So, on one of my profiles, I pumped up archery a lot. I can kill most opponents in one arrow if I sneak properly. But, in the event that it does not, there is such an easy way to kill any melee opponent without getting scratched.

The perk "Power Shot": staggers all but the largest opponents 50% of the time.
The ability to punch with your bow.
Both of these stagger an opponent, which opens them to another shot.

I see an enemy, I shoot an arrow at it. The enemy comes at me, continue firing. On the first stagger you get with the "Power Shot" perk, charge the enemy and get close - shoot again. If you don't stagger, punch the enemy with your bow. Stagger. Shoot again. No stagger, punch again. Shoot again. Stagger. Shoot again. No stagger. Repeat.

Of course, this might require a lot of stamina, but I've never run out in a fight unless I'm against a boss, which I have stamina potions prepared for. I fought a Draugr Scourge with this method and came out unscathed and used only one Potion of Plentiful Stamina. Fighting against a spellcaster is the same, you can't cast while staggered (as long as you keep close to the opponent).

IN CONCLUSION: Archery is 'hella overpowered.

Just my two cents.

+I am on Expert difficulty.
+Dragons go down easy as long as I have cover, and a companion to take some hits with.
+The massive opponents (the ones that don't stagger with power shot), this method doesn't necessarily apply to them. Fortunately there aren't many.

Everything is hella overpowered in this game lol

:D

Pretty much. Once you get the right perks for anything you'll be unstoppable.

I am not seeing how this makes you "practically invincible" considering it only works when there is a single enemy to contend with. I am suprised that you have not bothered to look at Shadow Warrior. It's 10x more broken than this.

Seen destruction Mages with 0 spell cost, specced Impact and with all level points in Health while wearing Heavy Plate Armor ontop of it all?


That's an unstoppable force right there...