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Ledgermain is much more fun as a Nightblade

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blackweb
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My main is a VR 14 Templar Tank/Healer and a blast to play but I am having a blast skirting the edges of the law with my 20+ Redgaurd Nightblade. There is a town in Glenumbra, Crosswych that is under the domination of the Red Rook criminal gang when the quest chain there begins. That means there were no guards to stop me from pilfering everything in sight. The Red Rooks never stood a chance against my Nightblade. Her crime spree in Crosswych made the red Rooks look like a bunch of amatuers.

Unfortunately, the town reverts back to Daggerfall Covenant control at the end of the quest chain and somehow, the guards have a memory of my nefarious activities even though they were not there or in charge at the time :( But it was fun while it lasted! :)
  • belboz99_ESO
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    I've noticed most of the best areas for thieving are those that are in quests, typically quests with small villages or castles where there's little or no guards.

    Just doing the Allistaire Castle questline in Stormhaven, I must have come across a few dozen chests, night stands, cabinets, trunks, etc, which were almost completely unguarded. These were owned by high-ranking NPC's, the Dame's house, the General's house, etc.
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    Ironic isn't that the Red Rooks are the providers of the Thieves Sanctuary in Glenumbra, isn't it? (according to the loading screen when entering that place it is)

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  • vovus69
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    Well, the problem is - if you still have a citizens who saw you, you will get the bounty. If you will kill them - bounty will increase. And if you have a bounty, your quest is blocked. AND you don't have guard in the city as you mentioned - just the bandits :) So you have to go to normal city and pay the bounty. I got there once when thought the same , but had to go back to city and cleanup the standing otherwise could not continue with quest. So be carefull. :)
    Edited by vovus69 on March 9, 2015 8:41PM
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  • blackweb
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    vovus69 wrote: »
    Well, the problem is - if you still have a citizens who saw you, you will get the bounty. If you will kill them - bounty will increase. And if you have a bounty, your quest is blocked. AND you don't have guard in the city as you mentioned - just the bandits :) So you have to go to normal city and pay the bounty. I got there once when thought the same , but had to go back to city and cleanup the standing otherwise could not continue with quest. So be carefull. :)

    I paid a small bounty and went straight to Stormhaven. I killed a couple of sheep that belonged to a shepherd (I was hungry!). Now that got me in real hot water. The bounty followed me to Stormhaven.

    I can still say with assurance that criminal activity in ESO is much more fun, profitable, productive and effective as a nightblade.
    Edited by blackweb on March 9, 2015 8:49PM
  • Keron
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    It's called "legerdemain", from old French "léger de main" which translates to "sleight of hand". Please do an old grammar policeman (the word I wanted to use is prohibited by forum rules) the favour of not brutalizing the language...
  • PlagueMonk
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    blackweb wrote: »
    vovus69 wrote: »
    Well, the problem is - if you still have a citizens who saw you, you will get the bounty. If you will kill them - bounty will increase. And if you have a bounty, your quest is blocked. AND you don't have guard in the city as you mentioned - just the bandits :) So you have to go to normal city and pay the bounty. I got there once when thought the same , but had to go back to city and cleanup the standing otherwise could not continue with quest. So be carefull. :)

    I paid a small bounty and went straight to Stormhaven. I killed a couple of sheep that belonged to a shepherd (I was hungry!). Now that got me in real hot water. The bounty followed me to Stormhaven.

    I can still say with assurance that criminal activity in ESO is much more fun, profitable, productive and effective as a nightblade.

    hate to break the news to ya there Tex but, as far as legerdemain ability goes, NBs are no more effective than any other class; Citizens can see through cloak, Guards ignore it, Invis potions last 7x longer and don't break on steal. NBs have zero advantage.

  • Sacadon
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    PlagueMonk wrote: »
    blackweb wrote: »
    vovus69 wrote: »
    Well, the problem is - if you still have a citizens who saw you, you will get the bounty. If you will kill them - bounty will increase. And if you have a bounty, your quest is blocked. AND you don't have guard in the city as you mentioned - just the bandits :) So you have to go to normal city and pay the bounty. I got there once when thought the same , but had to go back to city and cleanup the standing otherwise could not continue with quest. So be carefull. :)

    I paid a small bounty and went straight to Stormhaven. I killed a couple of sheep that belonged to a shepherd (I was hungry!). Now that got me in real hot water. The bounty followed me to Stormhaven.

    I can still say with assurance that criminal activity in ESO is much more fun, profitable, productive and effective as a nightblade.

    hate to break the news to ya there Tex but, as far as legerdemain ability goes, NBs are no more effective than any other class; Citizens can see through cloak, Guards ignore it, Invis potions last 7x longer and don't break on steal. NBs have zero advantage.
    Now now... Let's not ruin emmersion for those NBs lol, but the cats do have stealthy. And it's a blast.
    Edited by Sacadon on March 10, 2015 12:13AM
  • Karamis_Vimardon
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    Stamina build, medium armour wearing players will have the easiest time. Dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge!
    PC NA

    Karamis Vimardon, DC Templar (Magplar)
    Netara, DC Nightblade (Stamblade)
    Karamis, DC Sorc (Magicka)
    Hãderus, EP Templar (Healbot)
    Mr Twinkle-Toes, DC DK (Tank)

    game
    noun: game;
    plural noun: games
    1. a form of competitive activity or sport played according to rules.
    2. an activity that one engages in for amusement.
  • whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO
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    So with full Medium armor (7 pcs), a 3 pc Nightshade set (VR10 necklace and two daggers which are Legendary I might add), and the Legerdemain "Improved Hiding" passive at rank 3 (30% sneak cost reduction @ skill rank 11), I can now sneak without a Stamina cost...soooo Awesome :smiley:
    Edited by whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO on March 10, 2015 12:51AM
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    VR16/ CP 160 Khajiit Nightblade of the Aldmeri Dominion, Guildmaster and Assassin of the Queen's Hand guild on NA PC. PvP Officer in the WOLF guild on NA PS5, and of course Master Thief. Currently 3600 CP out of 3600 CP on NA PS5. Currently 810 CP on NA PC (used for PTS testing purposes only). On PS5 I am also a Master Crafter, all traits done and learned, Jewelry crafting done. all Motifs learned on PS5 except for maybe two-three Motifs. All Companions are Max level as are their Skills.Warrior, Lover, Thief.... Nightblade. Aldmeri Dominion For Life! For the Queen!! Go Dominion or go home ! "I have no hatred for the races of Man, but they are young. Like all children, they are driven by emotion. They lack the wisdom that comes with age. I would sooner place an Altmer infant on the Ruby Throne than surrender Tamriel to their capricious whims. The Altmer, the Bosmer and the Khajiit share the common traits of intelligence, patience and reason. We do not seek riches or plunder. Domination is not our goal, nor is the acclamation of power for its own sake. Today we make our stand. Today we take back the Ruby Throne, which is ours by ancient right and the blessings of the Divines. Stand with us." ―Your Queen Commands, Ayrenn Arana Aldmeri.(All 18 characters are AD only! This one is a AD Loyalist)Member of ESO Since January 29, 2014, started early Access 3/30/14 on PC, currently subbed on NA PS5 and on NA PC. Note- I only use PC for PTS testing purposes, the PS5 is my dedicated Game Platform.Note- for those that don't know how to say Kotaro Atani it's "Ko tar row Ah ta ni" (Ko with a Oh sound, tar which sounds like the sticky black tar stuff, row like rowing a boat, Ah with a AHHHH sound, Ta with a Tahhh sound, Neeee which sounds like knee)"The blowing sands of time wipe clean the footprints of the past...""Moonsugar may be the key to paradise, but it is through a false door...""A perfect society is always elsewhere..."- Unknown book of Khajiiti proverbs.
  • Soulshine
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    Sacadon wrote: »
    PlagueMonk wrote: »
    blackweb wrote: »
    vovus69 wrote: »
    Well, the problem is - if you still have a citizens who saw you, you will get the bounty. If you will kill them - bounty will increase. And if you have a bounty, your quest is blocked. AND you don't have guard in the city as you mentioned - just the bandits :) So you have to go to normal city and pay the bounty. I got there once when thought the same , but had to go back to city and cleanup the standing otherwise could not continue with quest. So be carefull. :)

    I paid a small bounty and went straight to Stormhaven. I killed a couple of sheep that belonged to a shepherd (I was hungry!). Now that got me in real hot water. The bounty followed me to Stormhaven.

    I can still say with assurance that criminal activity in ESO is much more fun, profitable, productive and effective as a nightblade.

    hate to break the news to ya there Tex but, as far as legerdemain ability goes, NBs are no more effective than any other class; Citizens can see through cloak, Guards ignore it, Invis potions last 7x longer and don't break on steal. NBs have zero advantage.
    Now now... Let's not ruin emmersion for those NBs lol, but the cats do have stealthy. And it's a blast.

    Was gonna say the same; considering the only thing taller than my Altmer Templar is a Nord she doesn't exactly paint the most graceful sneak there ever was... but a small Khajiit NB under cloak on the other hand just works wonders for immersion, even if you know the responses are the same :)
    Edited by Soulshine on March 10, 2015 12:58AM
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