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*''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' (3DS)}}
*''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' (3DS)}}
{{Quote|Raining fire from above.|Description in the game}}
{{Quote|Raining fire from above.|Description in the game}}
'''Drow Archers''', also known as '''Elf Archers''', are enemies introduced in ''[[Skylanders: Giants]]'', but despite being called a [[Drow]], they take on the appearance of yellow [[imps]]. They fire arrows into the sky to strike their targets from above, and use a fiery stomp if you get close to them in certain circumstances.
'''Drow Archers''', also known as '''Elf Archers''', are enemies introduced in ''[[Skylanders: Giants]].'' Despite being called[[Drow]], they take on the appearance of yellow [[imps]]. They fire arrows into the sky to strike their targets from above, and use a fiery stomp if [[Skylanders]] get close to them in certain circumstances.


They return in ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' for the Nintendo 3DS, under the name of Elf Archers, and with the appearance of actual Drow. [[Bobbin Rood|One of them]] is a trappable [[Nightmare Villains|Nightmare Villain]].
They return in ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' for the Nintendo 3DS, under the name of Elf Archers, and with the appearance of actual Drow. [[Bobbin Rood|One of them]] is a trappable [[Nightmare Villains|Nightmare Villain]].
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*Drow Archers share the same character models as [[Rocket Imps]] and [[Hob 'n' Yaros]].
*Drow Archers share the same character models as [[Rocket Imps]] and [[Hob 'n' Yaros]].
*Despite appearing as Imps in the final version of ''Skylanders: Giants,'' Drow Archers were originally modeled as regular Drow wearing armor. Their attack patterns were also different, firing flurries of flaming arrows in an arc (rather than shooting vertically into a target).<ref>''[https://youtu.be/j8_vFMKUkl8?t=254 Skylanders Giants Alpha - Early and Unused Enemy Showcase]''. (Date Posted - Oct 21, 2022). ''[http://youtube.com YouTube]''.</ref>
*Despite appearing as Imps in the final version of ''Skylanders: Giants,'' Drow Archers were originally modeled as regular Drow wearing armor. Their attack patterns were also different, firing flurries of flaming arrows in an arc (rather than shooting vertically into a target).<ref>''[https://youtu.be/j8_vFMKUkl8?t=254 Skylanders Giants Alpha - Early and Unused Enemy Showcase]''. (Date Posted - Oct 21, 2022). ''[http://youtube.com YouTube]''.</ref>
*Due to the remodel from Drow to Imp being something the developers did very late in the game's development, them still being called "Drow archer" may be an oversight.
*Due to the remodel from Drow to Imp being something the developers did very late in the game's development, them still being called "Drow Archers" may be an oversight.
*The Drow Archer's early description was "Speed, accuracy, FIRE."<ref>''[https://youtu.be/j8_vFMKUkl8?t=254 Skylanders Giants Alpha - Early and Unused Enemy Showcase]''. (Date Posted - Oct 21, 2022). ''[http://youtube.com YouTube]''.</ref>
*The Drow Archer's early description was "Speed, accuracy, FIRE."<ref>''[https://youtu.be/j8_vFMKUkl8?t=254 Skylanders Giants Alpha - Early and Unused Enemy Showcase]''. (Date Posted - Oct 21, 2022). ''[http://youtube.com YouTube]''.</ref>
*In the Nintendo 3DS level [[Tunnel of Love]], there are statues of giant winged Drow Archers/Rocket Imps brandishing bows; however, none are fought in-game and Drow Archers would not make a full appearance on the 3DS until ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' (where they appeared with a proper elf design).
*In the Nintendo 3DS level [[Tunnel of Love]], there are statues of giant winged Drow Archers/Rocket Imps brandishing bows; however, none are fought in-game, and Drow Archers would not make a full appearance on the 3DS until ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' (where they appeared with a proper elf design).
*Despite being called Elves in the 3DS version they are actually Drow which are an evil counterpart of them ([[Elf Healers]] are also referred to as elves)
*Despite being broadly called Elves in the 3DS version, they are specifically Drow, an evil subset of Elves ([[Elf Healers]] are also referred to as elves).
**Strangely though, they are the only two type of Drow to be called this.
**Strangely, Drow Archers and Elf Healers are the only two type of Drow to be called Elves.


==References ==
==References ==

Revision as of 14:58, February 10, 2025

Drow Archers
Element: Fire
DrowArcherSG.png
Species: Drow
Role: Enemy
World: *Junkyard Isles
Attacks: *Fires flame arrows
  • Fire stomps
Appears in: *Skylanders: Giants
“Raining fire from above.”
– Description in the game

Drow Archers, also known as Elf Archers, are enemies introduced in Skylanders: Giants. Despite being calledDrow, they take on the appearance of yellow imps. They fire arrows into the sky to strike their targets from above, and use a fiery stomp if Skylanders get close to them in certain circumstances.

They return in Skylanders: Trap Team for the Nintendo 3DS, under the name of Elf Archers, and with the appearance of actual Drow. One of them is a trappable Nightmare Villain.

See also

Gallery

  • Original Drow Archer design[1]
    Original Drow Archer design[1]
  • The original designs of the Drow Archers as shown in the Giants E3 trailer, later used for Trap Team 3DS.
    The original designs of the Drow Archers as shown in the Giants E3 trailer, later used for Trap Team 3DS.

Trivia

  • Drow Archers share the same character models as Rocket Imps and Hob 'n' Yaros.
  • Despite appearing as Imps in the final version of Skylanders: Giants, Drow Archers were originally modeled as regular Drow wearing armor. Their attack patterns were also different, firing flurries of flaming arrows in an arc (rather than shooting vertically into a target).[2]
  • Due to the remodel from Drow to Imp being something the developers did very late in the game's development, them still being called "Drow Archers" may be an oversight.
  • The Drow Archer's early description was "Speed, accuracy, FIRE."[3]
  • In the Nintendo 3DS level Tunnel of Love, there are statues of giant winged Drow Archers/Rocket Imps brandishing bows; however, none are fought in-game, and Drow Archers would not make a full appearance on the 3DS until Skylanders: Trap Team (where they appeared with a proper elf design).
  • Despite being broadly called Elves in the 3DS version, they are specifically Drow, an evil subset of Elves (Elf Healers are also referred to as elves).
    • Strangely, Drow Archers and Elf Healers are the only two type of Drow to be called Elves.

References

Drow
Spyro's Adventure Drow Spearman • Goliath Drow • Drow Witch • Drow Airship • Heavy Drow Airship • Blade Witch • Blitzer Bully • Conqueror • Drow Cannonship
Giants Drow Lance Master (Armored) • Drow Archer (Armored) • Armored Goliath
Swap Force Drow Geisha • Ninja Drow Spearman
Trap Team Elf Archer • Elf Healer • Drow Goliath
SuperChargers Pint-Sized Prodder (Dark-Shard) - Rush Crusher (Shade) - Twilight Twister (Abyss) - Witch Pitcher (Pitch-Black)
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