Is it possible to dodge or block arrows?

Question

I often get attacked by enemies with bows and I was wondering: Is there any way to dodge them, or use a shield to block them whilst running/walking towards them?

When I'm running with a two-handed weapon it feels as if my character is rather vulnerable—or am I worrying over nothing?

Answer

One thing that worked in Oblivion that I have still had good success with is wavering back and forth very quickly. On PC, that would mean alternating pressing A and D as fast as you can. You hardly move at all in this process, but it works because the archers lead their shots. They try to time it so that it will hit you if you continue running the same direction you are when they release. If you are constantly changing directions, the shot will miss.

It's harder to do now than it was in Oblivion, because the arrow flies faster, but it's still possible. The same is true for ranged magic users. The animation moves much faster, but the core mechanic to use for dodging is the same.

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