Starfield Guide: How to Master the Art of Pickpocketing for Quick Credits

In Starfield, credits are a valuable resource, and pickpocketing provides a quick and easy way to accumulate wealth. Get ready to become a master thief and fill your pockets with credits in Starfield.

Starfield Guide: How to Master the Art of Pickpocketing for Quick Credits

Unlocking the Theft Skill

Before you can start pickpocketing, you need to unlock the Theft skill. Theft is a Tier 1 Social Skill that grants access to the Pickpocket ability. The skill can be ranked up to increase your chances of successfully pickpocketing.

Theft Skill Ranks

• Rank 2: Provides a 10% greater chance of successfully pickpocketing.
• Rank 3: Provides a 30% greater chance of successfully pickpocketing.
• Rank 4: Provides a 50% greater chance of successfully pickpocketing and allows pickpocketing of holstered weapons.

Unlocking Stealth

To enhance your pickpocketing success, it’s essential to unlock the Stealth skill. Stealth is a Tier 1 Physical Skill that increases your ability to remain undetected. It also adds a Stealth Meter and makes crouching an option for sneaking.

How to Pickpocket

To pickpocket an NPC, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the Theft skill and Stealth skill.
2. Crouch by pressing [B] to enter stealth mode.
3. Position your cursor over an NPC without engaging in conversation or interaction.
4. A Pickpocket prompt will appear. Press [A] to initiate pickpocketing.
5. You must remain in Stealth to pickpocket successfully. Being detected significantly reduces your chances of success.
6. When in the pickpocket menu, you’ll see a percentage next to each item in the NPC’s inventory, indicating the chance of successfully pickpocketing it.
7. Simple items or low credit amounts are easier to pickpocket.
8. Consider making a quicksave before attempting a pickpocket to allow for retries if you get caught.
9. If you’re caught, reload your save and try again. Usually, it takes only a few attempts to succeed.

Tips for Successful Pickpocketing:

1. Target vendors in enclosed spaces, especially during nighttime in large settlements. Look for instanced stores that have a separate area accessed through a loading screen door. This makes entering stealth easier.
2. NPC vendors typically carry around 1,000 credits or more, with high-level vendors holding 7,000+ credits.
3. Unlock higher ranks of the Theft skill to improve your pickpocketing success rate.
4. Progress further and unlock the Concealment skill (Tier 4 Physical Skill) to enter stealth at any time, even in broad daylight.
5. Consider acquiring Stealth Suits that render your character invisible.
6. Sell stolen items at Trade Authority Kiosks or vendors. They will purchase stolen items, allowing you to profit from your loot.
7. Be cautious as getting caught by security or having your ship scanned with contraband will result in automatic removal of stolen items from your inventory.
8. Alternatively, locate the hidden Crimson Fleet settlement to sell stolen items at an unlockable fence.