I'm playing a stealthy archer type character and while it is fun, it can be tricky in situations where stealth isn't going to work. Dragons, for instance, are a pain in the backside.

My character is a stealth archer and I find that it's a lot easier to take down targets, especially when you calculate your fights before so. The perks do eventually allow you to become quite effective in close quarters but ultimately, I still use dual wield daggers for a fast takedown in a close call. Definitely a very fun class to play though, I think it requires a little bit more thinking though... e.g. in dungeons, i'll often sneak attack with a ranged and create noises to have the crowd follow me, let them trigger off traps so it cuts their numbers and then sneakily pick off the survivors.