When playing a soldier archer, a good approach would be to take inspiration from the outfits of historical archers from various cultures. That means that armor, clothing, and overall costume design may vary quite a bit between characters. However, all archers require a basic set of accessories that are an important part of their gear for practical reasons.

Obviously, a bow and arrows are mandatory parts of an archer set, but many arrows can hardly be held in hand. A quiver, either carried on the back or on the hip, is an essential item. Also important is the use of gloves and bracers, both serving as protection against the bow’s string, which can be demanding for the fingers and can snap against the forearm by accident.

Another important accessory for a battle archer is a bow scabbard, which is often custom-made to fit a particular bow and makes it possible to carry it hand free. Archers should also consider carrying a sidearm, which will often be a one-handed sword or some kind of versatile bladed weapon. After all, staying in range is often impossible and an archer has to survive melee combat when it occurs.