Thievery is a non-combat skill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II that governs Henry's proficiency in stealth-related activities, such as lockpicking and pickpocketing. Enhancing this skill improves success rates in these activities and reduces the likelihood of detection.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, elements of thievery were present in Lockpicking and Pickpocketing skills. In the second game they have been combined into a single skill.
Description[]
- Thievery may not be an honourable way to make a living, but if done correctly, not a shadow of suspicion should fall upon your reputation.
- This skill makes lockpicking and pickpocketing easier. As your level increases, you can tackle more complex locks and the process will be less sensitive to your mistakes. When pickpocketing, your victim is less likely to notice your probing hand, making the whole process easier, and you'll also be able to identify some items in their pockets or pouches beforehand.
- You gain experience by lockpicking and pickpocketing. The stronger the lock you overcome or the more valuable the items you manage to steal, the more experience you will gain.
Leveling[]
- Lockpicking. Begin with simple locks and gradually progress to more challenging ones as your skill increases. The more difficult the lock, the greater the experience reward.
- Pickpocketing. Look for sleeping NPCs (ideally at night) and attempt to pickpocket them without actually taking anything. Each successful attempt grants 5 XP in both Thievery and Agility. When done efficiently, this method can yield up to 260 XP per minute, making it one of the fastest ways to level both skills.
Skill books[]
- The Rule of St. Dismas I
- The Rule of St. Dismas II
- The Rule of St. Dismas III
- The Rule of St. Dismas IV
Trainers[]
| Trainer | Location | Min. lvl |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie | The Lair | 10 lvl |
| Goatskin | Kuttenberg / Devil's Den | 10 lvl |
| Gules | Semine | 10 lvl |
| Hired hand Malik | Lower Semine Mill | 5 lvl |
| Janosh Uher | Devil's Den | 10 lvl |
| Katherine | Devil's Den | 15 lvl |
| Maid Anna | Nebakov Mill | 5 lvl |
| Matthew the collector | Matthew's camp | 10 lvl |
| Miller Hermann | Danemark Mill | 20 lvl |
| Miller Kreyzl | Lower Semine Mill | 5 lvl |
| Pavlena | Bozhena's hut | 5 lvl |
| Rat | Kuttenberg | 15 lvl |
| Smelter Volkmar | Grunt | 10 lvl |
Perks[]
There are a total of 14 Thievery perks available in the game, one of them is hidden (Sticky Fingers). New perk points are unlocked at every even-numbered level.
| Icon | Name | Effect | Min. lvl |
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Sticky Fingers | If you successfully steal any item in the thief minigame, you will always get a few extra groschen. And if you're looting a dead person, you know where to search, thus you can find a bit more money on them. Steal items worth at least 10,000 Groschen in total to unlock this hidden perk. | - |
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Nimble Fingers | When in the time-collecting phase of the pickpocketing minigame, you'll gain time 10% faster. | 6 lvl |
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Silent Fiddler | You're almost silent when using a lockpick, and if it happens to break, the sound will be 75% quieter. | 6 lvl |
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Tool Master | Your lockpicks will be more durable and last 15% longer before breaking. If you still manage to break a lockpick, once you've successfully overcome the lock, a lockpick will be returned to your inventory. | 8 lvl |
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Rapid Flight | If you fail to steal an item when pickpocketing, you won't be detected by your victim. This perk has a 3 minute cooldown before it can be used again. | 8 lvl |
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Thief's Eyes | It's easier sell stolen items to traders. You can also recognise which stolen items can safely be sold in the location you're in - these will be marked by a white hand instead of a red one. | 10 lvl |
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Hidden Pockets | If a guard searches you, there's a 33% chance he won't find stolen items on you. | 10 lvl |
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Back Alley Skirmisher | Using a one-handed weapon on its own, you will deal 10% more damage. The effect also applies if you wield a torch in your off-hand. | 12 lvl |
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Lawbreaker | If you are wanted for a crime, you gain bonuses of +3 on Strength and Warfare and +1 on Agility. Effect lasts 120 seconds. | 12 lvl |
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Mischief Artist | After successfully picking a lock or pickpocketing, you gain a +3 bonus in Thievery and a +3 bonus in Stealth. The effect lasts for 120 seconds, or until you break a lockpick or fail at pickpocketing. | 14 lvl |
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Stamping Ground | When you are in human settlements or their immediate vicinity, your Stealth skill will count as 3 higher. | 14 lvl |
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Trafficker | Stolen items in your inventory will lose their stolen status a quarter faster. | 16 lvl |
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Inconspicuous | You can reach into your victim's front pouch when robbing them from behind, but you can still be discovered while you're rummaging around. | 18 lvl |
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Master Thief | You can unlock simple locks almost instantly, without the need for mini-game activation or committing a crime. Still, be careful because looting an unlocked chest like this is still a crime. | 18 lvl |