While some favor close combat and others harness mystical powers, there's a distinct allure to mastering the art of archery. The bow's historical efficiency in combat has made it a staple in fantasy games, with certain RPGs standing out for their exceptional archer classes.
8 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Mage-Archer Hybrid for Devastating Combos
Embracing both magic and archery, the Magick Archer in this game delivers formidable power and adaptability, ensuring an exhilarating gameplay experience.
7 Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
Master the Art of Archery in Medieval Warfare
This game offers a range of archer options, providing a realistic and gratifying archery experience amidst its visually stunning and polished gameplay.
6 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Unleash Devastating Damage from Afar
With a deep character creation system, this game empowers players to build highly effective Rangers capable of inflicting significant damage as they progress.
5 Pillars of Eternity
Skilled Archers with Loyal Animal Companions
Rangers in this game excel in archery and are accompanied by resilient animal companions, making them valuable assets in any party.
4 Divinity: Original Sin 2
Masterful Archers with Versatile Skills
Offering a wealth of tactical options, this game empowers archers to deal exceptional damage and contribute to crowd control, enhancing their impact on the battlefield.
3 Baldur's Gate 3
Stealthy Rangers with Multiclass Potential
Despite mixed reception, this game offers engaging Ranger subclasses and multiclassing options, allowing players to craft formidable and versatile archer builds.
2 Monster Hunter: World
Adaptive Archery for Varied Combat Situations
With a balanced playstyle, archers in this game can effectively adapt to different scenarios, providing both direct damage and crowd-control capabilities.
1 Skyrim
Iconic Stealth Archer Builds
Renowned for its Stealth Archer archetype, Skyrim continues to captivate players with its satisfying archery mechanics and the allure of dealing devastating critical hits.