Noob archer monster attack - Click anywhere to start pulling the bowstring; as soon as the bowstring is taut, you can release it to shoot. Holding the bow for a long time will waste stamina.
Hitting different parts of the body does different damage. However, if the enemy has a helmet, it blocks damage and loses durability.
Archery is affected by wind, a headwind will slow down the arrow and it will fall earlier, a tailwind will speed up the arrow and it will fly farther.