Starting with marksman and sneak skills makes archery really effective now with the smoother draw mechanics and arrow canceling just letting go of the trigger drops the shot so no more wasting arrows. Stealth archery got way better since you can actually move while drawing plus those paralysis arrows from melliwin in dunbarrow cove are super strong, but need to be level 18 for the best stuff like ebony storm strikes. If youre playing bosmer with the thief sign, its pretty much perfect setup since the draw speed is way faster than before, and sneaking actually works while youre aiming. Good to know you can shoot from way further now cause the arrow drop is more predictable, just remember full draws still do the most damage so dont rapid fire unless youre desperate.

The whole thing feels more natural especially when youre doing those stealth critical shots from the shadows, and the enchanted arrows actually pack a punch now making it worth investing in over standard combat