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Complete Guide to Skyrim: Recipe for Distraction Quest
Introduction
In Skyrim, "Recipe for Distraction" is a quest that involves the Thieves Guild and is a critical part of the "Thieves Guild" questline. In this quest, players need to execute a clever distraction while infiltrating the Royal Palace of the city of Solitude. This guide provides a detailed step-by-step walkthrough to help you successfully complete this quest and earn valuable rewards along the way.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Start the Quest
- Speak to Delvin Mallory in the Thieves Guild.
- You will receive a quest prompt that directs you to speak to Brynjolf.
- Brynjolf will inform you about the plan to create a distraction in Solitude.
- You will receive a quest prompt that directs you to speak to Brynjolf.
- Speak to Delvin Mallory in the Thieves Guild.
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Travel to Solitude
- Fast travel to Solitude. If you haven't discovered it yet, make your way to the city via the main roads.
- Once you enter Solitude, head to the Winking Skeever, a tavern where you can gather information from the locals.
- Fast travel to Solitude. If you haven't discovered it yet, make your way to the city via the main roads.
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Gather Information
- Speak to the various patrons at the Winking Skeever.
- Ask about Maven Black-Briar’s plans to find out who is working against her.
- Listen carefully as some hints may point towards potential distractions or methods to achieve your objectives.
- Ask about Maven Black-Briar’s plans to find out who is working against her.
- Speak to the various patrons at the Winking Skeever.
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Meet with Brynjolf
- Head back outside and find Brynjolf near the entrance of Solitude’s Marketplace.
- He will lay out the specific details of your task and suggest that you use The Bannered Mare as a meeting point for further discussions.
- Head back outside and find Brynjolf near the entrance of Solitude’s Marketplace.
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Infiltrate the Palace
- The objective is to head towards the Blue Palace.
- Navigate inside and speak to the guards; they can provide background information regarding the layout of the palace.
- Look for a way to sneak inside without raising alarm.
- Navigate inside and speak to the guards; they can provide background information regarding the layout of the palace.
- The objective is to head towards the Blue Palace.
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Create the Distraction
- Locate the kitchen area within the palace, where the guards and the staff will be busy.
- Use the cooking pot in the kitchen, where you can brew an Overcooked Horker Stew as part of the distraction.
- This will not only annoy the guards but create a major diversion.
- Use the cooking pot in the kitchen, where you can brew an Overcooked Horker Stew as part of the distraction.
- Locate the kitchen area within the palace, where the guards and the staff will be busy.
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Steal the Sabercat Pelt
- While the distraction is in the process of being created, make your way to the upper levels of the Blue Palace.
- Make sure to dodge or sneak past the guards as they are preoccupied with the commotion.
- Look for a locked room; pick the lock to access it or find a guard’s key.
- Make sure to dodge or sneak past the guards as they are preoccupied with the commotion.
- While the distraction is in the process of being created, make your way to the upper levels of the Blue Palace.
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Return to Brynjolf
- After securing the Sabercat Pelt, make your way back to Brynjolf at the Winking Skeever.
- He will be awaiting your return to share success stories and loot distributions.
- You will receive a reward; typically in the form of gold and an increase in your Thieves Guild reputation.
- He will be awaiting your return to share success stories and loot distributions.
- After securing the Sabercat Pelt, make your way back to Brynjolf at the Winking Skeever.
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Complete the Quest
- After interacting with Brynjolf, you will receive an update that the quest is complete.
- The Thieves Guild questline continues to open new opportunities, so make sure to check for additional tasks.
- After interacting with Brynjolf, you will receive an update that the quest is complete.
Conclusion
Completing the "Recipe for Distraction" quest not only enhances your standing in the Thieves Guild but also provides an engaging narrative experience filled with excitement and stealth. By following this detailed guide, you've successfully pulled off a critical heist. Keep exploring Skyrim and buoying your reputation as a master thief within the vast world of Tamriel!