Starfield: Pickpocketing Guide
Starfield: Pickpocketing Guide
Starfield: A Guide to Becoming the Ultimate Space Thief
Are you struggling to make ends meet in Starfield? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Credits are as scarce as water in the desert, and those shiny new gadgets aren’t going to buy themselves. That’s when you need to get a little sneaky and dive into the world of pickpocketing. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock and master the pickpocketing mechanic.
Table of Contents
- How To Unlock The Pickpocket Mechanic
- How To Pickpocket
How To Unlock The Pickpocket Mechanic
Pickpocketing isn’t something you can do right from the start, unlike lockpicking or persuasion. In order to unlock the fine art of thievery, you’ll need to level up your character and invest one skill point in the Theft Skill. Look for it in the Social tab, it’s the one with a fetching hand holding a diamond.
Once you’ve made that crucial investment, congratulations! You’re now ready to dip your nimble fingers into everyone’s pockets. But remember, the more skill points you pour into this sneaky skill, the better your chances of success and the juicier the loot you can nab.
How To Pickpocket
But hold on a second, you won’t see the option to pickpocket just anyone after unlocking this skill. You need to get close to your target, crouch like a sneaky ninja, and magic will happen. Well, not actual magic, but the option to “Pickpocket” will replace the regular talk button.
Just remember, simply peeking at someone’s inventory won’t get you in trouble. But once you can’t resist the temptation and attempt to snatch something, it’s a different story. Be warned, if the vigilant eyes of the NPC catch you red-handed, you’ll instantly have a bounty on your head, and the local space soldiers will be hot on your tail.
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To avoid such unpleasant encounters, here are some tips to enhance your sticky fingers’ chances of success:
- Upgrade your Stealth Skill to level one, and you’ll have a handy detection bar to know if you’ve been spotted. The last thing you want is a crowd chasing you!
- But even if you’re sneaky as a space ghost, there’s still a chance that the NPC will catch you attempting the old snatch and grab. Keep an eye on the displayed chance of failure next to the item. The more aware the target, the higher the chance of bungling the pilfering.
Since luck plays a role in these sticky situations, it’s always wise to save your game before attempting any pickpocketing shenanigans. Once you’ve spotted something tantalizing in an NPC’s inventory, save your game, and then proceed with the thievery. If things don’t go according to plan, no worries! Just load your save and try again.
Now that you’ve acquired the secrets of pickpocketing in Starfield, go forth and fill those pockets with ill-gotten gains! Just remember, practice makes perfect, and becoming the ultimate space thief requires finesse, patience, and a healthy dose of luck.
Happy thieving, fellow gamers!
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