Does the level of my pickpocket skill determine how much gold I can steal?
During the Dawnguard quests, the trainer and smith Gunmar have 56,000 gold.
My pickpocket level is average, but the displayed success rate is still at 0%. Does my pickpocket level determine how much gold I can steal?
Best Answer
Yes.
The maximum amount of gold pickpocketable on an awake target is 3,102 (1% chance on a 15 Pickpocket skill target). 1,500 of this comes from perks. The most you can steal with maximum chance (90%) of success is 2,212. Alchemy and Enchantments will increase the chances of a successful Pickpocket, but will not allow you to pickpocket more gold at small chances.
This indicates that the higher pickpocketing skill level, the more likely we have to steal that amount.
Since you said that you were at an average level, it would be near impossible for you to pickpocket such a large amount of gold, thus why it gave you a essentially 0 % chance. Keep in mind that even if you were at the max level, it would still be very hard for you to get such a large amount.
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What is the max amount of gold you can pickpocket in Skyrim?
The maximum amount of gold pickpocketable on an awake target (so no night thief) is 2,852 (1% chance on a 15 Pickpocket skill target, with 100 skill, 5 ranks of Light Fingers, and Cutpurse, but no effect bonuses). The most you can steal with the maximum chance (90%) of success is 1,962.How do you pickpocket a large amount of gold in Skyrim?
Unequip the enchanted gear to see if the chances of taking gold are possible. If that doesn't work, place a paralyze potion or use Unrelenting Force on them, when theyare getting up, pickpocket them and you can take the gold even when it's a 0% chance.Is pickpocket a good skill Skyrim?
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Leveling techniques. The amount of Pickpocket experience gained per item taken is partly based on a ratio of (item value/item weight). The higher this ratio for an item, the more Pickpocket experience is gained after a successful grab. The chance for success is reduced based on how heavy and valuable the item is.How To Pickpocket (Learn from the Experts!)
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