
If you don't mind using a little violence, the blackjack is an optimum way to disable a guard without causing much commotion.Just maintain stealth and don't run, which could create enough noise to alert the nearby guard.
Since he's not looking and turned away, you can scamper through lit areas of the room without worry. When the guard moves away from your position, sneak past. Observe the guard closely and allow the pattern to complete.
Another reason to remain patient is so you can monitor a guard's patrol pattern. Secondly, upon the conversation's conclusion, the guards will likely split up making them easier targets or easier to maneuver around. First, the conversation may include clues about your current mission. For instance, if you happen upon a couple guards engaged in conversation, allow the conversation to play out. Don't be impatient when approaching a new room that contains enemy guards. Use the disruption to get the guards away from where you want to move to! You want to fire the arrow into an area where you want the guard or guards to investigate. Upon encountering a group of enemies or a guard that simply can't be circumvented, fire the noisemaker arrow into a corner. The noisemaker arrow is another important tool in remaining undetected throughout the missions. While the guard approaches to investigate the light, maneuver past the guard and further into the mission. Note that putting out a light can put a guard on alert. Creating shadows provides additional surface area to maneuver within-invaluable for crossing populated rooms or hallways. Also, put out table candles by approaching the candle and using it.
Remain stocked with water arrows (purchase more form the shop in South Quarter) to douse torches, fireplaces, and chandeliers.
A thief that hopes to remain undetected needs to monitor the light gem carefully and hide within (and create more) shadows through most hallways and rooms. This chapter offers strategies on maintaining stealth throughout the missions and city streets. Edgar's Eve Day Two Into the Pagan Sanctuary Day Three The Sunken Citadel Day Four The House of Widow Moira Day Five Killing Time Day Six Of Brethren.and Betrayers Day Seven Robbing the Cradle Day Eight Still Life with Blackjack Day Nine The City Special Loot Special Loot: This section provides a rundown of the special loot found in each level and their value.Ĭhecking Inn - Cashing Out End of the Bloodline Day One St. Look here for a breakdown of each section with optional objectives to complete and extra loot to steal. The City: Thief: Deadly Shadows offers a large city to navigate. Walk-throughs include the location of all special loot. Mission Walk-throughs: This section features a complete walk-through for all missions, including all primary objectives found on the city sections. Weapons and Equipment: Check here for a list of Garrett's weaponry and equipment and tips on using them effectively.
This section provides strategies on remaining undetected and what to do if you are seen.
Stealth Strategies: You're a thief-getting caught isn't an option. This comprehensive GameSpot game guide for Thief: Deadly Shadows includes: Thief: Deadly Shadows, the third chapter in the series, mixes classic stealth gameplay with expansive missions, a deep storyline, and a sprawling city to rob. In it you controlled the master thief Garrett and soon found that hiding in shadows and knocking out enemies from behind was much easier than attempting a frontal assault. Eidos Interactive's 1998 classic Thief: The Dark Project is one of the pioneer games in the popular stealth action genre.