Hello there, just a quick question.
I'm trying to make my character as much of a bard as is possible
(which is very difficult, considering Bethesda put in a Bard's College but no actual way to use instruments),
and I was wondering, when fighting is unavoidable, which weapon I should use.

I try to avoid combat with illusion magic and other methods, but sometimes its unnavoidable.
I've considered using the crossbow (as it looks kind of like an instrument when you "sheathe" it) and the sword, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.
Thank you.

An Iron Sword.