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The Thief Stone
Skyrim Standing Stone

Those under the sign of the Thief will learn all stealth skills 20% faster.

The Thief Stone is one of the 13 standing stones in Skyrim, of which only one is active at a time. It grants a constant effect while active.

Swapping it out means picking one of the 12 other stones.

The Thief Stone Builds

Lvl 40
9 / 9
6 / 9
5 / 10
5 / 8
shadow lure
Shadowscale build
Lvl 80
8 / 9
9 / 9
9 / 9
8 / 8
6 / 9
3 / 10
The Hunter
Hircine Stealth Archer / Werewolf build
Lvl 36
10 / 11
5 / 6
4 / 9
4 / 8
5 / 12
5 / 10
Pure Argonian
Spell Thief build
Lvl 81
9 / 9
9 / 9
6 / 10
5 / 9
7 / 8
6 / 6
StealSon
Skyrim build

Open the character build planner under the The Thief Stone, with its effects folded into the stats.

Create a build with The Thief Stone

Effects

The Thief Stone
constant

All stealth skills increase 20% faster.

Other Standing Stones

The Apprentice Stone

Those under the sign of The Apprentice recover Magicka faster, but are more susceptible to Magicka damage.

The Atronach Stone

Those under the sign of The Atronach absorb a portion of incoming spell damage and have a larger pool of Magicka, but recover it more slowly.

The Lady Stone

Those under the sign of The Lady regenerate Health and Stamina more quickly.

The Lord Stone

Those under the sign of The Lord are more resistant to both Magicka and physical damage.

The Lover Stone

Those under the sign of The Lover always feel a Lover's Comfort (All skills improve faster).

The Mage Stone

Those under the sign of the Mage will learn all magic skills 20% faster.

The Ritual Stone

Once a day, those under the sign of The Ritual can reanimate nearby corpses to fight for them.

Unlocks: The Ritual Stone
The Serpent Stone

Once a day, those under the sign of The Serpent can use a ranged paralyzing poison on opponents.

Unlocks: The Serpent Stone
The Shadow Stone

Once a day, those under the sign of The Shadow can become invisible for an extended period.

Unlocks: The Shadow Stone
The Steed Stone

Those under the sign of The Steed can carry more and do not suffer a movement penalty from armor.

The Tower Stone

Once a day, those under the sign of The Tower have the option to automatically open an Expert or lower lock.

The Warrior Stone

Those under the sign of the Warrior will learn all combat skills 20% faster.