just one point about ranging metal dragons i have had good results using a cross bow ,you can still wield the shield and with the back pack from animal magnatism you dont lose many bolts.I use enchanted bolts emerald do a great job poisening the dragons then switch tp opal or pearl.If you haven't tried enchanted bolts each packs its own little surprise i wont spoil that part for you,but dont be put off by the idea of hunting steel dragons with bronze bolts