Hide Mechanics

[Overmind29]

I don't undrerstand a few parts about hiding in game.
I found in the game, that the chance of being spotted is lower if you are in a higher state than NPCs around. That is quite clear, BUT what i cannot comprehend, is how the detection range or line of sight or anything of that matter works, so far it seems there is no line of sight, because NPCs spot me stealing stuff even when there is literally no one in the room with me, so should I just assume everyone can see through walls? Also how far do they actually see? There is no one on my whole screen (basic zoom) and still they can see me? Also is the eye idicator sometimes bugged? It happened to me a few times taht the eye was grey, and the whole map aggoed on me the second i stole an item, but other times it was red and no one noticed until I met another NPC.

Can someone please clarify if my assumptions are right or how it actually works? thx

[Han363]

they don't need to see you they can sense you if their sense stat is high enough if there is a eye on your char when hiding i think it means they can feel your presence and if you steal when they can sense you they will attack i think, where as if you just lurk around i dont think they will attack until they physically see you

[Normal Paradox]

Stealing stuff from sects is nearly impossible.

[GC123]

All I know is cat yaoguai get a bonus, are there any other ways to improve your chances at hiding/stealing?

Nimble (Cat) Increases a characters stealth by 5 making it harder for enemies to detects.
*edit source*
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1whtvP7iCdasfsF-PytNrrzX6psgEa1EnxXmVK0hSSY0/edit#gid=0

[Normal Paradox]

I think there is a talisman, but i don't remember if it's crafted or looted.

[Overmind29]

So it seems I am right that there's no line of sight or anything... that makes it pretty useless tbh for most situations :(

[GC123]

I've managed to steal stuff while having the gray/white eye icon on me, then ran off to the edge of the map and left; when it's red eye though you're practically guaranteed to get attacked

[OverlordMae]

You can steal stuff but it isnt easy, base stealth depends on cultivation level and most guards at sects are primordial soul - so you need to get a bit creative to steal with core shaping disciple.

You should be able to pilfer Fire Fruit from Mt Shu(top right corner of the sect map) and two of the 3 Earth Fluxe's in exultant sect(though only one per run). So far i am yet to fail in stealing those with core shaping disciple.

[Kei]

Just be patient and plan your route when escaping after you steal one item. Stealing more will make it easier to get red eye so don't bother. Avoid Ancient Cultivator Elders on your escape route as possible.

[Zarathos]

Originally posted by OverlordMae:

You can steal stuff but it isnt easy, base stealth depends on cultivation level and most guards at sects are primordial soul - so you need to get a bit creative to steal with core shaping disciple.

You should be able to pilfer Fire Fruit from Mt Shu(top right corner of the sect map) and two of the 3 Earth Fluxe's in exultant sect(though only one per run). So far i am yet to fail in stealing those with core shaping disciple.

What is your process for stealing Earth Flux from the exultant sect exactly? I can't figure it out for the life of me.

[OverlordMae]

Originally posted by Zarathos:

Originally posted by OverlordMae:

You can steal stuff but it isnt easy, base stealth depends on cultivation level and most guards at sects are primordial soul - so you need to get a bit creative to steal with core shaping disciple.

You should be able to pilfer Fire Fruit from Mt Shu(top right corner of the sect map) and two of the 3 Earth Fluxe's in exultant sect(though only one per run). So far i am yet to fail in stealing those with core shaping disciple.

What is your process for stealing Earth Flux from the exultant sect exactly? I can't figure it out for the life of me.

It has been a long time since I ve been doing it, but the basic outline was to be a creeper with the fluxes on the bottom left part of the map, if you approach them in stealth there are blind spots near them. Remember that you can 'dry run them' - ie get to them, find blind spot, and then try an escape route without picking the item. That way you can test if your approach is feasible as you are only watched when the mark appears.