Is Skyrim lockpicking realistic?

In real life, a lockpicker would only need a handful of different shapes, not loads of the same kind. It's not clear what century The Elder Scrolls would exist in if it were real, but the technology in the game suggests that its locks would definitely not use electrical components as some modern locks do.

What difficulty is lockpicking in Skyrim?

There are 5 different levels of locks: Novice, Apprentice, Adept, Expert, and Master. As you go up in difficultly it gets harder to find the "sweet spot" on the lock. to rotate the lock.

Can you beat Skyrim without lockpicking?

Lockpicking is not required, no. But you will miss a great deal of the treasure and loot. You don't have to be unethical to level your lockpicking and pickpocketing.

Is there any downside to stealing in Skyrim?

Whenever you steal an item, regardless of whether anyone sees you or even if its owner is dead, that item will be flagged as stolen. You won't be able to sell it to normal shop owners and if you get arrested, all of your stolen inventory will be confiscated by the fuzz (even if you pay off your bounty).

Can you steal in Skyrim if no one sees you?

One trick is to just simply sneak and stick to the shadows. Go near the target item, crouch and move slowly around until you are no longer noticeable. From this sweet-spot you can steal anything within reach, without moving, thus remaining undetected.

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Where is the best place to level lockpicking in Skyrim?

To level Lockpicking then, you can either head to a location which has a large number of difficult locks to open, such as the Dwemer Museum in Markarth, or you can simply find a lock where the starting position won't open it, buy a huge amount of lockpicks, and get breaking.

Does using the Skeleton Key increase lockpicking?

The Skeleton Key can be used like a regular lockpick and can be kept indefinitely, provided it's never returned to the Twilight Sepulcher, during the mission "Darkness Returns." In addition, the Lockpicking skill will still increase when a lock is opened (removed in patch 1.4, back by 1.9).

How many lockpicks does it take to get to 100 in Skyrim?

Dividing the total XP needed by the amount breaking a pick yields and then rounding up the dividend to the next whole number, one would need to break at least 366,403 lockpicks total to get from the base of 15 to 100.

What is the hardest class to play in Skyrim?

Off the top of my head, I'd say a Bard is pretty hard to play. Especially because there isn't one defined or agreed upon skillset or armor type for a bard. If you play it the way I'd play it, you'd be using swords, staves, illusion, speech, alteration and perhaps alchemy.

What is the easiest level in Skyrim?

Sneak. Sneak is by far one of the easiest skills to power level in Skyrim, as you can reach level 100 before leaving Helgen within around 30 minutes. There are several points in the escape from Helgen where this can be done, but the best place is at the end, just before the bear, where Ralof or Hadvar will crouch down.

Does a torch help with lockpicking Skyrim?

This lore-friendly mod makes lockpicking slightly easier when you hold a torch (and possibly other carry-able light sources; if you can bash with it and set things on fire, you can lockpick with it).

Who is the best lock picker in Skyrim?

Followers always pick locks sucessfully, but will break one pick per lock. The best lock picker is the Dragonborn. It's the Dragonborn. Lol, the Dragonborn can have virtually unbreakable lockpicks at 100 Lockpicking and the right perk/s.

Can you keep the unbreakable lockpick Skyrim?

The Skeleton in Skyrim is an unbreakable lockpick given to you as part of the thieves guild mission. You can keep the lockpick by not completing the mission. However, if you gain level 100 in lockpicking, you can buy a perk that stops lockpicks from breaking. You can then complete the mission and keep the key.

Who trains you in lockpicking in Skyrim?

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Vex from the Thieves Guild will train you at Master level, provided you're a member of the Guild. If you happen to come across a Khajiit caravan, a Khajiit named Ma'jhad will also offer Expert level training.

Can a Skeleton Key open every lock?

In this type of system, each lock will still have its own key that corresponds with the wards; the skeleton key, or master key, can open any of the locks within that system. (You may find these locks at hotels, office buildings, schools, or apartment buildings.)

Is it worth keeping Skeleton Key Skyrim?

Keeping the Skeleton Key just gives you an unbreakable lockpick. You can get the same benefit from the "Unbreakable" perk in the Lockpicking skill tree at 100 skill.

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Do houses get robbed in Skyrim?

Can your house get robbed in Skyrim? No. There are no NPCs in Skyrim that will steal items you stored in your home, or any other safe, non-resetting containers. Even thief and bandit NPCs won't be able to steal those items.

What race is best for stealing in Skyrim?

Argonians are hands down the best thief race in the game. Their top skill is lockpicking. They are proficient in alteration, light armour, pickpocketing, restoration and of course, sneaking. None of these skills are particularly combat-focused, so you better not get caught.

What does 90% to steal mean in Skyrim?

There is a maximum percentage chance to steal displayed in game of 90%. The Misdirection and Perfect Touch perks will only work if you are attempting to pickpocket while not detected by your target. It is sometimes possible to steal equipped items while still being "detected" by a different NPC.