Why do my arrows drop after flying a few meters?
Solution 1:
This is a known issue across all 3 systems:
When shooting certain kinds of arrows, the bow string might go 'limp' and the arrow will fly its minimum distance and with minimal damage. It happens even if the bowstring is pulled back fully, with lighter bows and arrows and even when staying still. To fix, try using a different bow or arrows until the glitch ceases. Especially frustrating when engaging powerful enemies or when using magic bows who lose charge per shot regardless of a hit or miss.
Solution 2:
If you have the Dragonborn expansion, you might also be using Riekling Spears instead of standard arrows. The spears are much heavier than arrows, and do not fly nearly as far when shot. When you run out of arrows, the game might have automatically switched you over to spears.
Solution 3:
Ok.
I was getting really irritated because I was having the same problem.
Read the solutions and none of them worked.
I was determined to find a solution so I did.
Put multiple kinds of arrows in your quick inventory.
(Up on the dpad for Xbox 360 [y from items list to put them in there])In first person draw your bow
With bow still drawn select a different arrow in the quick list
Try and it will shoot correctly.