You have the power to be whoever you want to be inStarfield. Those with valiant goals will probably side with Constellation, thwart the Crimson Fleet whenever they can, and mostly follow the laws of theUnited Colonies and Freestar Collective. If you want to explore the dark side, that’s also possible, and there are several skills you can learn to improve your criminality.
If you want to be the best thief in the Settled Systems, you’ll have to work on your Theft skill. Master this, and you’ll be able to nab valuable items off targets without being detected. It takes a while to become a great pickpocket, but the rewards make the investment worth it.
How to enable pickpocketing in Starfield
You cannot pickpocket inStarfielduntil you have unlocked the Theft skill. You’ll find the Theft skill in the Social section of your skill tree. There are four ranks to complete, so you’ll need to accumulate the necessary credits and complete the required challenges for you to become an expert thief. The Theft skill offers the following rewards:
The Theft challenges have you successfully pickpocketing people.This can be difficult, especially because getting caught can end in a confrontation with law enforcement.To increase your odds of not getting busted, grab anEM gun (such as the Novablast Disruptor), sneak into enemy bases, and stun unsuspecting foes before pickpocketing them.
How to pickpocket in Starfield
Once you’ve unlocked the Theft skill, the world of pickpocketing is open to you. To commit the crime, you first need to sneak up on your target. Crouching will help you make less noise. It’s also smart to invest in the Stealth skill in the Physical category of your skill tree. It has the following ranks:
While you’re picking up new skills, consider investing in the Concealment skill for the perfect thief build. These are the benefits:
Once you are close enough to your target, you can view what’s in their pockets. Select the item want and steal it.Your success will depend on your skill levels and the item you’re trying to steal. You’ll see the chance of success next to each item, and blue items are usually the easiest to steal.
Learning to pickpocket is useful, as it allows you to claim key items without resorting to conflict. If you steal contraband, you’ll get into trouble if you’re caught with it, making it a good idea to invest in ashielded cargo compartment.
