer is one of only a few regular Copy Abilities whose English name differs from its Japanese name. 
  • Archer is one of five abilities to have a voluntary form that makes Kirby impervious to nearly all forms of damage indefinitely. The other four abilities are Leaf and Ice with their guards, and both Smash Bros. and Stone while encased in the rock.
  • Archer's Camouflage technique can take on a variety of forms.
    • This makes Archer one of the few abilities to have a multi-form attack; the others being Stone, Ultra Sword, Circus, and Artist.
  • Notes from the ESRB that explain Kirby: Triple Deluxe’s E rating explicitly mention the Archer ability, saying: "As players traverse through colorful levels, they defeat enemies by swallowing them, spitting back projectiles or using “cartoony” weapons (e.g., swords, whips, bows)."[1]
  • According to the What's YOUR Kirby Copy Ability? personality quiz, Archer Kirby loves hiking in mountains.

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  1. ↑ ESRB
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