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==Archer (Historical)==
==Archer (Historical)==
An '''Archer''' uses a [[bow]] in [[battle]]. When used correctly, they can be devastating and there have been several battles that demonstrate this.
An '''Archer''' uses a [[bow]] in [[battle]]. When used correctly, they can be devastating and there have been several battles that demonstrate this.

See also:
See also:
*[[longbowman]]
*[[longbowman]]


==Archer (SCA)==
==Archer (SCA)==
In the [[SCA]], people participate in [[target archery]] and [[combat archery]]. There are different requirements of an archer for each.
[[SCA]] archers have similar [[armour]] requirements to those of [[heavy combatants]] and are distinguished not only by the weapon that they are holding but also by their [[helm]]ets bearing either a large fluorescent triangle or a clearly visible plume. These mark them as [[light fighter]]s.


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The standard bows that they use have a maximum of 30 pounds at a 28 inch draw. SCA combat [[crossbow]]s use a draw-to-poundage ratio. Other light combatants use a variety of [[thrown weapons]].

Latest revision as of 12:01, 20 April 2009

Archer (Historical)

An Archer uses a bow in battle. When used correctly, they can be devastating and there have been several battles that demonstrate this.

See also:

Archer (SCA)

In the SCA, people participate in target archery and combat archery. There are different requirements of an archer for each.