I don't know the reason why we could not enchant arrows in OB, even tho there were arrows that had enchanted effects (they were not allways common or available), whethor it was an intentional ommision or an over sight. imo we should be able to enchant our own arrows as much as we could put poisen on them. I don't think that enchanted arrows in OB were over powered so I don't know why they would intentionally leave the option out.

So the only thing that causes me to think that we could enchant arrows in SK is that the enchantment skill has returned and so that must mean the found several new ways to make the skill more relevent. (since they cut out other usful skills based on claims they were useless). so what do other people think.

One concept art drawing showed an archer with a burning arrow, so it may be that arrows can have certain additional effects. But seeing it was only concept art we'll just have to wait and see if it is implemented.

I wouldn't mind having enchanted arrows at any rate. Being able to echant them myself as well would be even better

If we could enchant arrows in Oblivion it would probably be a waste of time as arrows would get the same enchant as a sword or bow but could only be used once, if they allowed to use all magic in one hit it would be overpowering. Enchanting stacks might be a solution

However being able to buy enchanted arrows in bulk is a nice money sink.

In oblivion I always used the multiply glitch to get a ton of enchanted arrows. So in a way I was "creating my own enchanted arrows".... eh, not the same is it?

I agree with you, being able to enchant arrows in bulk would be great. Say it cost you 100gold to enchante 50arrows or somthing at a vender.

I don't see a balance reason why they didn't allow it. The spell making utility might just not have reacted well with the quantities of items.

I think we will probably be able to enchant them in Skyrim.

I agree. You should have been able to enchant like 25-50 arrows at a time with one gem in Oblivion. Hopefully this is implemented in Skyrim.

Another thought that occurred to me... It might be possible that the concept art of the burning arrow may not be the arrow in itself; but an added effect to the arrow from using a specific enchantment on the bow. In the case of the concept art, the bow may be enchanted with a Fire on Strike ability which could manifest itself visibly on the arrows.

In Oblivion, bows could be enchanted or found with certain effects. It may be that the effects placed on the weapon itself will get transferred to the arrows being shot as well as give the arrows a visible effect. Provided the enchantment on the bow is of the 'on Strike' variety and not a 'Constant Effect' bonus to the player.

Just some speculation and musings, but it may be that Bethesda will just implement a more visible version of the mechanics used in Oblivion. So a bow enchanted with Paralyze on Strike might allow the arrows to glow a hazy green while Frost damage may show arrows with blue-white particles. Poison might then still be available for use on the arrows next to the effect it obtains from the bow itself.

I wondered with dual wielding and spells in the other hand(though not equipped exactly) could be use to infuse arrows with the magic of the spell.

Say you hold the bow trigger down and the spell trigger it infuses the spell and bam fire arrow. But likey not the case, but it would be cool.

enchanting is a skill in Skyrim, so it may have a larger role in this game

Only problem with that is that a bow is 2 handed so you can't dual wield.

No "enchant the bow" replies yet? I'm happy. I've always wanted to enchant the arrows myself since arrows weigh alot LESS than bows. I'd rather carry around enchanted arrows