With more time I can say this.

Since H&H the amount of Stamina you have on a new character can be harsher, the amount of stamina used seems to be greater (though that has been adjusted) and in general these things are only an issue if a) you are just starting. Once you can make Queens Jam or Carrot Soup that issue really becomes moot.

Honey also is very helpful early on.

The changes have made the Rest Bonus and the Eik power more useful. Rather than only using it long runs I may use it in a fight or to escape a fight. It was very useful mixed with Stamina potions in the Elder fight for me.

However once you are into Queen's Jam and so long as you are spazing out and actually think about your actions it is fine. I have not ever died because of my Stamina since H&H and that includes early on dealing with a Forest Moving event.

Now... if you are wet, cold, or wet and Cold without the rested bonus it can feel like forever to recharge when using a bow. Dealing with lots of mobs with a Bow is a time consuming activity and I honestly think it is a large part of the issue people have.

I don't know about the Stamina of a Club as I used Spears early in the game and in the process of training up clubs now. Less stamina usage on a spear than a club.


Over all though unless you use a Bow, or are just starting out the Stamina issue is almost always just someone whining because the game is a bit harder.

Honestly the change to tying things to max health seems to be a much large issue... that has killed me a few time. 1 star draugr archer early on... and boom dead one shot with the shield up. Though honestly without doing or seeing the math I can't say that for certain.