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Skyrim Thief builds

Builds for pickpocketing, theft and life outside the law. For players whose favorite quest reward is someone else's inventory.

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shadow lure
Skyrim Shadowscale build
Beginner Friendly
Crime
Melee
Solo
Stealth
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

WORK IN PROGRESS

An assassin heavily inspired by Helgen Bear's Shock Shadowscale build. With some differences.

https://youtu.be/AlAC9bK9FTA

The Fishing Creation is required for this build, but substitutions can be made if you don't mind missing out of the roleplaying aspect.

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Dar'argo
Skyrim Khajiit Illusion Thief build
Close Range
Crime
Melee
Mind Games
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@larcx13

Do all thieves guild related quests. Join college of winterhold for access but dont become archmage. Avoid companions, and Dark Brotherhood questlines. Daedric princes to spite: Namira, Vaermina, and Boethiah. Collect other daedric artifacts but choose dialogue that challenges them, not venerate (except Azura). Get Ebony Blade but dont charge it. Explore nordic and dwemer ruins for riches.

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Grave Robber
Skyrim "Archeologist" build
Beginner Friendly
Budget
Crime
Melee
Stealth
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

Sword in one hand, torch in the other, this scoundrel creeps though tombs searching for forgotten treasures.

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