j0ckser

I want to be a marksman but can't hit anything. Any bow will do, but the better the bow AND the better you marksman skill AND the better your agility attribute SO the better your chance of hitting something you aim at AND killing it with few arrows. In fact, if using a bow catches your fancy, several really wonderful bows will come you way as you quest. My favourite is the Bow of Shadows, but others include the Bonebiter Bow, Auril's Bow, and a daedric bow. Initially you will place your crosshair on something, pull the bow and MISS, and MISS, and MISS. Try aiming somewhat away from the target, but not too far. Eventually you will figure out where you need to aim to hit something; that's what rats, mudcrabs, and as you improve, cliff racers, nixhounds etc. are for - target practice. As your skill/attribute/bow improve, so your crosshair will get closer to the target, and the fewer arrows you will need to kill it. Also remember that arrows do not travel "line-of-sight", so, for long shots you may need to aim a little high.