A drop-away arrow rest for an archery bow is provided that utilizes a torque transfer system to transfer a rotational motion from an actuation element to a launcher configured to support the shaft of an arrow when the launcher is in an up position. The rotational motion causes the launcher to rotate from an up position to a down position while the archery bow is shot. After the arrow has cleared the launcher, the arrow rest described herein is configured to automatically return to the up position.