How to do a sneak attack

[aktundrawolf]

I have been having trouble pulling off the sneak attack. I go up behind the target, sneaking of course, and once I try attack it doesnt give me bonus points for sneak attack. I dont get it. Does the eye have to be half slit to work sneak attack or can it be fully closed to do a sneak attack?

[𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋]

I asume, that you must NOT be detected OR suspected of being present in order to perform it...I believe they must NOT be disturbed in any way for this to work, am I right, or?.....

[Coconut Mochi]

Sneak attack works as long as you're not detected, so as long as the eye isn't completely open it should work.

[Coconut Mochi]

Sneak attack does not work if you have a companion and he/she's been detected though

[stabbykitteh]

Sneak eye ___.___ is optimal.

If you're talking about the insta-kill throat slit, you might not have the needed skills leveled high enough or be putting out enough damage. Helps to at least have the Backstab perk from the Sneak tree.

[aktundrawolf]

Originally posted by stabbykitteh:

Sneak eye ___.___ is optimal.

If you're talking about the insta-kill throat slit, you might not have the needed skills leveled high enough or be putting out enough damage. Helps to at least have the Backstab perk from the Sneak tree.

I have pulled off the throat slit before, i just dont know how to pull it off again, or another sneak attack. Do you use stamina to do it? or is it automatic once your behind your target?

[Q]

Originally posted by Stolen Sweetroll:

Sneak attack does not work if you have a companion and he/she's been detected though

I have about 12 companions following me, and they get detected frequently but I'm still able to get the sneak attacks since I guess I just sneak well enough.

[stabbykitteh]

Originally posted by aktundrawolf:

I have pulled off the throat slit before, i just dont know how to pull it off again, or another sneak attack. Do you use stamina to do it? or is it automatic once your behind your target?

I don't think I explained what I meant very well. It should be automatic, provided you've successfully snuck & are doing enough damage.

If the NPC you're attacking is too high a level and you're damage isn't high enough with your dagger / sword, etc, it won't give you the throat slit. You still get a bonus for damage, but not the insta-kill. At least that's how it's worked in my game.

Apologies if that's not helpful.

[aktundrawolf]

Originally posted by stabbykitteh:

Originally posted by aktundrawolf:

I have pulled off the throat slit before, i just dont know how to pull it off again, or another sneak attack. Do you use stamina to do it? or is it automatic once your behind your target?

I don't think I explained what I meant very well. It should be automatic, provided you've successfully snuck & are doing enough damage.

If the NPC you're attacking is too high a level and you're damage isn't high enough with your dagger / sword, etc, it won't give you the throat slit. You still get a bonus for damage, but not the insta-kill. At least that's how it's worked in my game.

Apologies if that's not helpful.

Ahh i get it now :) so my targets are all too high for me to do throat slit. well dam -.- It was helpful thank you Stabbykitteh :) i just need to find better daggers/one hand swords to do so. i just have trouble finding good daggers/swords. Know where to find some? im lvl 14 and doing companion quests for now.

[Alliecienti]

That is correct that when you attack a target of equal or higher level than you are, your chances for a sucessful sneak power attack are greatly reduced. You can still get one in now and then but it more like a "lucky shot" than skill born attack. Keep at it tho because as you keep doing it, you get better and better at it. I sneak attack with my bow all the time starting at level 1. By level 25 I can one-shot kill most humanoids with a sneak attack. Only boss types and dragons require more hits. By level 50, if you can manage to sneak up on them, it's possible to one-shot kill a dragon.

Your best bet for good weapons is to make them yourself. Dont rely on finding them in chests or at the shops. Pile up the componets needed to make them at the forges and run up your smithing. Always, ALWAYS improve your gear whenever you can to keep it the best possible. Smithing is usually one of my first 3 skills to hit 100 every time. (Speech, Smithing and Enchanting) these skills are super vital reguardless of what type of character you're playing if you want the best possible gear at all times and the best deals on buying and selling (Speech).

Tip for running up your speech skill faster:: Always sell items (esp when the skill is low level) ONE AT A TIME. not in groups. you get skill progress for each barter you do and while the more pricey the item the better the bump in skill, it's still better to sell lots at a little than one pile for alot. ALSO try to persuade or intimidate every chance you get... these bump up the speech dramatically when successful.

High Speech. Smithing and Enchanting will make your coin purse fat in a hurry too and you wont be worrying about having the coin needed for training sessions, house buying or anything.

[Rain]

You HAVE to use a dagger.It doesn't matter what kind,you just need a dagger.

[aktundrawolf]

mmk ill start working on smithing, speech and i guess enchanting. though im still learning on how to get all that stuff without buying it.

[Q]

I've gotten the throat slit with out a dagger.. I usually use a katana I downloaded.

[aktundrawolf]

huh >.> never thought you could without a dagger. i been using daggers and a short sword in off hand

[Q]

Well.. I was able to for the longest time. Though I think a few mods latley may have broken the slit throat animation. However It did happen with my katana.. Hell even a steel sword when I first started playing.

[𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋]

I love the 'Grab-the-neck-sword-plunge from behind' kill....ughhh what an execution euuurrrhhheeeehhhh..... >:P