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The Shinobi Thieves do not steal because they are poor. They steal because the wasteland left the doors unlocked.

A guild of thieves operating from hidden Thieves' Towers. Join them and the world's locks open for you.

Wanderer's TipJoin the Shinobi Thieves early if you plan a stealth run — their towers double as free safe houses across many cities.

Overview

The Shinobi Thieves are a covert guild running hidden Thieves' Towers in many cities. They deal in stolen goods, lockpicking knowledge and quiet escape routes.

Gameplay Impact

Joining the Shinobi Thieves grants access to their towers as safe houses, lets you sell stolen goods, and supports a stealth-and-theft playstyle. It is one of the few "joinable" factions with concrete mechanical perks.

Joining & Reputation

You join by seeking out a Thieves' Tower and meeting the Master Thief. Membership is tied to a stealthy, low-violence approach to the game.

Military Strength

The Shinobi are not fighters. Their power is information, fences for stolen goods, and refuge — not soldiers.

Best Uses

Best for: stealth playthroughs, fencing stolen loot, lockpicking and assassination builds, and safe houses in hostile cities.

Wanderer's Note

“A garru pack animal carries the loot you would otherwise leave in the sand.”

The Shinobi Thieves
Type
Thieves' guild
Bases
Hidden Thieves' Towers
Joinable
Yes
Playstyle
Stealth / theft
Threat tier
Low