Delvin & Vex: Unending Opportunities in the Thieves Guild of Skyrim
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The Thieves Guild in Skyrim offers a wealth of quests, challenges, and opportunities for aspiring (or established) rogues. But one question consistently surfaces among players: Do Vex and Delvin ever run out of jobs? The straightforward answer is a resounding no. Vex and Delvin offer radiant quests that are infinitely repeatable. This means that once you join the Thieves Guild, you can continuously accept jobs from them without fear of exhausting their supply. This allows you to forever build your skills and wealth as a thief.
Delving Deeper into Radiant Quests
What are Radiant Quests?
Radiant quests are essentially procedurally generated quests that the game creates on the fly. This ensures that there’s always something to do. They differ each time, and they allow players to explore different locations and approach challenges in diverse ways. Think of them as the never-ending bread and butter of the Thieves Guild experience.
How Delvin and Vex Keep the Jobs Coming
Delvin Mallory and Vex are the quest-givers who provide these radiant jobs. You can obtain these radiant quests from Delvin and Vex continuously throughout the game once you have joined the Thieves Guild. They offer a variety of tasks, from simple burglary and pickpocketing to more complex forgery and sweep jobs. Completing these quests not only nets you gold and experience, but it also contributes to the overall goal of restoring the Thieves Guild to its former glory.
The “Special Jobs” and City Influence
While Vex and Delvin’s individual quests are endless, it’s important to understand the significance of completing five jobs in a single major city. Successfully finishing five of their jobs in Whiterun, Windhelm, Solitude, and Markarth (excluding Riften) unlocks a “special job”. These special jobs are crucial for re-establishing the Thieves Guild’s influence in those cities. Upon completion of each “special job”, you will get one (or more) of the following benefits:
- An increase in the amount of money available to all fences in the game.
- An additional Thieves Guild fence to that area.
- Another merchant (not a fence) in the Ragged Flagon.
Completing all four “special jobs” is a significant milestone in the Thieves Guild questline, although the initial Delvin and Vex jobs remain available indefinitely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many jobs can I take from Delvin and Vex at once?
You can have two active Thieves Guild jobs at a time – one from Delvin and one from Vex. This allows you to double your income and experience.
2. What types of jobs does Vex offer?
Vex offers the following types of jobs:
- Burglary Job: Stealing specific items from a location.
- Heist Job: Planting an item in a specific NPC’s inventory.
- Shill Job: Switching an item with a fake item.
- Sweep Job: Stealing multiple items from a location.
3. What types of jobs does Delvin offer?
Delvin’s job roster includes:
- Numbers Job: Forging a ledger.
- Fishing Job: Pickpocketing an item from a specific NPC.
- Bedlam Job: Stealing several items from a location, with a gold value.
4. Is there a penalty for quitting a Thieves Guild job?
No, there are no major repercussions for quitting a Thieves Guild job. Delvin and Vex will express disappointment, and there are reports of a gem being removed from your inventory as a small penalty if you are carrying gems. If you have no gems, they will not be able to take anything.
5. Is it worth doing Thieves Guild jobs?
Yes, absolutely! The benefits extend beyond gold and experience. Completing the “special jobs” and restoring the Thieves Guild’s influence grants access to better fences, increased merchant inventories, and other perks that significantly enhance your gameplay. The Games Learning Society has information regarding in-game experiences and learning opportunities.
6. Can I fail a Thieves Guild job?
Yes, you can fail a job. If you are discovered too many times, or kill the target, the quest will fail. You will not get the monetary award and will be unable to get another quest from the quest giver until you speak to them about the failed mission.
7. Do the radiant quests contribute to Thieves Guild mastery?
While not directly tied to the Guildmaster quest, completing radiant quests strengthens the Guild’s presence in Skyrim. You can restore the Thieves Guild to its former glory, but it takes time and hard work.
8. Can I get the same job multiple times from Delvin or Vex?
Yes, you will encounter repeated job types. The specific targets and locations will change, but the core tasks will be familiar.
9. Can I become the leader of the Thieves Guild?
Yes! To become Master of the Thieves Guild, players must complete five jobs each in the cities of Whiterun, Windhelm, Solitude, and Markarth. After the five jobs are completed in each of the respective cities, a new quest will become available and must be completed to restore said city’s faith in the Thieves Guild.
10. Can Vex become a follower?
Yes, Vex (or Brynjolf) can become a follower after you have officially become the Guild Master. Obtain the Guild Master’s armor from Tonila and then speak to either Vex or Brynjolf again.
11. Can you marry Vex?
No, it is not possible to marry Vex. Although many players have wished for the ability to marry her, it is not an option in the base game or with most common mods.
12. Which Thieves Guild job pays the most?
Thieves Guild quests from Delvin pay 500 gold. The best job would be a bedlam from Delvin as you get 500 gold plus whatever you can fence the loot for.
13. How do I get banned from the Thieves Guild?
You get this quest for offending the Thieves Guild, usually by assaulting/murdering one of their members, attempting to steal from them and getting caught, or murdering someone during a guild quest.
14. Can I steal from the Thieves Guild members?
Yes. No there are absolutely no consequences especially if your Guild master of the thieves guild you can take whatever you want freely.
15. Is it possible to destroy the Thieves Guild?
While the option isn’t presented directly through the game’s main questlines, the modding community offers ways to eliminate the Thieves Guild. The reward for destroying the Thieves Guild could be, you are instantly Thane, you have max disposition with every vendor in Riften, and who knows what else. Maybe a big cash reward. Maybe the Jarl just gives you Honeyside (the home you can purchase in town).
These quests can be repeated indefinitely, and you can have one active job per quest-giver, but you must complete or quit your current job before you can receive another one from that particular quest-giver.