How To Level Up Pickpocket Fast In Skyrim
Sticky Fingers: A Hilarious Guide to Becoming Skyrim's Greatest Thief (Without Getting Caught... Much)
So, you wanna be a master pickpocket in Skyrim? Forget epic dragon battles for a minute. We're talking about the delicate art of relieving unsuspecting villagers of their hard-earned septims (and maybe their sweetrolls).
First, find a good teacher. Remember Faralda from the College of Winterhold? Turns out, she's an excellent source of magical training. Keep in mind, it's not free!
The Art of Distraction (or How I Learned to Love Candlelight)
Let’s be real, sneaking around is a bit of a comedy. Sometimes, all it takes is casting a Candlelight spell to distract someone.
Picture this: a grumpy guard suddenly fascinated by a floating ball of light while you're swiping his keys. It's like a toddler mesmerized by shiny objects – and it totally works!
The "Pocket Lint" Method
Start small, really small. Like, try taking a single septim. It’s all about building those skills up, think of it as tiny thief-exercises.
Once you're confident with pocket lint, move on to something a little more substantial. Maybe an apple, or a slightly used spoon.
The Power of the "Save and Load"
Okay, so maybe I failed a lot at the start. The “save and load” feature becomes your best friend. It's not cheating, it's a valuable learning tool.
Think of it as a time-traveling thief simulator. Experiment with different targets and items.
The Sleeping Giant and the Butter Knife
Here's a funny story. There was this time in Riverwood. I decided to target Delphine at the Sleeping Giant Inn.
I tried to steal a butter knife from her while she was sleeping. Not exactly high stakes, but hey, practice makes perfect. It did not go well.
Perk Up Your Pockets
Don't forget about those perks! The Pickpocket skill tree is your roadmap to sticky-fingered success. Invest in perks that increase your carrying capacity.
Imagine waddling out of a noble's house with enough loot to buy your own castle. All thanks to your cleverly chosen perks.
Gifting Gone Wrong (or Right?)
The "poisoned" perk that lets you place poison into people’s pockets is not recommended, really. It can be hilarious, but also really, really messy.
Picture a guard mysteriously collapsing after you slipped a little something into his pocket. Hilarious? Maybe. Morally questionable? Definitely.
The Ultimate Goal: Stealing the Emperor's… Sweetroll?
Eventually, you'll become so good that you can steal anything from anyone. The emperor? A piece of cake (or should I say, a sweetroll?).
It's about mastering a quirky skillset. So, go forth, be sneaky, and may your pockets always be full (but hopefully not your bounty meter).
