Is it just me or are the enemys alot harder after patch 1.5?
im being one shotted by bandits. just regular bandits at level 25 and im wearing exquisite shrouded armor....
im also on novice...

I started a new game. The game does seem to be a bit harder, but then again, starting a new game playing it a bit differently, but I do find the bandit bosses to be alot more stronger than before.

[Possible spoilers...]

I had a rough time with the Queen's entourage (Solitude quest) after the 1.5 patch, it was the first fight I ever had to use health potions.

Easy for me.