Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

[Sirian]

Inflicting damage, especially against fairly robust species like ogres and minotaurs, is a problem— archery is definitely not suitable for indoor tussles as you need open ground to keep the angry bad guy beyond arms' length.

Block.

I've had to "melee with bow" many a time. Blocking causes them to recoil briefly, which improves your damage ratio vs theirs.

Tempt Fate. (Remember that term?)

Many foes have short range. Some of the shortest, like Wolves and Boars, Zombies and anything wielding a dagger, can be danced around at will. Works great for long-reach melee action, too.


Of course, yes, stealth is a big deal, but unfortunately Chameleon is broken at the upper end, while NOT maxing it out when you -can- do so still leaves you with one surprise shot and then a melee situation, unless you are indoors in mostly-dark places at the time.


By the by, Drasca... I managed to reach Arena Grand Champion at clvl 3 with no level-up-sandbagging, using a stock Barbarian class char. Was a challenge! (Check out RB SG 20 at CFC for more info).


- Sirian