The two star Draugr (especially archers) are one of the bogeymen of the swamp. There are others, though the others are easier to avoid. I play permadeath runs and have entered the swamps for the first time... dozens of times (2500+ hour retiree so lots of time to play). Every once in awhile I die in the swamps still. Lose track of where the 2* archer is, have a 'hold my beer' moment, just flat out do something stupid in the wrong place and oops dead.

I wouldn't have it any other way, it adds excitement that there are things you need to be afraid of, things you should be running away from (zig zag if archer). Find another path in.

My last two runs ended in the swamps; the earlier one I lost track of a 2* archer when I blundered into a pair of blobs, took care of the blobs, but caught an arrow in the back. The last run ended when I wens somewhere I knew was dangerous and thought I'd be lucky.. RNG said nope!

However most times the swamp, if not a breeze, is definitely doable as long as you don't get too sloppy and stay prepared. Just wait till you get to the Mountains!