Exactly when do I level up in sneak?
I'd like to grind my sneak in Skyrim. Exactly how does the game decide when I level up in sneak? What are the precise conditions or logic the game uses in making this determination?
EDIT: I understand that sneaking around and not being noticed will help me level up. I'm looking for exactly what the algorithm the game uses to decide when to give me experience is. For example, how close do I have to be to someone? Do I level up faster if I'm closer? Does being partially noticed help or hurt?
I want to know because right now, leveling up my sneak feels magic. It's always a surprise to me when it happens, and I don't like that. If I could understand why I level up when I do, I think sneaking would be more satisfying.
Best Answer
Aside from trainers, quests and books, sneak is levelled in two ways.
First, sneaking close to someone will increase your sneak skill if they cannot see you. You can earn experience quite easily this way by sneaking into a wall near someone who is unlikely to turn around or detect you. Sleeping people are extremely good choices for this.
Second, sneak attacking people earns you sneak xp. You can get a lot of xp farming plot-critical characters such as the Greybeards this way.
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Answer 2
If I'm not mistaken, simply crouching everywhere helps you gain experience for sneaking no matter what. Of course, sneak attacking will help you gain additional xp.
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