Melee weapons, bow and arrows, light armor, gold, lockpicks Their Solstheim counterparts are the Reavers, who are always Dunmer. They can also be encountered traveling along the roads, but it is not as common. Bandit groups often set up regular patrols to guard entrances and other key areas, sometimes numbering near a dozen at well-fortified locations. Bandits almost always appear in groups, and often inhabit forts and caves.

Their apparel varies from light to heavy armor, and always consists of a cuirass and boots (or fur shoes), and may include gauntlets, a helmet, or a shield as well.Īlthough most bandits are Nords, Orcish bandits and other races are also common. They wield a wide variety of weapons, ranging from bows, one-handed and two-handed melee weapons, and on rare occasions spells. By clothing them in wolf pelts and leather we provided them with light armor and plenty of warmth for the cold Nordic nights.' ―Bandit Armor īandits are one of the most common enemies encountered across Skyrim. 'We wanted to establish the bandits as somewhat nomadic and rugged.

Most common races in skyrim